Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2026: Full Schedule

6:00pm EDT

Jesus, the Infectious Disease Specialist—He Cleanses What’s Contagious

Friday August 14, 2026 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT

EHA

Speakers

Glenn Colley

Friday August 14, 2026 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
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Keynote

6:30pm EDT

PTP Kickoff! Singing

Friday August 14, 2026 6:30pm - 6:55pm EDT

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Speakers

Andy is the pulpit preacher at the Arnold church of Christ in Arnold, Missouri. He is a former public school teacher, a former youth minister, and a former opera and musical singer. He holds a Bachelor of Music with a double major in English, and also a Master of Arts in Music Education... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 6:30pm - 6:55pm EDT
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Singing

6:55pm EDT

Opening Prayer

Friday August 14, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT

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Speakers

Kyle Butt

For the past twelve years Kyle Butt has worked at Apologetics Press. Kyle graduated from Freed-Hardeman University with a B.A. in Bible and Communication and an M.A. in New Testament Studies.

He is the author or co-author of 20 books dealing with topics such as the existence of Go... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT
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General

6:55pm EDT

Welcome (Emcee)

Friday August 14, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT

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Speakers

Jeff Archey

Speaker/Director, International Gospel Hour

Come visit with Jeff at the International Gospel Hour exhibit in EHB.

Preaching over 35 years; currently serving as the speaker/director of the International Gospel Hour, the longest running radio program in churches of Christ.

IGH is heard world wide through "over-the-air" stations, internet and over 30 podcast platforms as well as the IGH app. The television version is aired over YouTube; a number of markets through the Gospel Broadcasting Network and sixteen local stations throughout the US, Canada, Europe... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT
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General

7:00pm EDT

Jesus, the Optometrist—He Changes How We See

Friday August 14, 2026 7:00pm - 7:40pm EDT

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Speakers

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 →

Friday August 14, 2026 7:00pm - 7:40pm EDT
EHA

Keynote

7:40pm EDT

Invitation / Responses / Closing Prayer

Friday August 14, 2026 7:40pm - 7:45pm EDT

EHA

Speakers

Jeff Archey

Speaker/Director, International Gospel Hour

Friday August 14, 2026 7:40pm - 7:45pm EDT
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General

9:00am EDT

Hot Button Issues: Faith in the Age of Conspiracy Theories

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

EHA

Christians have always believed in unseen realities—but what happens when that turns into distrust, rumor, and speculation? A call back to sober-minded faith.

Speakers

Eric Garner

Evangelist, East Ridge church of Christ

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

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

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Speakers

Dan Winkler

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

11:00am EDT

21st-Century Challenges for Every Christian: Build Community in a Crowd of Followers

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT

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Thousands of connections cannot replace one real friend in Christ (Acts 2:44–47).

Speakers

Andy Baker

Minister, Arnold church of Christ

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
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Contemporary Issues

1:30pm EDT

Why Religion Is Not Making You Happy

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

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Speakers

Eric Owens

Preacher, Westside church of Christ

Eric is married to Vanessa and they have three daughters: Brittany (husband, Willie), Breania, and Bethany; and two grandsons, Landon and Logan. He served in the first Gulf War and was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps in 1992.

He is a graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching (1992-94) and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Amridge University (2001). He served as the pulpit minister for the State Street church of Christ in Rockford, IL (1994-97) and preached for the Avondale church of Christ... Read More →

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

2:15pm EDT

21st-Century Challenges for Every Christian: Raise Your Expectations of Holiness

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

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“Good enough” isn’t a spiritual standard. God still expects His people to be different (1 Peter 1:15–16).

Speakers

Wade Webster

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

3:00pm EDT

What Happens When the World God Made Tries to Live Without Him

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

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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 →

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

3:45pm EDT

Brainstorming Panel: Eyes Wide Open—Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Local Congregation

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

EHA

Coordinator: Daniel Stearsman
Panelists:
• Chad Tagtow
• Billy Camp
• Joshua Posey
• Josh Robinson

Speakers

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 →

Chad Tagtow

Billy Camp

Billy is a minister at Dalraida church of Christ where he has been serving since 2011. He is married to Shelby (the daughter of Matt & Jennifer Vega) and lives in Montgomery, AL with their three children: Kinley, Roman, and Lewis. Billy served as the college minister at Dalraida for... Read More →

Joshua Posey

Josh Robinson

Manna Project and Uplift Media

Josh Robinson is the Director of Communications for the Manna Project. Josh is also experienced in video and media production and operates Uplift Media, helping the church reach the lost online. Josh is a part-time instructor at the Georgia School of Theology (teaching technology... Read More →

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

Ministry

6:30pm EDT

Congregational Singing

Saturday August 15, 2026 6:30pm - 6:55pm EDT

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Speakers

Adam Morgan

Saturday August 15, 2026 6:30pm - 6:55pm EDT
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Singing

6:55pm EDT

Opening Prayer

Saturday August 15, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT

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Speakers

B. J. Clarke

Director, MSOP

If you would love to learn the Book, and learn how to preach the Book (tuition free) at the Memphis School of Preaching, I would love to talk to you about how you can do just that!

Saturday August 15, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT
EHA

General

6:55pm EDT

Welcome (Emcee)

Saturday August 15, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT

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Speakers

Jeff Archey

Speaker/Director, International Gospel Hour

Saturday August 15, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT
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General

7:00pm EDT

Jesus, the Neurologist—He Renews the Mind (Romans 12:2)

Saturday August 15, 2026 7:00pm - 7:40pm EDT

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Speakers

Dan Winkler

Saturday August 15, 2026 7:00pm - 7:40pm EDT
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Keynote

7:40pm EDT

Invitation / Responses / Closing Prayer

Saturday August 15, 2026 7:40pm - 7:45pm EDT

EHA

Speakers

Jeff Archey

Speaker/Director, International Gospel Hour

Saturday August 15, 2026 7:40pm - 7:45pm EDT
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General

9:00am EDT

Worship Service (Schedule A): Closing Prayer

Sunday August 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

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Speakers

Ed DeBerry

Ed DeBerry was born into a church of Christ family. His late father, John Sr. was a minister in the church for more than 50 years. Ed has two brothers, John Jr and Tony, both are ministers in the lord’s church.
Ed has labored at the University church of Christ in Charlotte, NC... Read More →

Sunday August 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
EHA

Worship

9:00am EDT

Worship Service (Schedule A): Lord's Supper / Contribution

Sunday August 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

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Speakers

Glenn Colley

Sunday August 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
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Worship

9:00am EDT

Worship Service (Schedule A): Opening Prayer

Sunday August 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

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Speakers

Stacey Grant

Sunday August 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
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Worship

9:00am EDT

Worship Service (Schedule A): Jesus, the Orthopedist — He Straightens What’s Crooked

Sunday August 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

EHA

Speakers

B. J. Clarke

Director, MSOP

If you would love to learn the Book, and learn how to preach the Book (tuition free) at the Memphis School of Preaching, I would love to talk to you about how you can do just that!

Sunday August 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
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Worship Keynote

9:00am EDT

Worship Service (Schedule A): Song Leading

Sunday August 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

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Speakers

Adam Morgan

Sunday August 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
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Worship Singing

10:30am EDT

Worship Service (Schedule B): Closing Prayer

Sunday August 16, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

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Speakers

Caleb Otey

Sunday August 16, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
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Worship

10:30am EDT

Worship Service (Schedule B): Lord's Supper / Contribution

Sunday August 16, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

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Speakers

Melvin Otey

Professor of Law & Preacher, Faulkner University & Perry Hill Road church of Christ

Melvin preaches for the Perry Hill Road church of Christ in Montgomery, AL, and serves as Professor of Law at Faulkner University’s Jones School of Law, where he teaches criminal law and procedure courses. He formerly worked as a trial lawyer for the Criminal Division of the... Read More →

Sunday August 16, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
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Worship

10:30am EDT

Worship Service (Schedule B): Opening Prayer

Sunday August 16, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

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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 →

Sunday August 16, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
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Worship

10:30am EDT

Worship Service (Schedule B) (Repeat of 9:00am Service): Jesus, the Orthopedist — He Straightens What’s Crooked

Sunday August 16, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

EHA

Speakers

B. J. Clarke

Director, MSOP

If you would love to learn the Book, and learn how to preach the Book (tuition free) at the Memphis School of Preaching, I would love to talk to you about how you can do just that!

Sunday August 16, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
EHA

Worship Keynote

10:30am EDT

Worship Service (Schedule B): Song Service

Sunday August 16, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

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Speakers

Andy Baker

Minister, Arnold church of Christ

Sunday August 16, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
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Worship Singing

5:30pm EDT

Congregational Singing

Sunday August 16, 2026 5:30pm - 5:55pm EDT

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Speakers

David Crutchfield

I am an Electrical Engineer for Infineon Technologies, which takes me around the world several times a year. I worship at North Lexington Church of Christ where I serve as an Elder. Before that, I was a Deacon over Singing and Youth Development. My wife Brandy and I have two... Read More →

Sunday August 16, 2026 5:30pm - 5:55pm EDT
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Singing

5:55pm EDT

Opening Prayer

Sunday August 16, 2026 5:55pm - 6:00pm EDT

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Speakers

Michael Shepherd

Sunday August 16, 2026 5:55pm - 6:00pm EDT
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General

5:55pm EDT

Welcome (Emcee)

Sunday August 16, 2026 5:55pm - 6:00pm EDT

EHA

Speakers

Jeff Archey

Speaker/Director, International Gospel Hour

Sunday August 16, 2026 5:55pm - 6:00pm EDT
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General

6:00pm EDT

Jesus, the Oncologist — He Removes What’s Killing You (Colossians 3:5–10)

Sunday August 16, 2026 6:00pm - 6:40pm EDT

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Speakers

Steve Higginbotham

Preaching Minister, Karns church of Christ

Steve Higginbotham is a native of West Virginia. He graduated from Freed-Hardeman in 1984 and has been preaching ever since. He is married to Kim (Pierce) Higginbotham, and together, they have four children. Steve currently serves as the preaching minister for the Karns church... Read More →

Sunday August 16, 2026 6:00pm - 6:40pm EDT
EHA

Keynote

6:40pm EDT

Invitation / Responses / Closing Prayer

Sunday August 16, 2026 6:40pm - 6:45pm EDT

EHA

Speakers

Jeff Archey

Speaker/Director, International Gospel Hour

Sunday August 16, 2026 6:40pm - 6:45pm EDT
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General

7:00pm EDT

Jesus, The Emergency Physician — He Shows up When It’s Critical

Sunday August 16, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT

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Speakers

Eric Owens

Preacher, Westside church of Christ

Sunday August 16, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
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Keynote

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

Dan Winkler

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

10:00am EDT

Becoming the Church Your Community Can’t Ignore

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

EHA

Discover how to raise your church’s visibility without gimmicks. Learn practical ways to become known for presence, compassion, and reliability.

Speakers

Steve Higginbotham

Preaching Minister, Karns church of Christ

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

11:00am EDT

21st-Century Challenges for Every Christian: Keep Worship Sacred in a World That Treats It Like a Show

Monday August 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT

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The stage was never meant to replace the Savior (John 4:23–24).

Speakers

Melvin Otey

Professor of Law & Preacher, Faulkner University & Perry Hill Road church of Christ

Monday August 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
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Contemporary Issues Doctrine

1:30pm EDT

Becoming a Church That Is Safe for Sinners and Serious About Holiness

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

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Speakers

Parker Webster

Preaching Minister, North Lexington Church of Christ

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

2:15pm EDT

21st-Century Challenges for Every Christian: Choose Depth over Dopamine

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

EHA

Faith grows slowly; your feed refreshes fast. One builds disciples — the other burns attention spans (Psalm 1:2–3).

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 →

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

Contemporary Issues

3:00pm EDT

The Danger of Only Loving Truth until It Challenges You

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

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Speakers

Zach Collins

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

3:45pm EDT

Brainstorming Panel: Fixing Church Problems Before They Become Church Splits

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

EHA

Coordinator: Brandon Rader
Panelists:
• Glenn Colley
• Eric Owens
• Matt Vega
• B. J. Clarke

Speakers

Brandon Rader

BRANDON RADER, North Lexington church of Christ, Lexington, KY.

Brandon Rader has served in numerous capacities as a member of the North Lexington church of Christ in Lexington, KY. Roles have included deacon, Bible class teacher, and mission trip coordinator. For nearly two decades, Brandon coordinated a college ministry serving young adults a... Read More →

Glenn Colley

Eric Owens

Preacher, Westside church of Christ

Matt Vega

Dean and Professor, Freed-Hardeman University

Matt Vega is from Henderson, TN where he’s the dean of the college of business at Freed-Hardeman. He also preaches at the Scotts Hill church of Christ and practices law on the side. He is married to Jennifer and they have 3 kids and 7 grandchildren.

B. J. Clarke

Director, MSOP

If you would love to learn the Book, and learn how to preach the Book (tuition free) at the Memphis School of Preaching, I would love to talk to you about how you can do just that!

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

Elders Ministry

6:30pm EDT

Congregational Singing

Monday August 17, 2026 6:30pm - 6:55pm EDT

EHA

Speakers

David Crutchfield

Monday August 17, 2026 6:30pm - 6:55pm EDT
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Singing

6:55pm EDT

Opening Prayer

Monday August 17, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT

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Speakers

Matt Vega

Dean and Professor, Freed-Hardeman University

Monday August 17, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT
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General

6:55pm EDT

Welcome (Emcee)

Monday August 17, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT

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Speakers

Jeff Johnson

Minister / Elder, Conyers church of Christ

Monday August 17, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT
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General

7:00pm EDT

Two for One: Jesus, the Sleep Specialist— He Gives Rest to the Weary (Matthew 11:28–30)

Monday August 17, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT

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Speakers

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 →

Monday August 17, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
EHA

Keynote

7:00pm EDT

Two for One: Jesus, the Speech Therapist — He Redeems the Way We Talk (Matthew 12:34–37)

Monday August 17, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT

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Speakers

Joe Wells

Monday August 17, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
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Keynote

7:45pm EDT

Invitation / Responses / Closing Prayer

Monday August 17, 2026 7:45pm - 7:50pm EDT

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Speakers

Jeff Johnson

Minister / Elder, Conyers church of Christ

Monday August 17, 2026 7:45pm - 7:50pm EDT
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General

7:50pm EDT

Lifetime Service Award Presentation: Charles Cochran

Monday August 17, 2026 7:50pm - 8:00pm EDT

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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 →

Monday August 17, 2026 7:50pm - 8:00pm EDT
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General

9:00am EDT

What Happens When Christians Stop Expecting God to Do Anything

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

EHA

Prayer becomes routine when expectation fades. This session addresses quiet unbelief and the biblical call to hope, ask, and wait.

Speakers

B. J. Clarke

Director, MSOP

If you would love to learn the Book, and learn how to preach the Book (tuition free) at the Memphis School of Preaching, I would love to talk to you about how you can do just that!

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

Members

10:00am EDT

The Chain of Consequence: How One Compromise Leads to Another (James 1:14–15; Galatians 5:9)

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

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Sin rarely appears suddenly — it starts with reasoning that sounds “almost right.” A look at the slippery slope of small compromises.

Speakers

Caleb Colley

Pulpit Minister, North Jackson church of Christ

Caleb Colley is the pulpit minister for the North Jackson Church of Christ in Jackson, Tennessee. He is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University, where he received a B.A. in communication, a B.S. in biblical studies (2006), and an M.A. in New Testament (2021). He also received a Master’s... Read More →

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

Members

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

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
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Spiritual Growth

1:30pm EDT

The Most Controversial Thing Jesus Ever Said: "I Am the Son of God" (John 10:36)

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

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Speakers

Glenn Colley

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

2:15pm EDT

21st-Century Challenges for Every Christian: Keep Hope Alive When Cynicism Feels Safer

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

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Faith requires risk; despair requires nothing. Hope anyway (Romans 15:13).

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).

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

Contemporary Issues

3:00pm EDT

What the Soul Behind You in the Judgment Day Line Wants You to Say Now

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

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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 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
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Evangelism

3:45pm EDT

Brainstorming Panel: Why Kids Quit Loving the Church—and How to Change It

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

EHA

Coordinator: Brandon Rader
Panelists:
• Clark Sims
• Joe Wells
• Cody Westbrook
• David Smith

Speakers

Brandon Rader

Clark Sims

Joe Wells

Cody Westbrook

David Smith

Minister, North Hamilton church of Christ

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

6:30pm EDT

Congregational Singing

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:30pm - 6:55pm EDT

EHA

Speakers

Andy Baker

Minister, Arnold church of Christ

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:30pm - 6:55pm EDT
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Singing

6:55pm EDT

Opening Prayer

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT

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Speakers

Dale Babinsky

Minister, Great Smoky Mountains Church of Christ

Dale Babinsky was baptized into Christ on October 5, 1998. He and his wife Paula have one daughter, Isabella. Dale served as the Dean of Students and full-time instructor at Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies for 7 years and has preached both full-time and part-time for congregations... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT
EHA

General

6:55pm EDT

Welcome (Emcee)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT

EHA

Speakers

Jeff Johnson

Minister / Elder, Conyers church of Christ

Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT
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General

7:00pm EDT

Bring a Friend Night: Jesus, the Cardiologist—He Heals the Heart (Psalm 51:10)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:00pm - 7:40pm EDT

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Speakers

Greg Dismuke

Pulpit Minister, Newport News church of Christ

Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:00pm - 7:40pm EDT
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Keynote

7:40pm EDT

Invitation / Responses / Closing Prayer

Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:40pm - 7:45pm EDT

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Speakers

Jeff Johnson

Minister / Elder, Conyers church of Christ

Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:40pm - 7:45pm EDT
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General

9:00am EDT

Strong Desires Don’t Excuse Weak Obedience

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

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What Scripture expects when temptation is intense.

Speakers

Greg Dismuke

Pulpit Minister, Newport News church of Christ

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

10:00am EDT

11 Days to 40 Years

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

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Speakers

Eric Owens

Preacher, Westside church of Christ

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

11:00am EDT

Things the Bible Never Apologizes For: Delayed Justice and Waiting

Wednesday August 19, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT

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Speakers

Kevin Hahn

Preacher, Lake Houston church of Christ

Wednesday August 19, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
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Textual

1:30pm EDT

The Dangers You Don’t See Coming: Proverbs 7 and the Anatomy of Temptation

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

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Speakers

Joe Wells

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

2:15pm EDT

21st-Century Challenges for Every Christian: Forgive Fast in a Culture That Cancels Quickly

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

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Speakers

Dan Winkler

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

3:00pm EDT

Hot Button Issues: The Church and the “Post-Christian” Generation: Reaching People Who Don’t Feel Guilty—Just Empty

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

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Instead of guilt-based evangelism, this examines how to reach a generation driven by loneliness, disillusionment, and identity confusion.

Speakers

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 →

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

3:45pm EDT

Brainstorming Panel: Building a Discipleship Plan That Works

Wednesday August 19, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT

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Coordinator: Brandon Rader
Panelists:
• Westley Hazel
• David Smith
• Jim Faughn
• Mike Hixson

Speakers

Brandon Rader

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 →

David Smith

Minister, North Hamilton church of Christ

Jim Faughn

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 →

Mike Hixson

Wednesday August 19, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
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Elders Ministry

6:15pm EDT

Congregational Singing: Songs About Jesus

Wednesday August 19, 2026 6:15pm - 6:40pm EDT

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Speakers

Adam Faughn

Married to the former Leah Moon, Adam preaches for the Central Church of Christ in Paducah, Kentucky. They are blessed with two children: Mary Carol and Turner. His family maintains a website--A Legacy of Faith--that is meant to encourage families (faughnfamily.com). Adam enjoys textual... Read More →

Wednesday August 19, 2026 6:15pm - 6:40pm EDT
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Singing

6:45pm EDT

PTP Certificate & Graduate Program

Wednesday August 19, 2026 6:45pm - 6:55pm EDT

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Speakers

Mike Hixson

Wednesday August 19, 2026 6:45pm - 6:55pm EDT
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General

6:55pm EDT

Opening Prayer

Wednesday August 19, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT

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Speakers

Gene Cooper

Wednesday August 19, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT
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General

6:55pm EDT

Welcome (Emcee)

Wednesday August 19, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT

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Speakers

Jeff Archey

Speaker/Director, International Gospel Hour

Wednesday August 19, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm EDT
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General

7:00pm EDT

Jesus, the Psychiatrist—He Calms the Troubled Mind (Mark 5:15; Philippians 4:6-7)

Wednesday August 19, 2026 7:00pm - 7:40pm EDT

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Speakers

Cliff Goodwin

Wednesday August 19, 2026 7:00pm - 7:40pm EDT
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Keynote

7:40pm EDT

Invitation / Responses / Closing Prayer

Wednesday August 19, 2026 7:40pm - 7:45pm EDT

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Speakers

Jeff Archey

Speaker/Director, International Gospel Hour

Wednesday August 19, 2026 7:40pm - 7:45pm EDT
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General

7:45pm EDT

Presentation of PTP 2026 Video

Wednesday August 19, 2026 7:45pm - 7:50pm EDT

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Speakers

Jeff Archey

Speaker/Director, International Gospel Hour

Wednesday August 19, 2026 7:45pm - 7:50pm EDT
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General

8:00am EDT

Beardless to Greybeards Forum (Part 1)

Thursday August 20, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EDT

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Panelists:
• Justin Rogers
• Paul Sain
• Jim Faughn
• Charles Cochran
• Mark Howell
• Kirk Brothers
• Gary Hampton

Speakers

Justin Rogers

Dean, College of Biblical Studies, Freed-Hardeman University

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

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

Charles Cochran

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 Howell

Minister, Midway church of Christ

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

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 →

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 →

Thursday August 20, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
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General