Polishing the Pulpit - Branson 2026: Full Schedule

8:30pm CDT

Pre-Teen Late Night: Coral Reef Mini Golf

Thursday July 16, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm CDT

No teens allowed during this time, as it is reserved for ages 10-12. All preteens must be accompanied by an adult (no individual may bring a group). Please follow the dress code. NO SHORTS. Joggers, sweatpants, and jeans are acceptable.

Enjoy mini golf, ping pong, foosball, shuffleboard, and other games.

Cost: $3 per person with cash at the door.

Outside food is allowed, but outside drinks are not allowed. Water is $2, Soda is $3, and Dippin Dots is $5.

Preteens (ages 10-12) must have adult supervision.

200 S Wildwood Dr
Branson, MO 65616
417-320-6214

Speakers

Billy Hayes

minister, Adamsville church of Christ

Billy Hayes is a 2005 graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching. He has been married to Brandi since 2001. His oldest daughter, Emma Cantrell, was recently married and living in Tennessee. His younger daughter, Chloe Hayes, attends the University of Alabama. He is the local preacher... Read More →

Thursday July 16, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Off-Site

Pre-Teen Late Night

11:30am CDT

HTH School of Evangelism Meet and Greet (Sign up Required)

Friday July 17, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT

Off-Site

Come and learn more about HTHSOE and how we can help your congregation. Meet elders/preachers and listen to how HTHSOE transformed their local work. Free lunch provided.

Location: El Lago Mexican Restaurant
440 State Hwy 248
Branson, MO 65616

Text or call 931-224-8794 to reserve your spot. Limit 30 people (no more than 4 per congregation).

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 →

Friday July 17, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Off-Site

Private Discussion

6:30pm CDT

PTP-U Rush Night at the Branson Hillside Theatre

Friday July 17, 2026 6:30pm - 10:30pm CDT

Off-Site

Friday night, we have a very special Rush night prepared for PTP-University Branson. Rush night is a special night of the week when the 18-25 group invites high school seniors (2027 graduates) to join us at an event in Branson. This year, we have been offered backstage passes to Narnia's Prince Caspian (C.S. Lewis) at the Branson Hillside Theatre. This is a professional production that is usually $70 per ticket for our section (without backstage passes). Thanks to one of the actors (Colten Wilson of the Highlandville church of Christ), the Academy of Arts staff, and PTP, we will only pay $15 per person. RSVP to Matt Jones (318) 751-1945. Details below:

When: Arrive at the theater by 6:30 P.M. Friday night
Where: Branson Hillside Theatre - 1984 Highway 165, Branson, MO, 65616
Payment: At the box office at 6:30 P.M.
Pick-up: At the theatre at 10:30 - 11 P.M.

Speakers

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 →

Friday July 17, 2026 6:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Off-Site

PTP-U Hangout

8:30pm CDT

Teen Late Night: Coral Reef Mini Golf

Friday July 17, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm CDT

Off-Site

Led by: Joshua Cantrell, Daniela Cantrell

No preteens allowed during this time, as it is reserved for teens.

Enjoy mini golf, ping pong, foosball, shuffleboard, and other games.

Please follow the dress code. NO SHORTS. Joggers, sweatpants, and jeans are acceptable.

Cost: $3 per person with cash at the door.

Outside food is allowed, but outside drinks are not allowed. Water is $2, Soda is $3, and Dippin Dots is $5.

200 S Wildwood Dr
Branson, MO 65616
417-320-6214

Speakers

Joshua Cantrell

Preacher, Avondale church of Christ

Joshua Cantrell is the pulpit minister for the Avondale church of Christ in Decatur, Georgia. He is a graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching (2015), and Nations University (BA, 2019). He is married to Daniela Cantrell, and they have one son.

Daniela Cantrell

Friday July 17, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Off-Site

Teen Late Night

11:30am CDT

HTH School of Evangelism Meet and Greet (Sign up Required)

Saturday July 18, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT

Off-Site

Come enjoy Mexican food on us! We will introduce the House to House/Heart to Heart School of Evangelism and let you hear from elders/preachers speak about some remarkable results.

Location: El Lago Mexican Restaurant
440 State Hwy 248
Branson, MO 65616

Text or call 931-224-8794 to reserve your spot. Limit 30 people (no more than 4 per congregation).

Speakers

Rob Whitacre

Director, HTHSOE

Saturday July 18, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Off-Site

Private Discussion

8:30pm CDT

Teen/Pre-Teen Late Night: Fritz's Adventure

Saturday July 18, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm CDT

Off-Site

Led by: Joshua Cantrell, Daniela Cantrell, Billy Hayes

Climbing, zip lines, rope courses, warp walls, and more.

NO SHORTS. Joggers, sweatpants, and jeans are acceptable.

All participants must fill out a waiver. See the app for a link to the waiver.

Preteens (ages 10-12) must have adult supervision. Teen parents may attend. All adults who enter the building are required to fill out a waiver and must pay.

Cost is $15 cash at the door ($54.95 value). The ticket includes unlimited fountain drinks.

Fritz's Adventure
1425 W 76 Country Blvd
Branson, MO 65616

Speakers

Teen/Pre-Teen Late Night

8:30pm CDT

11:30am CDT

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11:30am CDT

8:30pm CDT

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