Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026: Full Schedule

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12:30pm EDT

Hurry Back Session: Second Thoughts—How to Restore Prodigals

Monday August 17, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT

Evangelism focuses on prodigals, too! We will give each participant a new Bible study called "Second Thoughts" and show one method to bring the erring back. This congregational plan has a 30-70% success rate. Come and See.

Speakers

Rob Whitacre

Director, HTHSOE

Rob Whitacre was born in Carbondale, Illinois. He was raised near San Antonio, TX, attending the Northern Oaks church of Christ. He married Nicole of Nashville, TN, in August of 1996. They have one daughter, Hannah and one son, Jared. He comes from a God fearing family of preachers... Read More →

Monday August 17, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Ballroom B

Ministry Elders

3:45pm EDT

Brainstorming Panel: Fixing Church Problems Before They Become Church Splits

Monday August 17, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT

EHA

Coordinator: Brandon Rader
Panelists:
• Glenn Colley
• Eric Owens
• Matt Vega
• B. J. Clarke

Speakers

Brandon Rader

BRANDON RADER, North Lexington church of Christ, Lexington, KY.

Brandon Rader has served in numerous capacities as a member of the North Lexington church of Christ in Lexington, KY. Roles have included deacon, Bible class teacher, and mission trip coordinator. For nearly two decades, Brandon coordinated a college ministry serving young adults a... Read More →

Glenn Colley

Eric Owens

Preacher, Westside church of Christ

Eric is married to Vanessa and they have three daughters: Brittany (husband, Willie), Breania, and Bethany; and two grandsons, Landon and Logan. He served in the first Gulf War and was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps in 1992.

He is a graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching (1992-94) and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Amridge University (2001). He served as the pulpit minister for the State Street church of Christ in Rockford, IL (1994-97) and preached for the Avondale church of Christ... Read More →

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.

B. J. Clarke

Director, MSOP

If you would love to learn the Book, and learn how to preach the Book (tuition free) at the Memphis School of Preaching, I would love to talk to you about how you can do just that!

Monday August 17, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
EHA

Elders Ministry