Polishing the Pulpit - Branson 2026: Full Schedule

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 →

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Ballroom A

Members

1:30pm CDT

Amazing Grace—Misunderstood: When Faith Works; How James and Paul Agree

Thursday July 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Ballroom A

For years, people have pitted Romans and James against each other. This class reconciles faith and works the way Scripture does.

Speakers

Kevin Rhodes

Executive Director, Brown Trail School Of Preaching

Thursday July 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Ballroom A

Doctrine

2:15pm CDT

Bible Villains: Haman -- The Gallow Architect

Thursday July 16, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

Wade Webster

Thursday July 16, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ballroom A

Members

3:00pm CDT

Pressing the Issue: A Study of Gethsemane -- The Place Jesus Suffered for Me

Thursday July 16, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

Dan Winkler

Thursday July 16, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Ballroom A

Members

3:45pm CDT

Brainstorming Panel: Tactics for Reaching the "Religious Nones" -- Bringing the Nones Back

Thursday July 16, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Ballroom A

Coordinator: Daniel Stearsman
Panelists: Dan Winkler, Caleb Rutherford, Daniel Webster

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 →

Dan Winkler

Caleb Rutherford

Daniel Webster

Associate/Youth Minister, Mabelvale Church of Christ

Daniel is originally from Jacksonville, Alabama. (Some would call him an obnoxious Alabama fan.) He graduated from the Memphis School of Preaching and Amridge University and is currently finishing up (i.e., "stressing through") three master's degrees (Master’s of Divinity, Master’s... Read More →

Thursday July 16, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Ballroom A

Contemporary Issues Evangelism