Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026: Full Schedule

9:00am EDT

Bible Marking Class: God’s Big Story in 20 Passages

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Speakers

Austin Fowler

Project Coordinator, House to House Heart to Heart

Austin Fowler was born and raised in Dalton, GA. He is a graduate of Valdosta State University. He received his bachelor’s degree in Middle Grades Education, a master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, and an Educational Specialist degree in Teacher Leadership. He taught in the... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Ballroom B

Teens

10:00am EDT

Two for One: The Two Sides of Courage - The Courage to Sit Down When Everyone Else Stands Up

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Ballroom B

Humility, restraint, walking away from drama, and refusing revenge.

Speakers

Bengy Slocumb

Minister, Shannon Church of Christ

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom B

Teens

10:00am EDT

Two for One: The Two Sides of Courage - The Courage to Stand Up When Everyone Else Sits Down

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Ballroom B

Moral bravery, convictions, and being the lone voice.

Speakers

Caleb Rutherford

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom B

Teens

1:30pm EDT

How to Build a Faith That Withstands a Skeptical Culture

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Ballroom D

Speakers

Jeremy Pate

Youth Publications Coordinator, Apologetics Press

Jeremy is the Youth Publications Coordinator at Apologetics Press, where he has served since 2019. He and his wife, Brooke live in Montgomery AL with their 4 children: Ava, Greta, Willa, and Prentice. Jeremy served as a full-time Youth/Family Minister for 18 years before moving to... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ballroom D

Teens

2:15pm EDT

The Things God Wants You to Drop (Hebrews 12:1)

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

Ballroom A

Speakers

Parker Webster

Preaching Minister, North Lexington Church of Christ

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

Teens

3:00pm EDT

What It Means to Be Brave When Courage Gets You Labeled

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Ballroom A

Standing for truth often comes with social cost. This lesson explores courage without aggression and conviction without bitterness.

Speakers

Greg Dismuke

Pulpit Minister, Newport News church of Christ

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ballroom A

Teens

3:45pm EDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Dating, Love, and Purity

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT

Ballroom A

Speakers and topics:
• Cameron Freeman — Why God's Design for Boundaries and Marriage Are Beautiful
• Matt Wallin — How Far Is Too Far? A Better Question
• Michael Shepherd — Lust vs. Love: Knowing the Difference
• Dean Thompson — Practical Steps to Become the Kind of Person Worth Marrying
• Bengy Slocumb — How to Handle Heartbreak with Grace
• Joshua Cantrell — What Respect Looks Like in a Relationship

Speakers

Cameron Freeman

Matt Wallin

House to House Heart to Heart

I have worked with House to House Heart to Heart since 2006, where I have overseen production and promotions of the House to House magazine. I currently serve as the Director of Promotions.

I received a business degree and a Bible degree from Faulkner University and a Masters in Management from Troy University. After graduating from Faulkner I wasn't sure what I wanted to do, so I moved to China to live with a friend who was serving as a missionary. While I was there... Read More →

Michael Shepherd

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 →

Bengy Slocumb

Minister, Shannon Church of Christ

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 →

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ballroom A

Teens

9:30am EDT

Bible Class (Schedule B): Draw Near to Hear: Why God Cares How We Enter Worship (Ecclesiastes 5:1-2)

Sunday August 16, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Matt Jones

Matthew and Nancy have been married for nearly two decades and have four beautiful daughters. He works with the Edgewood church of Christ in Columbus, GA. Matthew loves PTP deeply as it is where he heard a sermon over twenty years ago that helped him obey the gospel, and it is... Read More →

Sunday August 16, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT
Ballroom B

Bible Class Teens

9:00am EDT

Bible Marking Class: The Bible’s Wisdom for Drama and Conflict

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

Ballroom A

Speakers

Zach Collins

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

Teens

10:00am EDT

Two for One: Living with No Regrets - Choices You'll Thank Yourself for Later

Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Ballroom A

A look at wisdom, service, courage, discipline, and faithfulness.

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 →

Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom A

Teens

10:00am EDT

Two for One: Living with No Regrets - Choices You'll Wish You Hadn't Made

Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Ballroom A

A look at purity, anger, pride, procrastination, and poor influences.

Speakers

Aaron Gallagher

Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom A

Teens

1:30pm EDT

Where the Spice of Life Gets Real

Monday August 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

Mike Vestal

Mike has served the Westside congregation in Midland, TX for almost 25 years. He and Cherie have been married for over 40 years. They have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Mike has preached in meetings or lectures in 37 states and in 7 foreign countries. Mike has served as an adjunct... Read More →

Monday August 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ballroom A

Teens

2:15pm EDT

The Faith Builder’s Guide to Failing Forward

Monday August 17, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Ballroom A

Everybody falls. The question is: what happens next? Using Peter’s story, this session shows how failure can become the foundation for your strongest faith.

Speakers

Matt Jones

Monday August 17, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom A

Teens

3:00pm EDT

Modern-day Daniels in Babylon: How to Stay Faithful When the Algorithm Disagrees with You

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

Ballroom B

Daniel didn’t choose Babylon—but he chose faithfulness anyway. This session connects peer pressure, online influence, and identity formation with Daniel’s quiet resolve.

Speakers

Austin Johnson

Preaching Minister, Florence Blvd church of Christ

Austin preaches for the Florence Blvd Church of Christ in Florence, AL. He received his B.A. in Biblical Studies and M.A. in NT Studies from Freed-Hardeman University. He and his wife Brianne have three kids, Jarrett (9), Brooks (7), and Saylee (3).

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

Teens

3:45pm EDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Parts of You God Uses

Monday August 17, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT

Ballroom D

Speakers and topics:
• Anthony Dismuke — A Heart That Listens
• Ande Zimmerman — Hands That Serve
• Cameron Freeman — Words That Heal
• Caleb Otey — Feet That Run Toward Goodness
• Chris Donovant — Eyes That See People Who Hurt
• Westley Hazel — A Life That Points to Jesus

Speakers

Anthony Dismuke

Preacher, Eastern Meadows

Ande Zimmerman

Associate Minister, Logan Martin church of Christ

Ande Zimmerman has worked in youth and family ministry for more than twenty years. He has spent most of his time in ministry serving the Logan Martin church of Christ in Pell City, AL. He currently serves as the associate minister with a focus on strengthening young families, and... Read More →

Cameron Freeman

Caleb Otey

Chris Donovant

Chris Donovant lives in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and works with the Kensington Woods Church of Christ, a growing thriving congregation. Chris has been married to his wife, Jessica, since 2004, and they have three sons, Aidan, Liam, and Rian. Chris loves telling people about Jesus... Read More →

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 →

Monday August 17, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ballroom D

Teens

9:00am EDT

Two for One: Two Kings, Two Choices, David—The Rise of a Pursuing Heart

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

Ballroom A

Speakers

Anthony Dismuke

Preacher, Eastern Meadows

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

Teens

9:00am EDT

Two for One: Two Kings, Two Choices, Saul—The Collapse of a Compromised Heart

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

Ballroom A

Speakers

Zach Collins

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

Teens

10:00am EDT

How to Stop Making Life Harder Than It Has to Be

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Ballroom B

Procrastination, assumptions, catastrophizing, avoidance and learning to let faith simplify what we complicate.

Speakers

Glenn Colley

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom B

Teens

1:30pm EDT

The Day You Stop Playing It Safe . . .

Tuesday August 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Ballroom B

Fear keeps too many teens from using their gifts for God. This lesson will challenge you to risk something — to serve, speak, or step up — even if it’s uncomfortable. Courage is contagious.

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 →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ballroom B

Teens

2:15pm EDT

Satan’s Go-to Temptation Against You: Finding and Combating Satan’s Attack Strategies

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Ballroom D

Speakers

Joe Wells

Joe Wells holds an earned B.S. degree in Science along with a completion certificate
from the Nashville School of Preaching and Biblical Studies and a Masters of Ministry
degree from Freed Hardeman University. Joe is an author of numerous books and a
frequent speaker for youth and f... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom D

Teens

3:00pm EDT

Apathy: The Quiet Killer of Christianity (Romans 12:11)

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

Ballroom A

You don’t have to hate God to forget Him. Passion dies slowly when purpose drifts.

Speakers

Tyler Alverson

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

Teens

3:45pm EDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Friends, Influence, and Belonging

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT

Ballroom B

Speakers and topics:
• Joshua Cantrell — Characteristics of Friends Who Pull You Closer to God
• Daniel Stearsman — The Power of One Kind Voice in a Cruel World
• Jeremy Pate — When Does Loyalty Becomes Compromise?
• Tavaro Hanna — How to Be the Person Who Makes Others Brave
• Jerry Martin — How to Confront a Friend Without Losing the Friendship
• Wade Webster — How to Recover from a Broken Friendship

Speakers

Joshua Cantrell

Preacher, Avondale church of Christ

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 →

Jeremy Pate

Youth Publications Coordinator, Apologetics Press

Tavaro Hanna

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 →

Wade Webster

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ballroom B

Teens

9:00am EDT

Bible Marking Class: The Promises of God—A Highlight Tour Through Scripture’s Greatest Assurances

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

Ballroom B

Speakers

Cody Westbrook

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

Teens

10:00am EDT

Two for One: Becoming the Type of Person People Don't Need to "Survive" (Empathy, Listening, Encouragement, and Healthy Self-Awareness)

Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Eric Lyons

Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom B

Teens

10:00am EDT

Two for One: Dealing with Difficult People Without Losing Your Mind (Drama, Negativity, Over-talkers, Chaos)

Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Mike Hixson

Mike graduated from Lipscomb University in 1985 with a degree in Communications including a minor in Bible. He married the former Nancy Ericson in 1987 and their son, Braden, was born in 1989.

Mike preached in the Nashville area for several years before moving to the Memphis are... Read More →

Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom B

Teens

1:30pm EDT

How to Increase Your Spiritual Attention Span to Fight Distraction in Worship and Build Private Spiritual Habits

Wednesday August 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

Tyler Alverson

Wednesday August 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ballroom A

Teens

2:15pm EDT

What to Do When God’s Word Is Clear but Deeply Inconvenient

Wednesday August 19, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Ballroom D

Speakers

Epifanio Carranza

Wednesday August 19, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ballroom D

Teens

3:00pm EDT

Bonfire Faith—Why Spiritual Zeal Needs Wood, Not Gasoline

Wednesday August 19, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Ballroom D

It’s easy to light up fast and burn out faster. Drawing from Acts 2 and Leviticus 6:13, this lesson shows how lasting fire comes from daily devotion, not emotional highs — from logs of discipline, not lighter fluid excitement.

Speakers