Polishing the Pulpit - Branson 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT

Each attendee will get a free Bible study booklet titled "Does It Matter." This one-shot method is widely used in the mission field and at home. Come and learn when and how to use it.

Speakers

Rob Whitacre

Director, HTHSOE

Rob Whitacre was born in Carbondale, Illinois. He was raised near San Antonio, TX, attending the Northern Oaks church of Christ. He married Nicole of Nashville, TN, in August of 1996. They have one daughter, Hannah and one son, Jared. He comes from a God fearing family of preachers... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Compton Ferry

Evangelism

10:00am CDT

Having the Compassion of Jesus in Evangelism

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

Compton Ferry

Speakers

Keno Shrum

Elder at the Coweta, OK church of Christ. House to House School of Evangelism Regional Trainer, House to House Heart to Heart

Keno has attended the Coweta church of Christ in Coweta, OK since April of 1990. He serves as an elder and was the minister there for ten years. Keno currently serves as a Regional Trainer for the House to House School of Evangelism. As a Regional Trainer, Keno travels all over the... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Compton Ferry

Evangelism

11:00am CDT

Why Spanish Ministry Matters for the Future of the Church in America

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

Compton Ferry

Speakers

Marlon Retana

Director, Escuela Biblica en Linea

Originalmente de San José, Costa Rica, es graduado de Memphis School of Preaching (2016). Está casado con Jacky desde el año 2000 y juntos son padres de Jonathan. Actualmente sirve como director de Escuela Bíblica en Línea, una obra de la iglesia que colabora con esfuerzos de... Read More →

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

Evangelism

1:30pm CDT

Answering Arguments Without Becoming Argumentative (Matthew 21:23-46)

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

Compton Ferry

Speakers

Kevin Rhodes

Executive Director, Brown Trail School Of Preaching

Kevin W. Rhodes is the Executive Director of the Brown Trail School of Preaching, taking the school’s helm in 2018. Kevin is a graduate of Midwest School of Biblical Studies, the University of Central Missouri (B.S. in History), West Texas A&M University (M.A. in History). Tarleton... Read More →

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

Ministry

2:15pm CDT

Here's What They Do; It Might Work for You: What I've Seen from Working with Churches All over the Country

Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

Compton Ferry

Speakers

Keno Shrum

Elder at the Coweta, OK church of Christ. House to House School of Evangelism Regional Trainer, House to House Heart to Heart

Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Evangelism Ministry

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

Members Evidence

3:45pm CDT

How to Close the Study

Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Compton Ferry

Each attendee will get a free book titled "How to Close the Study." This is the hardest part of any Bible study: getting them across the finish line. Come and learn how to do it.

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