Polishing the Pulpit - Branson 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

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

Jesus used Scripture to resist Satan’s temptations in the wilderness, setting a valuable example for new Christians. However, this requires sufficient Bible knowledge in many areas. This session will present a useful study resource to strengthen and prepare new Christians for their new walk of faith.

Speakers

Troy Spradlin

Comenzó a servir como predicador en Margaret Street church of Christ en julio de 2017. Previamente, él y su esposa, Andrea, sirvieron como misioneros en Paraguay, desde el año 2010 hasta 2017. Es graduado de Southwest School of Biblical Studies en Austin, Texas, y también obtuvo... Read More →

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

10:00am CDT

How to Stop Fighting with the People You’re Fighting For

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

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This lesson will help you shift from blame to building — practical steps to restore trust at home.

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 →

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

11:00am CDT

What Do I Owe Those Whom I Baptize?

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

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Speakers

Bengy Slocumb

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

12:30pm CDT

Hurry Back Session: Singing Class - Polishing the Pews - Renewing, Refreshing, and Recharging the Song Service

Saturday July 18, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT

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This is a singing class designed to energize the heart and mind of the singer within the Lord’s church. With a better understanding of our psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, we will be better prepared to sing with the spirit and sing with the mind also (1 Corinthians 14:15).

Speakers

Myron Bruce

Director, Singing with the Spirit

Paul wrote that we are called to "sing with the spirit and sing with understanding." (I Corinthians 14:15) Jesus said we are to worship in spirit and in truth, and most of us want to sing with the spirit. But how often do we find ourselves 'singing with the spirit' and yet failing... Read More →

Saturday July 18, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT
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Singing

1:30pm CDT

Design in the Body: Can Medicine Prove God's Existence?

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

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God existence can be proven based on fine-tuning that has been uncovered with human anatomy and biochemistry. Science, research and medicine have unpacked multiple proofs that design demands a Designer and biological effects demand a sufficient Cause.

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 →

Saturday July 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
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Scholars' Think Tank

2:15pm CDT

Roman Emperors from A to Z (Augustus to Zeno): AD 69 -- The Year of Four Emperors: Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian

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

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Speakers

Luke Griffin

Executive Director, House to House, Heart to Heart

Luke was an assistant professor and a librarian at the Illinois Institute of Technology and Jacksonville State University before joining the staff of House to House/Heart to Heart (HTH). He has worked for HTH and PTP since 2003 and now serves as the Executive Director for HTH and... Read More →

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

3:00pm CDT

Seeking the Same Page: Why Does the "Individual" vs. "Collective" Argument Not Work When Applied to Instrumental Music?

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

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Speakers

Doug Burleson

Professor, Freed-Hardeman University

Doug Burleson serves as a Professor in Bible at Freed-Hardeman University where he also is the Assistant Dean of the College of Biblical Studies, the Director of the Annual Bible Lectureship, and the Director of the Equip Ministry Camp. He is married to Kristi Johnson Burleson and... Read More →

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

3:45pm CDT

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

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

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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

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 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
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