Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026: Full Schedule

Fear keeps too many teens from using their gifts for God. This lesson will challenge you to risk something — to serve, speak, or step up — even if it’s uncomfortable. Courage is contagious.

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 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ballroom B

Teens

2:15pm EDT

Satan’s Go-to Temptation Against You: Finding and Combating Satan’s Attack Strategies

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

Ballroom D

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 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom D

Teens

3:00pm EDT

Apathy: The Quiet Killer of Christianity (Romans 12:11)

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

Ballroom A

You don’t have to hate God to forget Him. Passion dies slowly when purpose drifts.

Speakers

Tyler Alverson

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

Teens

3:45pm EDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Friends, Influence, and Belonging

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

Ballroom B

Speakers and topics:
• Joshua Cantrell — Characteristics of Friends Who Pull You Closer to God
• Daniel Stearsman — The Power of One Kind Voice in a Cruel World
• Jeremy Pate — When Does Loyalty Becomes Compromise?
• Tavaro Hanna — How to Be the Person Who Makes Others Brave
• Jerry Martin — How to Confront a Friend Without Losing the Friendship
• Wade Webster — How to Recover from a Broken Friendship

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 →

Daniel Stearsman

Faculty/ Dean of Graduate Studies, Bear Valley Bible Institute

Daniel Stearsman is a preacher, pharmacist, and ethicist by training. After serving congregations in Florida and Georgia, he joined the faculty of Bear Valley Bible Institute in 2025 and was appointed Dean of Graduate Studies in 2026. He holds degrees from the University of Florida... Read More →

Jeremy Pate

Youth Publications Coordinator, Apologetics Press

Jeremy is the Youth Publications Coordinator at Apologetics Press, where he has served since 2019. He and his wife, Brooke live in Montgomery AL with their 4 children: Ava, Greta, Willa, and Prentice. Jeremy served as a full-time Youth/Family Minister for 18 years before moving to... Read More →

Tavaro Hanna

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 →

Wade Webster

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

Teens

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