Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am EDT

The Myth of Neutrality--Why There Is No Morally or Spiritually Neutral Ground

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

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This lesson will cover how choices, even passive ones, shape faith and character.

Speakers

Freddie Klein

Fredrick is the minister for Southern Hills Church of Christ in Franklin, Tennessee. He has preached for more than 15 years and is passionate about teaching God's word. He and his wife, Inge, have been married for 14 years and have two sons, Waylon and Wesley. The family loves to... Read More →

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

10:00am EDT

Engaging the Skeptics on Ethics: Does the Bible Give Absolute Rules or Only Conditional Rules?

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

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Skeptics suggest that the Bible could not consistently give rules that apply at all times. Allegedly, life involves so many competing values and interests that every moral rule must be conditional. How can the biblical theist respond to this criticism?

Speakers

Caleb Colley

Pulpit Minister, North Jackson church of Christ

Caleb Colley is the pulpit minister for the North Jackson Church of Christ in Jackson, Tennessee. He is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University, where he received a B.A. in communication, a B.S. in biblical studies (2006), and an M.A. in New Testament (2021). He also received a Master’s... Read More →

Engaging the Skeptics on Ethics—Does the Bible Give Absolute Rules, or Only Conditional Ones pdf

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
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Scholars' Think Tank

11:00am EDT

Between the Testaments 1: Medes and Persians

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

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Speakers

Bob Stancell

Director/minister, Bible Lands Museum

Bob has been preaching for the Sandy, OR church of Christ since 2006. In the last 9 years his collection of biblical artifacts has been open free to the public in the lower level of the building. Since 2016 he has displayed parts of the collection at PTP and does 4-6 exhibits per... Read More →

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

1:30pm EDT

Engaging the Skeptics on the Soul: Are There Strong Arguments Against the Reality of the Soul?

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

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Critics of the biblical doctrine of the soul have suggested a number of reasons why we should not believe that we have a soul. How can a biblical theist respond to these objections?

Speakers

Caleb Colley

Pulpit Minister, North Jackson church of Christ

Engaging the Skeptics on the Soul—Are there Strong Arguments Against the Existence of the Soul pdf

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
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Scholars' Think Tank

2:15pm EDT

Supporting Sisters: The Lost Art of Bearing Each Others Burdens and Listening Well

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

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We all struggle from time to time. But one of the sweetest gifts within the Lord’s church is that we are never meant to carry those burdens alone. God, in His wisdom, has given us sisters who come alongside us to encourage, support, and help shoulder the weight.

One of the most important ways to show support is to engage in active listening. We will discuss examples of how Jesus and others in the Bible actively listened to those who needed to be heard. You will gain practical tools to grow as a thoughtful, compassionate listener, and when a sister comes to you and says, “I’m struggling. Can we talk?” you will feel equipped to respond with confidence and say, “Yes, I will listen.”

Speakers

Kim Chalmers

Kim Chalmers lives in Huntsville, Alabama. She is originally from Marietta, Georgia and graduated from Kennesaw State University. She and her husband, Michael, have been married since 1996, and they have a son, Adam, and a daughter-in-law, Cynthia. She and her husband attend... Read More →

Active Listening handout Lend Me Your docx

How good of a listener are you docx

PTP 2026 Listening pptx

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

3:00pm EDT

There Still Isn't Anyone out There

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

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Speakers

Michael Houts

Dr. Mike Houts has a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, worked 11 years at Los Alamos National Laboratory, and will complete 24 years at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center prior to retiring later this year. Awards for his work on advanced... Read More →

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

3:45pm EDT

A Wise Woman Builds Her House (Spiritually, Emotionally, and Relationally)

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

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Speakers

Erin Tanner

Erin Tanner is a servant and a homemaker. She enjoys teaching children’s Bible classes and speaking to encourage spiritual growth for women. As a graduate from Texas A&M University, Erin was an Engineering Technologist in the oil and gas industry as well as an elementary public... Read More →

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

6:00pm EDT

Hurry Back Session: Evangelism Methods on the Mission Field

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

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Speakers

Jamie Long

Jamie Long has been preaching the gospel of Christ for over 30 years. He currently serves as the evangelist for the Barn Creek church of Christ in Alabama, where he has previously labored as well. His local ministry experience also includes work with the congregation in Eldridge... Read More →

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

8:00pm EDT

Two for One: Crisis Management in the Church

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

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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
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Elders Ministry

8:00pm EDT

Two for One: Crisis Management in the Church

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

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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 →

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

Elders Ministry