Polishing the Pulpit - Branson 2026: Full Schedule

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11:00am CDT

Let Us Show Gratitude: How Thanksgiving Shapes the Life of a Christian

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT

Cooper Creek 3

Speakers

Josh Walker

Preacher, Southaven Church of Christ

Josh Walker has been married to Karli (Haynes) for 19 years. He has three children, Gemma, Gunnar, and Gentri. He graduated from the Memphis School of Preaching in 2022, and is currently a co-minister at the Southaven Church of Christ, and the host of the If You Mark In Your Bible... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Cooper Creek 3

Members

1:30pm CDT

Bible Villains: Balaam -- The Prophet for Profit

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Ballroom A

“There are none so Blind, as those who refuse to see,” might well have been said of Balaam, the Prophet for Profit. From his refusal to follow what he already knew, to his inability to see the Angel, to his self-destructive sin, Balam persisted in doing what he knew was wrong. New Testament Christians often seem perplexed as to why he persisted in his ways. The question before us is, can we learn from him? Are we ever affected by the same willful blindness? If we are, what is the remedy? Join Mark Weaver as we go on a sad but fascinating journey into the all too human heart of the mad prophet.

Speakers

Mark Weaver

Mark Weaver graduated from the West Virginia School of Preaching in 2001. He began his preaching career there, presenting lessons on all but two Sundays during this intensive two-year training program. Since then, he has done local work in Vermilion, OH, for thirteen years and in... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Ballroom A

Members

1:30pm CDT

“Convince Me”: Church Discipline Is Loving and Needs to Be Practiced

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

EHA

Every commandment God has given us is for "our good always" (Deuteronomy 6:24). Sometimes, following God's instructions might not feel "good," but God wants what is best for all His people, and He knows the best way to achieve that. Church discipline is one of the hardest, but most loving and powerful, actions that Christians can take to show their love for each other and God.

Speakers

Kyle Butt

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
EHA

Members

3:00pm CDT

“Convince Me”: Modesty Has Boundaries and Still Applies Today

Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

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!

Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
EHA

Members

3:00pm CDT

Walking the Lands of the Bible: A Preview of PTP’s 2027 Israel Trip

Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Compton Ferry

Discover how understanding biblical geography illuminates Scripture. We’ll explore key sites and accounts, offering a preview of what you’ll experience on next year’s PTP/Bible Land Passages Israel trip.

Speakers

Brian Ketchem

Bible Passages

Brian is a full-time staff member at Bible Passages. He writes content, produces videos, edits the website and assists with the Bible Passages Tours. He is married to Shannon and they have a daughter, Aria (16 months), and are expecting another baby in November. Brian holds a BA in... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Compton Ferry

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