Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026: Full Schedule

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10:00am EDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Weighing the Pros and Cons

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Speakers and topics:
• Mike Vestal — to Hire and Fire Preachers (Acting Too Quickly or Not at All)
• Glenn Colley — to Incur Excessive Debt or to Store up Excessive Wealth
• Wade Webster — to Diminish or Reduce Worship Assemblies
• Steve Johnson — Methods That Prefer Micromanagement to Delegation
• Roger Comstock — to Silence All Criticism Because of Negative Input (or Reactions) in the Past
• Justin Morton — to Continue Ministries, Activities, and Programs Without Assessments and Modifications over Time

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 →

Glenn Colley

Wade Webster

Steve Johnson

Roger Comstock

Justin Morton

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Hotel Cades Cove

Ministry

12:30pm EDT

Hurry Back Session: Tech Solutions Panel - Social Media Ministry

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT

Ballroom A

Panelists:
• Josh Robinson
• Paul Mays
• Dan Fraley

Speakers

Josh Robinson

Manna Project and Uplift Media

Josh Robinson is the Director of Communications for the Manna Project. Josh is also experienced in video and media production and operates Uplift Media, helping the church reach the lost online. Josh is a part-time instructor at the Georgia School of Theology (teaching technology... Read More →

Paul Mays

Hymnist, Paul Mays A Cappella Hymns

Paul Mays is a hymnist (writer of hymns) and travelling evangelist. He and his wife, Yvette, are parents to Sophia and Chloe. All four worship at the Westside church of Christ in Salem, Virginia.

Paul works extensively on social media, sharing his original A Cappella teaching hymns, recorded teaching videos, and live teaching videos which generate many Bible studies. Paul broadcasts live hymn studies at 1 PM Eastern and 9 PM Eastern on Digital Bible Study on Facebook and YouTube... Read More →

Dan Fraley

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Ballroom A

Ministry

2:15pm EDT

Why Most People Don’t Need a Debate—They Need a Christian Who Makes Sense

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Steve Higginbotham

Preaching Minister, Karns church of Christ

Steve Higginbotham is a native of West Virginia. He graduated from Freed-Hardeman in 1984 and has been preaching ever since. He is married to Kim (Pierce) Higginbotham, and together, they have four children. Steve currently serves as the preaching minister for the Karns church... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom B

Evangelism Ministry

3:45pm EDT

Brainstorming Panel: Eyes Wide Open—Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Local Congregation

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT

EHA

Coordinator: Daniel Stearsman
Panelists:
• Chad Tagtow
• Billy Camp
• Joshua Posey
• Josh Robinson

Speakers

Daniel Stearsman

Faculty/ Dean of Graduate Studies, Bear Valley Bible Institute

Daniel Stearsman is a preacher, pharmacist, and ethicist by training. After serving congregations in Florida and Georgia, he joined the faculty of Bear Valley Bible Institute in 2025 and was appointed Dean of Graduate Studies in 2026. He holds degrees from the University of Florida... Read More →

Chad Tagtow

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 →

Joshua Posey

Josh Robinson

Manna Project and Uplift Media

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
EHA

Ministry

8:00pm EDT

Two for One: Crisis Management in the Church

Saturday August 15, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Meeting Room CD

Speakers

Matt Vega

Dean and Professor, Freed-Hardeman University

Matt Vega is from Henderson, TN where he’s the dean of the college of business at Freed-Hardeman. He also preaches at the Scotts Hill church of Christ and practices law on the side. He is married to Jennifer and they have 3 kids and 7 grandchildren.

Saturday August 15, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Meeting Room CD

Elders Ministry