Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026: Full Schedule

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7:30am EDT

Early, Early Worship for Those Traveling: The World’s Ten Most Popular Bible Verses: Matthew 6:34

Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

David Sproule

Evangelist, Palm Beach Lakes church of Christ

David Sproule is a native Floridian, born and raised in West Palm Beach. He attended Freed-Hardeman University, graduating with a degree in Bible. While at Freed-Hardeman, he met and married Traci Smith. David has been preaching the gospel since 1994, serving congregations... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
Ballroom A

Worship

8:10am EDT

Bible Class (Schedule A): Great Bible Passages: Paul's Eight-Fold Description of Homosexuality (Romans 1:18-32)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:10am - 8:40am EDT

Ballroom D

Speakers

Victor Eskew

Minister, OceanSide church of Christ

Married: Kathleen Connolly Eskew
Children: 3
Grandchildren: 8
1982 Graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching
1 book: I'm Thinking about Becoming a Christian
Speaker: Lectureships and Gospel Meetings
Class: How to Study the Bible

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:10am - 8:40am EDT
Ballroom D

Bible Class Contemporary Issues

8:10am EDT

Bible Class (Schedule A): Trust—The Currency of Leadership

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:10am - 8:40am EDT

Hotel Cades Cove

Why do leaders fail, and how can we (the sheep) help them succeed? A discussion of authority versus power.

Speakers

Douglas Pell

A retired corporate finance executive in the aerospace industry who continues in retirement as an executive/life coach in his company, Executive Consulting Services. Born in Pittsburgh, PA., he spent his professional career in the Midwest (Ohio & Michigan) until retiring in 2014 and... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:10am - 8:40am EDT
Hotel Cades Cove

Bible Class Elders

8:10am EDT

Bible Class (Schedule A): How to Talk to Someone Outside Your Comfort Zone: An Atheist

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:10am - 8:40am EDT

Meeting Room CD

Speakers

Stephen Rogers

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:10am - 8:40am EDT
Meeting Room CD

Bible Class Evangelism

8:10am EDT

Bible Class (Schedule A): How to Build Your Faith (Luke 17:5-10)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:10am - 8:40am EDT

Hotel Deep Creek

Speakers

Kevin Rhodes

Executive Director, Brown Trail School Of Preaching

Kevin W. Rhodes is the Executive Director of the Brown Trail School of Preaching, taking the school’s helm in 2018. Kevin is a graduate of Midwest School of Biblical Studies, the University of Central Missouri (B.S. in History), West Texas A&M University (M.A. in History). Tarleton... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:10am - 8:40am EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

Bible Class Spiritual Growth

8:10am EDT

Bible Class (Schedule A): Great Bible Passages: The Jerusalem Conference (Acts 15)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:10am - 8:40am EDT

Meeting Room B

Speakers

Joshua Ankiah

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:10am - 8:40am EDT
Meeting Room B

Bible Class Textual

8:10am EDT

Bible Class (Schedule A): The Five A's of Scriptural Worship (John 4:24)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:10am - 8:40am EDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Robby Eversole Sr.

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:10am - 8:40am EDT
Ballroom B

Bible Class Textual

8:10am EDT

Bible Class (Schedule A): Let's Talk About Jesus!

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:10am - 8:40am EDT

Ballroom C

Speakers

Ashley Smith

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:10am - 8:40am EDT
Ballroom C

Bible Class Women

9:00am EDT

Bible Class (Fellowship Hall): Great Bible Passages: How to Renew Your Strength (Isaiah 40:30-31)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Sevierville cofC

Speakers

Ed DeBerry

Ed DeBerry was born into a church of Christ family. His late father, John Sr. was a minister in the church for more than 50 years. Ed has two brothers, John Jr and Tony, both are ministers in the lord’s church.
Ed has labored at the University church of Christ in Charlotte, NC... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Sevierville cofC

Bible Class

9:00am EDT

Bible Class: Five Tips to Keep Your Focus in Worship

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Jefferson City cofC

Speakers

Bengy Slocumb

Minister, Shannon Church of Christ

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Jefferson City cofC

Bible Class

9:00am EDT

Bible Class: Get Ready

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Gatlinburg cofC

Speakers

Michael Shepherd

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Gatlinburg cofC

Bible Class

9:00am EDT

Bible Class: The Christian and the Government

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Karns cofC

Speakers

Kevin Cain

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Karns cofC

Bible Class

9:00am EDT

Bible Class: Worthless Penny, Priceless Worship—Why We Are Talking About the Widow 2,000 Years Later

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Sevierville cofC

Speakers

Wade Webster

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Sevierville cofC

Bible Class

9:00am EDT

Worship Service (Schedule A): Closing Prayer

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

EHA

Speakers

Walker Cain

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
EHA

Worship

9:00am EDT

Worship Service (Schedule A): Lord's Supper / Contribution

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

EHA

Speakers

Cameron Freeman

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
EHA

Worship

9:00am EDT

Worship Service (Schedule A): Opening Prayer

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

EHA

Speakers

Dean Thompson

Evangelist, University church of Christ

Dean Thompson received his bachelor's degree in Communication studies from Wingate University in Wingate, N.C. ('15), and a Graduate Diploma from the Memphis School of Preaching ('21). He is currently enrolled in the Graduate School of Theology at Freed-Hardeman University, where... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
EHA

Worship

9:00am EDT

Worship Service (Schedule A): The Challenges of Christianity: The Challenge of Courage (Mark 4:40)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

EHA

Speakers

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 →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
EHA

Worship Keynote

9:00am EDT

Worship Service (Schedule A): Song Leading

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

EHA

Speakers

David Crutchfield

I am an Electrical Engineer for Infineon Technologies, which takes me around the world several times a year. I worship at North Lexington Church of Christ where I serve as an Elder. Before that, I was a Deacon over Singing and Youth Development. My wife Brandy and I have two... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
EHA

Worship Singing

9:30am EDT

Bible Class (Schedule B): Biblically Consistent Theories for the Origin of the Universe

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT

Meeting Room A

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 →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT
Meeting Room A

Bible Class

9:30am EDT

Bible Class (Schedule B): Why Did God Create Everything? Was He Just Lonely?

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT

Ballroom C

Speakers

Kyle Butt

For the past twelve years Kyle Butt has worked at Apologetics Press. Kyle graduated from Freed-Hardeman University with a B.A. in Bible and Communication and an M.A. in New Testament Studies.

He is the author or co-author of 20 books dealing with topics such as the existence of Go... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT
Ballroom C

Bible Class

9:30am EDT

Bible Class (Schedule B): Our Society Has Cancer: What Is the Treatment Plan?

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT

Ballroom D

We know the symptoms. We know the causes. We know how the cancer has metastasized. Can it be cured?

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 →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT
Ballroom D

Bible Class Contemporary Issues

9:30am EDT

Bible Class (Schedule B): Image Insights: The Sea of Galilee—He Calms Our Storms

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT

Meeting Room CD

A picture is worth a thousand words, especially images of the Bible lands. What can I learn about God, the Bible, and my own personal walk of faith by considering select images of the Bible lands?

Speakers

John Moore

Instructor, Bear Valley Bible Institute International and Bible Land Passages

A native of Dripping Springs, Texas, John has served as an evangelist, teacher, preacher and minister of the gospel for over 30 years. He and his wife Carla are working with Bear Valley Bible Institute International, and serve as the directors of Bible Passages, a ministry dedicated... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT
Meeting Room CD

Bible Class Evidence

9:30am EDT

Bible Class (Schedule B): The Home as a Refuge

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT

Hotel Cades Cove

Speakers

Joey Davis

Joey and his wife, Pamela, are native Texans, having grown up in Deep East Texas.
They have been married for 36 years and have been blessed with three children and
two grandchildren.
Joey served in the United States Air Force for 12 years with a background in law
enforcement and info... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT
Hotel Cades Cove

Bible Class Family

9:30am EDT

Bible Class (Schedule B): God and the Problem of Evil: God at a Distance—Is the World Ideal?

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am 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.

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

Bible Class Scholars' Think Tank

9:30am EDT

Bible Class (Schedule B): You Don’t Have to Hide: What Confession Does for Us

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Matt Wallin

House to House Heart to Heart

I have worked with House to House Heart to Heart since 2006, where I have overseen production and promotions of the House to House magazine. I currently serve as the Director of Promotions.

I received a business degree and a Bible degree from Faulkner University and a Masters in Management from Troy University. After graduating from Faulkner I wasn't sure what I wanted to do, so I moved to China to live with a friend who was serving as a missionary. While I was there... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT
Ballroom B

Bible Class Teens

9:30am EDT

Bible Class (Schedule B): The World’s Ten Most Popular Bible Verses: Romans 12:2

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT

Meeting Room B

Speakers

Tavaro Hanna

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT
Meeting Room B

Bible Class Textual

9:30am EDT

Bible Class (Schedule B): Likewise! . . . Like What? (1 Peter 3)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

Cindy Colley

Cindy Colley, of Huntsville, Alabama, is the wife of Glenn Colley and the mother of two adult children, Caleb Colley and Hannah Colley. She and Glenn have five grandchildren. She teaches ladies, teen girls and children in various public settings and loves one-on-one Bible study with... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT
Ballroom A

Bible Class Women

9:30am EDT

Bible Class: The World’s Ten Most Popular Bible Verses: Philippians 4:8

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT

Great Smoky Mountains cofC

Speakers

Dale Babinsky

Minister, Great Smoky Mountains Church of Christ

Dale Babinsky was baptized into Christ on October 5, 1998. He and his wife Paula have one daughter, Isabella. Dale served as the Dean of Students and full-time instructor at Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies for 7 years and has preached both full-time and part-time for congregations... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Great Smoky Mountains cofC

Bible Class Textual

10:00am EDT

Bible Class: Destroyed for a Lack of Knowledge

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

South Knoxville cofC

Speakers

Mike Hixson

Mike graduated from Lipscomb University in 1985 with a degree in Communications including a minor in Bible. He married the former Nancy Ericson in 1987 and their son, Braden, was born in 1989.

Mike preached in the Nashville area for several years before moving to the Memphis are... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
South Knoxville cofC

Bible Class

10:00am EDT

Song Leading

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Gatlinburg cofC

Speakers

Adam Morgan

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Gatlinburg cofC

Singing

10:00am EDT

Song Leading

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Sevierville cofC

Speakers

Kyle Wadley

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Sevierville cofC

Singing

10:00am EDT

Sunday Morning Sermon: The Apple of His Eye

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Karns cofC

Speakers

Kevin Cain

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Karns cofC

Worship

10:00am EDT

Sunday Morning Sermon: The World’s Ten Most Popular Bible Verses: Jeremiah 29:11

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Sevierville cofC

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 →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Sevierville cofC

Worship

10:00am EDT

Sunday Morning Sermon: The World’s Ten Most Popular Bible Verses: Philippians 4:6

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Jefferson City cofC

Speakers

Bengy Slocumb

Minister, Shannon Church of Christ

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Jefferson City cofC

Worship

10:00am EDT

Sunday Morning Sermon: We Have to Stay Ready in Order to Be Ready

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Gatlinburg cofC

Speakers

Michael Shepherd

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Gatlinburg cofC

Worship

10:30am EDT

Song Leading

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Great Smoky Mountains cofC

Speakers

Mark Morgan

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Great Smoky Mountains cofC

Singing

10:30am EDT

Sunday Morning Sermon: World’s 10 Most Popular Bible Verses (Series)—Matthew 6:33

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Great Smoky Mountains cofC

Speakers

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!

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Great Smoky Mountains cofC

Worship

10:30am EDT

Worship Service (Schedule B): Closing Prayer

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

EHA

Speakers

Joshua Ankiah

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
EHA

Worship

10:30am EDT

Worship Service (Schedule B): Lord's Supper / Contribution

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

EHA

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 →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
EHA

Worship

10:30am EDT

Worship Service (Schedule B): Opening Prayer

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

EHA

Speakers

Tavaro Hanna

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
EHA

Worship

10:30am EDT

Worship Service (Schedule B) (Repeat of 9:00am Service): The Challenges of Christianity: The Challenge of Courage (Mark 4:40)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

EHA

Speakers

Eric Owens

Preacher, Westside church of Christ

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
EHA

Worship Keynote

10:30am EDT

Worship Service (Schedule B): Song Service

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

EHA

Speakers

Andy Baker

Minister, Arnold church of Christ

Andy is the pulpit preacher at the Arnold church of Christ in Arnold, Missouri. He is a former public school teacher, a former youth minister, and a former opera and musical singer. He holds a Bachelor of Music with a double major in English, and also a Master of Arts in Music Education... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
EHA

Worship Singing

11:00am EDT

Sunday Morning Sermon: The Confidence of a Believer (1 John 5:11-13)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

South Knoxville cofC

Speakers

Mike Hixson

Tuesday August 18, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
South Knoxville cofC

Worship

2:00pm EDT

Confidential Marriage/Family Counseling (By Appointment)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Manager's Showroom (1)

Counseling areas include premarital, marriage, family/parenting, parent/teen, abuse, drug/alcohol, pornography, homosexuality issues, and personal advice. Schedule before the event if possible, as the slots often fill up. Contact PTP (877-338-3397; [email protected]) for a confidential appointment.

Speakers

Denise Martin

Denise Martin supports her husband, Jerry, a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Professor at Amridge University, in his counseling ministry. They conduct Marriage Seminars as their schedules allow. Denise has also worked beside her husband as a preacher's wife for over four decades... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Manager's Showroom (1)

Counseling

2:00pm EDT

Confidential Marriage/Family Counseling (By Appointment)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Manager's Showroom (1)

Speakers

Jerry Martin

Licensed Professional Counselor, Christian Counseling Services

Jerry L. Martin, PhD, LPC-S currently serves as a Professor at Amridge University in Montgomery, AL. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Jerry has over four decades of preaching experience, having worked with congregations in Louisiana, Georgia, Colorado, Tennessee, and Alabama... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Manager's Showroom (1)

Counseling

2:00pm EDT

Singles Hangout 50-64

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Concourse Tables

Speakers

Patrick Swayne

Chantelle Swayne

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Concourse Tables

Singles Hangout (50-64)

2:15pm EDT

What Has Happened in the Courts Since Last Year That Christians Need to Know?

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Ballroom B

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.

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom B

Contemporary Issues

2:15pm EDT

Are We Guilty of Solemn Assemblies? (Amos 5:21)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Meeting Room B

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 →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Meeting Room B

Doctrine

2:15pm EDT

Don’t Kill the Donkey: Responding to the Holy and Loving God (Exodus 13:13)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Hotel Deep Creek

This session will examine God’s holy and loving essence, which demands the killing of either the Lamb or the donkey.

Speakers

Dave Domingue

Dave serves as an elder at the Warner Robins church of Christ and as the Director of the Georgia School of Theology (GST), emphasizing soundness, scholarship, and servitude. He is married to Becky Teagle Domingue, and they have two grown children (David & Bri) and five grandchildren... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

Doctrine

2:15pm EDT

Lead Like the Lord: Lessons in Leadership from Jesus—What Is Spiritual Leadership?

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Ballroom C

Speakers

Kirk Brothers

President, Heritage Christian University

Kirk Brothers and his wife, Cindy, have been married since 1988. They have two daughters, Katie and Hannah. Kirk has studied at David Lipscomb University, Freed-Hardeman University, and at Southern Seminary. He served in local ministry as a preacher and youth minister for 23 years... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom C

Elders Deacons

2:15pm EDT

When Fish Jump in Your Boat

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Ballroom A

What do you do when visitors come? Do you have a congregational plan?

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 →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom A

Evangelism

2:15pm EDT

Interesting Items in My Collection: Idolatry Worship of Israel’s Neighbors—Similarities and Differences

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Meeting Room CD

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 →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Meeting Room CD

Special Interest

2:15pm EDT

Seven Reasons Jesus Came to Earth

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Ballroom D

Speakers

Cameron Freeman

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom D

Textual

2:15pm EDT

Seasons of Life: The Blush of Youth

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Hotel Cades Cove

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 →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Hotel Cades Cove

Women

2:15pm EDT

The Seven Last Sayings of Jesus on the Cross

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Meeting Room A

In this session we will examine our saviors final words on the cross. Jesus used his final words to forgive, to save and to conquer. So as we appreciate all that our Lord did we will discuss what we should do in response.

Speakers

Jasmine DeBerry Thompson

Bio: Jasmine DeBerry Thompson earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications Studies from Wingate University in 2015. While in school Jasmine met Dean Thompson and the two wed in 2017. Jasmine and Dean have a zeal for sharing God's word with others through personal bible studies... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Meeting Room A

Women

3:00pm EDT

Lead Like the Lord: Lessons in Leadership from Jesus—Centered, Connected, Compassionate

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Ballroom C

Speakers

Kirk Brothers

President, Heritage Christian University

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ballroom C

Elders Deacons

3:00pm EDT

What to Teach About the Church When Evangelizing

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Meeting Room CD

Speakers

Tagillima Esene

Minister, Honolulu church of Christ

Talofa and Aloha! My name is Lima (short for Tagiilima) and I am the husband of a great and beautiful wife, Athena. The father of six wonderful children (Annabeth, Antheia, Titus, Alethia, Athalia, and Aurora). We live on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, and serve as the preaching family... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Meeting Room CD

Evangelism

3:00pm EDT

Is God a Moral Monster?

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Forest Antemesaris

Preacher, Orange Street church of Christ

Forest Antemesaris grew up as an atheist and converted to Christianity his senior year of high school with the help of Loriann, the woman who would later become his wife. Forest has Bible degrees from the Florida School of Preaching and Freed-Hardeman University and an M.A. in Christian... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ballroom B

Scholars' Think Tank

3:00pm EDT

Small Churches in the New Testament: The Sardis Church of Christ (Revelation 3:4)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Meeting Room B

Speakers

Stacey Grant

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Meeting Room B

Small Church

3:00pm EDT

Bouncing Back from Broken (Part 2)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Hotel Cades Cove

Is broken what Jesus Christ wants for His followers? Join us as we study what the Scriptures have to say about brokenness, and how we can be healed, but even more, be joyful. This lesson is part 2 of Bouncing Back from Burned Out, Broken, and Bitter.

Speakers

Mark Weaver

Mark Weaver graduated from the West Virginia School of Preaching
in 2001. He began his preaching career there, presenting lessons all but
two Sundays during this intensive two-year training program. Since then,
he has done local work in Vermilion, OH, for thirteen years and Clarkson... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Hotel Cades Cove

Spiritual Growth

3:00pm EDT

Q&A Session

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Ballroom A

This is NOT a live Q&A. Audience participation is prohibited. All questions have been decided beforehand.

Questions:
1. Should I protest or demonstrate for social causes or social justice?
2. Can I pray in school? Can Christian students lead public prayers at school functions?
3. Should I debate my friends on political topics?
4. Do I have to work with gay or trans employees? Does an employer have to hire them?
5. If I have a job, does my employer have to accommodate my church schedule?
6. Do I have to participate with the opposite sex (trans students) in school and league sports?
7. Can I secretly audio/video record others without their permission?
8. Can I audio/video record a police officer when he/she pulls me over?
9. What should I do if my school allows trans people into the locker rooms or restrooms?

Speakers

Kevin Cain

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ballroom A

Teens Contemporary Issues

3:00pm EDT

Q&A Session

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

Joe Wells

Joe Wells holds an earned B.S. degree in Science along with a completion certificate
from the Nashville School of Preaching and Biblical Studies and a Masters of Ministry
degree from Freed Hardeman University. Joe is an author of numerous books and a
frequent speaker for youth and f... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ballroom A

Teens Contemporary Issues

3:00pm EDT

What Does It Mean That an Angel Stirred the Water? (John 5)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Hotel Deep Creek

Speakers

Gage Coldwater

Gage Coldwater is the Director of the Manna Project which is overseen by the Forest Hill church of Christ. He is a 2006 graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching and has been involved in agriculture and preaching from an early age. He is a part time instructor in the Missions program... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

Textual

3:00pm EDT

Mother to Mother: Sometimes We Need Encouragement, Too

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Ballroom D

Speakers

Heather Hahn

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ballroom D

Women

3:00pm EDT

Confidential Marriage/Family Counseling (By Appointment)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Manager's Showroom (1)

Speakers

Denise Martin

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Manager's Showroom (1)

Counseling

3:00pm EDT

Confidential Marriage/Family Counseling (By Appointment)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Manager's Showroom (1)

Speakers

Jerry Martin

Licensed Professional Counselor, Christian Counseling Services

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Manager's Showroom (1)

Counseling

3:00pm EDT

Future Leaders Workshop - Bonus Class

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT

Meeting Room A

Speakers

Justin Rogers

Dean, College of Biblical Studies, Freed-Hardeman University

Dr. Justin Rogers is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University (B.A. in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in New Testament Greek; M.A. in New Testament) and Hebrew Union College—Jewish Institute of Religion (M.Phil; Ph.D). Since 2010 he has served as a professor and administrator... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
Meeting Room A

Boys (Ages 12-14)

3:00pm EDT

Future Leaders Workshop - Bonus Class

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT

Meeting Room A

Speakers

Victor Eskew

Minister, OceanSide church of Christ

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
Meeting Room A

Boys (Ages 12-14)

3:45pm EDT

Crime, Punishment, and the Bible (Part 2)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT

Ballroom B

A family tragedy led me to search the Scriptures for every reference to crime and law as my own counseling. The results are broken down into Patriarchal, Mosaic, and Christian ages of the Bible, with practical applications for today.

Speakers

Tom Hodge

Village Creek church of Christ

Tom Hodge was born at Aberdeen Proving Ground Army Base in Maryland to faithful Christian
parents. He was raised in Alabama where he met and later married Pam in 1975. Together they
raised two faithful daughters, Anna and Amy who both married Christian men and blessed Tom
and Pam wi... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ballroom B

Doctrine Special Interest

3:45pm EDT

Crucial Conversations in the Church

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT

Hotel Deep Creek

This session will discuss how to tackle some of the most difficult conversations Christian leaders face today. The legal, biblical, and practical considerations will be explored for tough situations like conflicts between members, resistance to change, and potential scandals in the church.

Speakers

Matt Vega

Dean and Professor, Freed-Hardeman University

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

Elders Contemporary Issues

3:45pm EDT

Taking the First Step: Contacts

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT

Meeting Room CD

Speakers

Keno Shrum

Elder at the Coweta, OK church of Christ. House to House School of Evangelism Regional Trainer, House to House Heart to Heart

Keno has attended the Coweta church of Christ in Coweta, OK since April of 1990. He serves as an elder and was the minister there for ten years. Keno currently serves as a Regional Trainer for the House to House School of Evangelism. As a Regional Trainer, Keno travels all over the... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
Meeting Room CD

Evangelism

3:45pm EDT

Blessed Even in the Worst: How to Be Thankful in Every Circumstance

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT

Ballroom C

Speakers

Joey Davis

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ballroom C

Members

3:45pm EDT

How Should a Preacher Measure Success? (Matthew 3:1-6)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT

Hotel Cades Cove

Speakers

Kevin Rhodes

Executive Director, Brown Trail School Of Preaching

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
Hotel Cades Cove

Preachers

3:45pm EDT

Grace in the Heart: A Study of Gratitude in Colossians

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT

Ballroom D

Speakers

Cliff Goodwin

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ballroom D

Textual

3:45pm EDT

God's Command to Seek Him and the Promise of Finding Him

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT

Ballroom A

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 →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ballroom A

Women

4:00pm EDT

Singles Hangout

Tuesday August 18, 2026 4:00pm - 5:45pm EDT

Concourse Tables

Tuesday August 18, 2026 4:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Concourse Tables

Singles Hangout (65+)

4:00pm EDT

Singles Hangout (65+)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 4:00pm - 5:45pm EDT

Concourse Tables

Speakers

Robert Blouin

Bob and Martha Blouin have been married since 1983 and reside in Hill, NH. They have three grown children and five grandchildren. Bob retired from the Army Reserves in 2016 and retired in 2019 as an electronics technician. Martha retired from public school teaching in 2017. Bob is... Read More →

Martha Blouin

Tuesday August 18, 2026 4:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Concourse Tables

Singles Hangout (65+)

5:00pm EDT

Congregational Singing

Tuesday August 18, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

Sevierville cofC

Speakers

Adam Faughn

Married to the former Leah Moon, Adam preaches for the Central Church of Christ in Paducah, Kentucky. They are blessed with two children: Mary Carol and Turner. His family maintains a website--A Legacy of Faith--that is meant to encourage families (faughnfamily.com). Adam enjoys textual... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Sevierville cofC

Worship

5:00pm EDT

Sunday Evening Worship: The World’s Ten Most Popular Bible Verses: Philippians 4:7

Tuesday August 18, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

Sevierville cofC

Speakers

Ed DeBerry

Tuesday August 18, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Sevierville cofC

Worship

5:30pm EDT

Congregational Singing

Tuesday August 18, 2026 5:30pm - 5:55pm EDT

EHA

Speakers

Adam Morgan

Tuesday August 18, 2026 5:30pm - 5:55pm EDT
EHA

Singing

5:55pm EDT

Opening Prayer

Tuesday August 18, 2026 5:55pm - 6:00pm EDT

EHA

Speakers

Victor Eskew

Minister, OceanSide church of Christ

Tuesday August 18, 2026 5:55pm - 6:00pm EDT
EHA

General

5:55pm EDT

Welcome (Emcee)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 5:55pm - 6:00pm EDT

EHA

Speakers

Jeff Archey

Speaker/Director, International Gospel Hour

Come visit with Jeff at the International Gospel Hour exhibit in EHB.

Preaching over 35 years; currently serving as the speaker/director of the International Gospel Hour, the longest running radio program in churches of Christ.

IGH is heard world wide through "over-the-air" stations, internet and over 30 podcast platforms as well as the IGH app. The television version is aired over YouTube; a number of markets through the Gospel Broadcasting Network and sixteen local stations throughout the US, Canada, Europe... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 5:55pm - 6:00pm EDT
EHA

General

6:00pm EDT

The Challenges of Christianity: The Challenge of Trust (Matthew 6:27)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:00pm - 6:40pm EDT

EHA

Speakers

Justin Rogers

Dean, College of Biblical Studies, Freed-Hardeman University

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:00pm - 6:40pm EDT
EHA

Keynote

6:00pm EDT

Song Leading

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Sevierville cofC

Speakers

Adam Faughn

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Sevierville cofC

Singing

6:00pm EDT

Song Leading

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Gatlinburg cofC

Speakers

David Crutchfield

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Gatlinburg cofC

Singing

6:00pm EDT

Song Leading

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Great Smoky Mountains cofC

Speakers

Parker Webster

Preaching Minister, North Lexington Church of Christ

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Great Smoky Mountains cofC

Singing

6:00pm EDT

Sunday Evening Worship: The World’s Ten Most Popular Bible Verses: Isaiah 41:10

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Gatlinburg cofC

Speakers

David Smith

Minister, North Hamilton church of Christ

I am a native of the Chattanooga area. I spent five years in active duty military service. I am married to Ashley and we have two amazing girls: Evie Rose and Graceley. I have education from East Tennessee School of Preaching, Southern Christian/Amridge University and Liberty University... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Gatlinburg cofC

Worship

6:00pm EDT

Sunday Evening Worship: The World’s Ten Most Popular Bible Verses: Proverbs 3:5

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Sevierville cofC

Speakers

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!

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Sevierville cofC

Worship

6:00pm EDT

Sunday Evening Worship: The World’s Ten Most Popular Bible Verses: Proverbs 3:6

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Great Smoky Mountains cofC

Speakers

Wade Webster

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Great Smoky Mountains cofC

Worship

6:40pm EDT

Invitation / Responses / Closing Prayer

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:40pm - 6:45pm EDT

EHA

Speakers

Jeff Archey

Speaker/Director, International Gospel Hour

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:40pm - 6:45pm EDT
EHA

General

7:00pm EDT

The Challenges of Christianity: The Challenge of Love (John 15:13)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT

EHA

Speakers

Dan Winkler

Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
EHA

Keynote

7:30pm EDT

Teen Late Night: Pigeon Forge Community Center

Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:30pm - 10:30pm EDT

Off-site

No preteens allowed during this time, as it is reserved for teens. Please follow the dress code. Athletic shoes are recommended for this event.

This event is FREE.

Meet at 170 Community Center Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.

Speakers

Mary Carole Jackson

Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Off-site

Teen Late Night (Ages 13-18)

7:30pm EDT

Teen Late Night: Pigeon Forge Community Center

Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:30pm - 10:30pm EDT

Off-site

Speakers

Brandon Jackson

Minister, Hatt Church of Christ

Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Off-site

Teen Late Night (Ages 13-18)

8:00pm EDT

Bedtime Devotional for Children (Ages 2-9)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:00pm - 8:15pm EDT

Concourse Tables

Speakers

Anthony Dismuke

Preacher, Eastern Meadows

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:00pm - 8:15pm EDT
Concourse Tables

Children (Ages 2-9)

8:00pm EDT

Atrium Singing

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:00pm - 8:20pm EDT

Atrium

Speakers

Adam Morgan

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:00pm - 8:20pm EDT
Atrium

Singing

8:30pm EDT

Pre-Teen Late Night: Lazer Port

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT

Off-site

No teens allowed during this time, as it is reserved for ages 10-12. All preteens must be accompanied by an adult (no individual may bring a group). Please follow the dress code. Athletic shoes are recommended for this event.

Cost is $10 per person.

Meet at 2782 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.

Speakers

Joshua Cantrell

Preacher, Avondale church of Christ

Joshua Cantrell is the pulpit minister for the Avondale church of Christ in Decatur, Georgia. He is a graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching (2015), and Nations University (BA, 2019). He is originally from Phenix City, Alabama. He is the host of the Diligent Podcast, a work of... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Off-site

Pre-Teen Late Night (Ages 10-12)

8:30pm EDT

Pre-Teen Late Night: Lazer Port

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT

Off-site

Speakers

Daniela Cantrell

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Off-site

Pre-Teen Late Night (Ages 10-12)

8:30pm EDT

PTP-University: Hangout

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT

Concourse Tables

Speakers

Matt Jones

Matthew and Nancy have been married for nearly two decades and have four beautiful daughters. He works with the Edgewood church of Christ in Columbus, GA. Matthew loves PTP deeply as it is where he heard a sermon over twenty years ago that helped him obey the gospel, and it is... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Concourse Tables

PTP-U Hangout (Ages 18-25)

8:30pm EDT

Singles Hangout

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT

Hotel Cades Cove

Speakers

Erin Moore

Erin Moore is married to the love of her life, Jordan, and they have three children: Jackson (7), Emmalyn (5), and Clara (2). The Moore family lives in Katy, Texas where they worship and work with the Katy church of Christ. Erin is living her dream life as a stay at home wife and... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Hotel Cades Cove

Singles Hangout (25-35)

8:30pm EDT

Singles Hangout

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT

Hotel Cades Cove

Speakers

Jordan Moore

Associate Minister, Katy church of Christ

Jordan Moore resides in Katy, TX with his wife Erin, and three children, Jackson (8), Emmalyn (6), and Clara (3). Jordan has served as Associate Minister at the Katy church of Christ for the last 5 years and worked in Youth Ministry prior to that. Jordan has served as the Director... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Hotel Cades Cove

Singles Hangout (25-35)