Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026: Full Schedule

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8:15am EDT

Do Conventional Dating Methods Prove an Old Earth? (Part 1)

Monday August 17, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Miller investigates the erroneous root assumptions of all old Earth dating methods.

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 Phenomen... Read More →

Monday August 17, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

Evidence

9:00am EDT

God and the Problem of Evil: Why?—The Timeless, Universal Question

Monday August 17, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Hotel Deep Creek

Speakers

Kerry Duke

Vice-President of Academics, Tennessee Bible College

Minister of West End church of Christ in Livingston, TN. Author of ten books on Bible interpretation and current issues. Host of My God and My Neighbor podcast and speaker for GBN Beyond the Basics studies.

Monday August 17, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

Scholars' Think Tank

10:00am EDT

Living out the Great Commission

Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Hotel Deep Creek

Speakers

Erin Wells

Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

Women

11:00am EDT

How the Rise of Evangelical Distrust Is Making Evangelism Harder

Monday August 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT

Hotel Deep Creek

Speakers

Robert Hatfield

Pulpit Minister, Henderson church of Christ

Robert Hatfield is the pulpit minister for the Henderson church of Christ in Henderson, TN. A native of Pulaski, TN, he has preached the gospel of Christ for twenty years, serving congregations of the Lord’s church in Pulaski, TN, Charleston, SC, and Fort Mill, SC before moving... Read More →

Monday August 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

Evangelism

1:30pm EDT

The Importance of Godly Friendships in Every Stage of Life

Monday August 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Hotel Deep Creek

Is it really that important to have and to be a good friend?

Speakers

Jeanny Gilpin

Monday August 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

Women

2:15pm EDT

Tentmaking: How to Juggle Full-Time Ministry and a Secular Job

Monday August 17, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Hotel Deep Creek

Speakers

Eric Garner

Evangelist, East Ridge church of Christ

Eric D. Garner is a native of Chattanooga, TN and privileged to be married to his beautiful wife Daljuania (Del-wana) who blessed him with two wonderful and lovely daughters, Aiyana (I-yana), and Leilani (Lay-lani). He began preaching the gospel of Christ in 2009 and served the Avondale... Read More →

Monday August 17, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

Ministry