Polishing the Pulpit - Branson 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Staying Consistent

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

Speakers and topics:

• Julia Togami: What Does It Look Like to Walk with Jesus Daily?
• Tish Clarke: How Can I Be a Light Without Burning Out?
• Summer Haffner: Where Do Spiritual Habits Start in Busy Lives?
• Kathy Carroll: Why Does Consistency Feel So Hard?
• Katrina Stearsman: How Do I Disciple Others When I Feel Inadequate?
• Chere Slocumb: Do Small Seeds Really Make Eternal Differences?

Speakers

Julia Togami

Tish Clarke

Tish Clarke hails from Memphis, TN, and has been happily married to BJ Clarke since 1983. She has three children: Daniel, Holly (married to Juan Pena), and Michael (married to Meagan Teske). She has three perfect little grandchildren, Adam and Audie Lynn, who keep her young! Teaching... Read More →

Summer Haffner

Summer Haffner grew up near Fort Worth, Texas as an elder’s kid. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing. She and Ross have been married for 17 years. They are currently blessed to be working with the Southwest church of Christ in Austin. She... Read More →

Kathy Carroll

Kathy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education and a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology, specializing in Gifted Education. She and her husband Kevin worship with the Brown Trail congregation in Bedford, TX, where he serves as an elder. They have two grown children... Read More →

Katrina Stearsman

In late 2025, Katrina Stearsman and her husband, Daniel, relocated to Denver, Colorado, where Daniel serves as a full-time instructor at the Bear Valley Bible Institute. While Katrina also serves as a periodic instructor in the Women’s Program, she and Daniel find great joy in mentoring... Read More →

Chere Slocumb

Saturday July 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Short Creek 2/3

Women

10:00am CDT

Guarding the Heart: The Battleground Between Christianity and Worldliness

Saturday July 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

Short Creek 2/3

Speakers

Sheri Harris

Sheri Harris was raised in Harrison, TN and currently lives in Munford, Alabama with her husband, Dale. They have three children, Lauren, Andrew and Catherine. She is a graduate of Faulkner University, a homeschooling mom, wife, daughter and is a member of the Ironaton church... Read More →

Saturday July 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Short Creek 2/3

Women

11:00am CDT

One Flesh, One Mission: Rediscovering God’s Purpose for Marriage

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

Short Creek 2/3

Speakers

Cindy Colley

Cindy Colley, of Huntsville, Alabama, is the wife of Glenn Colley and the mother of two adult children, Caleb Colley and Hannah Colley. She and Glenn have five grandchildren. She teaches ladies, teen girls and children in various public settings and loves one-on-one Bible study with... Read More →

Saturday July 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Short Creek 2/3

Women

1:30pm CDT

The Cross Before the Cross -- The Prophecies

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

Short Creek 2/3

Speakers

Ashley Smith

Saturday July 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Short Creek 2/3

Women

2:15pm CDT

What Do the Psalms Teach Us About Emotional Honesty?

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

Short Creek 2/3

Speakers

Chere Slocumb

Saturday July 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Short Creek 2/3

Women

3:00pm CDT

What Does God’s Faithfulness Look Like to Unfaithful People?

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

Short Creek 2/3

Speakers

Jeanny Gilpin

Born and reared in Fayette, Alabama, Jeanny Gilpin has been married to Eddy since 1982. They live in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia where they work with the church in Pulaski, Virginia. Eddy is the minister there and Jeanny teaches children's classes and the ladies' class. Jeanny’s... Read More →

Saturday July 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Short Creek 2/3

Women