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 worships with the Sunray church of Christ (north of Amarillo,
TX), where her husband, Troy, is the pulpit preacher. She is a mom of four,
a mother-in-law, and now an “Oma.” Amy’s been homeschooling for more
than 2 ½ decades, and her weekly teaching responsibilities... 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

Miranda Morton

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 →

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

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

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

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

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