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Wednesday, July 15
 

1:30pm CDT

Teaching Kids to Make Wise Choices When You Aren’t Around
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Short Creek 4
In this session, we will cover ways to build internal conviction rather than external compliance only.
Speakers
DB
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Short Creek 4
  Family

2:15pm CDT

Who God Expects Us to Discipline in Christ’s Body (Matthew 18:15-17)
Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
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Glorifying versus shaming Christ’s body. How can shepherds help those living in sin to repent?
Speakers
DD
Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Short Creek 4
  Elders

3:00pm CDT

Recap of 2025 Difficult Bible Passage Panel: What Does "Sitting on the Twelve Thrones and Judging the Twelve Tribes" Mean? (Matthew 19:27-28)
Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Short Creek 4
Speakers
avatar for Johnie Scaggs

Johnie Scaggs

Minister, Bellevue Rd Church of Christ
Johnie is a graduate of the 8th and Lee School of Biblical Studies and a graduate of Southwest School of Biblical Studies in Austin TX. He has been preaching for 44 years. He is married to Nancy and they have four children and nine grandchildren. Johnie is the editor of the GospelJournal... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Short Creek 4
  Textual

3:45pm CDT

When the Home Is Broken—and the Heart Is Too: Ministering to Youth Who Come from Broken and/or Parentless Homes
Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Many teens are carrying wounds formed long before they ever walked into a church building—absent parents, unstable homes, shifting caregivers, or a deep sense of not being chosen. This session explores how those experiences shape trust, authority, faith, and behavior. We will talk about what not to assume, what Scripture does and does not promise, and how youth workers can offer stability, presence, and hope without trying to replace what has been lost.
Speakers
avatar for Daniel Webster

Daniel Webster

Associate/Youth Minister, Mabelvale Church of Christ
Daniel is originally from Jacksonville, Alabama. (Some would call him an obnoxious Alabama fan.) He graduated from the Memphis School of Preaching and Amridge University and is currently finishing up (i.e., "stressing through") three master's degrees (Master’s of Divinity, Master’s... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Short Creek 4
  Youth Workers

6:00pm CDT

Elders' Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding: Presentation of Solutions (Part 1b)
Wednesday July 15, 2026 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Short Creek 4
Speakers
avatar for Glenn Colley
Wednesday July 15, 2026 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Short Creek 4
  Elders
 
Thursday, July 16
 

9:00am CDT

More Miracles in Mark: A Miracle Within a Miracle (5:25-34)
Thursday July 16, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
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Shame and secrecy give way to renewed health and hope.
Speakers
CG
Thursday July 16, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Short Creek 4
  Textual

10:00am CDT

What Happens When the Church Remembers What It’s Supposed to Be (Acts 11:19–26)
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
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Antioch’s example of growth, unity, and purpose still defines healthy congregations.
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 →
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
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  Members

11:00am CDT

How the Church Helps When Life Falls Apart: Understanding the Spiritual, Emotional, and Practical Support of God’s People
Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
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Speakers
avatar for Mark Reynolds

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 →
Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Short Creek 4
  New Christians

1:30pm CDT

What De-escalation in Law Enforcement Has Taught Me About Peacemaking
Thursday July 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
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This session will explore how the skills used in law enforcement to de-escalate tense situations translate into gentleness, patience, and conflict resolution in the church.
Speakers
avatar for Keden Shrum

Keden Shrum

Preaching Minister, Rison church of Christ
Keden Shrum has served as the pulpit minister for the Rison church of Christ in Rison, Arkansas, since June 2022. A graduate of the Brown Trail School of Preaching, he entered full-time ministry in 2015 after the passing of his father, whose faithful example greatly influenced his... Read More →
Thursday July 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
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  Members

2:15pm CDT

What Does It Mean to “Work Out Your Own Salvation”? A Study of Philippians 2:12
Thursday July 16, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Short Creek 4
Speakers
EL
Thursday July 16, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Short Creek 4
  Textual

3:00pm CDT

Orthodoxy and Leadership/Liturgy
Thursday July 16, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
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A study of the Orthodox church’s polity and worship practices, showing how both have developed far beyond the pattern revealed in the New Testament.
Speakers
avatar for Rick Brumback

Rick Brumback

Professor of Bible and Historical Theology, Freed-Hardeman University
Rick Brumback serves as Professor of Bible and Historical Theology and is the Earl D. Edwards Director of the Graduate School of Theology at Freed-Hardeman University. He also preaches for the Christian Chapel Church of Christ in Wildersville, Tennessee. Prior to joining FHU in 2017... Read More →
Thursday July 16, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Short Creek 4
  Contemporary Issues

3:45pm CDT

Two for One: The Hurt of a Helicopter Eldership
Thursday July 16, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Short Creek 4
Speakers
avatar for Glenn Colley
Thursday July 16, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Short Creek 4
  Preachers   Elders

3:45pm CDT

Two for One: The Perils of a Checklist Preacher
Thursday July 16, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Short Creek 4
Speakers
avatar for David Smith

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 →
Thursday July 16, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Short Creek 4
  Preachers   Elders
 
Friday, July 17
 

9:00am CDT

The Reality of Noah's Ark: How Life Survived the Most Catastrophic Event In History
Friday July 17, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Short Creek 4
Speakers
avatar for Branyon May

Branyon May

General Manager, World Video Bible School
Branyon May serves as the General Manager of World Video Bible School (WVBS), a non-profit organization focused on the production of Bible-based, faith-building resources (www.wvbs.org). Having earned a Ph.D. in Astrophysics from the University of Alabama, he combines his scientific... Read More →
Friday July 17, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Short Creek 4
  Evidence

10:00am CDT

The Deacon’s Toolbox: Simple Tech and Systems to Streamline Ministry
Friday July 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
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An extremely practical session: simple spreadsheets, apps, shared calendars, or communication systems that help deacons work smarter, not harder.
Speakers
avatar for Josh Robinson

Josh Robinson

Manna Project and Uplift Media
Josh Robinson is the Director of Communications for the Manna Project. Josh is also experienced in video and media production and operates Uplift Media, helping the church reach the lost online. Josh is a part-time instructor at the Georgia School of Theology (teaching technology... Read More →
Friday July 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Short Creek 4
  Deacons

11:00am CDT

Temptation, Traps, and Turning Back to God: How to Handle Mistakes, Doubts, and Spiritual Struggles Early in Your Walk
Friday July 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Short Creek 4
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 →
Friday July 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Short Creek 4
  New Christians

1:30pm CDT

The Fine-Tuned Universe: Parameters, Probabilities, and Providence
Friday July 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Short Creek 4
Speakers
avatar for Branyon May

Branyon May

General Manager, World Video Bible School
Branyon May serves as the General Manager of World Video Bible School (WVBS), a non-profit organization focused on the production of Bible-based, faith-building resources (www.wvbs.org). Having earned a Ph.D. in Astrophysics from the University of Alabama, he combines his scientific... Read More →
Friday July 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Short Creek 4
  Scholars' Think Tank

2:15pm CDT

How to Master the English Bible: The Mechanics of Bible Mastery in Daily Study
Friday July 17, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Short Creek 4
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 →
Friday July 17, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Short Creek 4
  Members

3:00pm CDT

Friendship That Opens Doors: Building Relationships That Point People to Christ
Friday July 17, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
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This session will dive into why authentic connection becomes the pathway for spiritual influence.
Speakers
avatar for Steven Ford

Steven Ford

Preaching Minister, South Florida Avenue church of Christ
Steven Ford is a native of Detroit, Michigan. He began preaching in 2004 and worked with two congregations in Detroit both with youth and in the pulpit. Steven is a 2013 graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching. Upon graduation, he began preaching for the Highway church of Christ... Read More →
Friday July 17, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Short Creek 4
  Evangelism

3:45pm CDT

Six Ways to Keep Teens Coming Back: Practical Keys for Building a Youth Ministry That Sticks
Friday July 17, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Short Creek 4
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 →
Friday July 17, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Short Creek 4
  Youth Workers
 
Saturday, July 18
 

9:00am CDT

Your First 40 Days in the Wilderness
Saturday July 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Short Creek 4
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
avatar for Troy Spradlin

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
Short Creek 4
  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
avatar for Mark Reynolds

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
Short Creek 4
  Family

11:00am CDT

What Do I Owe Those Whom I Baptize?
Saturday July 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Short Creek 4
Speakers
BS
Saturday July 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Short Creek 4
  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
Short Creek 4
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
avatar for Myron Bruce

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
Short Creek 4
  Singing

1:30pm CDT

Design in the Body: Can Medicine Prove God's Existence?
Saturday July 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Short Creek 4
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
avatar for Daniel Stearsman

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
Short Creek 4
  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
Short Creek 4
Speakers
avatar for Luke Griffin

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
Short Creek 4
Speakers
avatar for Doug Burleson

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
avatar for Kerry Duke

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
Short Creek 4
  Textual
 
Sunday, July 19
 

8:00am CDT

Bible Class (Schedule A): The Sermon You Preach When You Don’t Say a Word (Acts 16:25–34)
Sunday July 19, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am CDT
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Like Paul and Silas in prison, this lesson will show how integrity sings louder than freedom.
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 →
Sunday July 19, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am CDT
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  Bible Class   Members

9:30am CDT

Bible Class (Schedule B): The Day You’ll Wish You’d Said Something
Sunday July 19, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
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This class will offer a sobering reminder that opportunities don’t repeat — and silence can’t always be undone.
Speakers
avatar for Gage Coldwater

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 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
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  Bible Class   Evangelism

2:00pm CDT

How to Take Initiative Without Taking Over
Sunday July 19, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
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Speakers
avatar for Keith Olbricht

Keith Olbricht

Preacher, Shady Acres Church of Christ
I have been at Shady Acres Church of Christ in Sikeston, Missouri since 2018.  I am a 1998 graduate of Memphis School of Preaching.  My wife, Stacy, and I have four children and one grandchild.
Sunday July 19, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Short Creek 4
  Preachers

3:00pm CDT

Staying at It: What Nearly Five Decades in the Pulpit Has Taught Me About Endurance
Sunday July 19, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Short Creek 4
In this session, Gary will cover a life’s worth of wounds, wisdom, and God’s sustaining grace that he has seen in his life of ministry.
Speakers
GB
Sunday July 19, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
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  Preachers

4:00pm CDT

God Loves the Single, Too
Sunday July 19, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
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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 →
Sunday July 19, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
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  Members
 
Monday, July 20
 

9:00am CDT

Jesus in Context: How Understanding His Culture Deepens Our Faith
Monday July 20, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
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From shepherds to synagogues, coins to customs — seeing Jesus in His first-century setting turns black-and-white faith into color.
Speakers
GB
Monday July 20, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
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  History

10:00am CDT

Recap of 2025 Difficult Bible Passage Panel: What Is the Law of the Spirit, the Law of Sin and Death, and the Righteousness of the Law? (Romans 8:1-4)
Monday July 20, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Short Creek 4
Speakers
avatar for Johnie Scaggs

Johnie Scaggs

Minister, Bellevue Rd Church of Christ
Johnie is a graduate of the 8th and Lee School of Biblical Studies and a graduate of Southwest School of Biblical Studies in Austin TX. He has been preaching for 44 years. He is married to Nancy and they have four children and nine grandchildren. Johnie is the editor of the GospelJournal... Read More →
Monday July 20, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Short Creek 4
  Textual
 
Polishing the Pulpit - Branson 2026
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