Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026: Full Schedule

2:15pm EDT

People Problems Every Deacon Faces (and How to Handle Them Well)

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Meeting Room A

Speakers

Scotty Sparks

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

Deacons

2:15pm EDT

Character Is the Loudest Form of Leadership

Sunday August 16, 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 →

Sunday August 16, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom C

Elders Deacons

9:00am EDT

Why "We’ve Always Done It This Way" Is a Stewardship Problem

Monday August 17, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Meeting Room A

Innovation without abandoning biblical authority is a must.

Speakers

Scott Cain

Scott preaches with the Forest Hill Church of Christ in Memphis, TN, & is an instructor & 2009 alumnus of the Memphis School of Preaching. He & Melissa married in 2003. They have three sons: Walker, Tanner, & Hunter. Scott served as the preacher with the DeGaulle Drive Church of Christ... Read More →

Monday August 17, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Meeting Room A

Deacons Elders

9:00am EDT

Bridging the Gap: How Deacons Strengthen Communication Between Elders and Members

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

Meeting Room B

A practical guide to keeping everyone on the same page — reporting updates, anticipating needs, and diffusing misunderstandings before they spread.

Speakers

Gary Hampton

Pulpit Minister, Siwell Road church of Christ

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 →

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

Deacons

12:30pm EDT

Hurry Back Session: What to Do if You Know Before the Elders Do

Tuesday August 18, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT

Meeting Room CD

Handling sensitive information, discretion, and responsibility.

Speakers

Kevin Hahn

Preacher, Lake Houston church of Christ

Kevin Hahn has been preaching at the Lake Houston church of Christ since 2005. He has done mission work in India, Austria, Ukraine, and Mexico. Kevin served as a Captain in the US Air Force and is a third-generation preacher. He recently completed a Masters in Ministry at Freed-Hardeman... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Meeting Room CD

Deacons