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Wednesday, August 19
 

8:15am EDT

When the Lord Looks Down Today (Psalm 14:2; Psalm 33:13–15)
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
Ballroom A

Speakers
avatar for Clark Sims
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
Ballroom A
  Members

9:00am EDT

When Joseph Couldn’t Hold It Together Anymore (Genesis 45): The Power of Vulnerability in Reconciliation
Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Ballroom A
A beautiful textual exploration of emotion, forgiveness, and timing.
Speakers
avatar for Austin Johnson

Austin Johnson

Preaching Minister, Florence Blvd Church of Christ
Austin preaches for the Florence Blvd Church of Christ in Florence, AL. He received his B.A. in Biblical Studies and M.A. in NT Studies from Freed-Hardeman University. He and his wife Brianne have three kids, Jarrett (10), Brooks (8), and Saylee (4).
Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Ballroom A
  Members

10:00am EDT

How to Have an Honest Conversation with God
Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom A

Speakers
avatar for Westley Hazel

Westley Hazel

Westley Hazel is the minister for the Forrest Park congregation in Valdosta, GA.  He has received a Doctorate in Biblical Spirituality from Southern Seminary and Master of Divinity degree from Freed-Hardeman University.  He is the author of Beyond The Tithe. Westley is married to Shelley and they have two teenage children, Evie and Deacon... Read More →
Conversation with God Outline pdf
A Conversation with God pptx
Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom A
  Spiritual Growth

11:00am EDT

An Unfruitful Christian Is an Unfaithful Christian
Wednesday August 19, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Ballroom A
Examining how Scripture consistently links obedience, growth, and fruit—and why neutrality is not a biblical category.
Speakers
avatar for Joshua Cantrell

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 →
Wednesday August 19, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Ballroom A
  Spiritual Growth

1:30pm EDT

How to Increase Your Spiritual Attention Span to Fight Distraction in Worship and Build Private Spiritual Habits
Wednesday August 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ballroom A
If you are like me, then you sometimes struggle with your attention span. It is very easy to get distracted. Because life is so busy, we can be tempted to overlook spending time with our Father; as a result, private spiritual habits remain unformed. What can we do to increase our spiritual attention spans so that we can authentically connect with God both in public worship and in private devotion?

Speakers
avatar for Tyler Alverson

Tyler Alverson

Tyler Alverson is the pulpit minister at the Highland Heights Church of Christ in Lebanon, TN. He graduated with his bachelor's and master's degrees from Freed-Hardeman University. His wife’s name is Leslie. They have two children, Anna and Caleb. 
How to Increase Your Spiritual Attention Span to Fight Distraction in Worship and Build Private Spiritual Habits (Tyler Alverson) pptx
Wednesday August 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ballroom A
  Teens

2:15pm EDT

Hot Button Issues: Why Should Christians Never Gamble?
Wednesday August 19, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom A

Speakers
avatar for Doug Burleson

Doug Burleson

Doug Burleson serves as a Professor in Bible at Freed-Hardeman University where he also is the Assistant Dean of the College of Biblical Studies, the Director of the Annual Bible Lectureship, and the Director of the Equip Ministry Camp. He is married to Kristi Johnson Burleson and... Read More →
Burleson.Why Christians Should Never Gamble pptx
Burleson.Why Christians Should Never Gamble pptx
Wednesday August 19, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom A
  Contemporary Issues   Members

3:00pm EDT

What Deserves the Pulpit? Choosing Sermon Topics That Set the Stage, Create Interest, and Last in the Memory
Wednesday August 19, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ballroom A

Speakers
avatar for Wade Webster
Wednesday August 19, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ballroom A
  Preachers

3:45pm EDT

Sunday Can’t Fix a Weak Week—Lessons from Football and Faith
Wednesday August 19, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ballroom A
In the NFL, Sunday shows who prepared. Scripture says the same thing about faith.
Speakers
JE
Wednesday August 19, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ballroom A
  Teens

8:00pm EDT

Panel (Emcee): A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:00pm - 8:40pm EDT
Ballroom A

Speakers
avatar for Clark Sims
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:00pm - 8:40pm EDT
Ballroom A
  General

8:00pm EDT

Panel: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:00pm - 8:40pm EDT
Ballroom A

Speakers
avatar for Mike Vestal

Mike Vestal

Mike has served the Westside congregation in Midland, TX for over 25 years. He and Cherie have been married for over 40 years. They have 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Mike has preached in meetings or lectures in 37 states and in 7 foreign countries. Mike has served as an adjunct... Read More →
avatar for Michael Wyatt

Michael Wyatt

Michael Wyatt has been a preacher 50 years. He is currently semi-retired. He preached in Texas, Louisiana, and Tennessee. He did campaign work in Latbia and Jamaica. He is currently a member at the Covington church of Christ in Tennessee, but preaches at other congregation when n... Read More →
avatar for Wade Webster
avatar for Paul Sain

Paul Sain


Paul Sain, author of twenty books, including Ready Reference For Growing Christians (over 500,000 to date in nine languages). Extensive radio and television work (including producing various programs for GBN  as well as speaking on this network for six years). Preached first sermon in 1961. Owns Sain Publications (publisher of brotherhood books, since 1971). Deve... Read More →
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:00pm - 8:40pm EDT
Ballroom A
  General
 

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