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Saturday, August 15
 

9:00am EDT

Maintaining Holiness Consistently (Genesis 39:1-15)
Saturday August 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Ballroom A
Speakers
avatar for Ross Haffner

Ross Haffner

Preacher, Southwest church of Christ, Austin, TXFaculty of Southwest School of Bible Studies
Saturday August 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Ballroom A
  Spiritual Growth

10:00am EDT

Identifying and Destroying Spiritual Blind Spots: A Practical Exploration of Nathan’s Parable in 2 Samuel 12
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
EHA
Speakers
avatar for Dan Winkler
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
EHA
  Spiritual Growth

11:00am EDT

You Ought to Be Teachers by Now (Hebrews 5:12-14)
Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Ballroom B
Time in Christ creates obligation. Hebrews uses spiritual immaturity as a rebuke, not a diagnosis.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Shepherd
Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Ballroom B
  Textual   Spiritual Growth

2:15pm EDT

Don't Be Caught Co-signing with Sin
Saturday August 15, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom D
Speakers
avatar for Eric Garner

Eric Garner

Evangelist, East Ridge church of Christ
Eric D. Garner is a native of Chattanooga, TN and privileged to be married to his beautiful wife Daljuania (Del-wana) who blessed him with two wonderful and lovely daughters, Aiyana (I-yana), and Leilani (Lay-lani). He began preaching the gospel of Christ in 2009 and served the Avondale... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom D
  Members   Spiritual Growth

6:00pm EDT

Hurry Back Session: How the Bible Distinguishes Between God’s Patience and Our Procrastination (Romans 2:4; Ecclesiastes 8:11)
Saturday August 15, 2026 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Ballroom C
Speakers
avatar for Eric Garner

Eric Garner

Evangelist, East Ridge church of Christ
Eric D. Garner is a native of Chattanooga, TN and privileged to be married to his beautiful wife Daljuania (Del-wana) who blessed him with two wonderful and lovely daughters, Aiyana (I-yana), and Leilani (Lay-lani). He began preaching the gospel of Christ in 2009 and served the Avondale... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Ballroom C
  Spiritual Growth
 
Sunday, August 16
 

9:30am EDT

Bible Class (Schedule B): Pay Much Closer Attention (Hebrews 2:1–3)
Sunday August 16, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT
Ballroom D
Speakers
avatar for David Smith

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 →
Sunday August 16, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT
Ballroom D
  Bible Class   Spiritual Growth

2:15pm EDT

Breaking Through the Spiritual Rut: Using Paul’s Momentum
Sunday August 16, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Meeting Room B
Spiritual ruts are inevitable, but they aren’t final. This session uses Paul’s high-velocity ministry as a roadmap for finding your second wind. This session will identify what stalls growth and apply Paul’s "press toward the goal" mindset to regain your drive. Move from spiritual idleness to unstoppable momentum.
Speakers
EH
Sunday August 16, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Meeting Room B
  Spiritual Growth
 
Monday, August 17
 

9:00am EDT

When God Says, "I’ve Had Enough" (Isaiah 1:11–20)
Monday August 17, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
EHA
A sobering look at worship without repentance and religion without contrition.
Speakers
avatar for Dan Winkler
Monday August 17, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
EHA
  Spiritual Growth

10:00am EDT

Five Bible Characters Who Battled Lust - and How They Responded to It
Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom B
Speakers
avatar for Bengy Slocumb

Bengy Slocumb

Minister, Shannon Church of Christ
Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom B
  Spiritual Growth

1:30pm EDT

Thankfulness That Lasts: Cultivating a Grateful Life
Monday August 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Meeting Room B
Speakers
EG
Monday August 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Meeting Room B
  Spiritual Growth

3:00pm EDT

The Danger of Only Loving Truth until It Challenges You
Monday August 17, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
EHA
Speakers
ZC
Monday August 17, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
EHA
  Spiritual Growth

3:45pm EDT

Get Out of the Boat! Sometimes Obedience Requires Leaving What Floats (Matthew 14)
Monday August 17, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ballroom A
Speakers
avatar for David Smith

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 →
Monday August 17, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ballroom A
  Spiritual Growth
 
Tuesday, August 18
 

8:15am EDT

What Scripture Says to People Who Are Trying, Failing, and Trying Again (Proverbs 24:16; 1 John 1:7)
Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
Ballroom C
Speakers
CW
Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
Ballroom C
  Spiritual Growth

11:00am EDT

How to Complicate Obedience Without Realizing You’re Doing It
Tuesday August 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
EHA
How overthinking and rationalizing complicate what the Bible makes plain (Luke 6:46).
Speakers
avatar for Scott Cain

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 →
Tuesday August 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
EHA
  Spiritual Growth

3:00pm EDT

You Are Not Their Judge—And That’s a Relief (Romans 14:4)
Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ballroom B
This session will focus on finding the balance between keeping each other accountable and letting go of the burden of policing others’ choices.
Speakers
CS
Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ballroom B
  Spiritual Growth

6:00pm EDT

Hurry Back Session: Healing Religious Trauma—When Church Hurts Instead of Helps
Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Ballroom A
A careful, biblically faithful look at spiritual abuse and recovery of trust in God’s people.
Speakers
avatar for Jerry Martin

Jerry Martin

Licensed Professional Counselor, Christian Counseling Services
Jerry L. Martin, PhD, LPC-S currently serves as a Professor at Amridge University in Montgomery, AL. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Jerry has over four decades of preaching experience, having worked with congregations in Louisiana, Georgia, Colorado, Tennessee, and Alabama... Read More →
Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Ballroom A
  Members   Spiritual Growth
 
Wednesday, August 19
 

9:00am EDT

Perfectionism: Am I Overthinking My Faith?
Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Meeting Room CD
You’ve heard of analysis paralysis. Is overthinking and indecision hindering our spiritual walks? Practical ways to avoid paralysis and pitfalls of perfectionism in the Christian walk.
Speakers
avatar for Daniel Stearsman

Daniel Stearsman

Faculty/ Dean of Graduate Studies, Bear Valley Bible Institute
Daniel Stearsman is a preacher, pharmacist, and ethicist by training. After serving congregations in Florida and Georgia, he joined the faculty of Bear Valley Bible Institute in 2025 and was appointed Dean of Graduate Studies in 2026. He holds degrees from the University of Florida... Read More →
Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Meeting Room CD
  Spiritual Growth

9:00am EDT

Strong Desires Don’t Excuse Weak Obedience
Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
EHA
What Scripture expects when temptation is intense.
Speakers
avatar for Greg Dismuke

Greg Dismuke

Pulpit Minister, Newport News church of Christ
Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
EHA
  Spiritual Growth

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 →
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

2:15pm EDT

Why Spiritual Depth Takes Longer than We Want and Ends up Requiring More Than We Planned
Wednesday August 19, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom B
Spiritual maturity is slow and often inconvenient. This session reframes frustration as formation and impatience as a spiritual warning sign.
Speakers
CS
Wednesday August 19, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom B
  Spiritual Growth
 
Thursday, August 20
 

8:15am EDT

Living as Sojourners and Pilgrims: Cultural Engagement Without Assimilation (1 Peter 2:11-12)
Thursday August 20, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
Meeting Room A
Speakers
EC
Thursday August 20, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
Meeting Room A
  Spiritual Growth
 

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