Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026: Full Schedule

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8:15am EDT

Apologetics and Evangelism: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Saturday August 15, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT

Some Christians argue that apologetics is “interesting” but an optional pursuit for the Christian. It isn’t as important as evangelism. Is that what Scripture teaches?

Speakers

Jeff Miller

Scientist, Apologetics Press

Dr. Miller holds multiple degrees in the physical sciences, including an earned Master’s degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Ph.D. in Bio-Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University, with emphases in Thermodynamics, Bio-Thermal Science, Bio-transport Phenomena... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
Ballroom B

Evangelism Scholars' Think Tank

9:00am EDT

Bible Marking Class: God’s Big Story in 20 Passages

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Austin Fowler

Project Coordinator, House to House Heart to Heart

Austin Fowler was born and raised in Dalton, GA. He is a graduate of Valdosta State University. He received his bachelor’s degree in Middle Grades Education, a master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, and an Educational Specialist degree in Teacher Leadership. He taught in the... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Ballroom B

Teens

10:00am EDT

Two for One: The Two Sides of Courage - The Courage to Sit Down When Everyone Else Stands Up

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

Ballroom B

Humility, restraint, walking away from drama, and refusing revenge.

Speakers

Bengy Slocumb

Minister, Shannon Church of Christ

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

Teens

10:00am EDT

Two for One: The Two Sides of Courage - The Courage to Stand Up When Everyone Else Sits Down

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

Ballroom B

Moral bravery, convictions, and being the lone voice.

Speakers

Caleb Rutherford

Caleb Rutherford is a 2017 graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching. He currently serves the Roanoke Church of Christ in Roanoke, TX as one of their co-ministers. He has been there since October of 2022. He has locally preached in North Carolina, Tennessee and now Texas. Caleb... Read More →

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

Teens

11:00am EDT

You Ought to Be Teachers by Now (Hebrews 5:12-14)

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT

Ballroom B

Time in Christ creates obligation. Hebrews uses spiritual immaturity as a rebuke, not a diagnosis.

Speakers

Michael Shepherd

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Ballroom B

Textual Spiritual Growth

12:30pm EDT

Digging Deep: Awards Ceremony for The God of More and 2027 Kickoff

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

Ballroom B

Speakers

Cindy Colley

Cindy Colley is mom to 2 adult children, Caleb and Hannah, and "Mammy" to six, ages 1 to 11. She lives in Huntsville, Alabama, with her husband Glenn. She writes and teaches on spiritual topics for both women and children. Cindy leads an international women's Bible study group... Read More →

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

Women

1:30pm EDT

When Heaven Interrupted Earth: The Angel at Nazareth (Luke 1:26–38)

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Bengy Slocumb

Minister, Shannon Church of Christ

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ballroom B

Textual

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

3:00pm EDT

Was Paul Crazy?

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Ballroom B

This lesson examines Paul's statement in Acts 26:25 that he is speaking words of truth and rationality. We talk about the idea that Christianity is rational and all rational people should be Christians.

Speakers

Nathan Liddell

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ballroom B

Evidence

3:45pm EDT

The Growth That Happens When You Stop Keeping Score in the Home

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

Ballroom B

Speakers

David Sproule

Evangelist, Palm Beach Lakes church of Christ

David Sproule is a native Floridian, born and raised in West Palm Beach. He attended Freed-Hardeman University, graduating with a degree in Bible. While at Freed-Hardeman, he met and married Traci Smith. David has been preaching the gospel since 1994, serving congregations... Read More →

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

Family

6:00pm EDT

Hurry Back Session: Were Dinosaurs on the Ark?

Saturday August 15, 2026 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT

Ballroom B

Were dinosaurs invented by evolutionists? And if not, does the evidence indicate that they survived the Flood on the Ark, or did they go extinct before the Flood? If they were on the Ark, what happened to them after the Flood?

Speakers

Jeff Miller

Scientist, Apologetics Press

Saturday August 15, 2026 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Ballroom B

Evidence Scholars' Think Tank

8:00pm EDT

Covetousness and the Christian Consumer

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

Ballroom B

We’ve baptized materialism and called it success. Let's challenge ourselves to think rationally about greed, possessions, and what it means to “seek first the kingdom.”

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 are... Read More →

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

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