Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026: Full Schedule

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8:15am EDT

Finding the Man in the Plan: Looking for Jesus in the Conversion Accounts—The Opener of Human Hearts—Lydia’s Household (Acts 16)

Thursday August 20, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT

EHA

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 →

Thursday August 20, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
EHA

Doctrine Evangelism

9:00am EDT

Getting the Congregation Involved in Evangelism That Works (Sign Up Required)

Thursday August 20, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Concourse Tables

Sign up for sessions of private coaching on how to implement House to House School of Evangelism principles in your congregation.

Required attendance is at least one elder and one preacher (deacons and members are welcome with them).

Call Rob Whitacre (931-224-8794) to reserve your session; slots are limited.

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 →

Thursday August 20, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Concourse Tables

Evangelism

10:00am EDT

Getting the Congregation Involved in Evangelism That Works (Sign Up Required)

Thursday August 20, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Concourse Tables

Speakers

Rob Whitacre

Director, HTHSOE

Thursday August 20, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Concourse Tables

Evangelism

11:00am EDT

Finding the Man in the Plan: Looking for Jesus in the Conversion Accounts—The Savior—Philippian Jailer (Acts 16)

Thursday August 20, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT

Ballroom B

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 →

Thursday August 20, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Ballroom B

Doctrine Evangelism

11:00am EDT

Taking the Third Step: Bible Studies

Thursday August 20, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT

Meeting Room B

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 →

Thursday August 20, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Meeting Room B

Evangelism

11:30am EDT

HTH School of Evangelism Meet and Greet

Thursday August 20, 2026 11:30am - 1:15pm EDT

Off-site

Come and learn more about HTHSOE and how we can help your congregation. Meet our regional trainers and listen to how HTHSOE transformed their local work.

Free lunch provided: El Paso Mexican Food / Chick-fil-A.

Call or text to reserve your spot (931-224-8794). Limited to 30 people (no more than four per congregation).

Meet at Oak Haven Resort, Cabin 56, 1947 Old Knoxville Hwy, Sevierville, TN 37876.

Speakers

Rob Whitacre

Director, HTHSOE

Thursday August 20, 2026 11:30am - 1:15pm EDT
Off-site

Evangelism

12:30pm EDT

Hurry Back Session: The Joy of Being a Soul Winner

Thursday August 20, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT

Meeting Room CD

Speakers

Joe Palmer

Minister, Niceville Church of Christ

Joe Palmer is the Evangelist for the Niceville Church of Christ having lived and worshiped with this congregation for 25 years. He is married to Leanna Palmer who is an inspirational teacher, of the Bible to children and adults. Joe was educated at Crowley’s Ridge College in Paragould... Read More →

Thursday August 20, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Meeting Room CD

Evangelism

1:30pm EDT

Finding the Man in the Plan: Looking for Jesus in the Conversion Accounts—The Christ—Thessalonica and Berea (Acts 17)

Thursday August 20, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Ballroom A

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 →

Thursday August 20, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ballroom A

Doctrine Evangelism

1:30pm EDT

Evangelizing the Prodigals

Thursday August 20, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Meeting Room B

This lesson will cover some reasons why Christians choose to go astray. Then the focus will be on how a church can work together to bring the prodigal back home.

Speakers

Charles Harris

Servant, Cartersville church of Christ

Charles is married to Anna and they have a daughter, Tori. He is a 2011 graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching. Charles became a Regional Trainer for the House To House School Of Evangelism in 2021. Charles has done mission work in Zambia, Africa. He and his family have worked... Read More →

Thursday August 20, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Meeting Room B

Evangelism