Polishing the Pulpit - Branson 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

More Miracles in Mark: A Miracle Within a Miracle (5:25-34)

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT

Short Creek 4

Shame and secrecy give way to renewed health and hope.

Speakers

Cliff Goodwin

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Short Creek 4

Textual

10:00am CDT

What Happens When the Church Remembers What It’s Supposed to Be (Acts 11:19–26)

Thursday July 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

Short Creek 4

Antioch’s example of growth, unity, and purpose still defines healthy congregations.

Speakers

Brother Williams was born in Jacksonville, TN. He attended the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and received a B.S. in nursing (2018). He has preached since 2016 and now serves as the evangelist for the Sunset Church of Christ in Nashville, AR. Contact: zackwilliams308... Read More →

Thursday July 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Short Creek 4

Members

11:00am CDT

How the Church Helps When Life Falls Apart: Understanding the Spiritual, Emotional, and Practical Support of God’s People

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

Short Creek 4

Speakers

Mark Reynolds

Mark married Mindy in 1991 and together they have three daughters (Cassidy, Abby, and
Corinne) three sons-in-law (Nick and Max, and David) and one grandson (Benson).
Mark began preaching full time in 1995 and has served three congregations: Towne Acres in
Muncie, Indiana (23 years... Read More →

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Short Creek 4

New Christians

1:30pm CDT

What De-escalation in Law Enforcement Has Taught Me About Peacemaking

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

Short Creek 4

This session will explore how the skills used in law enforcement to de-escalate tense situations translate into gentleness, patience, and conflict resolution in the church.

Speakers

Keden Shrum

Preaching Minister, Rison church of Christ

Keden Shrum has served as the pulpit minister for the Rison church of Christ in Rison, Arkansas, since June 2022. A graduate of the Brown Trail School of Preaching, he entered full-time ministry in 2015 after the passing of his father, whose faithful example greatly influenced his... Read More →

Thursday July 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Short Creek 4

Members

2:15pm CDT

What Does It Mean to “Work Out Your Own Salvation”? A Study of Philippians 2:12

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

Short Creek 4

Speakers

Eric Lyons

Thursday July 16, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Short Creek 4

Textual

3:00pm CDT

Orthodoxy and Leadership/Liturgy

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

Short Creek 4

A study of the Orthodox church’s polity and worship practices, showing how both have developed far beyond the pattern revealed in the New Testament.

Speakers

Rick Brumback

Professor of Bible and Historical Theology, Freed-Hardeman University

Rick Brumback serves as Professor of Bible and Historical Theology and is the Earl D. Edwards Director of the Graduate School of Theology at Freed-Hardeman University. He also preaches for the Christian Chapel Church of Christ in Wildersville, Tennessee. Prior to joining FHU in 2017... Read More →

Thursday July 16, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Short Creek 4

Contemporary Issues

3:45pm CDT

Two for One: The Hurt of a Helicopter Eldership

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

Short Creek 4

Speakers

Glenn Colley

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

3:45pm CDT

Two for One: The Perils of a Checklist Preacher

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

Short Creek 4

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 →

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

Preachers Elders