Polishing the Pulpit - Branson 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

Two for One: Wise Words from the Proverbs -- Do Not Envy the Oppressor, and Choose None of His Ways (3:31)

Saturday July 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT

Why are power, popularity, and dominance so tempting—even when we know better? This session slows down one sharp proverb to explore how envy quietly shapes our choices and character. We will connect ancient wisdom to modern pressures (status, clout, winning at all costs) and invite teens to imagine a different path: one formed by trust in the Lord rather than imitation of the loudest or strongest voices.

Speakers

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 →

Saturday July 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Fall Creek

Teens

9:00am CDT

Two for One: Wise Words from the Proverbs -- Do Not Strive With a Man Without Cause (3:30)

Saturday July 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT

Fall Creek

Speakers

Steven Ford

Preaching Minister, South Florida Avenue church of Christ

Steven Ford is a native of Detroit, Michigan. He began preaching in 2004 and worked with two congregations in Detroit both with youth and in the pulpit. Steven is a 2013 graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching. Upon graduation, he began preaching for the Highway church of Christ... Read More →

Saturday July 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Fall Creek

Teens

11:00am CDT

If You Won’t Say It, Who Will? Evangelism Begins When Excuses End

Saturday July 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT

Fall Creek

Evangelism is a responsibility of every Christian, but if every Christian thought everyone else should do it, who would be left to evangelize? Until I accept my God-given responsibility to take the gospel to the lost, I will never be faithful. Let's take up a heart of courage, and like Paul, not be ashamed of the gospel!

Speakers

Caleb Rutherford

Saturday July 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Fall Creek

Teens

1:30pm CDT

Ten Psalms to Teach You How to Pray

Saturday July 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Fall Creek

This will be a practical lesson with tips you can use immediately to improve your prayers. Even if you have heard public prayers offered in worship your whole life it can be difficult to translate those examples into a personal prayer life. We will use principles from the Psalms to make specific applications that will help you develop a strong personal prayer life.

Speakers

Ross Haffner

Preacher, Southwest church of Christ, Austin, TXFaculty of Southwest School of Bible Studies

Saturday July 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Fall Creek

Teens

2:15pm CDT

The Danger of a Comfortable Soul (Amos 6:1)

Saturday July 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

Fall Creek

Spiritual sleepiness rarely feels like sin — but it can slowly smother love for God.

Speakers

Gage Coldwater

Missionary and Minister, Manna Project

Gage Coldwater is the Director of the Manna Project which is overseen by the Forest Hill church of Christ. He is a 2006 graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching and has been involved in agriculture and preaching from an early age. He is a part time instructor in the Missions program... Read More →

Saturday July 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Fall Creek

Teens

3:00pm CDT

You’re Stronger Than You Think (Because God Is Stronger Than You Feel) — Psalm 46:1

Saturday July 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Fall Creek

Speakers

Greg Dismuke

Pulpit Minister, Newport News church of Christ

Saturday July 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Fall Creek

Teens

3:45pm CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Culture Shock (Living Differently in a World That’s Not)

Saturday July 18, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Fall Creek

Speakers and topics:

• Dan Winkler: When "Right" Feels Lonely. . .
• Austin Fowler: What Convictions You Should Build in a Compromising Culture
• Keden Shrum: What Holiness Looks Like in 2026 That Differs from Your Parents' Childhood
• Ande Zimmerman: Why Does Culture Change When God Doesn't?
• Eddy Gilpin: How to Respond to Mockery or Misunderstanding
• Daniel Webster: The Power of Quiet Integrity

Speakers

Dan Winkler

Austin Fowler

Project Coordinator, House to House Heart to Heart

Austin Fowler was born and raised in Dalton, GA. He is a graduate of Valdosta State University. He received his bachelor’s degree in Middle Grades Education, a master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, and an Educational Specialist degree in Teacher Leadership. He taught in the... Read More →

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 →

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 →

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 →