Polishing the Pulpit 2025 - Branson

Polishing the Pulpit 2025 - Branson

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7:45am CDT

Early Bird Devotional: The Darkness Is Passed, My Spirit Renewed Short Creek 1Billy Bland

8:00am CDT

Early Bird Devotional Singing Short Creek 1Myron Bruce

8:15am CDT

Singleness Is not a Sin Cooper Creek 3Westley Hazel When Does Scrolling Become Sin? Cooper Creek 1/2Kyle Butt The New Self for a Better Marriage (Session Three): To Look Attractive, Put this On Roark CreekJohn Moore On the Front Lines of War with an Enemy that Does Not Rest Ballroom BGreg Dismuke Bible Marking Class: Godly Sexuality Fall CreekB. J. Clarke Go Deep! How Original Languages Help Clarify Our Understanding of Spiritual Concepts: God as Elohim Compton FerryJustin Rogers Conceited Motherhood: Common Temptations Mothers Face Short Creek 1Erin Wells Contentment: Living with Less but Having More Short Creek 2/3Sheri Harris 6 Tips on Being the Encourager your Youth Group Needs Short Creek 4Troy Spradlin

8:30am CDT

Thank God, the Prodigal Came Home Boston FerryRonnie Hayes

9:00am CDT

Climbing Bible Mountains: Mount Carmel - The Mountain of Decision Ballroom ATodd Clippard What is a “Root of Bitterness?" (Hebrews 12:15) Cooper Creek 3Trent Kennedy The Normalization of the Abnormal (A Biblical Perspective) Ballroom BEric Garner Bridging the Gaps: The Spiritual Divide (Between Truth and Error; Faith and Opinion; Energy and Apathy; Strength and Weakness) Cooper Creek 1/2David Smith Seven Minutes on Hospital Visits: How Long Should I Stay on a Hospital Visit? Short Creek 4Gary Hampton Seven Minutes on Hospital Visits: How Often Should Ministers Visit a Hospital? Short Creek 4Bengy Slocumb Seven Minutes on Hospital Visits: How to Handle Bad Diagnoses Short Creek 4David Looney Seven Minutes on Hospital Visits: How to Use Hospital Visits for Evangelism Short Creek 4Austin Fowler Seven Minutes on Hospital Visits: Pointers for Prayers in Hospital Visits Short Creek 4Billy Bland Seven Minutes on Hospital Visits: What to Say/Not to Stay to Someone in a Hospital Short Creek 4Sam Dilbeck “Convince Me” Series: God's Law of Divorce Applies Before Conversion EHAMike Hixson When God Said, "Let There Be Light," He Set a Physical Standard Manifesting His Great Wisdom Roark CreekBranyon May Christ Fulfills the Law/Cristo Cumple la Ley (Matthew 5:17-20) Compton FerrySamuel Ramirez Coin Cleaning Workshop EHB TablesLuke Griffin Two for One: Wise Words from the Proverbs - Do Not be Wise in Your Own Eyes . . . (Proverbs 3:7-8) Fall CreekScott Cain Two for One: Wise Words from the Proverbs - Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart . . . (Proverbs 3:5-6) Fall CreekKevin Hahn Remember Who Is Responsible (Regardless of your Educational Choices for Your Children) Short Creek 2/3Cindy Colley What I learned from Acts Using Simple Scripture Writing Short Creek 1Carla Moore Personal Counseling by Appointment Silver CreekJerry Martin Personal Counseling by Appointment Silver CreekDenise Martin Brainstorming Session (Coordinator): Tactics for Reaching the Religious Nones Hensley Ferry 1Daniel Stearsman Brainstorming Session: Tactics for Reaching the Religious Nones Hensley Ferry 1Dan Winkler Brainstorming Session: Tactics for Reaching the Religious Nones Hensley Ferry 1Matt Vega Brainstorming Session: Tactics for Reaching the Religious Nones Hensley Ferry 1Eric Lyons Brainstorming Session: Tactics for Reaching the Religious Nones Hensley Ferry 1Daniel Webster Brainstorming Session: Tactics for Reaching the Religious Nones Hensley Ferry 1Greg Dismuke Brainstorming Session: Tactics for Reaching the Religious Nones Hensley Ferry 1Caleb Rutherford Getting the Congregation Involved in Evangelism that Works (Sign up required) Hensley Ferry 2Rob Whitacre 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

9:30am CDT

My Favorite Sermon: Dedication to Spiritual Work Boston FerryKevin Rhodes

10:00am CDT

Words Every Christian Should Know: Sin Ballroom AAnde Zimmerman Never Wait for an Assignment: The Importance of Self-Starting in Service Fall CreekFerman Carpenter The Scary Verses: Do Not Love the World (1 John 2:15-17) Ballroom BB. J. Clarke 21st Century Challenges for Every Christian: Quiet the Noise (Interruptions) EHAZack Williams Serving Two Masters/Servir a Dos Señores (Matthew 6:24) Compton FerryMoisés Pinedo Seven Minutes of Wisdom: My Best Piece of Advice Short Creek 4Kelvin Pugh Seven Minutes of Wisdom: My Best Piece of Advice Short Creek 4Eddy Gilpin Seven Minutes of Wisdom: My Best Piece of Advice Short Creek 4Wade Webster Seven Minutes of Wisdom: My Best Piece of Advice Short Creek 4Gary Hampton Seven Minutes of Wisdom: My Best Piece of Advice Short Creek 4Bengy Slocumb Seven Minutes of Wisdom: My Best Piece of Advice Short Creek 4Billy Bland How to Be Preparing Now to Be a Godly Wife and Mother One Day Roark CreekHeather Hahn More Miracles in Mark: Antagonism, Accusation, and Anger (3:1-6) Cooper Creek 1/2Cliff Goodwin 2 for 1: What Every Boy Needs to Hear His Mom Say Short Creek 1Melissa Cain 2 for 1: What Every Girl Needs to Hear Her Mom Say Short Creek 1Ashley Smith Singing in the Rain: Trials Are Inescapable, but How Will I Respond? Short Creek 2/3Becky Blackmon Humility Does Not Mean Hating Yourself: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness Cooper Creek 3Mark Reynolds Personal Counseling by Appointment Silver CreekDenise Martin Personal Counseling by Appointment Silver CreekJerry Martin Private Congregational Evangelism Coaching Session (sign up required) Hensley Ferry 2Stephen Rogers Brainstorming Session (Coordinator): Waning Engagement and Declining Attendance - How Might the Church Keep the Zeal and Passion Kindled? Hensley Ferry 1Daniel Stearsman Brainstorming Session: Waning Engagement and Declining Attendance - How Might the Church Keep the Zeal and Passion Kindled? Hensley Ferry 1John Moore Brainstorming Session: Waning Engagement and Declining Attendance - How Might the Church Keep the Zeal and Passion Kindled? Hensley Ferry 1Wayne Rodgers Brainstorming Session: Waning Engagement and Declining Attendance - How Might the Church Keep the Zeal and Passion Kindled? Hensley Ferry 1Joshua Cantrell Brainstorming Session: Waning Engagement and Declining Attendance - How Might the Church Keep the Zeal and Passion Kindled? Hensley Ferry 1Eric Owens Brainstorming Session: Waning Engagement and Declining Attendance - How Might the Church Keep the Zeal and Passion Kindled? Hensley Ferry 1Glenn Colley

10:30am CDT

The Limits of Religious Expression in the Workplace: An Update on Legal Prohibitions and Protections Boston FerryMatt Vega

11:00am CDT

Hijacking Your Brain from a Pornography Addiction Cooper Creek 3Kee Ford A Sick Dog and a Dirty Pig (2 Peter 2:20-22) Cooper Creek 1/2Clark Sims Coping with Problems: Solutions Roark CreekSteven Lloyd Go Deep! The Words of Salvation: Atonement Ballroom BDan Winkler How to Get Rid of “Sin Scars” on Your Mind Short Creek 4Billy Hayes 21st-Century Challenges for Every Christian: Unplug EHARonnie Hayes The Golden Rule/La Regla de Oro (Matthew 7:12) Compton FerryTroy Spradlin What We Confess with Our Clothing Fall CreekAaron Gallagher The Creation of Eve and the Concept of "One Flesh" (Genesis 2:18-25) Short Creek 2/3Cindy Rodgers Your Preacher's Family Needs You, Too Short Creek 1Shelley Hazel

12:30pm CDT

Hurry Back Session: Washing Off the Clay (John 9) Cooper Creek 3Marlon Retana Hurry Back Session: The Power of Enthusiasm in Building a Local Church Roark CreekZack Williams Meet and Greet Zone: Churches Looking for Preachers/Preachers Looking for Churches Hensley Ferry 2Gary Hampton Hurry Back Session: Singing Class: Polishing the Pews - Renewing, Refreshing, and Recharging the Song Service Short Creek 1Myron Bruce Hurry Back Session: Priscilla's Influence on the Early Church: How Can We Teach Like Her? Cooper Creek 1/2Katrina Stearsman

1:30pm CDT

Behold the Holy Spirit: The Miraculous Power of the Holy Spirit Confirmed God’s Word Cooper Creek 1/2Mike Vestal Congregational Evangelism Seminar: Let's Talk About the Manner Roark CreekRob Whitacre 21st-Century Challenges for Every Christian: Think for Yourself EHAAnde Zimmerman When God Said, "Let There Be Light," He Appealed to the Spiritual Constant of His Unchangeable Goodness Short Creek 4Branyon May A Covenant with My Eyes (Job 31:1) Compton FerryRonnie Hayes Rules for a Rule of Life: Simple Practices to Reduce Anxiety and Deepen Faith Fall CreekDaniel Webster Go Deep! How Original Languages Help Clarify Our Understanding of Spiritual Concepts: The Separation of “Soul” and “Spirit” Ballroom BDoug Burleson Superlatives of the Savior: Better (Hebrews 1:4) Cooper Creek 3Wade Webster Resolving Conflict Within the Church Short Creek 2/3Sheri Harris Walking through Ephesians: Walk Worthy Short Creek 1Jennifer Webster My Favorite Sermon: A Study with Jesus (John 3:1- 17) Boston FerryEd DeBerry Personal Counseling by Appointment Silver CreekKay Looney Personal Counseling by Appointment Silver CreekDavid Looney

2:00pm CDT

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

2:15pm CDT

We Have to Remember We Are Going to Die to Really Live Cooper Creek 3Eric Garner A Business Owner's Perspective on Evangelism Roark CreekKeno Shrum Coping with Problems: Attitude Short Creek 4Steven Lloyd The Emotions of Jesus: Anger/Compassion Cooper Creek 1/2Jerry Martin Temptations for Preachers: Lack of Enthusiasm (Complacency) Ballroom BDan Winkler “Convince Me” Series: Christians Must Partake of the Lord's Supper Every Sunday EHAMatt Vega Trusting God with Your Family/Confiando en Dios con Tu Familia (Matthew 6:31-34) Compton FerryJacky Retana Renewing Your Mind: The Power of Godly Thinking Fall CreekCaleb Rutherford Five Things I Should Be Praying for My Spouse Short Creek 2/3Chere Slocumb Strong Women of the Bible: How Do We Compare? Short Creek 1Ashley Smith

2:30pm CDT

My Favorite Sermon: God Is Impartial Boston FerryBilly Bland Personal Counseling by Appointment Silver CreekDavid Looney Personal Counseling by Appointment Silver CreekKay Looney

3:00pm CDT

How to Deal with an Anxiety Addiction Ballroom BJoe Wells When No One Is Watching Short Creek 4Steven Ford Bridging the Gaps: The Participation Divide Cooper Creek 1/2Mark Reynolds Seven Reasons to Break Up with the World Roark CreekClark Sims Manna in the Wilderness: A Study on How God Provides (Exodus 16) EHAJohn Baker The Wise and Foolish Builders/Los Constructores Sabios y Necios (Matthew 7:24-27) Compton FerryFrancisco Rada Interesting Items in My Collection: Foods of the Promise Land: Grapes, Honey, and Olives Cooper Creek 3Bob Stancell Dumber in the Darkness: The Devil's Goal Fall CreekBrandon Blackwell Becoming the Older Woman Short Creek 1Karen Perkins Unveiling the Messiah: Prophecies in the Old Testament Short Creek 2/3Becky Blackmon Future Leaders Workshop - Class 3: Class Speech Practice EHB TablesGary Hampton Future Leaders Workshop: Class 3 - Class Speech Practice EHB TablesJustin Rogers

3:30pm CDT

Practical Ministry: Foolproof Strategies for a Winning Bible Class Program Boston FerryRick Brumback Personal Counseling by Appointment Silver CreekJerry Martin

3:45pm CDT

The Scary Verses: We May Fall from Grace (Galatians 5:4) Ballroom BDoug Burleson Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Bi-vocational Ministry: Finding Time to Prepare Effective Lessons Roark CreekEric Garner Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Bi-vocational Ministry: How Organization Increases Efficiency Roark CreekTodd Clippard Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Bi-vocational Ministry: How Prayer Maximizes Effectiveness Roark CreekEd DeBerry Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Bi-vocational Ministry: How to Avoid Burnout Roark CreekKee Ford Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Bi-vocational Ministry: Maximizing the Advantages of Secular Work Roark CreekKeno Shrum Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Bi-vocational Ministry: Prioritizing Family with so Many Irons in the Fire Roark CreekAnde Zimmerman Knowing the Unknown God – Examining Acts 17 EHAJohn Moore Anger and Reconciliation/Ira y Reconciliación (Matthew 5:21-26) Compton FerryAndrés Coto Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Satan's Terrorist Attacks on Christian Teenagers Today - Alcohol Fall CreekKerry Duke Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Satan's Terrorist Attacks on Christian Teenagers Today - Distraction Fall CreekBengy Slocumb Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Satan's Terrorist Attacks on Christian Teenagers Today - Gossip Fall CreekDavid Smith Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Satan's Terrorist Attacks on Christian Teenagers Today - Immodesty Fall CreekGlenn Colley Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Satan's Terrorist Attacks on Christian Teenagers Today - Indifference to Moral Issues Fall CreekMike Hixson Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Satan's Terrorist Attacks on Christian Teenagers Today - Social Media Fall CreekAaron Gallagher More Miracles in Mark: What Manner of Man Is This?! (4:35-41) Cooper Creek 3Cliff Goodwin Seven Minutes Of Wisdom on Women of the Bible: Esther Short Creek 2/3Alana May Seven Minutes Of Wisdom on Women of the Bible: Hannah Short Creek 2/3Cindy Rodgers Seven Minutes Of Wisdom on Women of the Bible: Lois Short Creek 2/3Carla Moore Seven Minutes Of Wisdom on Women of the Bible: Lydia Short Creek 2/3Shelley Hazel Seven Minutes Of Wisdom on Women of the Bible: Mary Short Creek 2/3Denise Martin Seven Minutes Of Wisdom on Women of the Bible: Ruth Short Creek 2/3Melanie Harrub How My Diagnosis Changed my Faith Short Creek 1Tish Clarke Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Relationships as a Young Adult: How Should You Handle Doctrinal Disagreements in a Relationship? Cooper Creek 1/2Scott Cain Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Relationships as a Young Adult: How to Be Supportive of Your Partner through His/Her Personal Problems Cooper Creek 1/2David Looney Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Relationships as a Young Adult: How to Prepare for Marriage Whether Dating or Single Cooper Creek 1/2Cameron Freeman Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Relationships as a Young Adult: If It Is not in God's Will that You Be Married . . . Cooper Creek 1/2Westley Hazel Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Relationships as a Young Adult: If You Have a Messy Breakup with Another Christian . . . Cooper Creek 1/2Kelvin Pugh Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Relationships as a Young Adult: What to Do if You are Single, No Longer a Virgin, and Want to Please God Cooper Creek 1/2B. J. Clarke 6 Tips on Being the Mentor your Youth Group Needs Short Creek 4Brandon Rader

6:00pm CDT

Behold the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit’s Task of Glorifying the Son Roark CreekDan Winkler Communication: The Key to Marriage Enrichment Short Creek 2/3Bengy Slocumb Leadership Development: Short Creek 4Kevin Rhodes Interesting Items in My Collection: Enemies of Israel and Judah--How Were They Equipped? Fall CreekBob Stancell You Are not Alone: Dealing with Depression and Suicidal Thoughts with the Help of the Family of God Short Creek 1Terica Turner Tips on Handling Special Needs Individuals in the Congregation Boston FerryDavid Looney

6:30pm CDT

Congregational Singing EHAAlan Putnam

6:55pm CDT

Welcome (Emcee) EHAEric Garner

7:00pm CDT

Jesus' Ten Greatest Questions: What Do You Do More than Others? (Matthew 5:47) EHAEric Owens God's Providence/La Providencia de Dios (Matthew 7:21-23) Compton FerrySamuel Ramirez

7:45pm CDT

Invitation/Responses EHAEric Garner

7:50pm CDT

Lifetime Service Award Presentation: Ferman Carpenter EHAMike Hixson

8:00pm CDT

Bedtime Devotional for Children (Ages 2-9) Ballroom ASteven Ford

8:20pm CDT

Atrium Singing AtriumDavid Rader

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 2Amy Collum Singles Hangout 35-50 Hensley Ferry 2Randy Collum Teen/Pre-Teen Late Night: Fritz's Adventure Off-SiteJoshua Cantrell Teen/Pre-Teen Late Night: Fritz's Adventure Off-SiteDaniela Cantrell