Polishing the Pulpit - Branson 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

What the Church Learned from Rome — and Shouldn’t Forget

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

A look at the cultural overlap between the Roman world and ours: entertainment, excess, and idolatry — and why the same gospel still answers it.

Speakers

Gary Bennett

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
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History, Subtype1

10:00am CDT

How We Got the Bible: Early Translations

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

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In this session, we will examine the first few centuries of translation work on the Bible and trace it up through the invention of printing.

Speakers

Luke Griffin

Executive Director, House to House, Heart to Heart

Luke was an assistant professor and a librarian at the Illinois Institute of Technology and Jacksonville State University before joining the staff of House to House/Heart to Heart (HTH). He has worked for HTH and PTP since 2003 and now serves as the Executive Director for HTH and... Read More →

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

11:00am CDT

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

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

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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
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Members

1:30pm CDT

How to Use Hospitality as an Evangelism Tool

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

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Hospitality is the small church’s secret weapon. Learn how meals, homes, and everyday kindness become powerful evangelistic opportunities.

Speakers

Eddy Gilpin

Eddy has been preaching full time since 1985. He is a 1985 graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching. Together with his family, he has served congregations in Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, and Virginia. He and his family served three years (1991-1994) in Tanzania, East Africa. He... Read More →

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

2:15pm CDT

Four Warnings for Your Twenties (1 Corinthians 10:7-14)

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

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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 →

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

3:00pm CDT

How to Thrive Spiritually in a Busy Life

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

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Speakers

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 →

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

3:45pm CDT

Sharpening the Tool; Guarding the Text: Using AI Faithfully in Biblical Study

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

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Artificial intelligence is becoming a common tool for research, writing, and Bible study, but it must be used with care. This session will explore how AI can assist with organization, comparison, research, and lesson preparation, while also addressing inaccurate answers, hidden theological assumptions, overreliance, and doctrinal concerns. The goal is to help ministers, teachers, and church leaders use AI wisely without allowing it to replace careful personal study of Scripture.

Speakers

Lance Huntsman

Lance Huntsman graduated from the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver in 2002 and has served as a campus minister, youth and family minister, and pulpit minister in Pennsylvania and Oklahoma. He currently preaches in Stonewall, Oklahoma, and works professionally in cybersecurity... Read More →

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