Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026: Full Schedule

God provides hope, resilience, and strength in weakness for those who suffer from chronic illnesses. These lessons discuss the reason for illness and how to cope with it. This will be helpful for those who are suffering and anyone trying to encourage them.

Speakers

Drew Kizer

Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Ballroom A

Members

9:00am EDT

I Can Move Mountains. Can You?

Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Hotel Deep Creek

Speakers

Joey Treat

Promoter, Gospel Broadcasting Network

Joey Treat and his wife Tammy served as missionaries in Micronesia for 18 years. They have three children: Nina, Noah, and Jack. Joey now works with the Gospel Broadcasting Network as a promoter. His email is [email protected].

Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

Missionary Rendezvous

9:00am EDT

NextGenBible: Psalm 17--The Apple of God's Eye

Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Allen Webster

Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Ballroom B

Textual

10:00am EDT

Sufficient Grace: A Christian Perspective on Chronic Illness (Part 2)

Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

Drew Kizer

Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom A

Members

10:00am EDT

The God Who Goes Before Us: Providence and Missions

Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Hotel Deep Creek

Speakers

Gage Coldwater

Gage Coldwater is the Director of the Manna Project which is overseen by the Forest Hill church of Christ. He is a 2006 graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching and has been involved in agriculture and preaching from an early age. He is a part time instructor in the Missions program... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

Missionary Rendezvous

10:00am EDT

NextGenBible: Psalm 20--Send Help

Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Allen Webster

Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom B

Textual

11:00am EDT

Why Can't We Find Peace?

Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

Kyle Butt

For the past twelve years Kyle Butt has worked at Apologetics Press. Kyle graduated from Freed-Hardeman University with a B.A. in Bible and Communication and an M.A. in New Testament Studies.

He is the author or co-author of 20 books dealing with topics such as the existence of Go... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Ballroom A

Members Contemporary Issues

11:00am EDT

NextGenBible: Psalm 21--The King's King

Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Allen Webster

Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Ballroom B

Textual

2:00pm EDT

Islam, the Quran, and Christianity: Who Was Muhammad and What Is Islam?

Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Ballroom A

This session provides a summary of Muhammad’s life and sets forth the “Five Pillars” of Islam, including the components of Mosque worship. It also relates various aspects of Muhammad’s personal life—including his purported trip to heaven.

Speakers

Dave Miller

After working fulltime with five congregations from 1976 to 2002, including directing a
school of preaching and hosting a nationally televised program, Dave commenced work
at Apologetics Press, Inc. over 20 years ago. He is a frequent writer (more than 40
books & booklets) and speak... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom A

Doctrine

2:00pm EDT

Tactics for Evangelizing Jehovah's Witnesses

Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Ballroom C

Speaking with Jehovah's Witnesses is much easier than you might think—as long as you avoid a few pitfalls that they are prepared for. Learn how to easily and quickly teach them the truth from their own Bibles, with compassion and love.

Speakers

Evan Diaz

Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom C

Evangelism

2:00pm EDT

Handling Enemies on the Mission Field

Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Meeting Room CD

Speakers

Gage Coldwater

Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Meeting Room CD

Missionary Rendezvous

2:00pm EDT

Here Am I . . . Send Me???

Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Meeting Room A

Speakers

Tammy Treat

Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Meeting Room A

Missionary Rendezvous Women

2:00pm EDT

NextGenBible: Psalm 22--God's Lamb in the Devil's Zoo

Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Allen Webster

Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom B

Textual

3:00pm EDT

Islam, the Quran, and Christianity: Is the Quran the Word of God?

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Ballroom A

This session provides detailed proof that the Quran has been heavily influenced by the Jewish folklore contained in the Talmud. It also examines verses from the Quran that advocate polygamy as well as the advancement of Islam via violence.

Speakers

Dave Miller

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Ballroom A

Doctrine

3:00pm EDT

How to Get Membership Involvement

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Ballroom C

Evangelism does not work as God intended if it's not congregational. How do we break the 80/20 culture and get every member involved? Come and See.

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 August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Ballroom C

Evangelism Ministry

3:00pm EDT

Teaching English to Teach Christ–-with Great Results

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Meeting Room CD

Speakers

Ernest Vilchez

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Meeting Room CD

Missionary Rendezvous

3:00pm EDT

More Than a Suitcase: Preparing the Heart and Home for Missions

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Meeting Room A

Speakers

Janine Underwood

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Meeting Room A

Missionary Rendezvous Women

3:00pm EDT

NextGenBible: Psalm 24--Above the Bright Blue

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Allen Webster

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Ballroom B

Textual

3:00pm EDT

When the Storm Hits: Why Some Women Stand Firm and Others Fall Away

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Ballroom D

Speakers

Sheri Harris

Sheri Harris was raised in Harrison, TN and currently lives in Munford, Alabama with her husband, Dale. They have three children, Lauren, Andrew and Catherine. She is a graduate of Faulkner University, a homeschooling mom, wife, daughter and is a member of the Ironaton church... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Ballroom D

Women

4:00pm EDT

AI: The Good

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

Ballroom C

Speakers

Chad Tagtow

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ballroom C

Members

4:00pm EDT

Effective Communication Between Missionaries and Supporters

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

Meeting Room CD

Speakers

Jamie Long

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Meeting Room CD

Missionary Rendezvous

4:00pm EDT

Taking the Gospel to Cyprus—Paul’s First Stop (the Wife’s Perspective)

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

Meeting Room A

Speakers

Kristy Parker

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Meeting Room A

Missionary Rendezvous Women

4:00pm EDT

NextGenBible: Psalm 25--Where Could I Go but to the Lord?

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Allen Webster

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ballroom B

Textual

4:00pm EDT

Scattered Abroad Network Panel: The Book of Jude in 30 Minutes

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

Michael Clarke

Recruiting & Digital Promotions (MSOP)/ Director of Operations (SAN), Memphis School of Preaching

Michael Clarke is a 2017 graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching and a 2020 graduate of Amridge University (Bachelor of Ministry in Bible & Science) and a 2024 graduate of Amridge University (Master of Ministerial Leadership). He is married to Meagan (Teske), and they have one... Read More →

Wayne Rodgers

Stateside Missionary (416) / Director of Programming (SAN), 416 Ministries / Memphis School of Preaching

Wayne Rodgers, Gospel preacher and now stateside missionary. Wayne and Cindy have been married for 31 years. They have 2 sons, both married and Piper their granddaughter is their 1st grandchild and Oakland is their second. Wayne has been preaching for nearly 30 years and is a part-time... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ballroom A

Textual

4:00pm EDT

Our ABLE God

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

Ballroom D

Speakers

Cindy Colley

Cindy Colley, of Huntsville, Alabama, is the wife of Glenn Colley and the mother of two adult children, Caleb Colley and Hannah Colley. She and Glenn have five grandchildren. She teaches ladies, teen girls and children in various public settings and loves one-on-one Bible study with... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ballroom D

Women

6:00pm EDT

Jesus, the Infectious Disease Specialist—He Cleanses What’s Contagious

Friday August 14, 2026 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT

EHA

Speakers

Glenn Colley

Friday August 14, 2026 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
EHA

Keynote

6:30pm EDT

PTP Kickoff! Singing

Friday August 14, 2026 6:30pm - 6:55pm EDT

EHA

Speakers

Andy Baker

Minister, Arnold church of Christ

Andy is the pulpit preacher at the Arnold church of Christ in Arnold, Missouri. He is a former public school teacher, a former youth minister, and a former opera and musical singer. He holds a Bachelor of Music with a double major in English, and also a Master of Arts in Music Education... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 6:30pm - 6:55pm EDT
EHA

Singing

6:55pm EDT

Opening Prayer

Friday August 14, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT

EHA

Speakers

Kyle Butt

Friday August 14, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT
EHA

General

6:55pm EDT

Welcome (Emcee)

Friday August 14, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT

EHA

Speakers

Jeff Archey

Speaker/Director, International Gospel Hour

Come visit with Jeff at the International Gospel Hour exhibit in EHB.

Preaching over 35 years; currently serving as the speaker/director of the International Gospel Hour, the longest running radio program in churches of Christ.

IGH is heard world wide through "over-the-air" stations, internet and over 30 podcast platforms as well as the IGH app. The television version is aired over YouTube; a number of markets through the Gospel Broadcasting Network and sixteen local stations throughout the US, Canada, Europe... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT
EHA

General

7:00pm EDT

Jesus, the Optometrist—He Changes How We See

Friday August 14, 2026 7:00pm - 7:40pm EDT

EHA

Speakers

Eric Garner

Evangelist, East Ridge church of Christ

Eric D. Garner is a native of Chattanooga, TN and privileged to be married to his beautiful wife Daljuania (Del-wana) 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... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 7:00pm - 7:40pm EDT
EHA

Keynote

7:00pm EDT

Children's Bible Class Teacher Resources: Make & Take at Your Own Pace

Friday August 14, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT

EHB

Chalking Bible class illustrations, visuals for enhancing Bible lessons, die cut letters, and more. No experience necessary. You will receive step-by-step instruction. All tools and resources provided.

Speakers

Renee Brown

Renée Brown is wife to Michael and mom to their one adult son Jonathan. They live in the Kansas City area where they worship with the Oak Grove congregation. Renée is a Bible class teacher and supports Michael in his role as a Deacon. She works in public education for a pediatric... Read More →

Karla Sparks

Friday August 14, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
EHB

Women

7:40pm EDT

Invitation / Responses / Closing Prayer

Friday August 14, 2026 7:40pm - 7:45pm EDT

EHA

Speakers

Jeff Archey

Speaker/Director, International Gospel Hour

Friday August 14, 2026 7:40pm - 7:45pm EDT
EHA

General

8:00pm EDT

Bedtime Devotional for Children (Ages 2-9)

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:15pm EDT

Concourse Tables

Speakers

Matt Wallin

House to House Heart to Heart

I have worked with House to House Heart to Heart since 2006, where I have overseen production and promotions of the House to House magazine. I currently serve as the Director of Promotions.

I received a business degree and a Bible degree from Faulkner University and a Masters in Management from Troy University. After graduating from Faulkner I wasn't sure what I wanted to do, so I moved to China to live with a friend who was serving as a missionary. While I was there... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:15pm EDT
Concourse Tables

Children (Ages 2-9)

8:00pm EDT

Teen Atrium Singing

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:20pm EDT

Atrium

Speakers

Parker Webster

Preaching Minister, North Lexington Church of Christ

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:20pm EDT
Atrium

Singing

8:00pm EDT

How to Talk to Those Who Are Deconstructing Their Faith

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Ballroom C

Speakers

Billy Camp

Billy is a minister at Dalraida church of Christ where he has been serving since 2011. He is married to Shelby (the daughter of Matt & Jennifer Vega) and lives in Montgomery, AL with their three children: Kinley, Roman, and Lewis. Billy served as the college minister at Dalraida for... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Ballroom C

Contemporary Issues

8:00pm EDT

What We Can Learn About Restoration from Peter’s Awkward Beach Breakfast? (John 21)

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Ballroom B

The secret to restoration is recommitment to obedience, renewed love, and reinvigorated service.

Speakers

Drew Kizer

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Ballroom B

Doctrine

8:00pm EDT

Some Questions I Have Been Asked

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Hotel Cades Cove

Speakers

Glenn Colley

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Hotel Cades Cove

Elders

8:00pm EDT

AI: The Bad

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Meeting Room CD

Speakers

Chad Tagtow

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Meeting Room CD

Members

8:00pm EDT

Four Promises in Scripture for Widowed Christians

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Meeting Room A

Speakers

David Looney

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Meeting Room A

Members

8:00pm EDT

Great Sermons of the Past: “Behold the Christ” (V.P. Black)

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Ballroom D

Speakers

Mike Vestal

Mike has served the Westside congregation in Midland, TX for almost 25 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 →

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Ballroom D

Members

8:00pm EDT

The Enemy Seeks the Advantage: Don't Give Him an Inch (2 Corinthians 2:11)

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

Jennifer Nichols

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Ballroom A

Women

8:00pm EDT

Partnering with Parents Without Overstepping

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Meeting Room B

Speakers

Ande Zimmerman

Associate Minister, Logan Martin church of Christ

Ande Zimmerman has worked in youth and family ministry for more than twenty 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... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Meeting Room B

Youth Workers

8:30pm EDT

Pre-Teen Late Night: Get Acquainted—Fun and Games

Friday August 14, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT

EHB

No teens allowed during this time, as it is reserved for ages 10-12. All preteens must be accompanied by an adult (no individual may bring a group). Please follow the dress code.

This event is FREE.

Speakers

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 →

Daniela Cantrell

Friday August 14, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
EHB

Pre-Teen Late Night (Ages 10-12)

8:30pm EDT

PTP-University: Hangout

Friday August 14, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT

Concourse Tables

Speakers

Matt Jones

Matthew and Nancy have been married for nearly two decades and have four beautiful daughters. He works with the Edgewood church of Christ in Columbus, GA. Matthew loves PTP deeply as it is where he heard a sermon over twenty years ago that helped him obey the gospel, and it is... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Concourse Tables

PTP-U Hangout (Ages 18-25)

8:30pm EDT

Singles Hangout

Friday August 14, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT

TBA

Speakers

Rod Selman

I graduated from the University of North Georgia in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Arabic. I have lived as a civilian for two years in four Middle Eastern countries—Oman, Jordan, Morocco, and, most recently, as a Fulbright scholar in Israel. I currently serve as an officer in... Read More →

Victoria Selman

Victoria (Wine) Selman is a native of Chesapeake, Virginia. She graduated from Jacksonville State University in 2021 with a B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences with a concentration in Human Services and a minor in Business Entrepreneurship. She married Rod Selman in February 2023... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
TBA

Singles Hangout (25-35)

8:30pm EDT

Singles Hangout

Friday August 14, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT

Hidden Trails Restaurant

Speakers

Chuck Scarborough

Heather Scarborough

Friday August 14, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Hidden Trails Restaurant

Singles Hangout (35-50)

8:30pm EDT

Teen Late Night: Ripley's Old MacDonald's Farm Mini Golf

Friday August 14, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT

Off-Site

Rain or shine, it's on!

No preteens allowed during this time, as it is reserved for teens. Please follow the dress code. Athletic shoes are recommended for this event.

The cost is $10 per person, paid on site.

Meet at 1639 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862.

Speakers