Polishing the Pulpit 2025 - Branson

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7:45am CDT

Early Bird Devotional: Joy Comes in the Morning (Psalm 30:5) Short Creek 1Rick Brumback

8:00am CDT

Early Bird Devotional Singing Short Creek 1Robbie Rhodes

8:15am CDT

Three Tips on Being Friends with Sinners Cooper Creek 3Caleb Rutherford The Scary Verses: Every Idle Word (Matthew 12:36) Ballroom BEric Owens The New Self for a Better Marriage (Session Two): These Must Die Roark CreekJohn Moore Coping with Problems: The Problem Short Creek 4Steven Lloyd Walking the Narrow Way Does Not Make One Narrow-Minded Compton FerryWestley Hazel Bible Marking Class: How God’s Grace Works Throughout a Christian’s Life (Where is the line between “once saved, always saved” and immediately being lost every time we sin?) Fall CreekDavid Smith Isaiah and Challenges Today - The Virgin Birth Cooper Creek 1/2Kerry Duke A Woman’s Guide to Behaving like a Christian Short Creek 1Kristi Rhodes Bible Class Teacher's Workshop: Daniel EHB TablesApril Wacaster Bible Class Teacher's Workshop: Daniel EHB TablesTeah McWhorter Morning in the Psalms Short Creek 2/3Tish Clarke

8:30am CDT

My Favorite Sermon: When You Stand Between Ebal and Gerizim Boston FerryTrent Kennedy

9:00am CDT

Common Challenges and Pitfalls to Prepare For Roark CreekGary Hampton What Those Who Leave the Faith Can Teach Us Cooper Creek 1/2Kyle Butt If He Wanted You in the World, He Wouldn’t Have Called You out of It Ballroom BGreg Dismuke Nuts and Bolts: Tech Solutions Panel - Websites and Video Production Short Creek 4Joey Ferrell Nuts and Bolts: Tech Solutions Panel - Websites and Video Production Short Creek 4Sam Dilbeck Nuts and Bolts: Tech Solutions Panel - Websites and Video Production Short Creek 4Josh Robinson “Convince Me” Series: Churches Cannot Use Instruments in Worship with God's Approval EHAEric Garner Jesus: The Perfect Apologist Cooper Creek 3Eric Lyons Charitable Deeds and Fasting/Obras de Caridad y Ayuno (Matthew 6:1-4, 16-18) Compton FerryFrancisco Rada When God Laughs—It’s No Laughing Matter Fall CreekMichael Clarke Three Things Your Husband Isn't Saying out Loud Short Creek 2/3Ashley Smith What I learned from John Using Simple Scripture Writing Short Creek 1Carla Moore Personal Counseling by Appointment Silver CreekDavid Looney Personal Counseling by Appointment Silver CreekKay Looney Getting the Congregation Involved in Evangelism that Works (Sign up required) Hensley Ferry 2Rob Whitacre Getting the Congregation Involved in Evangelism that Works (Sign up required) Hensley Ferry 1Keno Shrum

9:30am CDT

My Favorite Sermon: Who Is My Mother and Who Are My Brethren? Boston FerryB. J. Clarke

10:00am CDT

Words Every Christian Should Know: Creation Ballroom AAnde Zimmerman Go Deep! The Words of Salvation: Remission Ballroom BDan Winkler Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Annual Congregational Theme Fall CreekSam Dilbeck Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Annual Congregational Theme Fall CreekKeith Olbricht Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Annual Congregational Theme Fall CreekBilly Hayes Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Annual Congregational Theme Fall CreekEddy Gilpin Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Annual Congregational Theme Fall CreekTrent Kennedy Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Annual Congregational Theme Fall CreekZack Williams Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Annual Congregational Theme Fall CreekFerman Carpenter Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Annual Congregational Theme Fall CreekJosh Walker Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Annual Congregational Theme Fall CreekMark Howell Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Annual Congregational Theme Fall CreekJohn Garza Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Annual Congregational Theme Fall CreekWayne Rodgers Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Annual Congregational Theme Fall CreekRandy Collum Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Annual Congregational Theme Fall CreekEpifanio Carranza Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Annual Congregational Theme Fall CreekMichael Clarke Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Annual Congregational Theme Fall CreekWestley Hazel Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Annual Congregational Theme Fall CreekDavid Barker Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Annual Congregational Theme Fall CreekBrandon Blackwell Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Annual Congregational Theme Fall CreekKevin Carroll Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Annual Congregational Theme Fall CreekMatt Jones Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Annual Congregational Theme Fall CreekKevin Hahn Two for One: Why the Future of the Church Is Bright Short Creek 1Tim Hayes Two for One: Why the History of the Church Is Amazing Short Creek 1Ronnie Hayes “Convince Me” Series: Recreational Drinking a Little Alcohol Is Wrong EHAAllen Webster Oaths and Integrity/Juramentos e Integridad (Matthew 5:33-37) Compton FerryTroy Spradlin God’s Rehab for Weak and Weary Faith Cooper Creek 1/2Kelvin Pugh How to Navigate the Mine Field of Social Media Short Creek 4Joe Wells Dating with a Godly Perspective: Am I Ready? Roark CreekAlana May Children's Bible Class Teacher Resources: Make & Take at Your Own Pace EHB TablesRenee Brown Children's Bible Class Teacher Resources: Make & Take at Your Own Pace EHB TablesKaren Perkins Finding the Time Short Creek 2/3Becky Blackmon Six Questions to Diagnose Subtle Gossip Cooper Creek 3Justin Rogers Preacher Renewal (By Appointment) Silver CreekMike Vestal Brainstorming Session: (Coordinator) Bigger Men for a Greater Church: Correcting the Leadership Crisis. Long-term Plans to Prepare Qualified, Trained, and Mentored Men to Take the Helm in Coming Decades Hensley Ferry 1Kevin Rhodes Brainstorming Session: Bigger Men for a Greater Church: Correcting the Leadership Crisis. Long-term Plans to Prepare Qualified, Trained, and Mentored Men to Take the Helm in Coming Decades Hensley Ferry 1Gary Hampton Brainstorming Session: Bigger Men for a Greater Church: Correcting the Leadership Crisis. Long-term Plans to Prepare Qualified, Trained, and Mentored Men to Take the Helm in Coming Decades Hensley Ferry 1Mark Reynolds Brainstorming Session: Bigger Men for a Greater Church: Correcting the Leadership Crisis. Long-term Plans to Prepare Qualified, Trained, and Mentored Men to Take the Helm in Coming Decades Hensley Ferry 1Keden Shrum Brainstorming Session: Bigger Men for a Greater Church: Correcting the Leadership Crisis. Long-term Plans to Prepare Qualified, Trained, and Mentored Men to Take the Helm in Coming Decades Hensley Ferry 1Tim Togami Brainstorming Session: Bigger Men for a Greater Church: Correcting the Leadership Crisis. Long-term Plans to Prepare Qualified, Trained, and Mentored Men to Take the Helm in Coming Decades Hensley Ferry 1Ed DeBerry Getting the Congregation Involved in Evangelism that Works (Sign up required) Hensley Ferry 2Rob Whitacre

10:30am CDT

My Favorite Sermon: Boston FerryCameron Freeman

11:00am CDT

The Scary Verses: You Cannot Serve God and Money (Matthew 6:24) Ballroom BWestley Hazel Congregational Evangelism Seminar: Let's Get Motivated Cooper Creek 3Rob Whitacre Bridging the Gaps: The Elder/Member Divide in our Congregations Cooper Creek 1/2Glenn Colley Where Did All the Churches Come From? Short Creek 4Aaron Gallagher Book Reviews: What I Have Read This Year that Might Help You Roark CreekWade Webster 21st Century Challenges for Every Christian: Know the Truth EHAMatt Jones The Narrow and Wide Gates/Las Puertas Estrecha y Ancha (Matthew 7:13-14) Compton FerryFrancisco Rada Don’t Let Your Ears Be Trash Cans for People’s Garbage Fall CreekJoshua Cantrell Abigail: Living with the Difficult People in Your Life Short Creek 2/3Erin Tanner Keeping Your Marriage Strong through Seasons of Grief Short Creek 1Chelsea Jones

12:30pm CDT

Hurry Back Session: Digital Assets for the Church Fall CreekBranyon May Temptations for Preachers - Failure to Perform Honest Assessments (of Ourselves, Pulpits, Congregational Efforts, and Results) Roark CreekKevin Rhodes Digging Deep Review: Bullet Points from the Conversations Study Short Creek 1Cindy Colley

1:30pm CDT

How to Have an Exceptional Relationship with Your Elders Compton FerryKeno Shrum Behold The Holy Spirit: The Role of the Holy Spirit in Salvation Ballroom BB. J. Clarke What Does the Bible Teach about Demons and Demon Possession? Cooper Creek 3Kyle Butt Congregational Evangelism Seminar: Let's Stay with the Message Roark CreekRob Whitacre Bridging the Gaps: The Leadership Divide in Our Congregations Cooper Creek 1/2Ferman Carpenter 21st Century Challenges for Every Christian: Beyond Virtual Reality - Know the “Real” People in Our Lives EHACaleb Rutherford What if God Takes It All Away? Short Creek 4Trent Kennedy The Five P’s of Life Fall CreekBilly Hayes There's a Great Day Coming Short Creek 1Tish Clarke Walking through Ephesians: Walk in Love Short Creek 2/3Jennifer Webster Preacher Renewal (By Appointment) Silver CreekMike Vestal When Moses Met God Boston FerryBengy Slocumb Future Leaders Workshop: Class 2 - Outline Practice EHB TablesGary Hampton

2:00pm CDT

Singles Hangout 50-64 Hensley Ferry 1Kevin Carroll Singles Hangout 50-64 Hensley Ferry 1Kathy Carroll Singles Hangout 65+ Hensley Ferry 2Mike Frost Singles Hangout 65+ Hensley Ferry 2Melissa Frost

2:15pm CDT

Amazing Grace for Online Debates: Five Cautions to Ponder Before You Participate Short Creek 4Aaron Gallagher Behold the Holy Spirit: The Intercession of the Holy Spirit Cooper Creek 1/2Cliff Goodwin The Scary Verses: There Remains No More Sacrifice for Sin (Hebrews 10:26) Ballroom BRonnie Hayes A Preacher's Perspective on Evangelism Roark CreekKeno Shrum Roman Emperors from A to Z (Augustus to Zeno): Hadrian Cooper Creek 3Luke Griffin Climbing Bible Mountains: Mount Sinai - The Mount of Separation Ballroom ATodd Clippard “Convince Me” Series: There Is Only One Religion that Leads to Heaven EHAMark Reynolds Cultivating Peace in the Home/Cultivando la Paz en el Hogar (Matthew 5:9) Compton FerryAracely Rada Where Is God and What Is He Doing? Fall CreekEric Lyons Adorned with a Crown Short Creek 1Terica Turner Evangelism Is Messy (and How I Learned the Hard Way) Short Creek 2/3Cindy Colley

2:30pm CDT

When the Enemy Surrounds You: Lesson from Hezekiah Boston FerryJohn Moore Personal Counseling by Appointment Silver CreekKay Looney Personal Counseling by Appointment Silver CreekDavid Looney

3:00pm CDT

Go Deep! The Words of Salvation: Propitiation Ballroom BDan Winkler Is Your Congregation Stuck? Would You Like to See an Increase in Attendance Growth? Here Are Some Things We Are Trying Short Creek 4Zack Williams Temptations for Preachers: Loss of Spirituality (Envy) Cooper Creek 1/2Wade Webster 21st Century Challenges for Every Christian: Set Your Mind on Things Above EHARick Brumback Treasures in Heaven/Tesoros en el Cielo (Matthew 6:19-21) Compton FerryTroy Spradlin Interesting Items in My Collection: The Hittites Cooper Creek 3Bob Stancell When You Don't Feel Saved . . . Fall CreekEric Owens Go Deep! How Original Languages Help Clarify Our Understanding of Spiritual Concepts: God the Almighty (“El Shaddai”) Roark CreekJustin Rogers Precious Planet: What Do Colonization Plans Tell Us? Short Creek 1Alana May What Looking Back to the Cross Will Do for You Part 2 Short Creek 2/3Erin Tanner Children's Bible Class Teacher Resources: Make & Take at Your Own Pace EHB TablesKaren Perkins Children's Bible Class Teacher Resources: Make & Take at Your Own Pace EHB TablesRenee Brown

3:30pm CDT

Finding Freedom in Christ: Breaking the Chains of Pornography Boston FerryKee Ford Personal Counseling by Appointment Silver CreekDavid Looney Personal Counseling by Appointment Silver CreekKay Looney

3:45pm CDT

Rightly Dividing Evolution Roark CreekBranyon May The Bridge of Grace, Built with the Wood of the Cross Ballroom BKevin Hahn Temptations for Preachers: Neglect of Family (Over-commitment) Cooper Creek 1/2David Smith Keeping Friction from Fracturing (Acts 6:1-7) EHAMike Vestal How to Reach New People: How Can We Best Attract New Members in a Competitive Religious Landscape? Cooper Creek 3Zack Williams Turning the Other Cheek/Volver la Otra Mejilla (Matthew 5:38-42) Compton FerrySamuel Ramirez Finding Purpose in the Midst of Chaos Short Creek 4Ferman Carpenter Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Dating: How (How to Date for Marriage) Fall CreekCameron Freeman Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Dating: What (What Should I Pray about for My Current or Future Dating Partner?) Fall CreekMark Reynolds Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Dating: When (When Is the Right Time to Date?) Fall CreekBilly Hayes Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Dating: Where (Where Should Boundaries be Drawn in a Relationship?) Fall CreekEric Garner Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Dating: Whom (Whom Should I Look to Date?) Fall CreekRonnie Hayes Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Dating: Why (Why Can Dating Relationships Be So Difficult Even with a Good Christian Partner?) Fall CreekJoe Wells Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Resources for Christian Woman Short Creek 2/3Ashley Smith Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Resources for Christian Woman Short Creek 2/3Cindy Rodgers Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Resources for Christian Woman Short Creek 2/3Erin Tanner Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Resources for Christian Woman Short Creek 2/3Carla Moore Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Resources for Christian Woman Short Creek 2/3Heather Hahn Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Resources for Christian Woman Short Creek 2/3Jeanny Gilpin What I Learned from Losing My Husband Short Creek 1April Wacaster

6:00pm CDT

Behold the Holy Spirit: The Inspiration of the Holy Spirit Perfectly Communicated the Word of God Short Creek 1Doug Burleson The Urgent Reality of Church Legal Liability: Issues Every Congregation Now Faces Roark CreekMatt Vega Coping with Problems: Faith Fall CreekSteven Lloyd Isaiah and Challenges Today--Living in an Upside Down World: Calling Good Evil and Evil Good Short Creek 2/3Kerry Duke They Will Know We Are Christians by our Love Short Creek 4Vanessa Owens My Favorite Sermon: Speaker's choice - Send Topic Boston FerryKelvin Pugh

6:30pm CDT

Congregational Singing EHAMyron Bruce

6:55pm CDT

Welcome (Emcee) EHAEric Garner

7:00pm CDT

Jesus' Ten Greatest Questions: By What Authority Do You Do These Things? (Mark 11:28) EHACliff Goodwin Love Your Enemies/Ama a Tus Enemigos (Matthew 5:43-48) Compton FerryMoisés Pinedo

7:45pm CDT

Invitation/Responses EHAEric Garner

8:00pm CDT

Bedtime Devotional for Children (Ages 2-9) Ballroom ABilly Hayes Atrium Singing AtriumAlan Putnam

8:30pm CDT

PTP-U Hangout Bee CreekMatt Jones Singles Hangout 25-35 Hensley Ferry 1Karli Walker Singles Hangout 25-35 Hensley Ferry 1Josh Walker Singles Hangout 35-50 Hensley Ferry 2Randy Collum Singles Hangout 35-50 Hensley Ferry 2Amy Collum Teen/Pre-Teen Late Night: Coral Reef Mini Golf Off-SiteDaniela Cantrell Teen/Pre-Teen Late Night: Coral Reef Mini Golf Off-SiteJoshua Cantrell