Polishing the Pulpit 2024 - Branson: Full Schedule

7:30am CDT

Morning Devotional: God in All Our Thoughts (cf. Psalm 10:4)

Keeping your mind stayed on the Lord provides the blessing of great peace that God desires to bestow.

Speakers

Richard Melson

Preacher, Needmore Road Church of Christ

Richard D. Melson: native of Buffalo, NY and has preached the gospel since 1981. He serves as the evangelist at the Needmore Road church of Christ, Dayton, Ohio. He is a former elder in the Lord’s church. He was the preacher of the former Webster Street congregation from 1986... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 7:30am - 8:00am CDT
Vienna

Worship

7:30am CDT

Morning Devotional: Unto Thee, O God

Speakers

Randy Collum

Friday July 12, 2024 7:30am - 8:00am CDT
Vienna

Worship

7:30am CDT

Morning Devotional: Kept, Watched, Protected, Loved

Speakers

Rick Brumback

Rick Brumback serves as Associate Professor in the College of Biblical Studies and Graduate School of Theology at Freed-Hardeman University. He also preaches for the Christian Chapel Church of Christ in Wildersville, Tennessee. Prior to joining FHU in 2017, Rick served for ten years... Read More →

Saturday July 13, 2024 7:30am - 8:00am CDT
Vienna

Worship

7:30am CDT

Early, Early Worship Service: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, I Marvel at the Love of God

This service is for those who need to get on the road early to head back home.

David Crutchfield - Song Leader

Gary Hampton - Sermon

This service includes communion and contribution.

Speakers

Gary Hampton

Pulpit minister, Siwell Road church of Christ

Gary C. Hampton has been preaching since 1968 and has done work in North Little Rock, Arkansas; Mobile, Alabama; Valdosta, Georgia and Cookeville, Tennessee. Hampton served as the director of the East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions in Knoxville, Tennessee for nearly six... Read More →

David Crutchfield

I am an Electrical Engineer for Infineon Technologies, which takes me around the world several times a year. I worship at North Lexington Church of Christ where I serve as an Elder. Before that, I was a Deacon over Singing and Youth Development. My wife Brandy and I have two... Read More →

Sunday July 14, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am CDT
Barcelona/Madrid

Worship

9:00am CDT

Early Worship Service: The Ten Words of Christianity - Adore

Myron Bruce - Song Leader
Rick Brumback - Opening Prayer
Kelvin Pugh - Communion/Giving
Greg Dismuke - The Ten Words of Christianity - Adore
Ed DeBerry - Closing Prayer

Speakers

Greg Dismuke

Pulpit Minister, Newport News church of Christ

Myron Bruce

Ed DeBerry

Evangelist, University church of Christ

Edward E. DeBerryEd DeBerry was born into a church of Christ family. His late father, John Sr. was a minister in the church for more than 50 years. Ed has two brothers, John Jr and Tony, both are ministers in the lord’s church.Ed has labored at the University church of Christ... Read More →

Kelvin Pugh

Rick Brumback

Sunday July 14, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Great Hall - Windsor Combined

Worship Keynote

10:00am CDT

Take It to Heart: “He Cares for You” (1 Peter 5:7)

Speakers

Austin Johnson

Preaching Minister, Florence Blvd church of Christ

Sunday July 14, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Kimberling City cofC

Worship

10:15am CDT

Worship Service: The Ten Words of Christianity - Adore (Repeat of 8:45 a.m. Session)

Alan Putnam - Song Leader
John Rice - Opening Prayer
Ed DeBerry - Communion/Giving
Greg Dismuke - The Ten Words of Christianity - Adore (Repeat of 8:45 a.m. Session)
Mike Vestal - Closing Prayer

Speakers

Greg Dismuke

Pulpit Minister, Newport News church of Christ

Alan Putnam

Ed DeBerry

Evangelist, University church of Christ

John Rice

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 →

Sunday July 14, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Great Hall - Windsor Combined

Worship Keynote

6:00pm CDT

Evening Worship Service: The Ten Words of Christianity - Obey

Speakers

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 →

Sunday July 14, 2024 6:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Great Hall - Windsor Combined

Worship Keynote

6:00pm CDT

While We Cannot Get Around Hard Times, We Can Get Through Them

God’s people need encouragement, especially when walking through the storms of life. How can we get through hard times? We will examine are few provisions of God that help us walk through our challenges.

Speakers

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 →

Sunday July 14, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Kimberling City cofC

Worship

7:30am CDT

Early Bird Devotional: O Lord, My God

Speakers

Cameron Freeman

Monday July 15, 2024 7:30am - 8:00am CDT
Vienna

Worship