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Wednesday, July 15
 

1:30pm CDT

“Convince Me”: Baptism Is Essential for Salvation
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
EHA
Speakers
KB
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
EHA
  PTP365   Contemporary Issues

2:15pm CDT

Hot Button Issues: LGBTQ+ Inclusion Issues at the Local Church Level
Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
EHA
Speakers
CF
Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
EHA
  PTP365   Contemporary Issues
 
Thursday, July 16
 

10:00am CDT

“Convince Me”: Recreationally Drinking a Little Alcohol Is Wrong
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
EHA
Speakers
avatar for Allen Webster
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
EHA
  PTP365   Contemporary Issues

11:00am CDT

21st Century Challenges for Every Christian: Know the Truth
Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
EHA
Speakers
avatar for Matt Jones

Matt Jones

Matthew and Nancy have been married for nearly two decades and have four beautiful daughters.  He works with the Edgewood church of Christ in Columbus, GA.  Matthew loves PTP deeply as it is where he heard a sermon over twenty years ago that helped him obey the gospel, and it is... Read More →
Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
EHA
  PTP365   Contemporary Issues

2:15pm CDT

Amazing Grace for Online Debates: Five Cautions to Ponder Before You Participate
Thursday July 16, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Short Creek 4
Speakers
avatar for Aaron Gallagher

Aaron Gallagher

Director of Production and Social Media Marketing, Gospel Broadcasting Network
Aaron Gallagher works for The Gospel Broadcasting Network and is a deacon at the Southaven church of Christ in Southaven, MS. Aaron came to work for GBN after working in the Scientific Research Lab Automation field for 10 years. Aaron obtained a B.S. degree in Biology and a Minor... Read More →
Thursday July 16, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Short Creek 4
  Contemporary Issues
 
Friday, July 17
 

8:15am CDT

When Does Scrolling Become Sin?
Friday July 17, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2
Speakers
KB
Friday July 17, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2
  Contemporary Issues

9:00am CDT

The Normalization of the Abnormal (A Biblical Perspective)
Friday July 17, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Ballroom B
Speakers
avatar for Eric Garner

Eric Garner

Evangelist, East Ridge church of Christ
Eric D. Garner is a native of Chattanooga, TN and privileged to be married to his beautiful wife Daljuania (Del-wana) who blessed him with two wonderful and lovely daughters, Aiyana (I-yana), and Leilani (Lay-lani). He began preaching the gospel of Christ in 2009 and served the Avondale... Read More →
Friday July 17, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Ballroom B
  Contemporary Issues

9:00am CDT

“Convince Me”: God's Law of Divorce Applies Before Conversion
Friday July 17, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
EHA
Speakers
avatar for Mike Hixson

Mike Hixson

Mike graduated from Lipscomb  University in 1985 with a degree in Communications including a minor in Bible. He married the former Nancy Ericson in 1987 and their son, Braden, was born in 1989.

Mike preached in the Nashville area for several years before moving to the Memphis are... Read More →
Friday July 17, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
EHA
  PTP365   Contemporary Issues

10:00am CDT

21st Century Challenges for Every Christian: Quiet the Noise (Interruptions)
Friday July 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
EHA
Speakers
avatar for Zack Williams

Zack Williams

Brother Williams was born in Jacksonville, TN. He attended the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and received a B.S. in nursing (2018). He has preached since 2016 and now serves as the evangelist for the Sunset Church of Christ in Nashville, AR. Contact: zackwilliams308... Read More →
Friday July 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
EHA
  PTP365   Contemporary Issues

11:00am CDT

Hijacking Your Brain from a Pornography Addiction
Friday July 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Cooper Creek 3
Speakers
avatar for Kee Ford
Friday July 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Cooper Creek 3
  Contemporary Issues

1:30pm CDT

21st-Century Challenges for Every Christian: Think for Yourself
Friday July 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
EHA
Speakers
avatar for Ande Zimmerman

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 →
Friday July 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
EHA
  PTP365   Contemporary Issues

3:00pm CDT

How to Deal with an Anxiety Addiction
Friday July 17, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Ballroom B
Speakers
avatar for Joe Wells

Joe Wells

Joe Wells holds an earned B.S. degree in Science along with a completion certificate
from the Nashville School of Preaching and Biblical Studies and a Masters of Ministry
degree from Freed Hardeman University. Joe is an author of numerous books and a
frequent speaker for youth and f... Read More →
Friday July 17, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Ballroom B
  Contemporary Issues
 
Saturday, July 18
 

9:00am CDT

Hot Button Issues: What Amount of Political Engagement Should Churches and Individuals Have?
Saturday July 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
EHA
Speakers
WH
Saturday July 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
EHA
  PTP365   Contemporary Issues

11:00am CDT

21st Century Challenges for Every Christian: Look at the Bright Side
Saturday July 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
EHA
Speakers
avatar for Billy Hayes

Billy Hayes

minister, 70 West church of Christ
Billy Hayes for the 70 West church of Christ in Hot Springs, AR. He is a 2005 graduate of the Memphis
school of Preaching and has been married to the lovely Brandi Hayes for 21 years. They have 2 daughter, Emma (19) and Chloe (15). Billy has also spent time directing youth camps in Alabama and Texas for 15 years... Read More →
Saturday July 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
EHA
  PTP365   Contemporary Issues

1:30pm CDT

21st-Century Challenges for Every Christian: Slow Down
Saturday July 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
EHA
Speakers
EC
Saturday July 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
EHA
  PTP365   Contemporary Issues

3:00pm CDT

What King David DIDN’T See from His Roof
Saturday July 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Roark Creek
Speakers
BS
Saturday July 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Roark Creek
  Textual   Contemporary Issues

3:45pm CDT

Hot Button Issues: Religious Deconstructionism
Saturday July 18, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
EHA
Speakers
avatar for Glenn Colley
Saturday July 18, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
EHA
  PTP365   Contemporary Issues
 
Monday, July 20
 

8:15am CDT

The Gods of the Prosperity Gospel
Monday July 20, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2
Speakers
avatar for Mike Vestal

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 →
Monday July 20, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2
  Contemporary Issues

9:00am CDT

What about Praise Teams and Miking Up Singers?
Monday July 20, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2
Speakers
avatar for B. J. Clarke

B. J. Clarke

Director, MSOP
If you would love to learn the Book, and learn how to preach the Book (tuition free) at the Memphis School of Preaching, I would love to talk to you about how you can do just that!
Monday July 20, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2
  Contemporary Issues

9:00am CDT

When Evil Becomes Fashionable
Monday July 20, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Short Creek 4
Speakers
avatar for Scott Cain

Scott Cain

Preacher; MSOP Instructor, Forest Hill church of Christ
Scott preaches with the Forest Hill Church of Christ in Memphis, TN, & is an instructor & 2009 alumnus of the Memphis School of Preaching. He & Melissa married in 2003. They have three sons: Walker, Tanner, & Hunter. Scott served as the preacher with the DeGaulle Drive Church of Christ... Read More →
Monday July 20, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Short Creek 4
  Contemporary Issues

2:15pm CDT

Hot Button Issues: Explicit Novels - Are They Equal to Pornography?
Monday July 20, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Compton Ferry
Speakers
avatar for Joe Wells

Joe Wells

Joe Wells holds an earned B.S. degree in Science along with a completion certificate
from the Nashville School of Preaching and Biblical Studies and a Masters of Ministry
degree from Freed Hardeman University. Joe is an author of numerous books and a
frequent speaker for youth and f... Read More →
Monday July 20, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Compton Ferry
  Contemporary Issues

3:45pm CDT

The Church in the Public Square: Belief, Integrity, and Influence
Monday July 20, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2
Speakers
avatar for Justin Rogers

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 →
Monday July 20, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2
  Contemporary Issues
 
Polishing the Pulpit - Branson 2026
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