Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026: Full Schedule

12:30pm EDT

Hurry Back Session: Small Churches in the New Testament: The Church in Aquila's House (Romans 16:3-5; 1 Corinthians 16:19)

Monday August 17, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT

Meeting Room A

Speakers

Stacey Grant

Monday August 17, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Meeting Room A

Small Church

3:00pm EDT

Financial Sustainability: How Can We Manage Our Budget to Cover Necessary Expenses While Still Investing in Missions and Local Edification?

Monday August 17, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Meeting Room B

What do we do when there’s not enough money in the church budget to do everything we want to do? Sometimes our hands feel tied. Should missions get cut? Is there another option? We can fulfill Matthew 28:19 and keep balanced budgets.

Speakers

Joey Treat

Promoter, Gospel Broadcasting Network

Joey Treat and his wife Tammy served as missionaries in Micronesia for 18 years. They have three children: Nina, Noah, and Jack. Joey now works with the Gospel Broadcasting Network as a promoter. His email is [email protected].

Monday August 17, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Meeting Room B

Small Church

3:00pm EDT

Small Churches in the New Testament: The Sardis Church of Christ (Revelation 3:4)

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

Meeting Room B

Speakers

Stacey Grant

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

Small Church

8:15am EDT

Volunteer Engagement: How Can We Encourage and Utilize the Talents and Time of Our Members to Maximize Ministry Impact?

Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT

Meeting Room A

Speakers

Stacey Grant

Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
Meeting Room A

Small Church

9:00am EDT

Small Churches in the New Testament: The Philippi Church of Christ (Acts 16)—It Began with Two Very Different Families

Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Meeting Room CD

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 →

Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Meeting Room CD

Small Church

10:00am EDT

Community Building: How Can We Foster Deep Connections and Meaningful Relationships Within Our Small Congregation?

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

Meeting Room A

In this session, we will explore several tips on how any size congregation can foster deep connections and meaningful relationships among its members, extending these connections beyond the church and into the community.

Speakers

Dean Thompson

Evangelist, University church of Christ

Dean Thompson received his bachelor's degree in Communication studies from Wingate University in Wingate, N.C. ('15), and a Graduate Diploma from the Memphis School of Preaching ('21). He is currently enrolled in the Graduate School of Theology at Freed-Hardeman University, where... Read More →

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

Small Church