Polishing the Pulpit - Branson 2026

Polishing the Pulpit - Branson 2026

9:00am CDT

Does It Matter? (The One Study Method)

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT

Each attendee will get a free Bible study booklet titled "Does It Matter." This one-shot method is widely used in the mission field and at home. Come and learn when and how to use it.

Speakers

Rob Whitacre

Director, HTHSOE

Rob Whitacre was born in Carbondale, Illinois. He was raised near San Antonio, TX, attending the Northern Oaks church of Christ. He married Nicole of Nashville, TN, in August of 1996. They have one daughter, Hannah and one son, Jared. He comes from a God fearing family of preachers... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Compton Ferry

Evangelism

10:00am CDT

Having the Compassion of Jesus in Evangelism

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

Speakers

Keno Shrum

Elder at the Coweta, OK church of Christ. House to House School of Evangelism Regional Trainer, House to House Heart to Heart

Keno has attended the Coweta church of Christ in Coweta, OK since April of 1990. He serves as an elder and was the minister there for ten years. Keno currently serves as a Regional Trainer for the House to House School of Evangelism. As a Regional Trainer, Keno travels all over the... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Compton Ferry

Evangelism

11:00am CDT

Why Spanish Ministry Matters for the Future of the Church in America

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT

Speakers

Marlon Retana

Director, Escuela Biblica en Linea

Originalmente de San José, Costa Rica, es graduado de Memphis School of Preaching (2016). Está casado con Jacky desde el año 2000 y juntos son padres de Jonathan. Actualmente sirve como director de Escuela Bíblica en Línea, una obra de la iglesia que colabora con esfuerzos de... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Compton Ferry

Evangelism

1:30pm CDT

Answering Arguments Without Becoming Argumentative (Matthew 21:23-46)

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Speakers

Kevin Rhodes

Executive Director, Brown Trail School Of Preaching

Kevin W. Rhodes is the Executive Director of the Brown Trail School of Preaching, taking the school’s helm in 2018. Kevin is a graduate of Midwest School of Biblical Studies, the University of Central Missouri (B.S. in History), West Texas A&M University (M.A. in History). Tarleton... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Ministry

2:15pm CDT

Here's What They Do; It Might Work for You: What I've Seen from Working with Churches All over the Country

Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

Speakers

Keno Shrum

Elder at the Coweta, OK church of Christ. House to House School of Evangelism Regional Trainer, House to House Heart to Heart

Keno has attended the Coweta church of Christ in Coweta, OK since April of 1990. He serves as an elder and was the minister there for ten years. Keno currently serves as a Regional Trainer for the House to House School of Evangelism. As a Regional Trainer, Keno travels all over the... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Evangelism Ministry

3:00pm CDT

Walking the Lands of the Bible: A Preview of PTP’s 2027 Israel Trip

Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Discover how understanding biblical geography illuminates Scripture. We’ll explore key sites and accounts, offering a preview of what you’ll experience on next year’s PTP/Bible Land Passages Israel trip.

Speakers

Brian Ketchem

Bible Passages

Brian is a full-time staff member at Bible Passages. He writes content, produces videos, edits the website and assists with the Bible Passages Tours. He is married to Shannon and they have a daughter, Aria (16 months), and are expecting another baby in November. Brian holds a BA in... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Members Evidence

3:45pm CDT

How to Close the Study

Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Each attendee will get a free book titled "How to Close the Study." This is the hardest part of any Bible study: getting them across the finish line. Come and learn how to do it.

Speakers

Rob Whitacre

Director, HTHSOE

Rob Whitacre was born in Carbondale, Illinois. He was raised near San Antonio, TX, attending the Northern Oaks church of Christ. He married Nicole of Nashville, TN, in August of 1996. They have one daughter, Hannah and one son, Jared. He comes from a God fearing family of preachers... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Evangelism

7:00pm CDT

Firmes en la Tormenta

Wednesday July 15, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm CDT

Daniel – Daniel 6:10–23. Perseverando en la fe cuando se nos presiona a conformarnos.

Speakers

Marlon Retana

Director, Escuela Biblica en Linea

Originalmente de San José, Costa Rica, es graduado de Memphis School of Preaching (2016). Está casado con Jacky desde el año 2000 y juntos son padres de Jonathan. Actualmente sirve como director de Escuela Bíblica en Línea, una obra de la iglesia que colabora con esfuerzos de... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Keynote Spanish

9:00am CDT

Tax Workshop: Minister Taxes 101 -- What Every Minister Must Understand

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT

Speakers

Brandon Lanciloti

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Compton Ferry

Elders Preachers

10:00am CDT

Tax Workshop: Church Payroll, Compensation, and Compliance -- What Elders and Leaders Need to Get Right

Thursday July 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

Speakers

Brandon Lanciloti

Thursday July 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Compton Ferry

Elders Preachers

11:00am CDT

Tax Workshop: When Good Intentions Go Wrong -- Advanced Minister & Church Tax Issues

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT

Speakers

Brandon Lanciloti

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Compton Ferry

Elders Preachers

1:30pm CDT

How to Keep the Spiritual in the Practical -- Bringing Prayer, Patience, and Purpose into Everyday Service

Thursday July 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Deacons often carry the weight of practical responsibilities that can quietly become routine. This session will explore how prayer, patience, and purpose keep everyday service grounded in faith, helping deacons serve faithfully without losing the spiritual focus behind the work.

Speakers

C.J. Stafford

CJ Stafford lives in Muncie, Indiana, with his wife, Lindsay, whom he married in 2017, and their three children: Lydia, Eli, and Emelia, along with their daughter Haven, whom they look forward to meeting one day.
Raised in Georgia and Oklahoma, CJ now serves as a deacon at the Towne Acres church of Christ, where he has taught various Bible classes and occasionally preaches. By profession, he is a mechanical engineer working in the medical device industry. He is currently pursuing a Master's... Read More →

Thursday July 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Deacons

2:15pm CDT

Temper, Temper (Controlling Anger)

Thursday July 16, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

Speakers

Don Blackwell

Don and his wife Sheri have been married since 1991 and have three grown children and three grandchildren. Their son, Brandon, and their son-in-law Casey are gospel preachers. Don has been preaching since 1994 when he separated from active duty in the United States Air Force. He has... Read More →

Thursday July 16, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Spiritual Growth

3:00pm CDT

Framework for an Active, United, and Faithful Eldership

Thursday July 16, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Speakers

Douglas Pell

A retired corporate finance executive in the aerospace industry who continues in retirement as an executive/life coach and author. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he spent his professional career in the Midwest (Ohio & Michigan) until retiring in 2014 and moving to Oklahoma in 2017. Oklahoma... Read More →

Thursday July 16, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Elders

3:45pm CDT

The Forgotten Revival of 2 Chronicles 30

Thursday July 16, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

A study of Hezekiah’s neglected nationwide restoration.

Speakers

Wayne Jones

Thursday July 16, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Textual

7:00pm CDT

Fe que Mueve Montañas

Thursday July 16, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm CDT

Jesús – Mateo 17:14–21. Viviendo con fe valiente en medio de la duda.

Speakers

Daniel Jaramillo

Originalmente de Medellín, Colombia, es graduado de Escuela Bíblica de las Américas (1998) y de Bear Valley Bible Institute (2005). Está casado con Deisy Tatiana desde 2003 y juntos son padres de Juan, Lucy, Dylan y Oliver. Actualmente sirve como predicador y anciano en Gonzales... Read More →

Thursday July 16, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Keynote Spanish

9:00am CDT

Go Deep! How Original Languages Help to Clarify Our Understanding of Spiritual Concepts: Trinity (One God of Diverse Persons: Father, Son, and Spirit)

Friday July 17, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT

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 →

Friday July 17, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Compton Ferry

Textual

10:00am CDT

When You Finally Stop Blaming the Snake

Friday July 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

A study of contrition through Adam, David, and Peter — and the courage to own our sin.

Speakers

David Smith

Minister, North Hamilton church of Christ

I am a native of the Chattanooga area. I spent five years in active duty military service. I am married to Ashley and we have two amazing girls: Evie Rose and Graceley. I have education from East Tennessee School of Preaching, Southern Christian/Amridge University and Liberty University... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Compton Ferry

Spiritual Growth

11:00am CDT

Practical Advice for Turning Everyday Abilities into Kingdom Impact

Friday July 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT

Let's learn how to maximize turning everyday abilities into kingdom impact!

Speakers

Matt Gibson

Matthew and Wendy Gibson have been married for over thirty years with four sons, three daughter-in-laws, and three grandsons. Matthew has been preaching since 1995 serving now as a full time instructor at Southwest School of Bible Studies in Austin, Texas. He can be reached at m... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Compton Ferry

Ministry Evangelism

1:30pm CDT

What to Do When Your Faith Begins to Waver

Friday July 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Speakers

Kevin Rutherford

Friday July 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Spiritual Growth

2:15pm CDT

The God Who Collects Tears: The Poetic Theology of Psalm 56

Friday July 17, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

A close reading of fear, memory, and confidence

Speakers

Michael Clarke

Recruiting & Digital Promotions (MSOP)/ Director of Operations (SAN), Memphis School of Preaching

Michael Clarke is a 2017 graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching and a 2020 graduate of Amridge University (Bachelor of Ministry in Bible & Science) and a 2024 graduate of Amridge University (Master of Ministerial Leadership). He is married to Meagan (Teske), and they have one... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Textual

3:00pm CDT

A Psalm With No Request: What Psalm 8 Reveals About Worship Without Asking for Anything

Friday July 17, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

A rare praise-only composition and its implications.

Speakers

David Rader

David is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University and works for UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY. He, his wife, Natalie, and their daughter, Hallie, worship with the North Lexington Church of Christ. David serves as a regular song leader, Bible class teacher, and is one of the coordinators... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Textual

3:45pm CDT

Parenting as a Team — Even When You Disagree: How Unity Between Parents Outpreaches Any Sermon

Friday July 17, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Speakers

Wayne Jones

Friday July 17, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Young Adults Family

7:00pm CDT

Transformados por la Gracia

Friday July 17, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm CDT

Pedro – Juan 21:15–19. De la caída al servicio fiel.

Speakers

Ben Garcia

Originalmente de Monterrey, México, es graduado de University of Texas at Brownsville, donde obtuvo una licenciatura y una maestría en Matemáticas. Está casado con Margaret desde 1986 y juntos son padres de Julia, Nathaniel y Benjamin.
Recientemente se jubiló después de much... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Keynote Spanish

9:00am CDT

From Sickness to Certainty: Medical Truth and Apologetics

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

How might a person move from health and disease to the existence of objective truth? Jesus’ claim you can know the truth applies to multiple disciplines – including medicine and science (John 8:32). Belief is contingent on objective truth and since truth is revealed, known, and applied, and since fundamental philosophical first principles can be known, medicine and science can lead one to believe in objective truth.

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 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Compton Ferry

Scholars' Think Tank

10:00am CDT

Teaching That Transforms: How to Lead Bible Classes That Actually Change Lives

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

Speakers

Wade Webster

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

Youth Workers

11:00am CDT

When Everyone Has Three Jobs: Healthy Leadership in Small Churches

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

Overlapping roles don’t have to lead to burnout. Learn how to distribute responsibilities wisely in a small-church setting.

Speakers

Wayne Rodgers

Stateside Missionary (416) / Director of Programming (SAN), 416 Ministries / Memphis School of Preaching

Wayne Rodgers, Gospel preacher and now stateside missionary. Wayne and Cindy have been married for 31 years. They have 2 sons, both married and Piper their granddaughter is their 1st grandchild and Oakland is their second. Wayne has been preaching for nearly 30 years and is a part-time... Read More →

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

Small Church

1:30pm CDT

How to Keep Going When You Feel Used Up

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

Speakers

David Smith

Minister, North Hamilton church of Christ

I am a native of the Chattanooga area. I spent five years in active duty military service. I am married to Ashley and we have two amazing girls: Evie Rose and Graceley. I have education from East Tennessee School of Preaching, Southern Christian/Amridge University and Liberty University... Read More →

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

Preachers

2:15pm CDT

The Lighter Side of the Apocrypha (Stories That Might Make You Smile)

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

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 →

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

History

3:00pm CDT

Is God Sleeping Through Your Storm?

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

Speakers

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 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Members

3:45pm CDT

When Your Congregation Feels Too Small to Matter: Reframing Success and Remembering What Heaven Measures

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

Speakers

Wayne Rodgers

Stateside Missionary (416) / Director of Programming (SAN), 416 Ministries / Memphis School of Preaching

Wayne Rodgers, Gospel preacher and now stateside missionary. Wayne and Cindy have been married for 31 years. They have 2 sons, both married and Piper their granddaughter is their 1st grandchild and Oakland is their second. Wayne has been preaching for nearly 30 years and is a part-time... Read More →

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

Small Church

7:00pm CDT

Bring A Friend Night: Firmes Hasta el Fin

Saturday July 18, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm CDT

Pablo – 2 Timoteo 4:6–8. Terminando la carrera con fe.

Speakers

Willie Alvarenga

Originalmente de San Salvador, El Salvador, es graduado de Brown Trail School of Preaching (2001). Está casado con Lucy desde 1997 y juntos son padres de Maggie y Vanessa. Actualmente sirve como director del departamento en español de la Escuela de Predicación de Brown Trail... Read More →

Saturday July 18, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Keynote Spanish

8:00am CDT

Bible Class (Schedule A): The Day God Will Wipe Away the Last Tear (Revelation 21:1–4)

Sunday July 19, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am CDT

This lesson will look at what heaven promises to hearts that have wept enough on earth.

Speakers

Gary Hampton

Pulpit minister, Siwell Road church of Christ

Gary C. Hampton has been preaching since 1968 and has done work in North Little Rock, Arkansas; Mobile, Alabama; Valdosta, Georgia and Cookeville, Tennessee. Hampton served as the director of the East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions in Knoxville, Tennessee for nearly six... Read More →

Sunday July 19, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am CDT
Compton Ferry

Bible Class Members

9:00am CDT

Spanish Worship Service: Adoración que Renueva

Sunday July 19, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT

David – Salmo 63:1–4; Juan 4:23–24. Adoración que restaura el corazón y el espíritu.

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 →

Sunday July 19, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Compton Ferry

Worship Spanish

2:00pm CDT

How Would You Do in a Jewish Synagogue?

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

This session explores what a Christian might encounter in a Jewish synagogue and how well we understand the Scriptures, themes, and expectations shared with a Jewish audience. By examining historical context and biblical foundations, this lesson will help Christians better understand the Jewish roots of the gospel and strengthen their ability to teach Scripture clearly and accurately.

Speakers

Dale Hoggatt

Pulpit Minister, Church of Christ

Dale Hoggatt has been joyously married to Kristy for nearly 35 years. The couple has two children. Dale is currently the pulpit minister for the church of Christ in Carthage, Missouri. Hoggatt has taught in America’s public schools for nearly 40 years. He currently supervises... Read More →

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

History

3:00pm CDT

How We Got the Bible: Modern Translation of the Bible

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

In this session, we will trace the translation of the Bible from the invention of printing to the present day.

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 →

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

History Textual

4:00pm CDT

Guiados por el Espíritu

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

Felipe – Hechos 8:26–35. Siguiendo la dirección divina en la vida diaria.

Speakers

Marlon Retana

Director, Escuela Biblica en Linea

Originalmente de San José, Costa Rica, es graduado de Memphis School of Preaching (2016). Está casado con Jacky desde el año 2000 y juntos son padres de Jonathan. Actualmente sirve como director de Escuela Bíblica en Línea, una obra de la iglesia que colabora con esfuerzos de... Read More →

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

Spanish

6:00pm CDT

Una Fe que Deja Huella

Sunday July 19, 2026 6:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Jesucristo – Hebreos 12:1–3. Una fe perseverante que transforma a otros.

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 →

Sunday July 19, 2026 6:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Spanish Keynote

9:00am CDT

Seven Tips for Helping Your Congregation Prioritize Missions

Monday July 20, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT

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 →

Monday July 20, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Compton Ferry

Ministry

10:00am CDT

Medicine and the Deity of Christ: Can Medicine Prove That Jesus Is the Son of God?

Monday July 20, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

This lesson would flesh out John 20:30-31 thesis – the impact of healings on establishing Jesus’ divinity at the son of God and wrapping up the 4-part series in persuading that Christianity is the one true religion of God.

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 →

Monday July 20, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Compton Ferry

Scholars' Think Tank

Polishing the Pulpit - Branson 2026

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