Polishing the Pulpit - Branson 2026: Full Schedule

One study claimed that the average congregation experiences a crisis every eighteen months. Sometimes these trials are severe—like going through fire. Paul’s words give encouragement and hope.

Speakers

Kerry Duke

Vice-President of Academics, Tennessee Bible College

Minister of West End church of Christ in Livingston, TN. Author of ten books on Bible interpretation and current issues. Host of My God and My Neighbor podcast and speaker for GBN Beyond the Basics studies.

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

Textual

3:00pm CDT

Lessons from the Shadows: Christ in the Old Testament -- The Scapegoat (Leviticus 16:20–22)

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

Ballroom A

One goat died, another carried the people’s sins into the wilderness. In Christ, both shadows meet — He bore our guilt and removed it forever.

Speakers

Mike Vestal

Mike has served the Westside congregation in Midland, TX for almost 25 years. He and Cherie have been married for over 40 years. They have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Mike has preached in meetings or lectures in 37 states and in 7 foreign countries. Mike has served as an adjunct... Read More →

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

Textual

3:00pm CDT

A People Zealous for Good Works: Doing Good on Purpose (Titus 2:14)

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

Roark Creek

Within the religious context, "works" often comes with a bit of a bad reputation. However, the people who belong to King Jesus are to live out their faith and love in the good that they do. Let's consider Titus 2 and the doctrine of good works.

Speakers

Gantt Carter

Gantt married Julie in 2013, and they have two children: Rose and Jedidiah. He grew up in the Southeastern states, attending the Middle TN School of Preaching. He began preaching full-time in 2011, and he has served with the 2nd & Adams congregation (Elk City, OK) since 2016.

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

Textual Members

3:45pm CDT

Corinthian Issues: Culture and Conscience (1 Corinthians 8:1-11:16)

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

Short Creek 4

The world is on the move—literally. We are seeing new customs in our neighborhoods, schools, workplaces and even our congregations. How can we know when something is a matter of faith or a matter of culture? What can we do to have peace in a multicultural church? We need to study this key section of Scripture in a changing world.

Speakers