Polishing the Pulpit 2024 - Branson: Full Schedule

1:00pm CDT

Jesus Christ: The Way, the Truth, and the Life

Speakers

Ronnie Hayes

Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Vienna

2:00pm CDT

Two for One: Wise Words from Proverbs: "All the Ways of a Man Are Pure in His Own Eyes, but the Lord Weighs the Spirits."

Speakers

Scott Cain

Wednesday July 10, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

2:00pm CDT

Two for One: Wise Words from the Proverbs: “The Preparations of the Heart Belong to Man, but the Answer of the Tongue Is from the Lord.”

Speakers

Eric D. Garner is a native of Chattanooga, TN and privileged to be married to his beautiful wife Daljuania who blessed him with two wonderful and lovely daughters, Aiyana (I-yana), and Leilani (Lay-lani). He began preaching the gospel of Christ in 2009 and served the Avondale congregation... Read More →

Wednesday July 10, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

3:00pm CDT

Bible Marking Class: Habits of Those with a Successful Prayer Life

Bring a Bible and a notebook and be ready to write!

Let's walk through our Bibles to learn: (a) what WE DO when we pray and (b) what GOD DOES when we pray. It’s easy to see why the "prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working" (Jas. 5:16).

Speakers

Dan Winkler

Wednesday July 10, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

4:00pm CDT

You Are a Missionary: How to Make the Most of the Mission Field Where God Has Placed You

Mission fields are overseas . . . and next door. How can we be mission-minded to reap in local fields that are white unto harvest?

Speakers

Matt Wallin

House to House Heart to Heart

Director of Promotions at House to House Heart to Heart, deacon at the Oak Hill church of Christ in Rome, GA

Wednesday July 10, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

5:30pm CDT

Podcast Spotlight Hour: Make it Plain Podcast

Speakers

Cameron Freeman

Eric Garner

Kee Ford

Wednesday July 10, 2024 5:30pm - 6:15pm CDT
Great Hall - Windsor Combined

Teens

7:00pm CDT

Be Still and Know

Speakers

Wade Webster

Wednesday July 10, 2024 7:00pm - 7:45pm CDT
Edinburgh

Keynote Teens

8:30am CDT

Bible Marking Class: Your Purpose

Bring a Bible and a notebook and be ready to write!

Speakers

Eric Garner

Thursday July 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Vienna

Teens

9:30am CDT

Authentic Christian Panel: Bible Marking Class - Alcohol in the Bible

Speakers

Aaron Gallagher

Director of Production and Social Media Marketing, Gospel Broadcasting Network

Aaron Gallagher works for The Gospel Broadcasting Network and is a deacon at the Southaven church of Christ in Southaven, MS. Aaron came to work for GBN after working in the Scientific Research Lab Automation field for 10 years. Aaron obtained a B.S. degree in Biology and a Minor... Read More →

Scott Ingram

IT Analyst and Broadcast Technician, Gospel Broadcasting Network

Mike Hixson

Mike graduated from Lipscomb University in 1985 with a degree in Communications including a minor in Bible. He married the former Nancy Ericson in 1987 and their son, Braden, was born in 1989.Mike preached in the Nashville area for several years before moving to the Memphis area... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Windsor

Teens

2:00pm CDT

Two for One: Wise Words from the Proverbs - “Commit Your Works to the Lord, and Your Thoughts Will Be Established.”

Speakers

Kevin Hahn

Kevin Hahn has been preaching at the Lake Houston church of Christ since 2005. He has done mission work in India, Austria, Ukraine, and Mexico. Kevin served as a Captain in the US Air Force and is a third-generation preacher. He recently completed a Masters in Ministry at Freed-Hardeman... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

2:00pm CDT

Two for One: Wise Words from the Proverbs - “Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; though they join forces, none will go unpunished.“

Speakers

Aaron Gallagher

Director of Production and Social Media Marketing, Gospel Broadcasting Network

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

3:00pm CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Biblical Christianity

Austin - Be a 1 Timothy 4:12 Christian
Ferman - Be a Philippians 2:14-15 Christian
Cameron - Be a 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Christian
Josh - Be a Colossians 2:6-7 Christian
David - Be a John 3:30 Christian
Eric - Be a Romans 12:1-2 Christian

Speakers

Austin Fowler

Cameron Freeman

David Smith

Minister, North Hamilton church of Christ

I am a native of the Chattanooga area. I spent five years in active duty military service. I am married to Ashley and we have two amazing girls: Evie Rose and Graceley. I have education from East Tennessee School of Preaching, Southern Christian/Amridge University and Liberty University... Read More →

Eric Garner

Ferman Carpenter

Minister, Westside Church of Christ

Josh Walker

Preacher, Monticello Church of Christ

Josh Walker has been married to Karli (Haynes) for 18 years. He has three children, Gemma, Gunnar, and Gentri. He graduated from the Memphis School of Preaching in 2022, and is currently the preacher at the Monticello Church of Christ, in Monticello, AR.

Thursday July 11, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

4:00pm CDT

Are We There Yet? Finding Patience with God in Life’s Journey

Speakers

Anthony Dismuke

Thursday July 11, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

6:00pm CDT

Podcast Spotlight Hour: The Today with Jesus Podcast

Come join Dan Winkler and Robert Hatfield as they help us fall deeper in love with Jesus through a study of his descriptors in the book of Hebrews.

Speakers

Dan Winkler

Robert Hatfield

Pulpit Minister, Henderson church of Christ

Robert Hatfield is the pulpit minister for the Henderson church of Christ in Henderson, TN. A native of Pulaski, TN, he has preached the gospel of Christ for twenty years, serving congregations of the Lord’s church in Pulaski, TN, Charleston, SC, and Fort Mill, SC before moving... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 6:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

7:00pm CDT

Five Reasons to Forgive Even When You Cannot Forget

Speakers

Robert Hatfield

Pulpit Minister, Henderson church of Christ

Thursday July 11, 2024 7:00pm - 7:45pm CDT
Edinburgh

Keynote Teens

8:30am CDT

Bible Marking Class: Knowing Your Enemy

Satan is the Father of all lies and loves to misuse Scripture. Rob will address the most common misuses during Bible studies and expose Satan's deceptive strategies.

Speakers

Rob Whitacre

Director, HTHSOE

Rob Whitacre was born in Carbondale, Illinois. He was raised near San Antonio, TX, attending the Northern Oaks church of Christ. He married Nicole of Nashville, TN, in August of 1996. They have one daughter, Hannah and one son, Jared. He comes from a God fearing family of preachers... Read More →

Friday July 12, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Vienna

Teens

9:30am CDT

So, You Want to be Happy?

Speakers

Eric Owens

Preacher, Westside church of Christ

Eric is married to Vanessa and they have three daughters: Brittany (husband, Willie), Breania, and Bethany; and two grandsons, Landon and Logan. He served in the first Gulf War and was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps in 1992. He is a graduate of the Memphis... Read More →

Friday July 12, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Vienna

Teens

2:00pm CDT

Two for One: Wise Words from the Proverbs - “By the Fear of the Lord One Departs from Evil.”

Speakers

Daniel Webster

Daniel is originally from Jacksonville, Alabama. (Yes, he's an obnoxious Alabama fan.) Somehow, he's graduated from the Memphis School of Preaching and Amridge University and is currently "pursuing" (i.e., "stressing through") two master's degrees (M.Div and Ma. NT). He works with... Read More →

Friday July 12, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

2:00pm CDT

Two for One: Wise Words from the Proverbs - “In Mercy and Truth Atonement Is Provided for Iniquity.”

Speakers

Anthony Dismuke

Friday July 12, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

3:00pm CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Mental Health

Matt W - Ways to Grow Your Self-Esteem
Kee - Ways to Help Someone with an Eating Disorder
Matt J - Things That Might Make Your Mental Health Worse
Ande - Ways to Help Struggling Friends Who May Not Seem to Want Help
Joe - Is Putting Yourself Before Others Okay Sometimes?
Jerry - Free/Cheap Resources to Improve Your Mental Health

Speakers

Ande Zimmerman

Associate Minister, Logan Martin church of Christ

Ande Zimmerman has worked in youth and family ministry for nearly nineteen years. He has spent most of his time in ministry serving the Logan Martin church of Christ in Pell City, AL. He currently serves as the associate minister with a focus on strengthening young families, and one... Read More →

Jerry Martin

Licensed Professional Counselor, Christian Counseling Services

Jerry L. Martin, PhD, LPC-S currently serves as a Professor at Amridge University in Montgomery, AL. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Jerry has over four decades of preaching experience, having worked with congregations in Louisiana, Georgia, Colorado, Tennessee, and Alabama... Read More →

Joe Wells

Joe Wells holds an earned B.S. degree in Science, a completion certificate from the Nashville School of Preaching and Biblical Studies, and a Master of Ministry degree from Freed Hardeman University. Joe travels the country as a frequent speaker for youth and family events, men’s... Read More →

Kee Ford

Matt Jones

Matt Wallin

House to House Heart to Heart

Director of Promotions at House to House Heart to Heart, deacon at the Oak Hill church of Christ in Rome, GA

Friday July 12, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

4:00pm CDT

You Snooze, You Lose: Stay Alert Spiritually

Speakers

Ernest Benjamin

Minister, Chesapeake Church of Christ

Friday July 12, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

6:00pm CDT

(You) Never Forget That God Never Forgets (You)

In my darkest moment of life, one thought gave me comfort. One thought helped me survive. One thought proved to be my hope and my stay. "I may feel lonely (and believe me, I did), but with Jesus, I'm never alone!"

Speakers

Dan Winkler

Friday July 12, 2024 6:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

7:00pm CDT

Lord I Believe; Help My Unbelief

Speakers

Cliff Goodwin

Friday July 12, 2024 7:00pm - 7:45pm CDT
Edinburgh

Keynote Teens

8:30am CDT

Bible Marking Class: Once Saved, Always Saved?

Bring a Bible and a notebook and be ready to write!

Speakers

Todd Clippard

Preacher/Elder, Burleson Church of Christ

Todd Clippard is a native of Dexter, MO. He is a 1988 Freed-Hardeman graduate with a B.S. in Agricultural Business. While at FHU, he met and married the former Rhonda Bridges of St. Louis. They have two children, Shelby and Jeffrey, both of whom are FHU graduates and school teachers... Read More →

Saturday July 13, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Vienna

Teens

9:30am CDT

Where Is Jesus in the Old Testament?

Jesus spoke of “everything written of Me in the Law and the Prophets and the Psalms” (Luke 24:44). This study will examine a number of ways and passages Jesus is seen in the Old Testament.

Speakers

Mike Vestal

Mike has served the Westside congregation in Midland, TX for the last 23 years. He and Cherie have been married for over 40 years. They have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Mike has preached in meetings or lectures in 37 states and in 7 foreign countries. Mike has served as an adjunct... Read More →

Saturday July 13, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Vienna

Teens

2:00pm CDT

Two for One: Wise Words from the Proverbs - "Pride Goes Before Destruction, and a Haughty Spirit Before a Fall“

Speakers

Wayne Rodgers

Minister, Eastside church of Christ

Saturday July 13, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

2:00pm CDT

Two for One: Wise Words from the Proverbs - “A Man’s Heart Plans His Way, but the Lord Directs His Steps.”

Speakers

Daniel Stearsman

Warner Robins church of Christ

Daniel preaches for the Warner Robins church of Christ in Warner Robins, GA. Daniel is married to Katrina Stearsman and has two teenage sons—Jackson and Drew. Both Daniel and his wife are pharmacists. His education includes: a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Florida (2000... Read More →

Saturday July 13, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

3:00pm CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Gossip

David -Is it gossip IF I would say it to their face?
Billy - How Should I Handle Being Gossiped About?
Greg - Is It Gossip if I'm Talking about Someone Who Is Obviously in Sin?
Ernest - Self Assessment: Do I Have a Gossiping Problem?
Kevin - How Do I Stop Gossiping?
Joshua - How to Help Someone Who Has a Gossiping Problem

Speakers

Billy Hayes

minister, 70 West church of Christ

Billy Hayes for the 70 West church of Christ in Hot Springs, AR. He is a 2005 graduate of the Memphisschool of Preaching and has been married to the lovely Brandi Hayes for 21 years. They have 2 daughter, Emma (19) and Chloe (15). Billy has also spent time directing youth camps in... Read More →

David Smith

Minister, North Hamilton church of Christ

Ernest Benjamin

Minister, Chesapeake Church of Christ

Greg Dismuke

Pulpit Minister, Newport News church of Christ

Joshua Cantrell

Preacher, Avondale church of Christ

Joshua Cantrell is the pulpit minister for the Avondale church of Christ in Decatur, Georgia. He is a graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching (2015), and Nations University (BA, 2019). He is originally from Phenix City, Alabama. He is the host of the Diligent Podcast, a work of... Read More →

Kevin Hahn

Saturday July 13, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

4:00pm CDT

How to Build Enjoyment in Studying the Bible

We will share tactics that make reading and studying the Bible fun. We will discuss the purpose of the Bible and its design to help us become stronger people of faith.

Speakers

Justin Rogers

Dean, College of Biblical Studies, Freed-Hardeman University

Dr. Justin Rogers is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University (B.A. in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in New Testament Greek; M.A. in New Testament) and Hebrew Union College—Jewish Institute of Religion with (M.Phil; Ph.D). Since 2010 he has served as a professor and administrator... Read More →

Saturday July 13, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

6:00pm CDT

Podcast Spotlight Hour: The "What Would You Do If?" Podcast

Speakers

Wayne Rodgers

Minister, Eastside church of Christ

Michael Clarke

Recruiting & Digital Promotions (MSOP)/Co-Director (SAN), Memphis School of Preaching, Scattered Abroad Network

Saturday July 13, 2024 6:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

7:00pm CDT

Spiritual Survival Skills

Speakers

Austin Johnson

Preaching Minister, Florence Blvd church of Christ

Saturday July 13, 2024 7:00pm - 7:45pm CDT
Edinburgh

Keynote Teens

8:30am CDT

Bible Marking Class: Messianic Prophecies

The NT features some 300 Messianic prophecies from the Old Testament. In this session, we will focus on the details of the most powerful predictions of the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. Bring a highlighter and be prepared to mark your Bible!

Speakers

Justin Rogers

Dean, College of Biblical Studies, Freed-Hardeman University

Monday July 15, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Vienna

Teens

9:30am CDT

Self Assessment: How Do You Answer Jesus’ Question - Who Do You Say That I Am?

Speakers

Kelvin Pugh

Monday July 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Vienna

Teens

2:00pm CDT

Two for One: Wise Words from the Proverbs: “Pleasant Words Are like a Honeycomb, Sweetness to the Soul and Health to the Bones.”

Speakers

Michael Clarke

Recruiting & Digital Promotions (MSOP)/Co-Director (SAN), Memphis School of Preaching, Scattered Abroad Network

Monday July 15, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

2:00pm CDT

Two for One: Wise Words from the Proverbs: “Understanding Is a Wellspring of Life to Him Who Has it. But the Correction of Fools Is Folly.”

Speakers

David Smith

Minister, North Hamilton church of Christ

Monday July 15, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

3:00pm CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Pornography

Daniel - How a Pornography Addiction Affects the Mind
Ronnie - Pornography Can Ruin Your Future Marriage Before You Ever Meet Your Spouse
Scott - How to Prevent Addiction
Matt W - How to Help Someone with a Pornography Addiction
Jerry - How to Heal the Scars That Pornography Has Left on Your Mind
Joe - Resources to Help Overcome Pornography Addiction

Speakers

Daniel Stearsman

Warner Robins church of Christ

Jerry Martin

Licensed Professional Counselor, Christian Counseling Services

Joe Wells

Matt Wallin

House to House Heart to Heart

Director of Promotions at House to House Heart to Heart, deacon at the Oak Hill church of Christ in Rome, GA

Ronnie Hayes

Scott Cain

Monday July 15, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Vienna

Teens

4:00pm CDT

Simple Rules for a “Good” Life (Series): Praise God More

Speakers

Paul Holland

Minister and a shepherd, Swartz Creek church of Christ

I am a graduate of Faulkner University (1992) and Freed-Hardeman University (2017). My family has served as missionaries in Romania for 7 1/2 years. We have served the Lord's church in Livingston, TN, Tompkinsville, KY, Paris, KY, and now Swartz Creek, MI.

Monday July 15, 2024 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
St. Moritz

Teens