Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026

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 →

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 →

Jim Faughn is a native of Metropolis, Illinois.  After his high school graduation and receiving a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, he returned to Metropolis to teach at the high school from which he graduated.  He was baptized into Christ... Read More →

Charles Cochran began preaching for the East Ridge church of Christ in 1983.  He is married to Ginny and has three children and five grandchildren. He has made numerous mission trips to Russia, Central America, Africa, and stateside mission points. He is the regular speaker for the... Read More →

Mark has been married to Marlene since 1984. They have two children, Daniel and Rachel. Daniel lives in Lenoir City, Tennessee and works with PTP 365. He is married to Martha and they have five children, Jenaleigh, Analeigh, Hayden, Lorelei, and Naomi. Rachel works for Freed-Hardeman... Read More →

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 →

Gary C. Hampton has been preaching since 1968 and has done work in North Little Rock, Arkansas; Mobile, Alabama; Valdosta, Georgia and Cookeville, Tennessee. Hampton served as the director of the East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions in Knoxville, Tennessee for nearly six... Read More →