Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am EDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Faithful Endurance

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

Speakers and topics:
• Mandy Lovett — Faithfulness in Small Things
• Jania Otey — Finishing Well
• Amy Albers — Faith Without Applause
• Kathryn Baker — Consistency Over Intensity in Spiritual Growth
• Chere Slocumb — Trusting God When Nothing Changes
• Miranda Morton — Endurance in Ordinary Days

Speakers

Mandy Lovett

Jania Otey

CEO, Kids and Culture, LLC

Jania is a native of Clovis, California. She holds a B.A. degree in Political Science and a Juris Doctor degree from Howard University. She is admitted to practice law in Maryland and D.C. Jania has authored a vegan cookbook, published articles in The Gospel Journal, and writt... Read More →

Amy Albers

Amy Albers is a preacher’s wife, a mom of four, a mother-in-law, and an “Oma” who has been homeschooling for more than 2 ½ decades. She teaches year-round, weekly Bible classes for all ages of elementary students and helps her husband in working with the youth of their congregation... Read More →

Kathryn Baker

Kathryn is the wife of Andy Baker who preaches for the Arnold church of Christ in Arnold, MO. Born and raised in Texas, she is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in finance. Currently, she homeschools their three children, is a contributing writer to the Come Fill Your... Read More →

Chere Slocumb

Chere Slocumb was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1968. She attended school in Clayton County. In 1988, she married Benjamin Slocumb and relocated to Jacksonville, Florida, where she obeyed the gospel. In 1998, she relocated back to Georgia. She is a member of the Shannon Church of... Read More →

Miranda Morton

Miranda is originally from Lewisburg, TN, and grew up attending the Church Street church of Christ, where she met her husband, Justin, in 2005. He served as the youth and family minister at Church St and then at the Karns congregation in Knoxville. In 2022 they returned to middle... Read More →

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

Women

10:00am EDT

Five Things Moms Need to Teach Their Children About the Text of the Bible

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

Hotel Deep Creek

Speakers

Rebekah Colley

Rebekah Colley is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University, where she earned a B.A. in Bible with a minor in psychology (2015), as well as an M.A. in New Testament Studies (2024). Since 2015 she has been married to Caleb Colley. Together, with their children Maggie (2018), Ellis (2021... Read More →

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

Women

11:00am EDT

Two for One: Peace When You Want to Panic

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

Hotel Deep Creek

Speakers

Chantelle Swayne

Chantelle is a minister's wife, work-at-home mum, and artist. She considers herself richly blessed to be married to Patrick, her husband of 17 years, and to spend the majority of her days keeping their 4 little humans alive. Though she is Australian born and bred, Chantelle now lives... Read More →

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

Women

11:00am EDT

Two for One: Trust When You Feel Out of Control

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

Hotel Deep Creek

Speakers

Tish Clarke

Tish Clarke hails from Memphis, TN, and has been happily married to BJ Clarke since 1983. She has three children: Daniel, Holly (married to Juan Pena), and Michael (married to Meagan Teske). She has three perfect little grandchildren, Adam and Audie Lynn, who keep her young! Teaching... Read More →

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

Women

1:30pm EDT

Lessons on Sexuality from the Life of David

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

Hotel Deep Creek

Speakers

Rebekah Colley

Lessons on Sexuality pdf

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

2:15pm EDT

The Lord Was with Joseph: Faithfulness in Unchosen Seasons (Genesis 39)

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

Hotel Deep Creek

Speakers

Cody McCoy

Preacher, Midtown Church Of Christ

Cody is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University (1998 - BA Business Administration) and the Memphis School of Preaching (2022). He is married to Katy and they have three children: Jake (married to Jaycee), Max, Maya and one beautiful granddaughter, Stella.
He currently preaches for the Midtown church of Christ in Victoria, TX... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

Textual

3:00pm EDT

Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding—Small Group Problem-Solving (1a)

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

Hotel Deep Creek

Speakers

Glenn Colley

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

Elders

3:45pm EDT

Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding—Presentation of Solutions (1b)

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

Hotel Deep Creek

Speakers

Glenn Colley

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

8:30pm EDT

Singles Hangout - Battle it Out Night!

Saturday August 15, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT

Hotel Deep Creek

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 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 and they... Read More →

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Saturday August 15, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

Singles Hangout (25-35)