Polishing the Pulpit - Branson 2026: Full Schedule

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9:30am CDT

Bible Class (Schedule B): Contentment: The Rare Jewel Paul Found (Philippians 4:11–13)

Sunday July 19, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT

Contentment is one of those treasures of the heart that nearly everyone wants, but few seem to truly possess. Fortunately, true contentment in life is very attainable, but we have to "learn" the secret... Let’s explore Paul’s example and learn how we, too, may find this precious gem!

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.

Sunday July 19, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2

Bible Class Members

2:00pm CDT

How to Handle Hard People Without Hardening Your Heart (Romans 12:17–21)

Sunday July 19, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

Cooper Creek 1/2

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 →

Sunday July 19, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2

Spiritual Growth

3:00pm CDT

Medicine and the Bible: Can Medicine Prove Inspiration?

Sunday July 19, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT

Cooper Creek 1/2

The claim that the Bible is the product of God is a high and lofty claim. It puts the Bible in a category all its own. Come see how medical data in the Bible proves that it is more than a mere product of human invention.

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 →

Sunday July 19, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2

Scholars' Think Tank

4:00pm CDT

Navigating Times of Transition in Leadership (2 Kings 2)

Sunday July 19, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT

Cooper Creek 1/2

Speakers

Justin Rogers

Dean, College of Biblical Studies, Freed-Hardeman University

Dr. Justin Rogers is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University (B.A. in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in New Testament Greek; M.A. in New Testament) and Hebrew Union College—Jewish Institute of Religion (M.Phil; Ph.D). Since 2010 he has served as a professor and administrator... Read More →

Sunday July 19, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2

Elders Ministry

Polishing the Pulpit - Branson 2026

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Polishing the Pulpit - Branson 2026

9:30am CDT

Gantt Carter

2:00pm CDT

Gage Coldwater

3:00pm CDT

Daniel Stearsman

4:00pm CDT

Justin Rogers

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