AUGUST 14–22, 2019 polishingthepulpit.com • Sevierville Convention Center • 202 Gists Creek Road • Sevierville, TN 37876 The best week of the year! What is PTP? There is no easy answer. 700 topics in 12 concurrent classes over seven days, your spiritual bucket will overflow and your heart will soar. It is like a lectureship, but it is not a lectureship. It is like When the constant challenge is deciding which class a gospel meeting, summer camp, preachers’ luncheon, to attend because they all sound so interesting, you’ll Bible class, church fellowship, elders’ retreat, missions know you’re at PTP. report, ladies’ day, youth rally, marriage retreat, training for service series, annual singing, VBS—but it is none of The lessons are only part of the PTP experience. The these things. fellowship . . . oh, the fellowship! Reconnect with friends from school or former congregations, meet There is simply no way to describe the PTP experience legendary speakers one-on-one, and make new friends to someone who has never attended. for networking and accomplishing wonderful things in You just have to be there—when 5,000 people join in the kingdom. worship, it is indescribable—when 1,000 preachers feast Discouraged? Several preachers who had decided to on the Word and share their expertise, it is unlike any- quit preaching went home from PTP determined to thing you’ve seen before—when elders share wisdom keep on serving. Congregations have been restored, to solve complicated issues, you’ll be amazed—when mission works started, marriages saved, and friendships 1,200 teens and youth get together, the excitement is formed at PTP. palpable—when hundreds of women grow together spiritually, the joy is evident. When 200 speakers cover You just have to come to understand.
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THIS SCHEDULE BELONGS TO: PTP SPIRITUAL POLISHING PRECONFERENCE RENEWAL WEEKEND THE PULPIT
August 14–16, 2019 August 16–18, 2019 August 16–22, 2019 Wednesday–Friday Friday–Sunday Friday–Thursday $25 per adult $150 per adult $250 per adult ($275 at the door)
This year we offer a preconference We want you to stay the whole PTP officially kicks off at 5:30 p.m. beginning on Wednesday, August week, but we know with school on Friday, August 16. Stay the 14, with the Sevierville church and jobs that many can come whole week and enjoy a spiritual of Christ Bible study. Thursday only for the weekend. So come feast. Choose from hundreds of and Friday classes will be at the for a 3-day recharge at Spiritual classes from more than 200 speak- Sevierville Convention Center. Renewal Weekend. Starting Friday ers, and then get the flash drive at afternoon, we have a full schedule the end, take it home, and catch of classes for all ages. everything you missed.
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“STAYED TO THE END” BONUS TABLE OF CONTENTS
Each attendee receives a flash drive 2 New and Improved 21 Saturday with this year’s audios (MP3s) as a 3 Continuing Education/Mentors 29 Sunday “stayed to the end” bonus! 4 Registration, Food Menu 33 Monday 6 FAQs 39 Tuesday • Weekend attendees: Friday/ 8 Workshop/Host Church Information 45 Wednesday Saturday sessions (a $150 value) 9 Children 51 Thursday • Full conference attendees: all 10 Teens 52 PTP365 recorded sessions (a $500 value) 11 Teen Activities Map/Directions 53 House to House/Heart to Heart 12 Convention Center Map 54 Leadership, Service Award, GSOP For more info go to 13 Schedule Keys 55 GSMMR 2019 Date polishingthepulpit.com. 14 Wednesday/Thursday 57 Spark 16 Friday NEW AND IMPROVED
More panels! More short ses- experience teaching students how to Why Do So Many Youth Become sions! New speakers! clean and ID ancient coins. Each will Disenchanted with the Church? receive an ancient coin for free and get to Different speakers will discuss reasons Don Blackwell Is Back. The Frailty of keep the coin that they clean (pg 48). youth leave the church and suggest Life: What I Have Learned Since Getting on ways to reverse these trends. They will SOE Certificate of Advanced Study. a 4-wheeler Three Months Ago (pg 37). discuss culture, spiritual abuse, religious Details on page 3. Pre-conference Seminars. Joy, harassment, ignorance, sin, and pervert- Apologetics, Bible Interpretation, Family, Bring a Friend Night (Tuesday). An ed authority. Speakers will also suggest Evangelism (pg 14–18). opportunity to evangelize the city while methods of recovery. These classes will in town for PTP. Bring someone to hear be appropriate for church leaders, youth Apologetics Field Trip to Knoxville Dan Winkler preach the gospel! workers, and parents. Natural History Museum. Take a guided tour of McClung Museum of Natural History Keep Your Faith in the Lion’s Den. Preacher Therapy Sessions. Preachers & Culture in Knoxville, Tennessee. Jeff Miller Insights from Chet Duke on Yale’s cam- are on the front lines of the spiritual and Dewayne Bryant will lead the tour and pus (pg 44). battlefield. Most eventually find them- discuss “Ancient” Man: How to Interpret selves discouraged—even wounded. Is Your Congregation Dying? Here’s PTP exists to help them renew, refresh, the Physical Evidence from Paleontology, How to Bring It Back. Congregations Geology, and Archaeology in Light of and recharge. No one quite understands often ebb and flow. Families move ministers like older preachers. If you Scripture on the way. Meet at the bus at away. One generation turns the reins 2:10 p.m. Friday in front of Event Center. are going through a challenging time, over to another. Join David Hamrick as schedule a time to privately discuss what Cost is $15 per adult; teens and children are he discusses ideas to bring a congrega- free. Space is limited. Registration details you are facing with Mike Vestal or Gary tion back to life. David has worked with Hampton. Wives are welcome. will be sent to preconference attendees. several struggling churches, and each Spanish Translator (Clases en Español) doubled in size. Here are some workable Skylift Park Gatlinburg. Experience Live Spanish translation will be available for ideas to take home with you (pg 19). the longest suspension bridge in North America with a spectacular view of the many classes. Look for titles in green text in Bedtime Devotionals for Children. the schedule to indicate which classes, and Smokies. Gather a group and order tick- PTP thinks outside the box. Join other ets two days early for a price of $19.95, visit the registration table to learn what you families this year for our latest idea— need to pick up a headset. or pay $23.95 at the gate. Children 3 and Bedtime Devotionals for Children. This under are free. Go anytime, but we are Engaging the Skeptics Classes. We will be for children ages 2–9 and their designating 12:00 p.m. Saturday after- live in an age of increasting skeptism. It parents. Bring your children for a devo noon as a time for PTP attendees to be is not uncommon to have those among before taking them to the room to sleep. there and for teens to go as an activity. our families and friends who lose their These nightly sessions will be geared for faith, and soul-winners frequently have to different ages and will serve as examples Extreme Focus. Larry Kirby shows how deal with apologetic subjects. Join Caleb of how to conduct daily family Bible time to stay with Christ through incredible Colley as he gives insights into how to en- when you return home. personal loss and heartache (pg 31). gage and answer the skeptics (pg 21, 24). The Preacher and His Work. Join A Funny Thing Happened on the Jimmy Holland, minister of the Fort Way to Heaven. A fun session where Payne church of Christ, who will be con- preaches share some of their funny ducting interviews with preachers to be 1ST ANNUAL moments in ministry (pg 50). aired on Gospel Broadcasting Network. BROTHERHOOD-WIDE These 4-min interviews will begin airing A House Divided: Clearing up the DOOR KNOCKING DAY on GBN shortly after PTP. We invite all Confusion on the One-Cup Issue. preachers to join Jimmy Friday–Tuesday OCTOBER 5, 2019 Douglas Dingley (pg 42, 46, 48). (at noon) in the interview room next to Jonathan Harrison’s Classes on the the entrance to EHA. For more info, con- GOAL: 100 churches of Christ going Media and Children. Jonathan’s sem- tact Bob Strickland at 804.301.5578. into their communities the same day. inar is important for parents to hear. He Expanded “Hangout” Sessions for COMMIT: If you can be one of deals with tough issues that are essential Singles. Each year the singles’ hangout the congregations, sign up with into today’s world (pg 24, 27, 34, 38). [email protected]. You will sessions grow. This year we divide into receive tips to help you get excited An Ancient Coin Cleaning Workshop. four age groups so those attending will and prepared! Luke Griffin will provide hands-on be with those closer in age and interests.
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Missionary Rendezvous well-known preachers, missionaries, and Homeschool: Get together at the home- Eleven nations were represented at last writers of the brotherhood and to meet school huddle to exchange ideas, attend year’s PTP. Missionaries are now making with others who struggle with the same a panel, or listen to advice from those PTP a part of their support trips and issues as you. who have been through it (pg 24, 46). furloughs. Elders and church members There are many opportunities to benefit Meet and Greet invite their missionary families to join from the experience of others. them at PTP and pay their way to come There is a meet and greet for churches where they meet with a larger gathering New Panels! There are panels on how looking for preachers or preachers look- of saints than most have ever seen on to set up an effective visitation program, ing for churches. Bring résumés and job the mission field. They hear soul-stirring evangelism, finding a mate, questions descriptions to the Concourse Room at messages to recharge their batteries and about baptism, and pain/grief. 4:30 p.m. on Monday. extend their mission service. This year Graybeards’ Forum: The immensely The panel on drug addiction has a the expanded missionary track has 17 popular Graybeards’ Forum is back. This meet and greet to provide an opportu- sessions over seven days. session features preachers who are 60 nity to speak with the members of the panel (pg 27). Mentors and over giving life advice from their One exciting thing about PTP is the vast experience and study. It’s always the There is also a meet and greet for adop- chance to meet one-on-one with last day of PTP (pg 51). tive families (pg 37).
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Receive a PTP certificate by attending PTP classes! Successful participation for five years (32 hours of instruction per year) in the certificate program qualifies you for the PTP diploma. There is no additional charge. Join us Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. to honor our graduates. PTP 2018 Graduates THE PROCESS: GRADUATE PROGRAM Lesson 3: Let’s Talk about the Manner: Step 1: Choose your track. For those who have gone through the How do you get into a Bible study? We certificate program, we are going to will look at Jesus and how our Master Step 2: Sign up for the program by add graduate programs in various fields. Evangelist was able to develop such a picking up your Certificate Form from Kelli Details will be coming, but we will have large following. Sewell at the PTP registration table. a few specialized areas and challenging Lesson 4: Let’s Not Argue about the Step 3: Attend 20 classes from a single requirements. Method: It’s time to introduce “Back to track and 12 elective classes and mark We are offering an advanced certificate of the Bible” and demonstrate how to use it along with charts from my PE workbook. them on the certificate form. (The class study in Evangelism.* Space is limited and number corresponds to the class ses- there will be a sign-up sent to everyone Lesson 5: Let’s Apply the Model: In this sion in the schedule.) who is registered for the preconference. session we discuss difficult situations and take your questions. How does this Step 4: At the end of PTP, return your HTH School of Evangelism: work in the world? certificate form and signed honor code Lesson 1: Let’s Get Motivated: This session with the list of the classes you attended will relay several personal accounts of con- Each student will given the Bible and a statement that your notes are versions. It has worked and is still working. study material and a free copy of Rob assembled in proper order. (You do not Whitacre’s Evangelism book. Lesson 2: Let’s Stay With the Message: turn in your notebook.) This session focuses on the power of the *Additional classes need to receive the Step 5: Your certificate will be signed and Word. We must put the Bible back into HTH School of Evangelism Certificate of mailed to you after PTP. personal Bible studies! Completion. Details available on-site.
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Register at polishingthepulpit.com or Widows/Students/Missionaries: Cancellations call 877.338.3397. Widows 60+; full-time, on-campus un- Refunds available if cancelled by August Tuition dergraduate/preacher school students; 1 (minus $25 cancellation fee). After international attendees; and foreign Adults: $250, and registering at the time August 1 there are no refunds, but you missionaries (must live outside U.S. at of the event is $275. It is an additional may use the amount to purchase audios least six months a year; online programs $25 to attend the preconference classes or apply it to PTP 2020. do not qualify): $25. from Wednesday evening through We do not want anyone who needs 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Go to the website for information on a recharge to miss PTP because of financial assistance. Teens (13–18): $100 if attending without cost. Some of the more discouraging parent or guardian. Grandparents count; Remember works may be the very churches that youth ministers do not. Teens and kids 12 Each attendee receives a flash drive with cannot afford to send someone, so and under attend free with parents. this year’s audios (MP3s) as a “stayed to we’ve worked it out so one can come the end” bonus! anyway. Discounts Spiritual Renewal Weekend Only: $150 • Weekend attendees: Friday/Saturday/ First, attend a PTP Spark. Find a Spark for adults, $100 for teens attending without Sunday sessions* (a $150 value) close to you. There is no charge for a parent or guardian. Teens and kids 12 and • Full conference attendees: all attending Spark (see page 53). under attend free with parents. recorded sessions* (a $300 value) Second, come on Wednesday, August One-Day Pass: $99, available on-site only See the website for further details. 22, to enjoy the last two days of PTP (see registration table). * Sunday and Thursday lessons can be downloaded later. (around 115 class selections) free!
Food&Drink
The Hidden Trail Restaurant at the Main Menu Items: Pancakes and Syrup, Saturday, August 17 hotel and the Convention Center food Biscuits and Gravy, French Toast and Lunch: Fruit Salad Ambrosia, Roasted carts located in EHB and in front of the Syrup (menu items will vary each day). Bone-in Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, and ballrooms will have breakfast and dinner, Vegetable Medley. This menu will be served from 6:00–10:00 snacks, and coffee available. Hidden Trail Dinner: Mushroom Beef Tips, Buttered a.m. each day in Hidden Trail Restaurant will be serving a breakfast buffet each Egg Noodles, and Peas and Carrots. day for $10 ($12 with a drink). Wilderness (located in Stone Hill Lodge). Monday, August 19 rooms have microwaves, refrigerators, Lunch: Potato Salad, Hamburgers, Hot and coffeemakers. Most people eat out EHB Lunch and Dinner Menu Dogs, Tater Tots, and Condiments. with friends at area restaurants. There will be a buffet for lunch and dinner served in EHB (Lunch: $12.00 in- Dinner: Cole Slaw, BBQ Pork with Buns, Snacks/Drinks: The Convention Center clusive of tax, drink, and assorted cookies. Baked Beans, and Corn on the Cob. does not allow outside food or drink. Dinner: $12.00, drink, salad, dressings, Tuesday, August 20 Please note, PTP does not make anything butter rolls, and chef choice assorted Lunch: Mandarin Salad, General Tso’s on the sale of food or drink. desserts). This is run by Spectra, the food Beef & Broccoli, and Steamed White Rice. Hidden Trail Breakfast Menu service for the SCC, and PTP does not Dinner: Honey Glazed Chicken, Fried Subject to change based on partic- make any money on the sale of food or Rice, and Steamed Broccoli Florettes. ipation. $10.00 inclusive of tax, +$2 drink. We may have vouchers available for Wednesday, August 21 optional drink purchase of Coffee or purchase to facilitate faster lines. Details Lunch: Cow-Girl Salad, Chicken Fajitas, Fountain Drink. will be available in the registration area. Flour Tortillas, Mexican Rice, and Sauté Items Served Daily: Fresh Scrambled Friday, August 16 Squash. Eggs, Bacon or Sausage (will vary each Dinner: Apple Roast Pork Loin, Garlic Dinner: Pork Carnitas, Refried Beans, and day), Fruit, Grits, Oatmeal, Cereal, and Milk. Mashers, and Butter-Garlic Green Beans. Corn Casserole.
4 | WIFI Username: ptp Password: guest Financial assistance is available for many schools to train preachers, and then rental and conference space costs, and who cannot otherwise come. Please do other congregations send their young speakers’ lodging and travel expenses. not apply just to see what you can get, men to study in those schools. They No church or director makes anything but only if you cannot otherwise come. assist the overseeing congregation with from PTP. In fact, the overseeing church, To sponsor someone, contact Polishing the finances required to run the school. hosting churches, directors, and many the Pulpit (877.338.3397). This is what churches do with PTP. The individuals sacrifice a great deal to make Why Charge Tuition at All? Jacksonville church of Christ oversees the up the shortfall each year. work, and other churches and individuals From the beginning, the preachers who We rejoice that this cooperation enables help bear the expense by covering the put PTP together expressed a desire to the the brotherhood to have an event that cost of sending their preachers, elders, Jacksonville elders to help bear the cost of otherwise would not be possible. what was benefiting their local works. It and other members. If it is good to send has always been a cooperative work. a young man to a school for two or four years to begin his education, then it An idea! Elders and members often PTP differs from a revival or evangelistic makes sense to send him a year later to rent a large cabin for their congrega- service in that it is a cooperative work of PTP to continue his education. tion. They stay together for the week many congregations in educating and edi- attending PTP. They buy groceries Splitting the cost equally among those fying their leaders, teachers, and members. and cook together. The church pays attending is also fair. The fee pays for for this. Then they stay over, at their PTP is a workshop—a type of school. the materials participants receive during own expense, and attend a show and Its purpose is continuing education for the week (schedules, books, handouts, eat out. Good relationship building preachers, elders, and other kingdom etc.), promotional costs, some of the and spiritual growth occur. workers. Some churches establish meal costs and child care, equipment
PTP 2018 EXPENSES
No director or congregation makes and some church members make or pay their own way (see more any money from PTP. The Jacksonville up budget shortfalls. In addition, details at polishingthepulpit.com/ church of Christ, other congregations, many speakers return their checks where-does-my-tuition-go/).
2018 INCOME VS. EXPENSES Food, Convention Center, Software, & Audio/Visual, & Incidentals Displays 16% 32% Brochure, Mailing, Speakers, Staff, & Materials & Lodging 4% 48%
Income Expenses
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“Is registration required if I am only “It’s too cold in the classrooms.” It is ordered from Sain Video Productions at coming for one day?” Yes, everyone must hard to maintain a constant temperature sainpublications.com/shop/. register. You can do this when you arrive. in a big facility. The result is that it gets “The classrooms are too small. I either too cold or too hot. Too cold is “Is applause appropriate after couldn’t get in one session I really preferable, given our dress code (we can speeches?” No, but amens are wanted.” We thought about knocking always bring a sweater or jacket). encouraged! out the walls to make them bigger, but the Convention Center frowned on it. “May I record the sessions?” Yes, from “What is the usual dress for ses- What can we say? It is what it is. We your seat. You may not put anything on sions?” Dress/casual. Most men wear try to put the most popular subjects the stage. Also, no cords are allowed in ties or pullover shirts. Ladies wear dresses and speakers in larger venues, but just the aisles. or pant suits. Suits and dresses are usual for worship services. The elders request about everybody on the program is an “May ladies attend men’s sessions?” conservative modesty rules be observed: outstanding presenter, so we run out Yes. no skirts above the knee, no shorts or of large rooms. If there is someone you really want to hear in a smaller classroom, “May men attend ladies’ sessions?” tight clothing, no tops that show cleav- we suggest you get there ten minutes No (1 Timothy 2:12–13). age. These rules apply to both male and female. Teens arriving at any teen event early. Don’t expect to come into the “Must I stay in one track?” No, you not dressed appropriately will be asked class one minute prior and find a seat. can “cross the tracks” and attend the to change. Those 5 years old and up Remember, anything that you miss, Lord classes that interest you most. must adhere to the dress code. willing, will be on the USB drive so you can hear it later. Plus, there are other “What about the waterpark at the “Why don’t you sell CDs anymore?” awesome sessions going on in larger Wilderness Hotel?” The hotel water- We do. The USB drives allow us to replace rooms at the same time. Roll with it and park will be closed during PTP. All the much of our on-site equipment, but you hear somebody new who may become a directors and overseeing elders oppose can place an order for individual CDs new favorite. mixed swimming because of the Bible’s and whole sets. Order forms available at teaching on modesty (1 Timothy 2:9), our “Parking?” Yes it is free, and there are a polishingthepulpit.com and at the PTP responsibility to avoid being a stumbling few tricks that can cut down on frus- registration table. block to others (Romans 14:13), and our tration if you already had the class on need to avoid putting ourselves into the “How do I order DVDs?” DVDs of patience last year. First, the side parking path of temptation (Matthew 5:28; 6:13). previous years’ PTP lessons can be lot (beside EHB) has a back exit that gets
6 | WIFI Username: ptp Password: guest you right out onto the road. The closer “Why don’t you have a changing can go to the 9-year-old class or the 10-year- you park to that, the better off you’ll be. area for special needs children?” old class. If a child is 4 or 8, then he cannot Also, carpool with people when you We have a room dedicated as a changing move up this year. However, they must go to can—especially for lunch. If everybody area near EHB. We also have a special the class you signed up for when registering did that, there would be half as many needs room in EHB with a dedicated them. We hear all kinds of reasons that a cars leaving. The best-kept secret is that staff. We know that parents of special child should move up or down. We cannot you can park in the garage by the hotel needs children are probably in need of make exceptions to keep siblings together for free, which also has a back exit to the the benefits of PTP, and we want to im- or because a child is smart and “belongs” in road below. Never any waiting there. prove our service to them. We value your a higher class. Please respect these rules and input on how we can improve. understand that they are for the benefit and “There is a screaming child in my safety of all the children. class, and I can’t hear what’s going “Will child care and children’s classes on. Don’t they know I want to hear?” be available?” Yes, for ages 2 (must be “Can my 12-year-old go to teen Parenting is a struggle. We’ve all been potty-trained) and up. There is no charge. classes and events?” Only children that there. PTP has done what we can to will be a teenager in the calendar year “May I take my child under 2 into help this situation. We have free classes 2019 may attend teen events. sessions?” Yes. We ask that parents take at most times for 2-year-olds and up a child out immediately if he/she cries or “Is Internet access available?” (who are not in diapers). We have signs makes noise. You will be able to listen to Wifi = SCC_Wireless asking mothers to take a crying child out the lesson after PTP on the USB drive. Username = ptp immediately. Remind yourself that you Password = guest are a selfless Christian and that you know “Can my child move up a class because parents want to hear, too. It can be tiring his/her birthday is coming up soon?” “May I make an announcement to and frustrating to be left out of sessions We have struggled with this. Please un- the group?” No, but there are tables you really wanted to attend. The good derstand that there are some big logistical in the hall where you may put flyers or news is that there are flash drives avail- problems when you are working with 900 other free material. able, so everyone gets to hear the lesson children. What we do is give parents the op- Lodging information is available on later. And the best news is that there’s tion to send their child to either class in the the PTP website. a play area for the younger children. Be transition year. That is, if your child is turning thankful they are rearing their children in 6 anytime this year, he may go to the 5- or Additional questions are covered the Lord. They are the future church. 6-year-old class. If she turns 10 this year, she online at www.polishingthepulpit.com.
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Bible Land Museum: Bob Stancell from the Bible Lands Museum travels from Oregon each year to set up these dis- plays. This year features new models of Caesarea Maritima and Jerusalem. Visit these impressive displays and let him know how much you appreciate him making this journey each year.
Exhibitor Hours Materials/Exhibits Thursday and Friday: Open to exhib- Portraits: Gina Bohanan Photography itors to setup: 8:00 a.m–5:00 p.m. will provide family pictures at rea- Friday: Open to the public: 4:30–8:45 p.m. sonable prices. (PTP does not make Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m. any money on the sale of these pho- Sunday: 12:00–2:00 p.m. tos.) Contact Gina for scheduling Monday–Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.–8:45 p.m. (615.888.7286). Preaching school stu- Thursday: 7:45–11:30 a.m. dents and PTP speakers may come by to get a free head shot. *Note: when teens are using EHB, the room is open until 11:00 p.m.
HOST CHURCH INFORMATION
Gatlinburg church of Christ Sevierville church of Christ (temporarily worshiping at:) 208 Hicks Drive 109 W Ogle Dr, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Sevierville, TN 37862 Phone: 865.436.6504 Phone: 865.453.8009 Website: gatlinburgchurchofchrist.org Website: seviervillecoc.wixsite.com/home Minister: Roger Comstock Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. Jefferson City church of Christ South Knoxville church of Christ 651 E Broadway Blvd 4604 Chapman Highway Jefferson City, TN 37760 Knoxville, TN 37920 Phone: 865.475.4796 Phone: 865.577.9036 Website: skcoc.org Website: jeffersoncitychurch.com Minister: Geoff Mabe Minister: Phil Adams, Jr. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. We will be recording some of the singing this year—public domain songs to use in video recordings.
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Children’s classes are for ages 2–12. Teen Ages 6–10: PTP VBS classes and activities are listed in the VBS is a fun way to come together in a CHILDREN’S CLASSES adult schedule. classroom-style learning environment designed for each individual age group. Please notice the times that children’s Children will have the opportunity SCHEDULE classes end; pick up your children to study the Bible with experienced Children’s classes are held in Exhibit accordingly. Make sure we can contact teachers who have put in hours of study Hall B (EHB). you via cell phone anytime your child is and preparation. Wait! There’s more. in class. However, keep your phone on In addition to Bible study, there will be Friday Monday– vibrate so as not to disturb a class. singing, arts & crafts, snacks, movies to 5:00–8:15 p.m. Wednesday Children have most evenings off. watch, and . . . the beginning of new Saturday 8:00–11:15 a.m. friendships that could last a lifetime. 8:30–11:45 a.m. 1:15–4:30 p.m. Exceptional Needs Room: Special 5:30–8:45 p.m. 7:00–8:00 p.m. needs children, welcome! We have Ages 11–12: PTP Camp a staffed room. Please contact Beth 11- and 12-year-olds come together Sunday Thursday Baker ([email protected] or to enjoy Bible study and games in 8:30–10:15 a.m. 8:00–10:20 a.m. 270.217.1214) with questions and avail- PTP Christian Camp. Counselors from able hours. Backwoods Christian Camp bring decades of experience working with This year’s Bible Bowl is “The Life Ages 2–5 children in a camp setting. Children gain of Joseph” (Genesis 37 and 39–45). Child care is for ages 2–5, potty-trained valuable lessons in a fun atmosphere. In Download questions now from the children only. A little learning, a little the afternoons there is an optional Future PTP website. fun, a great memory of PTP! Preachers class for interested boys.
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TEENS Classes teens actually proof of age), Family & Thrill rides, two want to go to! Mini Golf Courses, Indoor Rock Climbing Hear rock-solid truth presented by great Wall, Bumper Boat, Arcade, and more. speakers who understand young people. Children under 12 may attend with a par- ent. Bring your PTP name tag and show it Singing straight from heaven to the PTP Staff outside for discount. PTP Sing old favorites, learn new favorites, and staff will collect the payments. Please praise God with the voice He gave you. bring cash only. Night owls Pigeon Forge Community Center: Special late-night activities include This facility has three basketball courts, games, get-acquainted activities, off-site bowling center, racquetball courts, activities, and movies, plus inspiring sing- walking track, fitness center, ping-pong, ing and thought-provoking devotionals. foosball, and a PlayStation. Children under 12 may attend with a parent. It’s all about relationships Please follow PTP dress code (no shorts, Teens love the classes, but they buzz etc.), as it will be enforced. Parents are about the fellowship. It’s about people— responsible for getting teens to/from seeing old friends and meeting new event but can pick up early if they want ones. Some friendships begin at PTP and teens in for earlier bedtime. last a lifetime—even into heaven! Adventure Forest at River Lodge: Important stuff Height, weight, and dress restrictions • Appropriate dress for sessions is pants apply. Parents are responsible for getting and shirts. No shorts, short skirts teens to/from the River Lodge but may (above the knee), or low necklines utilize the free hotel shuttle. Children anytime at PTP (including social events under 12 may attend with a parent. Cost: and after hours). Seriously. PTP T-shirts Free. See flyer at registration, the app, or are highly thought of! the website for more details. • The elders ask that we not use the pool areas during PTP (see FAQs). SevierAir Jump Park: This is • Maps/directions available in the PTP Sevierville’s newest and largest indoor TEEN LATE NIGHT 2019 app. family adventure park. The facility fea- tures 38,000 square feet of advanced and Note to Parents: This is one of the junior Warrior Courses, and trampolines. SCHEDULE most popular and fastest growing Parents are responsible for getting teens Teens are given choices for some segments of PTP! We adjust each year to to/from this event. This event is for teens late night activities due to the make the teen program better and flow only. Cost: Free. large number. more smoothly. This year we will not sign teens in and out of PTP Teen Late Night. Take a photo: Would you like a pic- Thursday (8:00–11:00 pm): Hang Out Teens will have different activity options ture with the friends you made at PTP? in the Hotel Lobby, and Singing. and may go back and forth between Capture a shot of your group with our Friday (9:00–11:00 pm): Get ac- them. We will not provide transportation free photo booths. Use the funny props quainted/Fun ‘N’ Games (EHB). to off-site locations, although the hotel to spice it up! You can upload photos to Saturday (12:00–4:30 pm): Nascar shuttle will run back/forth to the River Facebook and Instagram through our SpeedPark or Skylift Park Gatlinburg. Lodge Adventure Forest on Monday iPad or your phone. Saturday (9:00–11:00 pm): Get night. Teens are also free to leave Late Acquainted Games, or Hang Out Skylift Park Gatlinburg. Experience Night activities early if parents prefer Night in SCC and Hotel Lobby. the longest suspension bridge in North them back for an earlier bedtime. It is the Sunday (7:30–10:30 pm): Pigeon America with a spectacular view of responsibility of parents to ensure that Forge Community Center. the Smokies. Go anytime, but we are his/her teen is in the right place and gets Monday (9:30–11:00 pm): Adventure designating 2:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon back to the hotel safely. Forest at River Lodge. for teens to go as an activity. Families are Tuesday (9: 0 0–11:00 pm): SevierAir Nascar SpeedPark: $19 per person welcome. You are responsible for buying Jump Park. (cash only). Unlimited-ride wristband your own tickets. Gather a group and Wednesday (9:30–11:45 pm): Hang allows unlimited play on eight Go-Kart order tickets two days early for $19.95, Out Night in SCC and Hotel Lobby. Tracks (Smoky Mountain Speedway or pay $23.95 at the gate. Children 3 and requires drivers to be 16 years old with under are free.
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Color Key Quick Flip Guide Wednesday/ General/Keynote/Church Spiritual Growth/Contemporary Issues Thursday Preachers Textual/Doctrine/Scholars’ Think Tank 8/14–8/15 Elders/Deacons Evidences/Archaeology Friday Women Special Interest 8/16 Teens/Children Youth Workers/Bible Teachers Evangelism/Missions College/Singles/Young Adult Saturday 8/17 Marriage/Family/Parenting Gatlinburg church of Christ (GcC) Counseling Sevierville church of Christ (ScC) Sunday Members South Knoxville church of Christ (SKcC) 8/18 Ministry/Technology/Small Church Jefferson church of Christ (JCoC) Monday Room Key Search PTP 2019 to download the app! 8/19 BA SCC (Sevierville Convention Center) Ballroom A • Most up-to-date PTP schedule • Convention Center map with room locations high- BB SCC Ballroom B lighted for selected sessions BC SCC Ballroom C Tuesday • Instant alerts of schedule changes and special 8/20 BD SCC Ballroom D promotions EHA SCC Exhibit Hall A • Browse schedule chronologically EHA-F SCC Exhibit Hall A Front • Search by speaker or keyword Wednesday EHA-B SCC Exhibit Hall A Back • Filter classes based on track • Add classes to personal agenda 8/21 EHB SCC Exhibit Hall B • Maps to off-site events (worship services/teen MA SCC Meeting Room A activities). Use with your device’s built-in GPS. MB SCC Meeting Room B • Quick access to view and download speaker Thursday MCD SCC Meeting Room CD (combined) PowerPoints and handouts 8/22 ATR SCC Atrium (registration) • Easy-to-fill-out surveys allow you to quickly CY SCC Courtyard give PTP directors your opinion to continue to improve PTP. CR SCC Conference Room FC SCC Food Court SR2 SCC Showmanager’s Room 2 Classes in Spanish / Clases en Español Live Spanish translation will be available for many classes. Look for Within walking distance titles in green text in the schedule to indicate which classes, and visit HCC Hotel Cades Cove registration to learn what you need to pick up a headset. HDC Hotel Deep Creek Se dispondrá de traducción al español en varias clases. Los títulos en verde en el horario indican las clases que serán traducidas. Favor de HR Hotel Restaurant visitar la mesa de inscripción para recoger su receptor y audífonos. HRL Hotel River Lodge (shuttle transportation)
At other locations (church info on page 8) GcC Gatlinburg church of Christ Counseling Sessions Counseling areas include premarital, marriage, family/parenting, JCcC Jefferson City church of Christ parent/teen, abuse, drug/alcohol, pornography, homosexuality ScC Sevierville church of Christ issues, and personal advice. Schedule before the event if possible, SKcC South Knoxville church of Christ as the slots often fill up fast. Contact Kelli Sewell (877.338.3397; PFCC Pigeon Forge Community Center [email protected]) for a confidential appointment.
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track PRECONFERENCE Sign up and pay for the preconference when you register. Preconference classes are from 7:00 p.m. Wednesday – 5:30 p.m. Friday. WEDNESDAY 7:00–8:00pm Dan Winkler Jesus Doesn't Want to Be Admired: The Lordship of Jesus #001 ScC General/Keynote THURSDAY 9:00–9:45am George Beals Seminar: Is There a Biblical No Man's Land? (Part 1) How Silence Is Confused in HCC Members Matters of Option and Implication. George has written a book called How Implication Binds and Silence Forbids. Some think that God has left many grey areas or biblical "no man’s lands" where man lacks wisdom. Some confuse silence with God not condemn- ing. Some confuse silence with liberty in matters of option. Some confuse silence with implication or inference. George teaches at the Florida School of Preaching. #002 Cindy Colley Women's Seminar on the Family: The Five Most Difficult Scenarios I See in Christian HDC Women Families (and Passages That Are Helpful in Overcoming Them) #003 Gary Massey Seminar: A Disciple like the Master: Adopting the Habits of Jesus. This series will MCD Members examine spiritual disciplines that Jesus displayed in His earthly life. Session 1: Jesus’ Prayer Life. This lesson will examine the descriptions of the prayer life of Jesus with special emphasis on His private prayers. A strong admonition will be made for His followers to adopt similar habits. #004 10:00–10:45am Jonathan Zirpolo A Policeman Looks at Youth and Cell Phones. Ninety-eight percent of children eight BA Teens and over now have mobile devices at home. #005 Parents Hannah Giselbach Women’s Seminar On the Family: Motherhood: Five Things Parents Must Do to HDC Women Protect Children from Pornography #006 Gary Massey Seminar: A Disciple like the Master: Adopting the Habits of Jesus. Session 2: Jesus’ MCD Members Study Habits. This lesson will examine the recorded interactions of Jesus with the written Word of God. The student will be encouraged to adopt similar attitudes in his own personal study. #007 11:00–11:45am Jason Rollo Joy Seminar: How to Find True Happiness (Matthew 5:1–12) #008 BA Spiritual Growth George Beals Seminar: Is There a Biblical No Man's Land? (Part 2) #009 HCC Textual Branyon May Apologetics Seminar: Doomsday or God's Design. We have all heard sensational HCC Scholars' Think Tank headlines about impending doom from the dangers of space, like asteroids that are speeding our way, supernovas exploding radiation into nearby space, and Black Holes gobbling up entire galaxies. As God-fearing people, how do we view such headlines or Teens address such possibilities? Let's consider the design we see around us on Earth in the context of God's creation and purpose for humanity. #010 Cindy Colley Women’s Seminar on the Family: Your Little Boys Can Be Elders; Your Little Girls HDC Women Can Be Elders' Wives #011 Gary Massey Seminar: A Disciple like the Master: Adopting the Habits of Jesus. Session 3: My MCD Members Disciples Will Fast. This lesson will examine the scriptures surrounding Jesus’ habits and statements in regard to fasting, as well as other scriptures on the same topic. Emphasis will be given to the interaction of the physical with spiritual with practical advice on how to develop and follow a habit of fasting for spiritual growth. #012 2:00–2:45pm Michael Grooms Joy Seminar: Dealing with Difficult Members of the Church. Leaders within congrega- BA Ministry tions need to be prepared to deal with negative people and situations wisely and in a scriptural manner. In this session, we will look to the scriptures for guidance and seek practical ways to address these problems. Our goal is to glorify God, maintain unity, and minimize harm to individuals and congregations. #013
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 2:00–2:45pm Jason Rollo What about Good People Who Never Hear about the Gospel? #014 BB Members Teen Boys George Beals Seminar: Is There a Biblical No Man's Land? (Part 3) #015 HCC Textual Hannah Giselbach Women’s Seminar on the Family: Things I Have Learned from Ezra—the Book and HDC Women the Boy. Lessons from Ezra that are practical for parents today. #016 Special Interest Rob Whitacre Evangelism Seminar: HTH School of Evangelism Lesson 1: Let's Get Motivated. This MA Evangelism session will relay several personal accounts of conversions. It has worked and is still working. Each student will be given the Bible study material and a free copy of Rob's Evangelism book. *Class size limited to 20. Students will receive the HTH School of Evangelism Certificate of Completion. #017 Iris Petty How to Deal with My Mental Illness—or a Friend's Mental Illness #018 MB Teen Girls 2:10–7:00pm Jeff Miller Apologetics Seminar: Guided Tour of McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture Off- Evidence with Drs. Jeff Miller and Dewayne Bryant—“Ancient” Man: How to Interpret the Site Physical Evidence from Paleontology, Geology, and Archaeology in Light of Scripture on the way. Meet at bus at 2:10 p.m. in front of Event Center. 3:00–3:45pm Glenn Colley What Role Should a Man Play in His Household? #020 BB Teen Boys Vicky Rutherford Women’s Seminar on the Family: Insights, Suggestions, and Scriptures for HDC Women Parenting in the Teen Years #021 Rob Whitacre Evangelism Seminar: HTH School of Evangelism Lesson 2: Let's Stay with the MA Evangelism Message. This session focuses on the power of the Word. We must put the Bible back into personal Bible studies! #022 George Beals Seminar: Is There a Biblical No Man's Land? (Part 4) #023 MB Members Alana May But My Science Book Says . . . This session addresses ways to critically analyze science MCD Homeschool Moms from the mainstream media and textbook sources. It also lays some general founda- tion principles and addresses some common examples. #024 Teen Girls 4:00–6:00pm Supper break General 6:00–6:45pm Mike Vestal The Day Death Died #025 BB General/Keynote 7:00–7:45pm John DeBerry Payday, Someday #026 BB General/Keynote 8:00–10:00pm Brandon Jackson Hangout: Singles, Games, Snacks, Conversation HR Teens 8:00–8:45pm Dan Winkler The Day Life Lived Again #027 BB General/Keynote 10:00–11:00pm Jason Rollo Devotional (Held in Atrium in Case of Rain) CY Teens
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track On-site registration opens at 1:00 pm Avoid the lines! Anyone who registers before August 1 receives a name tag in the mail, and you do not need to check-in at registration. Your name tag is your ticket, so please wear it every day. Class numbers are for the certificate program and CD orders. DVDs of previous year’s PTP lessons can be ordered from Sain Video Productions at sainpublications.com/shop/.
Preconference Classes (until 5:30 p.m.) 8:00–8:45am Dale Hubbert Ten Verses I Read Every Morning #028 HCC Members Preachers Ed DeBerry Retaining the Church of Tomorrow Starting Today (1): Empowering Parents on the HDC Elders Home Front. This presentation with different speakers will consider the influence of godly families on slowing the rates of youth apostasy when they leave home. #029 Preachers’ Breakout 9:00–9:45am Kevin Hahn 2 for 1: You Own This! Taking Ownership of Your Faith as You Grow toward BA Teens Independence. #030 Ty Rhymes 2 for 1: Great Bible Villains: Herod #030 Michael Wyatt Husband and Wife Working Together with God to Share in His Blessings. This session BB Marriage/Family will deal with heading for heaven together, from the beginning of marriage to the end of life. #031 Mike Vestal The Preacher's Greatest Peril #032 BC Preaching B. J. Rollo Women’s Seminar on the Family: Some Simple Things Mothers Can Do to Help Their HDC Women/Mothers Children Go to Heaven #033 Rob Whitacre Evangelism Seminar: HTH School of Evangelism Lesson 3: Let's Talk about the MA Evangelism Manner: How Do You Get into a Bible Study? We will look at Jesus and how our Master Evangelist was able to develop such a large following. #034 Robert R. Taylor, Jr. Studies in 1 Timothy (video presentation) #035 MB Textual Preachers’ Breakout 9:00–11:45am Renee Brown Children's Bible Class Teacher Resources EHB Women Karen Perkins Bible Teachers 10:00–10:45am Seven Minutes of Wisdom #036 BA Teens Glenn Colley What Kinds of Pictures Are Inappropriate to Text? Ben Giselbach Teen Must-reads—Three Books You Should Read before Leaving Home Caleb Rutherford Toxic—How to Leave an Unhealthy Dating Relationship Wade Webster Spirits in Tune—Teens Can Be Intentional in Worship Joe Wells Light in a Dark Theater—How to Be a Light to Your Friends in Reference to Entertainment Choices Jonathan Zirpolo God at Work—Being a Light in the Workplace B. J. Rollo Meat Dishes: Scripture Studies for Women—Women as Seen in the Psalms #037 BB Women Jason Rollo Quick Answers to Common Questions (1). This class will look at short/quick proofs BC Doctrine (scriptures) against various denominational errors and show how to refute each error in a few minutes. This class will also look at showing the fallacy of evolution and arguments made against the inspiration of Scripture. #038 John Moore Retaining the Church of Tomorrow Starting Today (2): Empowering Parents on the BD Elders Home Front. This presentation with different speakers will consider the influence of godly families on slowing the rates of youth apostasy when they leave home. #039 Ministry
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 10:00–10:45am Jeff Miller Apologetics Seminar: “Ancient” Man: Does the Fossil Record Support the Evolution FC Scholars' Think Tank of Man? If Man Hasn’t Evolved, How Do We Explain the Races? Jeff will have a collection of 19 hominid fossil skull replicas on display. #040 Rob Whitacre Evangelism Seminar: HTH School of Evangelism Lesson 4: Let’s Apply the Model. MA Evangelism In this session, we discuss difficult situations and take your questions. How does this work in my world? #042 Robert R. Taylor, Jr. Studies in 2 Timothy (video presentation) #043 MB Textual Preachers’ Breakout 11:00–11:30am Jeremy Pate Riders of the Lost Ark: What Are the Similarities between Noah’s Ark and Your Youth BA Teens Group? #044 Cindy Colley With Every Temptation Comes the Assurance of 1 Corinthians 10:13 #045 BB Women James Pilgrim Sermon Outlines: Some of My Favorites. We know how it is. Sunday comes around BC Preachers' Breakout every seven days. PTP helps keep good material in the queue. Here is something to take home with you. #046 Kyle Gilpin Christians Are not Better Than Others, Just Better Off #047 HCC Members Kevin Hahn When God Sets Your Barley Field on Fire #048 HDC Members Rob Whitacre Evangelism Seminar: HTH School of Evangelism Lesson 5: Learn How to Use the MA Evangelism Evangelism Technique, Back to the Bible (Authority) #049 Robert R. Taylor, Jr. Studies in Titus (video presentation) #050 MB Textual Preachers’ Breakout 12:45–1:15pm Kyle Gilpin Sandwich Session: The Church Is not a Gated Community #051 HCC Marriage/Family 1:00–2:30pm John and Carla Early Bird Confidential Marriage/Family Counseling. Counseling areas include pre- CR Counseling Sessions Moore marital, marriage, family/parenting, parent/teen, abuse, drug/alcohol, pornography, homosexuality issues, and personal advice. Schedule before the event if possible, as the slots often fill up fast. Contact Kelli Sewell (877.338.3397; kelli@polishingthepulpit. com) for a confidential appointment. 1:30–2:15pm B. J. Clarke The Five Most Abused Bible Verses #052 BA Doctrine Tonja McRady Swimming Upstream. This lesson will focus on our need to be countercultural. #053 BB Women Jason Rollo Quick Answers to Common Questions (2). This class will look at short/quick proofs BC Doctrine (scriptures) against various denominational errors and show how to refute each error in a few minutes. This class will focus on showing the nature of the church, how to have unity based on Ephesians 4:1–6, and the sinful nature of sectarian denomination- Teen Boys alism. #054 Dewayne Bryant Homosexuality in the Biblical World. Proponents of homosexuality have tried to use HCC Doctrine the Bible to support same sex marriage. Last year, the New York Times ran an editorial arguing that the “original version” of Leviticus permitted same-sex relationships. This session discusses the Bible’s view of marriage and sexuality in the ancient world and Evangelism why it is important today. #055 Rob Whitacre Evangelism Seminar: HTH School of Evangelism Lesson 6: Learn How to Use the MA Evangelism Evangelism Technique, Back to the Bible (Church) #057 Mike Vestal Preacher Therapy: Seven Ways Preachers Can Encourage One Another #058 MCD Textual Preachers’ Breakout 2:00–3:45pm Renee Brown Children's Bible Class Teacher Resources EHB Women Karen Perkins Bible Teachers
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 2:30–3:15pm Matt Jones Crimes of the Tongue and Text. This session will deal with how social media and BA Teens electronic communication created a hair trigger for the fire that sets the universe ablaze. #059 Sheri Harris Soul Cravings: Love #060 BB Women Special Interest Teen Girls Greg Dismuke Comfortable in an Uncomfortable Place (Judges 15:11). Samson is at the top of the rock HCC Members Etam. The Israelites had become comfortable in subservience to the Philistines—a place that should have been uncomfortable to them. We also can become comfortable where we should not. #061 Jeanny Gilpin The Woman at the Well Got More Than Water: Jesus the Master Evangelist (John HDC Women 4:1–26). The speaker will discuss how to contact people, establish relationships, put spiritual matters first, allow people to think for themselves, stick to the point, and be honest. #062 Rob Whitacre Evangelism Seminar: HTH School of Evangelism Lesson 7: Learn How to Use the MA Evangelism Evangelism Technique, Back to the Bible (Salvation) #063 Clint Brown Praying the Psalms: Life’s Movement from Orientation to Disorientation. The Book of MB Textual/Old Psalms blesses us with ways to articulate our soul’s deepest expressions before God. Testament This class helps us find and use the appropriate psalms for the various experiences in life. #064 Victor Eskew The Bible's Wrestling Matches. "Wrestle" is mentioned four times in the Bible. Two MCD Ministry refer to the same matter, so there are three "wrestling matches." One is figurative (Genesis 30:8); one is literal (Genesis 32:24–32); one is spiritual (Ephesians 6:12). #065 Preachers’ Breakout 3:30–4:00pm Robby Eversole, Sr. Running on Empty? How to Make the Most of Your Week at PTP #069 BD Members Mark Reynolds Why Fathers Are So Important #073 MB Marriage/Family 3:30–4:15pm Todd Clippard Basic Training for Teen Soldiers (1) #066 BA Teens Christa Bryant A Look at the Time of the Judges #067 BB Women Textual Jeremy Pate The Prodigals Still At Home: How to Encourage/Counsel Parents Who Have Teens in the BC Members Far Country at Home #068 Rob Whitacre Purity Is not an Accident. Rob will present a plan for dating, courting, and engaged HCC College/Singles couples to remain pure until they say, “I do.” #070 Gary Massey Dan: City of Unfaithfulness. This lesson highlights the geography and history of Dan as HDC Archaeology a center of idolatry and unfaithfulness to God. We will look at its ancient location and the significant archaeological discoveries made there. These aid our understanding of Old Testament life and the accuracy of the Bible. We will also speak about the idolatry Members and its impact on the nation. This will be linked to modern application as we encour- age people to be faithful to God in the twenty-first century also.#071 Jason Ridgeway Preacher Therapy: Dealing with the Feeling of Inadequacy. This session will consider MA Preachers a preacher at a small church looking at the preacher at a big church and will focus on watering where you are. Jason preached for a small church of 35 that grew to 120 before he left seven years later. #072 Mike Vestal Preaching Seminar: Narrative Preaching from Joshua through Ruth #074 MCD Preachers' Breakout 4:00–6:00pm Supper Break. Hotel restaurant should be open. SCC food carts available in EHB (in General addition to off-site choices). 5:00–8:00pm David and Kay Marriage and Family Counseling CR Counseling Sessions Looney
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track PTP Kick-off! 5:30–5:50pm Andy Baker PTP Kick-off! Singing EHA-F General/Singing 6:00–6:45pm Cliff Goodwin The "Whole" in the Gospel #075 BA Evangelism Janis Dearman Straight A’s in Godliness: Acceptance of Authority #076 BB Women Branyon May Reality of Noah's Ark. When you think about the reality of Noah’s Ark, you might have ques- BC Scholars' Think Tank tions about its size, its construction, or its cargo. You have probably seen the cartoon-like Ark pictures showing a quaint little boat, a pudgy little man, and a handful of animals packed inside, but what was Noah’s Ark really like? Did Noah and his family really build the Ark? How does the Ark's size compare to real-world examples familiar to us? #077 Alan Highers Understanding the New Hermeneutic #078 BD Doctrine Kyle Butt You Have Heard That It Has Been Said: God Accepts Homosexuals #079 EHA-F Keynote Ed DeBerry You Can't Have Racial Justice without a Bloody Cross #080 FC Members Panel: I Know We Observe Five Acts of Worship, but Why Do We Use Only Those Five?” #081 HCC College/Singles Brandon Baggett Why do we have giving? Caleb Colley Why do we have preaching? Eric Garner Why do we have prayer? Textual Lance Leavens Why do we have singing? Tim Orbison Why do we have communion? Wesley Skelton How Tech Is Changing Childhood #082 HDC Marriage/Family Bud Woodall Making the Most of Sunday Morning Conversations #083 MA Evangelism Ministry Gary Hicks What Do Churches Need to Know about Child Abuse? This will discuss the prevalence and MB Evangelism impact of child abuse/neglect; trauma response in children and long term effects that may continue into adulthood; protective factors and implications for trauma-informed ministry; and Ministry aiding congregations in how they protect and care for families. Gary is a Licensed Professional Counselor and trained Forensic Interviewer of children at a Child Advocacy Center. His job involves providing community education and training to a variety of organizations. #084 Aubrey Johnson Practical Ways to Facilitate Connections among Members of Larger Churches #085 MCD Evangelism Ministry 7:00–7:45pm Todd Clippard Basic Training for Teen Soldiers (2) #086 BA Teens Cindy Colley Deliver Us from Social Media Temptation #087 BB Women Glenn Colley Questions and Answers for Elders and Deacons (1). Common questions asked about BC Deacons elders and deacons. This will not be a live Q and A session. #088 B. J. Clarke To Those Who Stand Watch on the Wall #089 BD General Dan Winkler His Name Is Wonderful Counselor and Mighty God. Seven centuries before His incarna- EHA-F General/Keynote tion, Isaiah identified the Lord in a breathtaking Messianic prophecy (Isaiah 9:6).#090 Elders David Hamrick Is Your Congregation Dying? Here's How to Bring It Back to Life. David worked with FC Members several struggling churches and each doubled in size. Here are some insights that have worked in several places. #091 Dewayne Bryant The Popularity of Critical Scholarship in Christendom. Modern authors, including many HCC Scholars' Think Tank bloggers, have used the work of critical scholars like Peter Enns and Bart Ehrman to support positions running counter to the Bible, from homosexuality to the outright denial of biblical inerrancy. This session discusses the problem of critical scholarship in the mainstream media and in the writing of those who profess to be Christians. #092 Doug Smith Do Your Visitors Feel Welcome? #093 HDC Ministry 7:00–7:45pm Joe Wells The Kingdom of Heaven is Like . . . 10+ Great Object Lessons I've Used to Teach MA Preachers Spiritual Concepts. #094
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track Kevin Hahn Another Lesson on Purity? Fresh Approaches/Illustrations to Sexual MB Youth Workers Topics for Teens That Will Minimize Eye-Rolling #095 Brandon Rader Retaining the Church of Tomorrow Starting Today (3): Examination of the Problem. MCD Elders' Breakout This is a special study by different speakers devoted to slowing apostasy among young people. This presentation will consider trends associated with young people becoming College/Singles unfaithful when they leave home. #096 8:00–8:15pm Glenn Colley Bedtime Devotional for Children (ages 2–9). Bring your children for a bedtime devotional. ATR Children (2–9) These nightly devos serve as examples of how to conduct daily family Bible time when you return home. This devotional features a model for grades 1–3. Pajamas optional! Parents 8:00–8:45pm Michael Houts Using Advances in Science to Evangelize Agnostics #097 BA Evangelism Evidence Scholars’ Think Tank Sheila Butt On God's Expense Account #098 BB Women Clark Sims Once You Get It, It Changes Everything #099 BC General/Keynote Daniel Stearsman Hot Button Issues: The Opioid Epidemic—a Spiritual Crisis. Every day 115 people in BD Contemporary Issues America die from overdoses. In a single year, more people die from overdoses (64,070 in 2017 alone) than from the combined causalities of Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Spiritual warfare is at the heart of the opioid epidemic. Learn how the gospel can cure Elders our communities of this riveting crisis. #100 Kyle Butt Becoming a Positive Person: Overcoming Complaining #101 EHA-F Teens Members Spiritual Growth Westley Hazel How to Have an Amazing Relationship between Preachers and Elders. For the first FC Preachers time in my life, my relationship with the elders is helpful for me, the elders, and the congregation. #102 Elders Forest Antemesaris Keeping the Faith in College #103 HCC College/Singles Ministry Kevin Rutherford Is It Appropriate for Christians to Celebrate Lent? Some are embracing the practice of HDC Doctrine Lent without really thinking through what they are doing. #104 Bill Bryant Grounding in the Faith: How Can I Help New Converts Correct False Ideas about the MA Ministry Rapture #105 Wayne Jones Leading to Serve: How to Help Youth Develop a Passion for Christian Service #106 MB Youth Workers Parents Clint Brown Daniel 2 and Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream: The Kingdom of God as revealed to the king of MCD Spiritual Growth Babylon. This lesson will focus on Daniel’s interpretation of the king’s dream and the prophecy of human history culminating in the establishment of the church of Christ. #107 9:00–11:00pm Brandon and Mary Youth Late Night: Get Acquainted/Fun 'n' Games EHB Teens (Ages 13–18 Carole Jackson only) Matt Jones Hangout: Singles, Games, Snacks, Conversation (Meet in section 1, closest to Firepit) FC Singles (Ages 18–24) Ben and Hannah Hangout: Singles, Games, Snacks, Conversation (Meet in section 2) FC Singles (Ages 25–35) Giselbach Nathan and Mandy Hangout: Singles, Games, Snacks, Conversation (Meet in section 3) FC Singles (Ages 36–49) Liddell Ronnie and Athena Hangout: Singles, Games, Snacks, Conversation (Meet in section 4, closest to Atrium) FC Singles (over 50) Scherffius 9:10–9:40pm Andy Baker Late Night Congregational Singing BBC General/Singing David Crutchfield
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 7:00–7:30am Maurice Williams Early Morning Walk and Songs of Praise PL Health/Wellness 7:10–7:30am Brandon Baggett Early Bird Devotional: O Bless His Name! #108 FC General/Keynote 7:20–7:55am Kevin Sutton Church Security and Protecting the Flock. Kevin is an elder and a police officer.#109 MA Elders Ferman Carpenter Early Birds: Tips on Inviting Friends, Family, Neighbors, and Acquaintances to Church. MCD Evangelism How can churches capitalize on what they are already doing (weekly teaching the gospel) to reach the lost? #110 Members 7:35–7:55am Paul Mays Let Us Praise the Lord in Song! FC General/Keynote 8:00–8:30am Eric Garner Morning Devotional: Cause Me to Hear Your Lovingkindness in the Morning (Psalm FC General 143:8) #121 8:00–8:45am Forest Antemesaris How to Live for God in a Non-Christian Home #111 BA Evangelism Members Cindy Colley Martha, You Don't Have to Be Mary #112 BB Women Teen Girls Caleb Colley Engaging the Skeptics on God’s Ethics: “It Was Wrong for God to Drown People in the BC Scholars' Think Tank Flood." #113 Dan Winkler Why I Love Sundays #114 BD Teen Boys Spiritual Growth Phil Sanders Jeremiah and Lamentations. This class counts as part of the PTP/GSOP partnership for HCC Textual those desiring to take classes for credit. #116 Wes Blankenship Ten More Tips: Using Social Media to Support Your Preaching #117 HDC Preachers John Baker What the Congregation Doesn’t See: The Importance of a Preacher’s Private Spiritual MA Preachers Life #118 Luke Griffin How to Prepare Your Church or Ministry to Withstand Disaster. Luke is director of MB Missionary operations for House to House and Polishing the Pulpit. A tornado destroyed their Rendezvous offices in 2018.#119 Bob Veil A Dozen Ways to Wake up a Dead Church. Practical and scriptural suggestions for MCD Ministry breathing new life into a congregation. #120 8:00–11:30am David and Kay Confidential Marriage/Family Counseling. Counseling areas include premarital, mar- CR Counseling Sessions Looney riage, family/parenting, parent/teen, abuse, drug/alcohol, pornography, homosexual- ity issues, and personal advice. Schedule before the event if possible, as the slots often fill up fast. Contact Kelli Sewell (877.338.3397; [email protected]) for a confidential appointment. 8:30–8:45am David Crutchfield Worship in Song FC General/Singing 9:00–9:45am Gary Hampton How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth (301): Consider the Background. This is an BA Members on-going annual series. Previous year's attendance not required. #122 Spiritual Growth Tish Clarke Happy Hives. This lesson will compare the beehive to the work women can do in the BB Women church. #123 Cliff Goodwin God-sized Prayers #124 BC Teens Spiritual Growth Kyle Butt Only New Testament Christianity Is Defensible: How Skepticism Highlights the BD Scholars' Think Tank Weaknesses of All Incorrect Versions of "Christianity." #125
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Stacey Grant The "Walmart" Evangelism Model Jack Honeycutt Selection of a Destination in “the World.” Hiram Kemp Preparation to Provide Instruction that “Makes Disciples.” Lance Leavens Understanding Why Americans Go to Church or Stay Home Wade Webster Motivation for Performing the Action to “Go.” Rob Whitacre Options for Sharing the Foundation of Faith, “the Gospel.” Branyon May The Reality of the Ark's Animals. Have you ever heard these questions: “How did Noah FC Scholars' Think Tank and his small family find and trap the animals? How did Noah transport and house them all on the Ark? Are there not hundreds of millions of animal species existing on the Earth?" These questions are common, but they are based on a scenario that does not come from the Bible and are not based on scientific facts. In studying the reality of Noah's Ark and its animals, we must consider exactly what the Bible describes and then consider the reality of scientific fact, avoiding any speculations. #127 Caleb Rutherford Generations: Going Home to Glory (1): This World Is not My Home. A grandfather, son, HCC Doctrine Kevin Rutherford and grandson look at spending eternity together in heaven. #128 Rod Rutherford Westley Hazel Encouraging Family Worship. This session will look at family worship from a biblical HDC Marriage/Family and historical perspective. Wes did his doctoral project on this topic. #131 Phil Sanders Jeremiah and Lamentations. This class counts as part of the PTP/GSOP partnership for MA Textual those desiring to take classes for credit. #132 Jerry Martin The Top 8 Signs of an Emotionally Unhealthy Christian #133 MB Marriage/Family Special Interest Kevin Hahn How to Find and Use Vibrant Illustrations #134 MCD Preachers' Breakout 10:00–10:45am Laura Kidwell Boyd Don't Be So Hard on Yourself #135 BA Women Kathy Pollard Young Women: More Than Future Elders’, Deacons’, and Preachers’ Wives–but That BB Women Too! The Lord disapproves of deviations from His will regarding gender assignments in congregations of His people (e.g. 1 Timothy 2:1–15). However, unintentional sugges- tions that seemingly restrict the value of women to potential roles as future spouses can isolate young ladies and minimize their contributions in local work. #136 Tom Wacaster Tough Questions: Will We Be Bored in Heaven? #137 BC Doctrine Gary Massey When You Encounter Trials: Advice from a Trial Lawyer. This lesson will focus on BD Members Christians suffering difficulties in this life. Analogies will be made from the legal world to assist the follower of Christ in dealing with spiritual trials. The lesson will examine Spiritual Growth the role of testing/trying and the reasons God has given us for such trials. #138 Norris Cole Fame, Fortune, and Faith—How What You Have Is Better Than What the World Offers. EHA-F Teens NBA player Norris Cole, a faithful Christian, talks about spiritual values over secular success. #139 Larry Acuff How to Use Jule Miller Videos (201). This is an evangelism method that anybody can use. Just FC Ministry turn on the video and let it do the teaching! This is a continuation of a series begun last year that will focus on practical aspects. Previous attendance not required. #141 Tony Brewer Into All the Cyber World—Beefing up Our Online Presence and Evangelism. Tony is an HCC Evangelism administrator of the Facebook page, “Added to the church of Christ.” #141 Ministry
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 10:00–10:45am Westley Hazel Family Worship: Beyond the Books of the Bible. It’s not just about rearing your children. HDC Marriage/Family Many of our best men in our best congregations are not leading their families in daily attention toward God beyond praying for food. Why? What does family worship look like before and after children? Can you have family worship as a single person? #142 Ted Wheeler Into All the World: Developing a Vision for World Evangelism. Ted teaches missions at MA Missionary Florida School of Preaching. #143 Rendezvous Mark Bailey What to Do When You Experience Conflict in Your Work #144 MB Deacons Mike Hixson Our Radical Savior: Why Jesus Was Dangerous #145 MCD Members Spiritual Growth 10:30–11:00am Ande Zimmerman Words Every Young Christian Should Know: Peace EHB Children Age 11–12 11:00–11:45am Tish Clarke When a Loved One Goes Astray #146 BA Women Sheila Butt You Are God’s Masterpiece #147 BB Women John DeBerry America's Only Hope #148 BC Contemporary Issues Doctrine Jeremy Pate Uncommon Dating: How Should a Christian Teen View such a Worldly Concept? #149 BD College/Singles Teens Rod Rutherford Missionary Meet and Greet (1). This is an informal time to network with others who CT Missionary share a passion for missions. Rendezvous Kyle Butt The Hope of the Gospel vs. The Despair of Darwinism #150 EHA-B Keynote Evidence Wissam Al-Aethawi The Book of Jonah from One Who Grew Up in Iraq #151 EHA-F Keynote Doctrine Phil Sanders Leading a Church through Seasons and Cycles—and How to Know the Difference #152 FC Elders Michael Wyatt Raising Children Fit for the Kingdom of God. #153 HCC Marriage/Family Jeff Miller Is Creation “Scientific”—Able to Make Predictions? [Part I]#154 HDC Scholars' Think Tank Clint Brown Praying the Psalms: Life’s Movement from Disorientation to New Orientation. The MA Textual/Old Book of Psalms blesses us with ways to articulate our soul’s deepest expressions Testament before God. This class helps us find and use the appropriate psalms for the various experiences in life. #155 John Moore Visiting Paul in Prison. Strengthen your resolve to serve Jesus while taking an epic MB Special Interest journey to first century Rome, and into the prison cell of the apostle Paul. #156 Mark Reynolds Here We Are to Worship, Here We Are to Bow Down #157 MCD Spiritual Growth 12:00–1:30pm John and Carla Moore Marriage and Family Counseling CR Counseling Sessions 12:00–3:00pm Mike Vestal Preacher Therapy. Preachers often feel isolated and discouraged because they don't SR2 Counseling Sessions have anyone with whom to discuss matters. If you need advice or someone to listen and help sort things out, schedule a "preacher talk" session with Mike. Preachers and wives are welcome to come together. 12:00–4:30pm Brandon Jackson Skylift Park Gatlinburg. Gather a group and order tickets two days early for $19.95, or PF Teens pay $23.95 at the gate. Families are welcome. Children 3 and under are free. Or, Nascar SpeedPark. $19 per person (cash only). Pre-teens may attend with a parent. 12:30–1:15pm Cindy Colley Sandwich Session: Awards Ceremony: Those who participated in the year-long Digging BA Women Deep Bible study, "Great Escapes," will receive recognition. This session will also kick- off the 2019–2020 Digging Deep Study for women.#158
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 12:45–1:15pm Wayne Jones Sandwich Session: A House That Stands. This session will deal with safeguards for MCD Young Adult/Singles marriage. #159 Marriage/Family 1:30–2:15pm Jonathan Harrison Helping Our Children Achieve Healthy Sexual Development: What You Need to Know BA Marriage/Family & What You Can Do. Parents form the first and most important line of defense against Satan's attacks on the sexual development of their children. If parents don't begin teach- ing their children soon enough, then Google, YouTube, and their friends will. #160 Laura Kidwell Boyd Don't Be So Easy on Yourself #161 BB Women Kelvin Pugh A New Approach in Soul-Winning. Kelvin developed a well-thought-out and logical BC Members Bible study which he uses to convert souls to Christ—even people that others in the church would say were too hard-hearted. #162 Ernest Benjamin Have Your Prayers Grown Cold? Here's How to Warm Them Up #163 BD Spiritual Growth Kristi Griffin Homeschool Huddle. Get together informally with other homeschoolers, exchange CT Women Homeschool Michele Teske ideas, trade stuff. Hiram Kemp Jesus’ Instruction Manual for Evangelism (Mark 6:7–13) #164 EHA-F Textual Evangelism Teah McWhorter Bible Class Teachers' Workshop #1: The Church Is the People. What do the people do? #165 FC Women April Meacham Bible Teachers Caleb Colley Engaging the Skeptics on the Early Church. This session will consider the accusation HCC College/Singles that there was no single New Testament Christianity. #166 Spiritual Growth Doug Smith What Do You Bring to the Table When You Come to the Table? (Lord's Supper obser- HDC Spiritual Growth vance) #167 Shelley Hazel Holy and Hospitable Homes: Using Our Homes for God's Glory. Since our homes are MA Women probably the most valuable thing we have, we need to use them wisely. #168 Special Interest Dewayne Bryant Raiders of the Faux Ark: Bad Archaeology and Worse Apologetics. Conspiracy theories MB Scholars' Think Tank and fraudulent claims abound on the Internet when it comes to topics like Noah’s ark, the ark of the covenant, and evidence of the exodus. This session discusses how we can tell legitimate scholarship from pseudo-archaeology and use the truth to defend the faith. #169 Shelby Moorman 2 for 1: Working Full-time and Preaching Part-time: How to Do It #170 MCD Preachers' Breakout Wade Webster 2 for 1: Tent-Makers: Sword-sharpening Session. Take home a bunch of skeleton outlines to use in preparing sermons (1:30–1:55 p.m.) #170 1:30–3:30pm Book Room Open EHB General 1:45–3:00pm Sheila Butt Confidential Counseling Session (ladies only, by appointment). Counseling areas CR Counseling Sessions include premarital, marriage, family/parenting, parent/teen, abuse, drug/alcohol, por- nography, homosexuality issues, homeschool, and personal advice. Schedule before the event if possible, as the slots often fill up fast. Contact Kelli Sewell (877.338.3397; [email protected]) for a confidential appointment. 2:30–3:15pm Becky Honeycutt Tears of a Preacher's Wife. This lesson will provide an inside look at the burdens the wife BA Women/Preachers' of a preacher must bear, and how such knowledge can help congregations help her. #171 Wives Tonja McRady Soul Cravings: Zeal. This lesson will focus on things that put out our fire and how to BB Women combat them. #172 Mark Reynolds I Sin, but I'm not a "Sinner"—an Encouraging Look at 1 John 3:9. #173 BC Doctrine Victor Eskew How to Move a Church Forward That's Stuck in Neutral. This is an annual series with a BD Elders/Deacons different speaker each year. #174
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 2:30–3:15pm Hiram Kemp Four Facts about God to Share with Unbelievers (Acts 17) #175 EHA-F Evangelism Preachers’ Breakout Bud Woodall 5 Ways to Read and Study the Bible in a Fresh Way #176 FC Spiritual Growth Dale Hubbert Financial Questions: Should Christians Purchase Insurance? What about financial HCC Preachers holdings that congregations have in the bank (building funds, rainy day funds)? Should these be in interest-generating accounts? Are there legal issues if the church is a 501c3? Who manages these accounts or has access to them if the church has no Members elders? Who is liable if the holdings disappear (fraud or theft)? Is there some type of insurance/bond to provide protection? #177 Jason Rollo You Can KNOW That You Are Saved/Going to Heaven! #178 HDC Members Preachers’ Breakout College/Singles Gary Hicks What Do Churches Need to Know about Child Sexual Abuse? Gary will discuss the MA Ministry dynamics and signs of child sexual abuse; grooming behaviors of adults who per- petrate; mandated reporting and what happens after; implications for protecting our children; and ministering to our families and communities. Gary is a Licensed Professional Counselor and trained Forensic Interviewer of children at a Child Evangelism Advocacy Center. His job involves providing community education and training to a variety of organizations. #179 Jerry Martin When Chronic Illness Strikes a Marriage #180 MB Marriage/Family/ Parenting Kevin Rhodes Discipleship: Obedience without Argument #181 MCD Ministry 3:30–4:15pm Hannah Giselbach What If Jesus Were on Facebook? #182 BA Women Renita Archey Character: Beyond the Packaging #183 BB Women Doug Smith Does Your Church Have Alien Hand Syndrome? #184 BC Spiritual Growth Michael Houts Why Science Can't Tell Us How to Live #185 BD Scholars' Think Tank Hope Panel. This panel will discuss sources for help, how to cope, and finding hope in EHA-F Members God.#186 Westley Hazel I Have Trouble with the Blues . . . Daniel Howell How Elders/Members Can Encourage Foster/Adoptive Families Counseling Larry Kirby Dealing with the Loss of a Spouse Techniques Jerry Martin Giving Hope to the Depressed and a Reason to Live to the Suicidal Don Williams Helpful Resources for Adoption Renee Brown Children's Bible Class Teacher Resources. Make & Take at Your Own Pace. Chalking Bible class EHB Women Karen Perkins illustrations, visuals for enhancing Bible lessons, die cut letters, and more. No experience necessary. You will receive step-by-step instruction. All tools and resources provided. Bible Teachers Wayne Jones Lord, Teach Me to Pray (Psalm 86) #187 FC Spiritual Growth Jeremy Hassler Reconstructing a Bible Class Program. Our Bible class program had become less than effective, HCC Ministry so over the last three years we have been restructuring it. This session presents the good, bad, and what I would have done differently if I had it to do all over again. #188 Elders’ Breakout Keith Kasarjian Teaching Our Children about Bible Gender Roles/Battling Transgender Movement #189 HDC Marriage/Family Single/College Eddy Gilpin If I Were the Devil . . . #190 MA Preachers' Breakout Youth Workers
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 3:30–4:15pm Rachel Holland Painting Devotionals: Themed Art with Ladies from the Church or Community Outreach MB Women Based on Bible Topics or Themes. A painting will be done in class with examples of outlines for lessons and templates for paintings for you to take home. Use your creativ- Special Interest ity to cultivate connections. (Repeated Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.) #191 Ben Giselbach Social Media Engagement, Specifically for Instagram and Snapchat #192 MCD Youth Workers 3:30–5:45pm David and Kay Confidential Counseling Session (by appointment). Counseling areas include premar- SR2 Counseling Sessions Looney ital, marriage, family/parenting, parent/teen, abuse, drug/alcohol, pornography, homosexuality issues, and personal advice. Schedule before the event if l possible, as the slots often fill up fast. Contact Kelli Sewell (877.338.3397; kelli@polishingthepulpit. com) for a confidential appointment. 4:30–5:15pm Paul Mays Let’s Offer the Fruit of Our Lips. A singing class for all. Paul will teach his original BA General/Singing spiritual songs. Ernest Vilches Here's What We Do; It Might Work for You. Ernest gave up a high paying job with Ford MA Missionary Motor Company so he and his wife, who is from the Philippines, could return to her home Rendezvous country to work. Ernest's knowledge of how big companies hire enabled him to establish a work training program. Several of those attending that program worship with the church. Many have gotten jobs and a good number have been baptized. His wife, Cora, teaches spoken English, which has also resulted in good contacts and Bible studies. They started about two years ago with five in attendance and now average about 40. Ernest believes this model could be replicated in other areas and open doors for study. #193 8:00–8:30am Dewayne Bryant Building an Apologetics Program for Your Church. Peter commands Christians to be FC Ministry ready to defend the faith when the opportunity presents itself (1 Peter 3:15). This Elders’ Breakout session discusses some things every church can do to help members carry out this biblical command. #115 5:30–8:00pm John and Carla Marriage and Family Counseling CR Counseling Sessions Moore 5:30–5:55pm David Crutchfield Congregational Singing EHA-F General/Singing 5:58–6:00pm Jim Dearman Welcome (MC till 9:00 p.m.) EHA-F General 6:00–6:22pm Melvin Otey Contemporary Issues: Preventing #MeToo Moments and Working with the Opposite EHA-F General/Keynote Sex #198 6:23–6:45pm Clark Sims Four Lies That Keep Us from Church #207 EHA-F General/Keynote 6:00–6:45pm Greg Dismuke Somebody Should Have Said Something #194 BA Members Mary Carole Unassuming Evangelism #195 BB Women Evangelism Jackson Justin Rogers Hot Button Issues: Most "Transgender" Kids Will Change Back When Older, Studies BC Contemporary Issues Show #196 Eric Garner Why Do So Many Youth Become Disenchanted with the Church? (4). Different speakers BD Parents discuss possible reasons that youth leave the church and suggest ways to reverse these trends. They discuss how culture, spiritual abuse, religious harassment, ignorance, sin, Elders’ Breakout and perverted authority can cause our youth to leave the church. Speakers also suggest methods of recovery. #197 Mike Vestal Crafting Your Big Idea in a Sermon #199 FC Preachers' Breakout Caleb Rutherford Generations: Heaven Must Be My Home (2). A grandfather, son, and grandson think of HCC Doctrine Kevin Rutherford being together forever in heaven. #200 Rod Rutherford Josh Allen Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled. John 14:1–4 is a beautiful passage, but it shines even HDC Spiritual Growth more brightly when you consider the backdrop. This lesson surveys the events on the night Jesus was betrayed (John 12–14, Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22). There were many troubled hearts that night, including the heart of Jesus. #203
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 6:00–6:45pm Doug Tooley Nuts and Bolts: Coming Up with Sermon Ideas. Every week, preachers, especially in MA Small Church/Ministry small congregations, prepare two sermons, two Bible classes and a Wednesday devo- tional lesson, not to mention bulletin articles and youth devotionals. It is a challenge Evangelism to preach, write, and teach needed lessons while avoiding repetition. #204 Ted Wheeler Preaching the Gospel in Ghana, West Africa #205 MB Missionary Rendezvous Members Todd Clippard I Know the Bible Says to Fellowship with God's People, but How Does that Work in the MCD College/Singles Real World? This lesson will deal with Christian friends versus non-Christian friends, where to draw that line, and how much is too much time spent with non-Christians. #206 6:00–8:00pm Jerry Martin Confidential Marriage/Family Counseling. Counseling areas include premarital, mar- SR2 Counseling Sessions riage, family/parenting, parent/teen, abuse, drug/alcohol, pornography, homosexual- ity issues, homeschool, and personal advice. Schedule before the event if possible, as the slots often fill up fast. Contact Kelli Sewell (877.338.3397); kelli@polishingthepul- pit.com) for a confidential appointment. Denise Martin Marriage and Family Counseling SR2 Counseling Sessions 7:00–7:05pm Jim Dearman Welcome (MC) EHA General 7:05–7:45pm Kyle Butt There Is Coming a Day #208 EHA General/Keynote 8:00–8:15pm Rob Baker Bedtime Devotional for Children (2–9). Bring your children to the Atrium for a bedtime devo- ATR Children (2–9) tional. These nightly devos will serve as examples of how to conduct daily family Bible time when you return home. The devotional will demonstrate a model for infants to kindergarten. Parents 8:00–8:30pm Andy Baker Outdoor Youth Singing (Held in EHB in case of rain) CY General/Singing 8:00–8:45pm Panel/Drug Addiction #209 BA Ministry Roger Chambers A Recovering Addict's Perspective Kevin Smith An Elder's Perspective. Session Moderator Counseling Techniques David Stanfield A Professional's Perspective 8:45–9:00pm Panel Members Panel/Drug Addiction: Meet and Greet. An opportunity to speak personally with BA Ministry the members of the panel. Counseling Techniques 8:00–8:45pm Kathy Pollard Digging Deeper into the Word: Serious Bible Study Is not Just for Men (1). Bring your BB Women Bible for a Bible-marking session. #210 Billy Bland 2 for 1: The “Oneness” of God in Three Persons. God has revealed Himself to man in the BC Textual/Old Bible. Unfortunately, the ideas and doctrines of human beings have generated much Testament misunderstanding concerning the nature of God and the seemingly contradictory idea of three beings representing one God. This class will identify how “three” distinct Beings do, in fact, exist as “one God.” #211 Glenn Colley 2 for 1: Five Things from First Corinthians 6 That Must Be Heard from Every Pulpit #211 Elders Ministry Ed DeBerry 2 for 1: What America Needs Is Great Fathers #212 BD Marriage/Family/ Jonathan Harrison 2 for 1: How Pornography Is Affecting the Church and What We Can Do about It. Parents Pornography is perhaps the biggest silent problem facing Christians today, yet most church leaders are simply not equipped to address the wake of destruction left behind from pornography use. This class offers much-needed help to church leaders dealing Youth Workers with these issues. #212 Forest Antemesaris Apologetic Arguments That Led Me out of Unbelief #213 HCC Members Larry Kirby When I Am Weak, then Am I Strong #214 HDC Special Interest Justin Rogers Greek for Beginners: The Noun #215 MA Language polishingthepulpit.com | 27 Exhibitor hours: page 8 Teen info and map: pages 10–11 Children’s schedule: page 9 Please wear your SATURDAY 8/17 SCC map/schedule keys: pages 12–13 name tag every day.
Time Presenter Topic Room Track 8:00–8:45pm Jeanny Gilpin Recordings People Play: Turning down the Volume on Mistakes of My Past. This class MB Women will deal with how to manage the damage my sins created (Matthew 18; 22:37–38; Philippians 4:15; 2 Peter 2:11–12). #216 Tim Orbison A Flawed Sermon. God used imperfect people to accomplish His perfect plan. #217 MCD Preachers’ Breakout 8:15–9:00pm Panel Discussion—Questions about Baptism: This panel will discuss baptism, EHA-F Evangelism focusing on answering common questions students have when they arrive on campus. Sometimes, these concerns cause students great anxiety. In other cases, these issues arise during personal Bible studies with people of all ages. #218 College/Singles Ernest Benjamin The Beauty of Baptism: It Doesn't Have to Be Divisive. Bill Bryant What Is the One Baptism of Ephesians 4? Parents Ferman Carpenter Is It Possible to Know Enough to Be Baptized after Only One Study? Michael Shepherd Isn’t Baptism to Show the World That We Have Been Saved? 9:00–9:45pm Branyon May Star Party. Look through telescopes and talk about the constellations with an expert. CY Special Interest In case of clouds, this session will be moved to Monday at 9:00 p.m. Teens Panel Members Nuts and Bolts: Tech Solutions Panel. Bring your tech questions and a panel of HDC Ministry techies will offer solutions in layman’s terms. Questions can be submitted in advance to [email protected]. #219 Speakers: Wes Blankenship, Aaron Cozort, Roger Leonhardt, and Josh Robinson Evangelism
9:00–11:00pm Youth Late Night: Hang Out Night—SCC and Hotel Lobbies ATR Teens Brandon Jackson Get-Acquainted Games EHB Teens Mary Carole Jackson Matt Jones Hangout: Singles, Games, Snacks, Conversation (Meet in section 1, closest to Firepit) FC Singles (Ages 18–24) Ben and Hannah Hangout: Singles, Games, Snacks, Conversation (Meet in section 2) FC Singles (Ages 25–35) Giselbach Nathan and Mandy Hangout: Singles, Games, Snacks, Conversation (Meet in section 3) FC Singles (Ages 36–49) Liddell Ronnie and Athena Hangout: Singles, Games, Snacks, Conversation (Meet in section 4, closest to Atrium) FC Singles (over 50) Scherffius 9:10–9:45pm Spencer Broome Singing BBCD General/Singing David Crutchfield
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On-site Worship Services (Children’s classes and cradle roll are in EHB from 8:30–10:15 a.m.) Due to Sunday attendance exceeding our space, PTP has three on-site worship services. The program is designed so both EHA groups can attend class before worship. Children’s classes are offered only for those attending the second assembly, since out of necessity they take place during the first assembly. The overseeing elders and PTP directors do not believe in splitting the worship assembly (aka “children’s church”), so we ask parents attending the first service to take children to worship with you. 7:30–8:30am Paul Sain Early Worship Service for Those Traveling: A Formula for Success (Hebrews 12). BA Church/Worship Congregational Singing/Communion/Giving/Prayer. #220 8:45–10:00am B. J. Clarke Early Service: Jesus Is Coming, and This Time It's Different. Congregational Singing/ EHA-F Church/Worship Communion/Giving/Prayer. (Due to overcrowding, there are three worship services. This lesson will be repeated at 10:30 a.m. in EHA). #229 10:30–11:15am B. J. Clarke Late Service: Jesus Is Coming, and This Time it's Different (Repeat of 8:45 a.m. session)#229 EHA General/Keynote 11:15–11:45am Andy Baker Congregational Singing/Communion/Giving/Prayer EHA General/Singing
5:30–5:55pm Adam Morgan Evening Worship: Congregational Singing (old favorites) EHA-B General/Singing 5:58–6:00pm Jeff Archey Welcome (MC) EHA General 6:00–6:45pm Kirk Brothers 80 Words of Terror from beyond the Grave: The Rich Man and Lazarus #252 EHA General/Keynote 80 palabras de terror después de la muerte: El hombre rico y Lázaro. 6:40–6:50pm Lord's Supper (for those who were unable to partake in the morning) SR2 Church/Worship
Off-site Worship Locations: Gatlinburg church of Christ, Jefferson City church of Christ, Sevierville church of Christ, and South Knoxville church of Christ (a.m. only). Church building locations on page 10. 8:30–9:15am Michael Shepherd Great Bible Chapters: Psalm 10—No Room for God #225 GcC Church/Worship 9:30–10:30am Michael Shepherd Great Bible Chapters: Romans 1 #234 GcC Church/Bible Class 10:30–11:15am Michael Shepherd Great Bible Chapters: Psalm 10—No Room for God (repeat) #238 GcC Church/Worship 6:00–7:00pm Alan Highers Whiter than Snow (Psalm 51) #253 GcC Church/Worship
10:00–10:45am Moises Pinedo Great Bible Chapters: John 8—The Light of the World #235 JCcC Church/Bible Class 11:00am–12:00pm Moises Pinedo Great Bible Chapters: John 9—Light Comes to the Blind Man #239 JCcC Church/Worship
9:00–9:45am Bob Veil, Jr. One Generation Away (A discussion of areas where we have an urgent need to ‘go back to ScC Church/Bible Class the basics,’ and ground new members) (class in fellowship hall) #233 9:00–10:00am Ernest Benjamin When it Rains, it Pours (Job 1:13–22) (class in auditorium) #232 ScC Church/Bible Class 10:00–11:00am Alan Highers What Is the Gospel of Christ? #236 ScC Church/Worship 5:00–5:45pm Michael Shepherd Great Bible Chapters: Psalm 2—Kiss the Son #251 ScC Church/Worship 6:00–7:00pm B. J. Clarke The Nine Guys Who Missed Thanksgiving #254 ScC Church/Worship
10:00–10:45am Kyle Gilpin When Sodom Lives in Me #237 SKcC Church/Bible Class 11:00am–12:00pm Randy English The Most Important Thing. Do first things first: 1) Someone who does not know the truth, SKcC Church/Worship 2) Someone who knows the truth but turns away, 3) Someone who obeys the truth but falls away, and 4) Someone who was taught the truth, knew the truth, but wanted to wait. #240
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 8:00–8:30am Scott Cain Early Bird Bible Class: Parenting in the Pews. This session will deal with practical BB Bible Class approaches to training children on how to worship from a very early age. #221 Marriage/Family Westley Hazel I Am the Sacrifice! Jesus did not call us to make a bunch of sacrifices in our life. He called BC Bible Class us to be the sacrifice. When we understand that, it will change our world. #222 Gary Massey The Other Trial of Jesus. More than a year before Jesus’ sham trials before the Sanhedrin BD Bible Class and Pilate, Jesus presented His actual defense in John 5. In this lesson, a trial lawyer examines the evidence and witnesses that Jesus presented to prove His claim—that He is the Son of God. #223 Kevin Rhodes Discipleship: Rearranging Your Priorities #224 FC Bible Class 8:45–10:00am Tish Clarke 2 for 1: My Soul Magnifies the Lord #226 BA Women/Bible Class Donna Faughn 2 for 1: Where Do You Wear Your Feelings? #226 Kyle Butt Class for those attending late worship: 2 for 1: Sunday Services Are not about You #227 BBC Church/Bible Class Melvin Otey 2 for 1: A World of Fools, a God of Grace #227 Teens Ed DeBerry 2 for 1: Be Still My Soul: Psalm 46 #228 BD Church/Bible Class Tony DeBerry 2 for 1: In Your Patience, Possess You Your Souls #228 Billy Bland 2 for 1: Take the Test: Who May Live on God’s Holy Hill? (Psalm 15) #230 HCC Church/Bible Class Bengy Slocumb 2 for 1: Song of a Slipping Saint—Psalm 73 #230 Victor Eskew 2 for 1: The Janitor’s Psalm—Psalm 84 #231 HDC Church/Bible Class Wayne Jones 2 for 1: Under the Faucet (Psalm 68:19–20; 128) #231 Textual 10:10–10:25am Sam Dilbeck Join Us in Prayer for America. Sam will moderate while different men pray for our nation, BD Prayer its leaders, the church within it, and our future. We will offer supplications and interces- sions and give God the fruit of our lips as praise to His name. 1:00–3:30pm Jerry and Denise Confidential Marriage/Family Counseling. Counseling areas include premarital, mar- SR2 Counseling Sessions Martin riage, family/parenting, parent/teen, abuse, drug/alcohol, pornography, homosexual- ity issues, and personal advice. Schedule before the event if at all possible, as the slots often fill up fast. Contact Kelli Sewell (877.338.3397; [email protected]) for a confidential appointment. 2:00–2:45pm Phil Sanders Jeremiah and Lamentations. This class counts as part of the PTP/GSOP partnership for MA Textual those desiring to take classes for credit. #241 2:00–5:00pm David and Kay Confidential Counseling Session (by appointment). Counseling areas include premarital, CR Counseling Sessions Looney marriage, family/parenting, parent/teen, abuse, drug/alcohol, pornography, homosexu- ality issues, and personal advice. Schedule before the event if at all possible, as the slots often fill up fast. Contact Kelli Sewell (877.338.3397; [email protected]) for a confidential appointment. 3:00–3:45pm Phil Sanders Jeremiah and Lamentations. This class counts as part of the PTP/GSOP partnership for MA Textual those desiring to take classes for credit. #242 John Farber Nuts and Bolts: Interested in Joining an Ongoing Mission Effort? Join Jack Farber, John MCD Missionary Farber, and others as they discuss short-term missions for Latin American Missions and Rendezvous beyond. #243 4:00–4:45pm Phil Sanders Jeremiah and Lamentations. This class counts as part of the PTP/GSOP partnership for MA Textual those desiring to take classes for credit. #244 5:00–5:30pm Hiram Kemp The Kind of People Jesus Came to Save (Mark 2:13–17) #245 BA Church/Bible Class Teens
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 5:00–5:30pm Kevin Hahn What Can We Do to Keep Our Young People in the Church? Are we missing something BB General/Keynote when it comes to losing our children? This lesson will consider the problem from the Marriage/Family perspectives of parents and churches. #246 Elders Youth Workers Kevin Sutton An Elder's Advice to Young Families #247 BC Marriage/Family/ Parenting Jonathan Moore The City of David: Fascinating Archeological Evidence to Support the Biblical, Historical BD Archaeology David #248 Members Sheri Harris Soul Cravings: Peace #250 HDC Women Special Interest 5:00–5:45pm Brian Davis What World Bible School Offers. WBS connects thousands of New Testament Christians HCC Ministry with millions of learners worldwide. WBS’ cutting-edge tools connect Christian teachers with seekers, and offer Bible correspondence courses, both digital and paper, for sharing the Gospel with them. Its network of follow-up partners helps responders obey the Gospel and integrate into local churches. Since 1973, Gospel teaching via WBS has touched over 35,000,000. In 2018, over 1,400,000 new learners enrolled. Check out the WBS Bible and courses for faithfulness to the Way, the Truth, and the Life. #249 Kirk Brothers Future Leaders Workshop: Bonus Class. This class focuses on preliminaries and allow MCD Boys Ages 12–14 Bob Oliver some to "hit the ground running" on Monday afternoon. It is ideal for first timers. Others Justin Rogers will have the same opportunity in the next class. This is an ELECTIVE class for boys ages 12–14. It involves learning how to get up and read Scripture, lead a prayer, and begin to speak in public. Note: If your son plans to participate, please email [email protected] ahead of time if possible for pre-event information (not required but helpful). 7:00–7:45pm Cindy Colley Mary, You Don't Have to Be Martha #255 BA Women Sheila Butt Forgiveness: Healing the Hurt We Never Deserved (Matthew 18:21–35). When forgive- BB Women ness feels impossible, press on. #256 Larry Kirby Extreme Focus: Serve Christ No Matter What Comes. Larry and Joyce Kirby, faithful preacher BC Members and dedicated couple, had three children. One son died in 1985. The other two children grew up and married. The daughter, Elizabeth, had two children, Eli and Layla. Her husband murdured her and is now in prison. This left Larry and Joyce to rear the children. Later, their grown son contracted Legionaries Disease and it attacked his heart. He left behind three girls Spiritual Growth and a boy. They continued rearing Eli and Layla. In 2017, Joyce died of a stroke and Larry found himself without his preaching job. Larry, in his 60s, continues preaching and rearing the children by himself. He has a beautiful attitude and is beloved by those who know him. #257 Steve Choosing a Career That Doesn’t Just Follow Your Passion #258 BD Young Adult/Singles Higginbotham Spiritual Growth Dan Winkler His Name Is Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace. Seven centuries before His incarna- EHA-F General/Keynote tion, Isaiah identified the Lord in a breathtaking Messianic prophecy (Isaiah 9:6).#259 Su nombre es Padre Eterno y Príncipe de Paz. Siete siglos antes de Su encarnación, Isaías identificó al Señor en una asombrosa profecía mesiánica (Isaías 9:6). Wesley Simons Seventh Day Adventist Doctrine: Questions to Consider When Discussing Religion with FC Doctrine Someone of the SDA Faith #260 Billy Bland Why Don't People See the Bible Alike? #261 HCC Doctrine Teresa Hampton Digging Deeper: Great Questions Jesus Asked (1) #262 HDC Women Special Interest Tim Orbison "I’m an Unhappy Deacon”: Finding Your Diagnostic Trouble Code #264 MB Deacons
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 7:00–7:45pm Ferman Carpenter The Untouchables: Soul Saving Series (1) #265 MCD Evangelism Ministry 7:00–8:00pm Justin Rogers Greek for Beginners: The Verb #263 MA Language 7:30–10:30pm Brandon and Mary Youth Late Night. Our group has exclusive use of the Pigeon Forge Community Center PFCC Teens Carole Jackson (three basketball courts, bowling center, racquetball courts, walking track, fitness center, ping-pong, foosball, and a PlayStation). No charge. Children under 12 may attend with a parent. Please follow the dress code. It will be enforced. 8:00–8:15pm Rob Baker Bedtime Devotional for Children (2–9). Bring your children to a devotional to close out ATR Children (2–9) the day. This will serve as an example of how to conduct daily family Bible time when you return home. Tonight features a model for grades 1–3. Pajamas optional! Parents
8:00–8:45pm Victor Eskew Postmodern Thinking. This session will discuss the five pillars of this thought process.#266 BA Evangelism Preachers’ Breakout Jania Otey Single Issues: Single Doesn’t Mean Desperate. This lesson explores why unmarried women BB Women feel lost in a congregation of married folks (and what to do about it), why singles should not settle for someone who will not help them go to heaven, and the need to be sincerely Special Interest modest (from the inside) and not just dress modestly at church to please people. #267 Daniel Stearsman Can God Be All-Loving if Hell Is Eternal? A Look at the Warren-Matson Debate Four BC Doctrine Decades Later. Have our neighbors turned to atheism and agnosticism because they see God’s punishment not fitting the crime of sin? Is hell a drastic overpayment? Daniel's father, Jackie, helped spearhead the debate in 1978. Warren works out the “why of hell” from God’s perspective. Warren’s work is very needed in this generation. #268 Bud Woodall Creating Tension in Your Sermon #269 BD Preachers John DeBerry My Daddy's Favorite Sermon #270 EHA General/Keynote El sermón favorito de mi padre Eric Lyons Rahab’s Lie, Elisha’s Deception, and the Bible Truth about Dishonesty. How can lying lips HCC Scholars' Think Tank be “an abomination to the Lord,” when Rahab was commended twice by New Testament writers? How is it that “all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone,” and yet Elisha deceived the Syrians? Are God and His Word inconsistent on this subject? Is it okay to lie sometimes? #271 Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding: Small Group Problem-Solving (1a) HDC Elders Justin Rogers Greek for Beginners: Basic Syntax #272 MA Language Allen Hahn Write Your Own Bible Class Material #273 MB Bible Class Teachers Ministry James Rogers Grounding in the Faith: How Can I Unteach the False Doctrine of the Premillenialism with MCD Ministry New Converts of Various Backgrounds? #274 9:00–9:45pm Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding: Small Group Problem-Solving (1b) #275 HDC Elders David Crutchfield Singing BBC General/Singing Adam Morgan 9:00–11:00pm Matt Jones Hangout: Singles, Games, Snacks, Conversation (Meet in section 1, closest to Firepit) FC Singles (Ages 18–24) Ben and Hannah Hangout: Singles, Games, Snacks, Conversation (Meet in section 2) FC Singles (Ages 25–35) Giselbach Nathan and Mandy Hangout: Singles, Games, Snacks, Conversation (Meet in section 3) FC Singles (Ages 36–49) Liddell Ronnie and Athena Hangout: Singles, Games, Snacks, Conversation (Meet in section 4, closest to Atrium) FC Singles (over 50) Scherffius
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 7:00–7:30am Maurice Williams Early Morning Walk and Songs of Praise PL Health/Wellness 7:30–8:00am David Smith Morning Devotional: If God Knows Your Hairs, He Surely Knows Your Troubles #276 BD General/Combined 8:00–8:15am Adam Morgan Early Morning Worship in Song BD General/Singing 8:30–9:00am Todd Clippard Climbing Bible Mountains: Sinai–The Mountain of Separation EHB Children Age 11–12 8:30–9:15am Aaron Gallaghar Is Your Congregation Using Social Media Wrong? #277 Aaron works with GBN. BA Evangelism Preachers’ Breakout Clark Sims Sifted but Saved #278 BB Members Victor Eskew 2 for 1: The Damage of Division. In all aspects of life, God disapproves of division BD Elders/Deacons (e.g. Proverbs 6:19, Galatians 5:20). While people normally and naturally form closer relationships with similarly-minded peers, the formation of “cliques” that willfully ex- clude the contributions of outsiders harms the unity of the Lord’s body. This class will explore the problem of such segregation among God's people and provide practical guidance for preventing or correcting these negative dangers. #279 Russell Kline 2 for 1: It Took 20 Years: Transitioning from No Elders to an Eldership. Here's what we BD Small Church learned that might help you. #279 Elders Teah McWhorter Bible Class Teacher's Workshop #2: Teaching Challenging Concepts like Heaven/Hell, FC Women April Meacham Devil, Sin, and Faith #280 Bible Teachers Mike Vestal Doing Lowercase Ministry in an ALL CAPS World #281 HDC Preachers Un ministerio minúsculo en palabras mayúsculas Donna Faughn What God Has Promised to Do for Widows #282 MA Women Widows Johnnie LeMaster Being a Good Teammate #283 MB Ministry Elders’ Breakout Alan Highers Issues We Have Faced: Old and New (1) #284 BC Keynote Michael Houts Hell—A Tribute To God's Love #285 MCD Scholars' Think Tank Kevin Cain Making the Most of Media. This class focuses on practical ways to use various media HCC Teens platforms on cell phones to the glory of God. Class participants are encouraged to friend or follow the speaker on Facebook or Instagram to participate in this interactive session. We will project live feeds on my Facebook and Instagram accounts demon- strating ways to use media to encourage others, build up your local youth group and congregation, promote youth and church activities, and even evangelize. #286 9:30–10:15am David Rader 2 for 1: The Future Is Now! A study combatting the “young people are the future of the BA Teens church” stigma. #287 Ande Zimmerman 2 for 1: Is Marijuana That Bad? It's legal in some states and most people think it's no big deal. #287 Sheila Butt Grace in High Heels #288 BB Women Kevin Rhodes Morning Marriage Class: Preparing for Marriage Success #289 BC Combined/Keynote Marriage/Family Various Speakers Two Minutes, Tops: Why I Love to Preach #290 BD Preachers Speakers: Edward Anderson, Ferman Carpenter, Greg Dismuke, Tim Fuqua, Eddy Gilpin, Kyle Gilpin, Allen Hahn, Chance Hicks, Aubrey Johnson, Keith Kasarjian, Greg Lewis, Richard Melson, Riley Nelson, Eric Owens, Ricky Philips, James Pilgrim, Randy Pyle, James Rogers, Stan Stevenson, Bob Veil, and Bud Woodall. Matt Vega Recent Decisions and New Religion Cases Facing the Supreme Court #291 EHA-F Elders Contemporary Issues Robby Eversole, Sr. Hot Button Issues: Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage #292 FC Preachers' Breakout Elders’ Breakout polishingthepulpit.com | 33 Exhibitor hours: page 8 Teen info and map: pages 10–11 Children’s schedule: page 9 Please wear your MONDAY 8/19 SCC map/schedule keys: pages 12–13 name tag every day.
Time Presenter Topic Room Track 9:30–10:15am Hugh Fulford Is CENI Really a Hermeneutic? (command, example, necessary inference) #293 HCC Textual Jania Otey Contemporary Issues: What Can We Do to Help our Children Deal with Homosexuality HDC Women in the Media and Homosexuals They Encounter in Everyday Life? #294 Hugh Fulford Blessed Assurance as I Near the End of My Journey. This lesson will discuss assurance MA Spiritual Growth based on our confident standing before God.#295 Phil Sanders Jeremiah and Lamentations. This class counts as part of the PTP/GSOP partnership for MB Textual those desiring to take classes for credit. #296 Kevin Rutherford Is It Wrong to Be Right? Does doctrine matter when we are saved by grace? What is the MCD Doctrine "new reformation?" #297 10:30–11:15am Cliff Goodwin Studies in First/Second Kings, Year One: David’s Kingdom in Solomon’s Hands (1 Kings BA Textual 1–15) (1): Solomon’s Kingdom Established (1 Kings 1–2) #298 Jania Otey Sexual Harassment (and Female Manipulation) Is as Old as Man and Woman: Lessons BB Women from the Women of the Old Testament (201). This class is a follow-up to the popular series on Women in Genesis last year. #299 Teen Girls Jonathan Harrison Pornography/Sexual Addiction: How It Develops and What It Takes to Overcome It. BC Marriage/Family/ We now have the technology and brain science research to prove just how destruc- Parenting tive pornography can be to the human brain, so the question “Can people become addicted to pornography and/or sex?” has already been answered. In this class, the presenter will explain how addiction can develop and what a person can do in order to overcome it. #300 Glenn Colley My Child Is Good at Sports. How do I find balance when my child has opportunities that BD Parents many may not have? Sports demand total commitment and so does God. #301 Teen Boys Hiram Kemp A Prayer for Times of Adversity (2 Chronicles) #302 EHA-F Textual Una oración para tiempos de adversidad Justin Rogers The Discovery and Significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls#303 FC Scholars' Think Tank Iris Petty How to Find Friends When I Feel I Have None #304 HCC Teen Girls Aaron Gallagher Using Instagram for Evangelism. Aaron works with GBN. #305 HDC Evangelism Preachers’ Breakout Mark Lindley How Can I Get Through What I'm Going Through? #306 MA Marriage/Family Special Interest Roger Comstock How Should the Church and Christians Handle Registered Sex Offenders?#307 MB Preachers Elders’ Breakout Wayne Rodgers Tough Questions: Do 1 Timothy 3:8 and 5:23 Justify Social Drinking? #308 MCD Doctrine Evangelism 12:45–1:15pm Kathy Pollard Sandwich Session: Seasons of Life: What should a Stay-at-Home Mom Do after Her BB Women Children Are Grown? Should you seek employment to help your husband with the household expenses? If not, what should you do? #309 Alan Highers Sandwich Session: Great Men of the Restoration—A. G. Freed #310 BC Restoration/History 1:30–2:15pm Cliff Goodwin Studies in First/Second Kings, Year One: David’s Kingdom in Solomon’s Hands (1 Kings BA Textual/New 1–15) (2): Solomon Rules with Wisdom and Prosperity (1 Kings 3–4) #311 Testament Vicky Rutherford Some Things I Have Learned as a Preacher’s Wife. Vicky has been a homeschool teacher BB Women for 22 years and taught elementary Bible school for 25 years. She has served as a camp counselor and helped start two youth camps and one family camp. She has taught ladies’ day programs in the U.S. and Australia. For three years, she has been a teacher for the girl’s program at MSOP’s Foundations. #312 John Baker A Law for Every Home: "Love Keeps No Record of Wrongs" (1 Corinthians 13:5) #313 BC Marriage/Family
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 1:30–2:15pm Matt Vega When Does the Bible Allow Divorce? #314 BD Doctrine Bob Oliver Advanced Impromptu Speaking (Instruction). ELECTIVE. (This will involve non-religious CT Teen Boys/Teen Girls impromptu training as practiced in a high school.) Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Mental Health Issues #315 EHA-B Members Roger Comstock When Teens Consider Suicide Steve What to Do When Your Loved One Has an Addiction to Gambling Higginbotham David Looney Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD is a condition that can develop following a traumatic and/or terrifying event, such as a sexual or physical assault, the unexpected death of a loved one, or a natural disaster. Counseling Phil Sanders What to Do When Your Loved One Has an Addiction to Pornography Ron Williams Impulse Control Disorders. People with impulse control disorders are unable to resist urges, or impulses, to perform acts that could be harmful to themselves or others. Don Williams Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). People with OCD are plagued by constant thoughts or fears that cause them to perform certain rituals or routines. The disturbing thoughts are called obsessions, and the rituals are called compulsions. Seven Minutes of Hot Topics #316 | Siete minutos de temas polémicos EHA-F Teens John DeBerry Racism | El racismo Melvin Otey Domestic Abuse | El abuso doméstico Eric Owens Gender Change Surgery | La cirugía de cambio de género Joe Wells Cheating | La infidelidad Dan Winkler Vaping | Los vaporizadores Ande Zimmerman Dealing with a Broken Relationship (Dating and Friendships) Cómo lidiar con una relación que no funcionó (el cortejo y la amistad) Renee Brown Children's Bible Class Teacher Resources: Make & Take at Your Own Pace. Chalking Bible EHB Women Karen Perkins class illustrations, visuals for enhancing Bible lessons, die cut letters, & more. No experience necessary. You will receive step-by-step instruction. All tools and resources provided. Bible Teachers Kevin Sutton Some Building Blocks of Great Families #317 FC Marriage/Family Brandon Rader The Gospel of Deliverance (1): Portraits of the Lord. This presentation will identify HCC Young Adult/Singles helpful principles for New Testament Christians from God’s Old Testament “Book of Deliverance,” giving specific emphasis to Exodus 1:1–12:30. #318 Textual Sandy Oliver Things Often Taught to Children That Are not in the Bible. As teachers of God’s Word it is HDC Women our responsibility to prepare and teach Bible lessons with accuracy. Unfortunately, we sometimes rely on a teacher’s manual or a story that we have heard over and over, never checking its accuracy. #319 Special Interest
Edward Anderson We Give Thee but Thine Own: Learning to Give as God Gives #320 MA Spiritual Growth Keith Dixon Evangelizing among the Navajo #321 MB Missionary Stanley Ryan Rendezvous Bill Burk Random Psalms: Eternal Lessons in Psalm 127 #323 MCD Textual/Old Testament 2:30–3:15pm Mallory Baker Help! I'm Overwhelmed! Suggestions on how mothers should deal with the feeling of BA Women being overwhelmed with multiple children (as a wife, mother, homemaker, educator, Bible class teacher, fulfilling her role in evangelism), and being everything she needs to be to fill multiple roles.#324
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 2:30–3:15pm Donna Faughn A Ruby in a Costume Jewelry World #325 BB Women Jeff Miller Is Creation “Scientific”—Able to Make Predictions? [Part II]#326 BC Scholars' Think Tank Rob Whitacre Turning Your Congregation into a Personal Evangelism Machine #327 BD Elders Bob Oliver Advanced Boys Impromptu Speaking (Speeches). ELECTIVE CT Teen Boys Wissam Al-Aethawi Cast Outside. An American’s attitude toward Muslims has been shaped by a collection EHA-B Keynote of events, stories, radio shows, and Facebook memes. In turn, this attitude is shaping the Muslim’s attitude toward both America and the gospel. #328 Doctrine Robby Eversole, Jr. What Drugs Can Do; What Drugs Can't Do. This is a powerful example and story that EHA-F Teens Hollywood could not have invented. #329 Seven Minutes of Wisdom (Youth Ministry Resource Edition) #330 HCC Youth Workers Sam Dilbeck Social Media Platforms Chance Hicks Class Ideas Michael Hite Apps Philip Jenkins Books Every YM Needs to Read Alan Pitchford YM Media Resources Ande Zimmerman YM programs Eric Lyons “Christians are Crazy!”—A Response #331 HDC General/Keynote Johnie Scaggs Step up and Fill Your Role as a Man. There are plenty of sessions for elders, deacons, MA Marriage/Family and preachers, but our men need to know how to lead their own families before they lead the flock.#332 Mark Bailey Help! I Need a Team! This session will discuss the anatomy of involvement. #333 MB Deacons 2:30–4:15pm Kirk Brothers Future Leaders Workshop. Class 1: Speaking Tips and Research for a Simple Devotional. MCD Boys Ages 12–14 Gary Hampton This is an ELECTIVE class for boys ages 12–14. It involves learning how to get up and Bob Oliver read Scripture, lead a prayer, and begin to speak in public. Note: If your son plans to Justin Rogers participate, please email Wilburn Kirk Brothers ([email protected]) ahead of time if possible for pre-event information (not required but helpful). 3:30–4:00pm Ande Zimmerman Words Every Young Christian Should Know: Forgiveness EHB Children Age 11–12 3:30–4:15pm Wade Webster Book Reviews: What I've Read This Year That Might Help You #334 BA Preachers' Breakout Sheila Butt How to Truly Delight in God #335 BB Women Seven Minutes of Wisdom #336 | Siete minutos de sabiduría BC Preachers John Baker Finding a Preaching Feedback Team | Buscando gente que critique constructivamente su predicación Aaron Cozort Study Resources for Preachers Who Struggle with Reading Herramientas para predicadores con problemas de lectura Jim Dearman Using One’s Voice Properly to Avoid being a Distraction or Hinderance El uso adecuado de la voz para evitar la distracción y el obstáculo Tim Fuqua The Role Part-time Preachers Play in Today's Church—and Moving Forward El rol de los predicadores de medio tiempo en la iglesia de hoy—y en el futuro John Moore How to Make the Most of Summer Camps La manera de aprovechar al máximo los campamentos de verano Tom Wacaster When a Preacher Friend Flames out | Cuando un compañero predicador pierde su fervor
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 3:30–4:15pm Jeff Archey Panel: Here's What We Do; It Might Work for You: How We Go about Church Discipline BD Elders Glenn Colley (moderator: Jeff Archey)#337 Larry McDuffee Mark Teske Daniel Howell Foster/Adoptive Family: Meet and Greet CT Ministry Special Interest Billy Hayes 2 for 1: What a Camp Director Wants You to Get out of Camp #338 FC Teens Hiram Kemp 2 for 1: Absalom's Downfall (2 Samuel 18) #338 Philip Jenkins Revisiting Lunch Ladies: What Has Worked and What Has Changed #339 HCC Youth Workers Denise Martin Menopause and the Christian Woman #340 HDC Women Special Interest Ted Wheeler Missionary Stories: It Is Not Easy, but It Is Worth It. This session is designed to inspire MA Missionary new missionaries and to teach those who have never gone to the field about what Rendezvous missionaries face. #341 Phil Sanders Jeremiah and Lamentations. This class counts as part of the PTP/GSOP partnership for MB Textual those desiring to take classes for credit. #342 4:30–5:00pm Edward Anderson Is Your Home for Sale? This lesson will explore differences between a home and a BA Marriage/Family house and present dangers confronting us. #343 Gary Hampton Meet and Greet Zone: Churches Looking for Preachers/Preachers Looking for Churches. HCC Elders Bring resumes/job descriptions. Invite someone to supper with you (on site or off). Preachers Youth Workers 4:30–5:30pm Jerry and Denise Confidential Marriage/Family Counseling CR Counseling Sessions Martin Sandy Oliver Advanced Girls Impromptu Speaking (Speeches) ELECTIVE MCD Teen Girls Mike Vestal Preacher Therapy: Preachers often feel isolated and discouraged because they don't SR2 Counseling Sessions have anyone with whom to discuss matters. If you need advice or someone to listen and help sort things out, schedule a "preacher talk" session with Mike. Preachers and wives are welcome to come together. 6:00–6:30pm Eric Owens The Greatest Sermons Preached in the Last Two Hundred Years: Marshall Keeble's EHA-B Keynote Sermon: "The Doctor Who Never Lost a Case." #347 Restoration History 6:00–6:45pm Ed DeBerry Hurry Back Session: Overcoming Satan (1 John 5:3–5). This session will deal with BA Members beating the challenges of worldly temptation. #344 Philip Jenkins Reaching "Fringe Kids" #345 BB Youth Workers Parents Keith Kasarjian Expanding the Potential of the Local Congregation #346 BD Elders 6:00–8:00pm David and Kay Marriage and Family Counseling CR Counseling Sessions Looney 6:30–6:55pm Adam Morgan Congregational Singing (old favorites) EHA-B General/Singing Tim Pate 6:55–7:00pm Jeff Archey Welcome (MC) EHA General 7:00–7:30pm Don Blackwell The Frailty of Life: What I Have Learned Since Getting on a 4-wheeler Three Months Ago #348 EHA General/Keynote La fragilidad de la vida: lo que he aprendido desde que monté una cuatrimoto tres meses atrás
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 7:30–7:35pm Jeff Archey Invitation/Responses EHA General Invitación al evangelio 7:35–7:45pm Jim Dearman Lifetime Service Award #350 EHA General Reconocimiento por una vida de servicio 7:00–7:45pm Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding: Small Group Problem-Solving (2a) HDC Elders
Gary Bennett Intertestamental Events that Affected the Life and Times of Jesus (1) #349 MCD Textual
8:00–8:15pm Joe Wells Bedtime Devotional for Children (2–9). Bring your children for a devo at the end of the ATR Children (2–9) day. This will serve as an example of how to conduct daily family Bible time when you return home. This devotional will feature a model for grades 1 through 3. Parents
8:00–8:45pm Jeremy Pate Animal House or Animal Farm? How do you behave in the Lord's Church? #351 BA Teens Kathy Pollard Digging Deeper into the Word: Serious Bible Study Is not Just for Men (2). Bring your BB Women Bible for a Bible-marking session. #352 Kevin Rhodes Building Leaders (1): Sacrificial Leaders (Nehemiah 5:1–19) #353 BC Preachers' Breakout Elders’ Breakout Ferman Carpenter The Untouchables: Soul Saving Series (2) #354 BD Evangelism Forest Antemesaris The Church I Could not Ignore #355 EHA Keynote La iglesia que no puedo ignorar Jonathan Harrison Healthy Biblical Sexuality: God's View of Sex & Why It Matters. God has a lot to say HCC Marriage/Family/ about sex and sexuality, which makes sense considering He created everything. Sex Parenting and sexuality are natural, normal elements of every human being’s existence, yet they are topics that Christians are eerily silent about. #356 Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding: Presentation of Solutions (2b) #357 HDC Elders Doug Couch What Community Outreach Does for the Lord's Cause. How serving non-Christians MA Missionary disarms our critics, opens hearts to the gospel, stirs up the church, and follows the Rendezvous example of Jesus. This lecture will include practical suggestions that might be done to serve your community. #358 Brandon Rader The Gospel of Deliverance (2): The Power of the Lord. This presentation will identify MB Young Adult/Singles helpful principles for New Testament Christians from God’s Old Testament “Book of Deliverance,” giving specific emphasis to Exodus 12:1–15:21. #359 Textual Bill Burk Random Psalms: Eternal Lessons in Psalm 72 #360 MCD Textual 9:00–9:20pm Andy Baker Youth Singing ATR General/Singing 9:00–9:30pm Chance Hicks Late Night Sermon Outlines. Bring a cup of java and a pencil. Stock up for a month of MCD Preachers' Breakout Sundays! #361 9:00–11:00pm Matt Jones Hangout: Singles, Games, Snacks, Conversation (Meet in section 1, closest to Firepit) FC Singles (Ages 18–24) Ben and Hannah Hangout: Singles, Games, Snacks, Conversation (Meet in section 2) FC Singles (Ages 25–35) Giselbach Nathan and Mandy Hangout: Singles, Games, Snacks, Conversation (Meet in section 3) FC Singles (Ages 36–49) Liddell 9:00–10:30pm Ronnie and Athena Hangout: Singles, Games, Snacks, Conversation (Meet in section 4, closest to Atrium) FC Singles (over 50) Scherffius 9:30–11:00pm Brandon Jackson Youth Late Night: Ropes Course, Putt Putt, Games at River Lodge HRL Teens (Ages 13–18)
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 7:00–7:30am Maurice Williams Early Morning Walk and Songs of Praise PL Health/Wellness 7:30–8:00am Gary Hampton Morning Devotional: Blessed Are the Pure in Heart #362 BA General/Combined 8:00–8:15am Spencer Broome Early Morning Worship in Song BA General/Singing 8:30–9:00am Todd Clippard Climbing Bible Mountains: Carmel—The Mountain of Decision EHB Children Age 11–12 8:30–9:15am Seven Scholarly Minutes #363 BA Scholars' Think Tank Doug Burleson Does God Use Evil to Accomplish His Purposes? Caleb Colley Is the Scheme of Redemption Cosmic Child Abuse? Melvin Otey In Matthew 27:9–10, Who Was Matthew Quoting? Neal Pollard Understanding the Difference between LORD and Lord. What practical suggestions are there for applying this information? James Rogers Is All We Do Worship? Kirk Brothers Which Version of King Saul's Death Is Correct? Mike Vestal Hitting the Preacher's Wall (Up and Over) #364 BB Preachers' Breakout Rob Whitacre Almost Thou Persuadest Me. Do you have trouble getting the prospect over the finish BC Evangelism line? When conducting a Bible study, how hard should I push for conversion? The art of persuasion is Scriptural! Rob will provide several different closing techniques and Preachers teach us when to use them. #365 Eric Owens A Life beyond Amazing #366 BD Keynote B. J. Clarke You Can Know You Are Saved—So, Are You? (1) The Old Testament and Eternal EHA-F Keynote Security #367 Puede saber que es salvo—¿lo es? (1) El Antiguo Testamento y la seguridad eterna Textual
Teah McWhorter Bible Class Teacher's Workshop #3: Teaching Principles and Applications from the FC Women April Meacham General Epistles #368 Bible Teachers Stacey Grant What Nehemiah Shows Small Churches about Growth #369 HCC Small Church Evangelism Tonja McRady Uncrushable: Filled with the Spirit #370 HDC Women/Widows Spiritual Growth James Andrews How to Start a State Side Mission Work #371 MA Deacons Beverly Broome Three Passages That Uplift Widows #372 MB Women/Widows Allen Hahn Understand the Life Cycle of Your Sermon #373 MCD Preachers' Breakout Youth Workers 8:30–11:00am David and Kay Confidential Counseling Session (by appointment). Counseling areas include pre-mar- CR Counseling Sessions Looney ital, marriage, family/parenting, parent/teen, abuse, drug/alcohol, pornography, homosexuality issues, homeschool, and personal advice. Schedule before the event if possible, as the slots often fill up fast. Contact Kelli Sewell (877.338.3397; kelli@ polishingthepulpit.com) for a confidential appointment. 9:30–10:15am Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Health #374 BA Members Todd Clippard I Know I Need to Exercise, but I Don't Know How to Start David Courington How I Lost Weight Neal Pollard How Do I Get My Family Involved in Fitness? Maurice Williams Should I Take Supplements—Do They Really Work? Maurice Williams Quick and Easy Meals for the Busy Christian (1) Maurice Williams Quick and Easy Meals for the Busy Christian (2) polishingthepulpit.com | 39 Exhibitor hours: page 8 Teen info and map: pages 10–11 Children’s schedule: page 9 Please wear your TUESDAY 8/20 SCC map/schedule keys: pages 12–13 name tag every day.
Time Presenter Topic Room Track 9:30–10:15am Cindy Colley 2 for 1: Porn: Women Use It, Too. How to Help Those Who Struggle #375 BB Women Jania Otey 2 for 1: How Would Paul Use Facebook? #375 Kevin Rhodes Morning Marriage Class: Two Sets of Rules #376 BC Marriage/Family Keith Hovis Mark Your Bible: Preparing for Marriage #377 BD Teens Wissam Al-Aethawi Christ for Muslims. How do we bring a Muslim to Christ? By meeting a real-life Muslim EHA-B Keynote first. #378 Doctrine B. J. Clarke You Can Know You Are Saved—So, Are You? (2) What Jesus Taught about Eternal EHA-F Keynote Security #379 Puede saber que es salvo—¿lo es? (1) Lo que Jesús enseñó en cuanto a la seguridad eterna Textual Gary Hampton How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth (302): Consider the Words. This is an on-going FC Members annual series. Previous year's attendance not required. #380 Spiritual Growth Chance Hicks The Rescuers Down Under: Lessons from the Judges. The judges were God's rescuers HCC Young Adult/Singles sent to relieve His people from their oppressive enemies. They were rescuers from down under because they often came from unexpected places or faced very difficult circumstances. What lessons can we learn from the judges that will help us grow Spiritual Growth spiritually and be victorious as God's people over the temptations of the world? #381 Paul Sain A Lesson for Senior Saints. There is much work to be accomplished. Let us press on for HDC Doctrine the prize. #382 Rachel Holland Painting Devotionals: Themed Art with Ladies from the Church or Community Outreach MA Women Based on Bible Topics or Themes. A painting will be done in class with examples of outlines for lessons and templates for paintings for you to take home. Use your creativ- Special Interest ity to cultivate connections. (Repeat from Saturday) Doug Couch Evangelizing the Skeptics. Why is our culture increasingly skeptical of Christianity? MB Missionary How can we get skeptics to be skeptical of their own skepticism? What evidence can Rendezvous help the skeptic become certain of the claims of Christianity? #383 Panel Members Nuts and Bolts: Tech Solutions Panel. Bring your questions and our panel of MCD Ministry techies will offer solutions in layman’s terms. Questions can be submitted in advance to [email protected]. #384 Evangelism Speakers: Wes Blankenship, Aaron Cozort, Roger Leonhardt, and Josh Robinson. 10:00–10:30am Ande Zimmerman Words Every Young Christian Should Know: Kindness EHB Children Age 11–12 10:30–11:15am Cliff Goodwin Studies in First/Second Kings, Year One: David’s Kingdom in Solomon’s Hands (1 Kings BA Textual 1–15) (3): Solomon Builds God’s House (1 Kings 5–7) #385 Dan Winkler Preaching with Vivid Colors #386 BB Preachers Various Speakers Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Illustration #387 BC Preachers Speakers: Brandon Baggett, John Baker, Doug Burleson, Scott Cain, Ferman Carpenter, Jim Dearman, Tony DeBerry, Kevin Hahn, David Hamrick, Chance Hicks, James Pilgrim, Josh Posey, Mark Posey, Corey Sawyers, Bengy Slocumb, David Smith, Doug Tooley, and Wade Webster. Matt Vega Tough Questions: 5 Ways Your Congregation Could End up In Court #388 BD Elders B. J. Clarke You Can Know You Are Saved—So, Are You? (3) What the Apostles Taught about EHA-F Keynote Eternal Security #389 Textual Westley Hazel I Know the Bible Says to Pray without Ceasing, but How Do I? The Word of God teaches FC Young Adult/Singles Christians to participate in earnest prayer (e.g. 1 Thessalonians 5:17). However, new and experienced Christians frequently express low confidence levels in their abilities to access the throne of Almighty God. This presentation will explore the blessing of prayer and Teens offer practical suggestions to improve this vital aspect of Christian faithfulness. #390 Martha Howell How Women Can Help New Families Feel Welcome/How Women Can Give the Local HCC Women Church a Family Atmosphere #391 Special Interest
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 10:30–11:15am Jim Faughn Two Perspectives/One Goal: Rearing Boys to Be Men. The same class taught from a HDC Marriage/Family father's perspective (leaders in the church, fathers, husbands) and then from a moth- er's perspective (raising them to be leaders, protectors, and good husbands—not momma’s boys). Ladies, come back for the mother's perspective at 1:30 p.m. #392 Brandon Rader The Gospel of Deliverance (3): Provisions from the Lord. This presentation will identify MA Young Adult/Singles helpful principles for New Testament Christians from God’s Old Testament “Book of Deliverance,” giving specific emphasis to Exodus 15:22–24:18. #393 Textual Teresa Glenn You Can Do This!—Loving the Word and Sharing It with All Souls. If you have never MB Women taught or if you have not taught in a long time, or just need a refresher course to get out of a slump, this class is for you! #394 Bible Teachers Bob Veil Here's What We Do; It Might Work for You. Some ideas we are trying at Central church MCD Elders/Deacons of Christ, a congregation of about 180 located in a metropolitan area of 115,000. #395 11:30am–12:15pm Glenn Colley GBN Interviews BD Special Interest Mark Teske 12:30–1:15pm Cindy Colley Sandwich Session: Digging Deeper: Finishing the Course: Concluding Bullet-Points BA Women about Authority #396 12:45–1:20pm Branyon May Sandwich Session: Where are the Aliens? Science fiction has always loved the idea of BD Scholars' Think Tank extraterrestrial alien life. This love of a fictional scenario has also influenced actual scientific programs, especially visible in the efforts of the SETI organization (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence). What implications does this search bear for humanity? If secular scientists can search for signs of intelligence from space, can creation scientists search for signs of intelligence in God's design? For Christians, what does 1 Peter 2:11 tell us in regards to the question, "Where are the aliens?" #397 1:30–2:15pm Cliff Goodwin Studies in First/Second Kings, Year One: David’s Kingdom in Solomon’s Hands (1 Kings BA Textual/New 1–15) (4): Solomon Dedicates the Temple with Prayer (1 Kings 8) #398 Testament Donna Faughn Two Perspectives/One Goal: Rearing Boys to Be Men. This class taught was taught from a BB Women father's perspective earlier today. Now, it is taught from a mother's perspective (raising them to be leaders, protectors, and good husbands—not momma’s boys). #399 Matt Vega 2 for 1: Avoiding Sexual Abuse in Your School, Family, or Congregation #400 BC Members Matt Vega 2 for 1: Spotting Sexual Abuse in Your School, Family, or Congregation #400 Contemporary Issues Seven Minutes of Wisdom #401 BD Elders Keith Hovis God's Cure for Porcupine Churches Mark Howell Teen Q1 with the Elders Corey Sawyers Why Children Need Exegetical Bible Teaching for the Long Haul Wesley Simon When an Elder Should Step Down Clark Sims It Should not Be Lonely at the Top. Here's How to Keep It from Being Lonely. Dan Thornton Better Communication with the Congregation. What should we communicate? How often? Why? Wissam Al-Aethawi The Temple: The Third of the Two Sacred Mosques. A group of Jewish activists has EHA-B Keynote recently dedicated an altar for the Third Temple, which has played a major role in the birth of Islam. #402 Doctrine Dan Winkler GRACE: Simply Incredible, Incredibly Simple #403 EHA-F General/Keynote La GRACIA: Simplemente increíble; increíblemente simple Teens Renee Brown Children's Bible Class Teacher Resources: Make & Take at Your Own Pace. Chalking Bible EHB Women Karen Perkins class illustrations, visuals for enhancing Bible lessons, die cut letters, & more. No experience necessary. You will receive step-by-step instruction. All tools and resources provided. Bible Teachers
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 1:30–2:15pm Seven Minutes of Wisdom from Youth Workers #404 FC Teens Ben Giselbach One Click Away . . . Chance Hicks What the Lord's Model Prayer Teaches Me about Me. Society skews our view of ourselves, but when Jesus taught His disciples about prayer, He also taught them about themselves. Matt Jones It's Complicated—Commitment in Teen Dating Relationships Can Complicate Christianity Jeremy Pate To Tell or Not to Tell: A Lesson from Esther Caleb Rutherford Is a Tattoo or Wacky Hair a Real Sign of Nonconformity? Joe Wells You Own This! Taking Ownership of Your Faith as You Grow toward Independence. Terrance The Vocabulary of Spiritual Victory: Love. This class will define the term “love” as it HCC Young Adult/Singles Brownlow-Dindy occurs in various forms in the Bible and suggest practical ways for children of God to apply this understanding. #405 Spiritual Growth Nicole Whitacre Recipes For Evangelism. Nicole will focus on how ladies can make a difference in HDC Women Evangelism personal evangelism by focusing on the home and a meal. #406 Luke Griffin Unbroken Chain. A look at the history of the church from the second century to the MA Doctrine beginning of the restoration movement. #407 Tim Orbison The View from the Bottom. This session will discuss becoming like a child. #408 MB Deacons David Smith Encouraging Thoughts: 12 Things Preachers Don't Know #409 MCD Preachers 2:30–3:15pm Jania Otey How Would Paul Not Use Facebook? By examining many of the apostle Paul’s epistles, BA Women this lesson focuses on how he would not use Facebook. #410 Kim Higginbotham Forever His. This session will discuss reasons for providing more help for special needs BB Women/Mothers children in our congregations and who will benefit from such a program. #411 Eric Owens Teens, Obey Your Parents #412 BC Teens Melvin Otey Developing a Vision for the Future of Your Congregation #413 BD Elders Ministry John DeBerry When the Church Was a Family: How Do We Recapture It? #414 EHA-F General/Keynote Cuando la iglesia era una familia: ¿Cómo podemos serlo otra vez? Phil Sanders Jeremiah and Lamentations. This class counts as part of the PTP/GSOP partnership for HCC Textual those desiring to take classes for credit. #415 Doug Dingley A House Divided: Clearing up the Confusion for Our One-cup Brethren? (1). This class HDC Doctrine discusses our Lord’s intense desire for His disciples’ unity; the current depth of the deadly division that exists among us; and whence the foundational misunderstanding Evangelism comes which lies at the heart of this fatal fracture in our fellowship. #416 Johnie Scaggs Step up and Fill Your Role as a Husband. There are plenty of sessions for elders, dea- MA Marriage/Family cons, and preachers, but our men need to know how to lead their own families, before they lead the flock. #417 Rod Rutherford Three Missionary Ladies. Sarah Andrews was imprisoned by the Japanese during WW II, MB Missionary and continued to work in Japan after the war. Elizabeth Bernard worked with the George Rendezvous Benson family and others in China. Escaping with several orphaned children when the Communists took over, she served the rest of her life in Hong Kong. Hettie Lee Ewing, a Texas farm girl who spent many years in Japan, returned to the US during WW II, then returned to Japan. #418 2:30–4:15pm Kirk Brothers Future Leaders Workshop. Session 2: Tips on Scripture Reading and Leading Public MCD Boys Ages 12–14 Gary Hampton Prayers. More research on lesson preparation. Bob Oliver Justin Rogers Brenna Rhodes Real Life University. Our children need training in specific life skills as they mature BA Women/Homeschool into capable and confident adults. Prepare your child to serve others well, using this checklist and teaching method. #419 42 | WIFI Username: ptp Password: guest 8/20 TUESDAY
Time Presenter Topic Room Track 3:30–4:15pm Seven Minutes of Wisdom #420 BB Women Laura Kidwell Boyd How to Promote Intergenerational Relationships in the Church Veronica Brown Shape Your Worries into Prayers Denise Martin How Can I Best Help Comfort Someone Who Has Suffered a Miscarriage? Vicky Rutherford Little Things We Can Do to Help our Children Go to Heaven Chere Slocumb Overcoming Fear Ashley Smith How to Increase Your Children's Influencers of Faith Rob Whitacre The Best Argument for Baptism Is a Two-letter Word #421 BC Evangelism Teens Seven Minutes of Wisdom #422 BD Small Church Brandon Baggett Avoiding Becoming Casual in Worship When Few in Number Scott Wright The Most Effective Outreach We Have Done in the Last Year Brandon Britton The Most Effective Outreach We Have Done in the Last Year Tony DeBerry Intentional Friendliness—Making a Great First Impression in a Smaller Church Stacey Grant The Most Effective Outreach We Have Done in the Last Year Wayne Jones The Most Effective Outreach We Have Done in the Last Year Mark Posey From the Sermon Vault: Round #3: Special Occasion Sermons for an Entire Year. A CT Preachers second class on the most popular PTP sermon series thus far. Mark will also provide 500 free random sermon starters that he developed since last year. #423 Seven Minutes of Wisdom for Families #424 | Siete minutos de sabiduría para las familias EHA-F Marriage/Family Steve Higginbotham Sexual Baggage—Is Your Past Haunting Your Marriage? | Antecedentes sexuales: ¿Está su pasado acosando a su matrimonio? Johnnie LeMaster Preparing to Care for Aging Parents—Options and Decisions Preparándonos para cuidar de los padres que envejecen—opciones y decisiones Jerry Martin Help! Should I Give my Child a Smartphone? | ¡Ayuda! ¿Debería comprar un teléfono inteli- gente a mi hijo? Gary Pollard, Sr. Should I Force My Child to Go to Worship and Youth Activities? ¿Debería obligar a mi hijo a ir a la adoración y a las actividades juveniles? Josh Posey Some Little Things You Can Do Daily to Help Your Family Cosas pequeñas que puede hacer diariamente para ayudar a su familia David Smith Ten Family Passages to Memorize | Diez pasajes que las familias deben memorizar Kevin Rhodes Building Leaders (2): Fearless Leaders (Nehemiah 6:1–19). #425 FC Preachers' Breakout Elders’ Breakout Philip Jenkins Bounce Class: The Best Ideas We Have Tried. Bounce Ideas off of Philip. HCC Youth Workers Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding: Small Group Problem-Solving (3a) HDC Elders Wade Webster Getting the Gospel into Mexico #426 MA Missionary Rendezvous Russell Kline A Study of God’s Providence: A Look at Esther. Paul Sain just published Russell's book MB Doctrine/Textual on this subject #427 4:30–5:30pm Gary Hampton Preacher Therapy: Preachers often feel isolated and discouraged because they don't SR2 Counseling Sessions have anyone with whom to discuss matters. If you need advice or someone to listen and help sort things out, schedule a "preacher talk" session with Gary. Preachers and wives are welcome to come together. 6:00–6:40pm Hiram Kemp Hurry Back Session: Getting the Most out of Grace (Ephesians 2:1–10) #428 BA Keynote Textual Eric Owens Hurry Back Session: The Most Encouraging Passages in the Psalms #429 BB Members Michael Hite Tutorials Covering Popular Bible Software: Logos (1) #430 BC Technology Preachers’ Breakout
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 6:00–6:20pm Melvin Otey Contemporary Issues: Much Ado about Gender #431 EHA-F Keynote 6:20–6:55pm Barry Kennedy Congregational Singing (old favorites) EHA General/Singing Tim Pate 6:55–7:00pm Jeff Archey Welcome (MC) EHA General 7:00–7:45pm Dan Winkler Bring a Friend Night: A Simple Presentation of the Simple Gospel. This session will be EHA General/Keynote an introduction to the church of Christ. Meet a friend in town—hotel worker, wait- ress, someone at Walmart—and bring them to hear the gospel. #432 Traiga a un amigo esta noche: Una presentación simple del evangelio simple. Esta sesión será una introducción a la iglesia de Cristo. Haga amigos en el pueblo (un empleado del hotel, una mesera o alguien en Walmart) e invítelos a escuchar el evangelio. 7:40–7:45pm Jeff Archey Invitation/Responses EHA General 7:00–7:45pm Brandon Rader The Gospel of Deliverance (4): Peace from the Lord. This presentation will identify HCC Young Adult/Singles helpful principles for New Testament Christians from God’s Old Testament “Book of Deliverance,” giving specific emphasis to Exodus 25:1–32:35. #433 Textual Gary Bennett Intertestamental Events that Affected the Life and Times of Jesus (2)#434 MCD Textual 8:00–8:15pm Joe Wells Bedtime Devotional for Children (2–9). Bring your children to the atrium for a devo Hotel Children (2–9) before taking them to bed. This will serve as an example of how to conduct daily Lobby Parents family Bible time when you return home. This devotional will feature a model for grades 1 through 3. Pajamas optional! 8:00–8:20pm Andy Baker Youth Singing ATR General/Singing 8:00–8:45pm Chet Duke 2 for 1: Keep Your Faith in the Lion's Den: Insights from a Christian on Yale's Campus #435 BA Teens Steve Higginbotham 2 for 1: It Is Hard Being Young, but God Uses It to Prepare Us for Greatness. #435 Kathy Pollard The Crowded-out Christ #436 BB Women Justin Rogers Do We Have the True New Testament? #437 BC Scholars' Think Tank Forest Antemesaris From Atheism to Belief. Forest grew up as an atheist but was converted by his girl- BD Doctrine friend (now his wife). He went to preacher school and now serves as a college minister in Tennessee. #438 Neal Pollard The Day after Tomorrow: Keeping the Nearness of Heaven in View #439 EHA-F Keynote Mark Lindley Get out of Your Preaching Rut #440 HCC Preachers' Breakout Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding: Presentation of Solutions (3b) #441 HDC Elders Edward Anderson What I'd Like to Say to the Next Generation of Preachers: Ministry and Life Insights #442 MA Preachers Jamie Long Weathering the Storm: Having Hope When it Seems Hopeless. This session will focus MB Members on keeping one’s hope through faith when trying to cope with a diagnosis of chronic illness such as diabetes, cancer, or an organ transplant. It is normal to experience a range of emotions in the wake of such a diagnosis. However, you can manage these feelings through a strong faith in God while keeping hope alive. #443 Bill Burk Random Psalms: Eternal Lessons in Psalm 50 #444 MCD Textual 8:00–9:00pm Sheila Butt Confidential Counseling Session (ladies only, by appointment). Counseling areas in- SR2 Women clude pre-marital, marriage, family/parenting, parent/teen, abuse, drug/alcohol, por- nography, homosexuality issues, homeschool, and personal advice. Schedule before the event if possible, as the slots often fill up fast. Contact Kelli Sewell (877.338.3397; Counseling Sessions [email protected]) for a confidential appointment. 9:00–11:00pm Matt Jones Hangout: Singles, Games, Snacks, Conversation (Meet in section 1, closest to Firepit) FC Singles (Ages 18–24) Ben and Hannah Hangout: Singles, Games, Snacks, Conversation (Meet in section 2) FC Singles (Ages 25–35) Giselbach Nathan and Mandy Hangout: Singles, Games, Snacks, Conversation (Meet in section 3) FC Singles (Ages 36–49) Liddell Ronnie and Athena Hangout: Singles, Games, Snacks, Conversation (Meet in section 4, closest to Atrium) FC Singles (over 50) Scherffius Brandon Jackson Youth Late Night: SevierAir Jump Park Off- Teens Site
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 7:00–7:30am Maurice Williams Early Morning Walk and Songs of Praise PL Health/Wellness 7:30–8:00am Doug Burleson Morning Devotional: Each Day I'll Do . . . #445 BA General/Combined 8:00–8:15am Tim Pate Early Morning Worship in Song (old favorites) BA General/Singing 8:30–9:15am Rob Whitacre The Book of Revelation Simplified (201). Using rhyming, Rob will provide a very simple BA Teens way to learn the book of Revelation. This is a continuation from last year. Previous attendance not required. Handouts, PowerPoint #446 Textual Sheri Harris Soul Cravings: Purpose #447 BB Women Jeff Miller Can the Creation Model Be Defended against Modern Attacks? [Part I] #448 BC Scholars' Think Tank Glenn Colley Going Deeper in Prayer #449 BD Elders Ministry Teah McWhorter Bible Class Teacher's Workshop #4: Life of Moses and Lessons from Exodus– FC Women April Meacham Deuteronomy #450 Bible Teachers Johnie Scaggs Step up and Fill Your Role as a Father. There are plenty of sessions for elders, deacons, HCC Marriage/Family and preachers, but our men need to know how to lead their own families, before they lead the flock.#451 Mike Vestal How to Work with People Who Aren't as Committed to the Church as You Are #452 HDC Preachers Elders’ Breakout Randy English Using Mass Media to Reach the Lost via Radio and Internet #453 MB Evangelism Missionary Rendezvous Cindy Ridgeway Reproductive Issues and the Christian Woman. Cindy (RPh) graduated from Ohio State MCD Women University and has been in pharmacy for 27 years. She is a preacher’s wife. #454 Special Interest 8:30–11:00am David and Kay Confidential Counseling Session (by appointment). CR Counseling Sessions Looney 8:40–9:15am Phil Sanders Jeremiah and Lamentations. This class counts as part of the PTP/GSOP partnership for MA Textual those desiring to take classes for credit. #455 9:00–9:20am Ande Zimmerman Words Every Young Christian Should Know: Humility EHB Children Age 11–12 9:30–10:00am Todd Clippard Climbing Bible Mountains: Transfiguration—The Mountain of Change EHB Children Age 11–12 9:30–10:15am Matt Vega Ministry in the 4–14 Window. You've probably heard of the 10/40 Window, the term BA Elders referring to those countries that fall between 10 and 40 degrees north of the equator and have historically presented the greatest challenges to Christian missions. What's less known is that the same man who coined the 10/40 Window has spent the last decade urging ministry in the 4–14 Window. The 4–14 Window has nothing to do with geography; it has to do with age. It's about teaching children between the ages Preachers of 4 and 14-years-old. It's hard to overstate the importance of this mission. As church researcher George Barna has said, "What you believe at age 13 is pretty much what you're going to die believing." #456 Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Seasonal Enrichment #457 BB Women Homeschool Amy Albers The Best Thing We’ve Done to Explore Human/Civil Rights in a Christian Context Nicki Burleson The Best Spring Activity We’ve Done Rachel Holland The Best Thing We've Done to Celebrate Our Soldiers Brenna Rhodes Cool Ideas for a Super Summer Nedra Rodriguez The Best Fall/Thanksgiving Activities We’ve Done Celine Sparks The Best Winter Activity We’ve Done
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 9:30–10:15am Kevin Rhodes Morning Marriage Class: A Christ-centered Culture in the Home #458 BC Combined/Keynote Marriage/Family Dan Winkler How to Preach like Jesus #459 BD Preachers La manera de predicar como Jesús B. J. Clarke How Does the Holy Spirit Change Me? #460 EHA-F General/Keynote Textual Eric Lyons Four of the Greatest Threats to Personal Holiness #461 FC Young Adult/Singles Marriage/Family Neal Pollard Young Women: More Than Future Elders’, Deacons’, and Preachers’ Wives–But That Too! The HCC Young Adults/Singles Lord disapproves of deviations from His will regarding gender assignments in congregations of His people (e.g. 1 Timothy 2:1–15). However, unintentional suggestions that seemingly Elders’ Breakout restrict the value of women to potential roles as future spouses can isolate young ladies and minimize their contributions in local work. This class will explore the subject of gender roles in the New Testament and offer practical suggestions to help church leaders to empower Members women to identify their strengths and glorify God in the local congregation. #462 Autumn Bible Journaling Class #463 HDC Women Richardson Brandon Rader The Gospel of Deliverance (5): Perfection of the Lord. This presentation will identify MA Young Adult/Singles helpful principles for New Testament Christians from God’s Old Testament “Book of Deliverance,” giving specific emphasis to Exodus 33:1–40:38. #464 Textual Gage Coldwater The Manna Project #465 MB Missionary Rendezvous Terrance The ABCs of Christian Fellowship (1 John 1:1–7) #466 MCD Members Brownlow-Dindy 10:30–11:15am Cliff Goodwin Studies in First/Second Kings, Year One: David’s Kingdom in Solomon’s Hands (1 Kings BA Textual/New 1–15) (5): Solomon’s Failure (1 Kings 9–11) #467 Testament Veronica Brown Triumph in Christ: The Procession and the People (2 Corinthians 2:14–17). This lesson BB Women infuses a historical perspective of a Roman Triumph within Paul’s praise of thanksgiv- ing to God “who always leads us in triumph in Christ.” #468 Jeremy Pate Snakes on a Van: What Are Some Things That Hurt a Youth Group from Within? #469 BC Teens Hugh Fulford Panel: How to Stay Married for Sixty Years #470 BD Marriage/Family Alan Highers Kristi Griffin Homeschool Huddle. Get together informally with other homeschoolers, exchange CT Women Homeschool ideas, trade stuff. John Baker Holiness 101: What Is Holiness and Why Does It Matter? #471 EHA-B General/Keynote Panel Members Panel: Tips/apps and Approaches to Keeping up with, Managing, and Planning the EHA-F Ministry Minister's Schedule #472 Speakers: Adam Faughn, Ben Giselbach, Daniel Howell, Josh Robinson, Corey Sawyers Renee Brown Children's Bible Class Teacher Resources: Make & Take at your own pace. Chalking Bible EHB Women Karen Perkins class illustrations, visuals for enhancing Bible lessons, die cut letters & more. No experience necessary. You will receive step-by-step instruction. All tools and resources provided. Bible Teachers Russell Kline A Study of God’s Providence: A Look at Ruth (Paul Sain just published Russell’s book on FC Doctrine/Textual this subject.) #473 Doug Dingley A House Divided: Clearing up the Confusion for Our One-cup Brethren? (2). This crucial HCC Doctrine class focuses in on the Lord’s pattern of constantly and consistently utilizing phrases such as “the cup” in figurative and non-literal ways, even when speaking in non-com- munion related contexts—every time! #474
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 10:30–11:15am Michael Hite Tutorials Covering Popular Bible Software: Logos (2) #475 HDC Technology Preachers’ Breakout Phil Sanders Jeremiah and Lamentations. This class counts as part of the PTP/GSOP partnership for MA Textual those desiring to take classes for credit. #476 Gary Hampton A Look at the Synagogue in the New Testament #477 MB Special Interest Ferman Carpenter The Untouchables: Soul Saving Series (3) #478 MCD Evangelism Ministry 12:30–1:15pm Barry Kennedy Sandwich Session: Let's Sing Some More CT General/Singing Tim Pate Glenn Colley Sandwich Session: Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding: Small Group Problem-Solving (4a) HDC Elders Kim Higginbotham Sandwich Session: Playing Favorites—My Favorite Bible Character, Book, Verse, and MCD Women Memory #480 1:30–2:00pm Todd Clippard Climbing Bible Mountains: Olivet—The Mountain of Duty and Anticipation EHB Children Age 11–12 1:30–2:15pm Mallory Baker How to Integrate Family Time within Families with Children of Multiple Ages/Cognitive BA Women Levels (teenagers and children in elementary school). #481 Cliff Goodwin Studies in First/Second Kings, Year One: David’s Kingdom in Solomon’s Hands (1 Kings BB Textual/New 1–15) (6): Solomon’s Kingdom Rent Asunder (1 Kings 12–15) #482 Testament Teresa Hampton 2 for 1: Great Questions Jesus Asked (2) #483 BC Women Denise Martin 2 for 1: When a Friend Gets Divorced #483 Matt Vega Hot Button Issues: Loving Our Neighbors Knows No Borders, Even Political Ones #484 BD Doctrine Contemporary Issues Various Speakers Seven Minutes of Wisdom: My Best Piece of Advice #486 EHA-B Teens Speakers: Brandon Britton, Chet Duke, Tim Fuqua, Mark Lindley, Alan Pitchford, Ande Zimmerman Dan Winkler 5 Prayers for Every Preacher #487 EHA-F Preachers Cinco oraciones para cada predicador Roger Comstock What Does the Bible Say about Suicide? #488 FC Evangelism Eric Lyons “Atheist-Making” Bible Verses You Need to Know #489 HCC Doctrine/Textual Glenn Colley Questions and Answers for Elders and Deacons (2). The questions will be pre-deter- HDC Elders mined. This will not be a live Q and A session. #490 Don Williams Let the Abandoned, Foster, and Adopted Children Come to Me #491 MA Marriage/Family Joey Treat Getting the Gospel into Palau and Chuuk #492 MB Missionary Rendezvous Terrance Christ: 7 Points of Preeminence over the Spokesmen of the Old Covenant (Hebrews MCD Doctrine Brownlow-Dindy 1:1–3) #493 2:30–3:15pm Laura Kidwell Boyd 2 for 1: Christianity Is a Lifestyle (Hebrews 12:1–2). A lesson on exercising our faith, BA Women maintaining behavioral changes, and remaining faithful unto death. #494 Celine Sparks 2 for 1: How to Get Nearly 100 Percent Participation from the Hosting Congregation at Special Interest a Ladies' Day #494 Cindy Colley God's Generous Return Policy #495 BB Women Rob Whitacre House to House: How to Turn Your Contacts into Bible Studies. "We used HTH for a BC Evangelism year and did not have a baptism. Should we drop it? We used HTH for two years and dropped out. Should we get back in?" Rob looks at how to use one of the great evange- lism tools of our generation effectively.#496
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 2:30–3:15pm 7 Minutes of Wisdom: Opportunities Lost. This series is devoted to areas within BD Elders the Lord’s church where we can/should do better. #497 Sam Dilbeck How can we make more of P.M. assemblies? Mike Hixson The Growing Trend of Youth Classes/Children’s Church during Worship: Counterproductive at Best and Unscriptural at Worst Aubrey Johnson Soul-winning Opportunities Related to Benevolence Preachers’ Breakout James Pilgrim Seeing Sunday Evening Lord's Supper Observance as an Opportunity to Reflect on the Lord's Death (1 Corinthians 11:26) Bob Veil, Jr. Responses to the Invitation: Ministry Opportunity for the Whole Congregation Bud Woodall Invitation Songs as a Self-evaluation Opportunity for the Whole Congregation Luke Griffin An Ancient Coin Cleaning Workshop. Luke will conduct a hands-on experience to teach CT Special Interest students how to clean and ID ancient coins. Each student gets to keep the ancient coin he/she cleans. #485 Eric Owens Evangelistic Preaching in the Local Church #498 EHA-F Preachers Predicación evangelística en la iglesia local Kevin Cain 2 for 1: May I Be Excused? This class takes a biblical look at excuses, godly men and FC Teens women who made excuses, God’s response to these excuses, the forgotten concept of individual accountability, and how this applies to Christian teens. #499 Parents Steve Higginbotham 2 for 1: What about Violent Video games? Harmless Fun or Sinister? #499 FC John Baker Lord, Teach Us to Pray #500 HCC Members Doug Dingley A House Divided: Clearing up the Confusion for Our One-cup Brethren? (3). Building HDC Doctrine upon the biblical insights provided by the previous two classes, this final session will explore each communion-related reference containing the word “cup,” and seek to provide attendees with the answers they need in order to help clear up the confusion with our one-cup brethren, and hence help heal this deadly division within the Lord’s church. #501 Tommy O'Kelley Overcoming Envy #502 MA Spiritual Growth Rod Rutherford Pioneer Missionaries. George Benson pioneered the work in China in the 1920s and MB Missionary early 1930s. When driven out by the Communists, Benson worked in the Philippines Rendezvous until he could return to China. As president of Harding College for 29 years, he trained the majority of missionaries for churches of Christ. J. C. Bailey, a pioneer Canadian preacher who went to India in 1961 when he was nearly at retirement age, continued to work until he was well into his 90s. #503 2:30–4:15pm Kirk Brothers Future Leaders Workshop. Session 3: Practice Presentation of Lessons. Parents: Please MCD Boys Ages 12–14 Bob Oliver note that this class may run longer than 4:30 p.m. if there are a lot of young men Justin Rogers participating. 3:30–4:15pm Seven Minutes of Wisdom for Women #504 BA Women/Mothers Renita Archey Handling #Metoo Moments Correctly Rachel Holland Being Careful not to Overdo Your Social Schedule: Home Time Is Important Martha Howell Encouragement for the Christian Foster Mother Tonja McRady Getting Your Children (and Yourself) Involved in the Youth Group Kathy Pollard Always Remember—Children Are a Blessing from God Vicky Rutherford Pew Training Tips for Young Moms Donna Faughn Unsung, Indispensable: More Wisdom from an Elder's Wife to Elders' Wives #505 BB Women B. J. Clarke Live with B. J. and Neal! #506 BC Teens Neal Pollard 48 | WIFI Username: ptp Password: guest 8/21 WEDNESDAY
Time Presenter Topic Room Track 3:30–4:15pm Seven Minutes of Wisdom #507 BD Preachers Tony Brewer Preaching in a Social Media-saturated World Roger Comstock Emotional Intelligence—An Essential Tool in the Preacher’s Tool Belt Allen Hahn Tips for Greater Self-discipline David Hamrick Waking the Sleeping Giant—Insights into Helping Churches Grow Evangelism James Rogers Lead Us not into Scandal Lee Snow Dynamic Bible Reading. This will discuss the need and practicality of using lengthy dy- namic Scripture readings in the worship and education of the church as was common in the early Christian worship gatherings. Rod Rutherford Missionary Meet and Greet (2). This is an informal time to network with others who CT Missionary share a passion for missions. Rendezvous Alan Highers Issues We Have Faced: Old and New (2) #508 EHA-F Keynote Elders Mike Hixson Think Fake News Is Scary? Try False Teaching. #509 FC Doctrine Aubrey Johnson Entertainment vs. Engagement: Are We Creating an Entertainment-driven Generation HCC Youth Workers with Our YM Strategies? #510 Mark Posey Preaching the Tough Stuff: Scripture Speaks to a Sex-Addicted World#511 HDC Preachers Arthur Pigman Teaching a Time Line Chart. This class will show how to teach the time line chart by MA Ministry Charles and Faye Leonard. I have taught class using the time line several times. The charts were placed on easel stands across the front of the room and everyone can see the information as it is discussed. #512 Alan Judd Let the Dead Bury the Dead. I Must Preach the Gospel. Insights from a funeral director. #513 MB Special Interest 6:00–6:30pm Alan Highers Hurry Back Session: How to Answer False Doctrine. Insights from my study of how BA Keynote brethren at various times have answered and refuted false teaching. #514 Doctrine 6:00–7:00pm Jerry and Denise Confidential Marriage/Family Counseling. Counseling areas include premarital, mar- CR Counseling Sessions Martin riage, family/parenting, parent/teen, abuse, drug/alcohol, pornography, homosexual- ity issues, homeschool, and personal advice. Schedule before the event if possible, as the slots often fill up fast. Contact Kelli Sewell (877.338.3397); kelli@polishingthepul- pit.com) for a confidential appointment. 6:10–6:40pm Eric Lyons Hurry Back Session: The Sabbath, Showbread, and Charlatans—A Study of Matthew BC Textual 12:1–14 #515 On-site Wednesday Night Services (Cradle roll is in EHB from 7:00–8:00 p.m.) 6:30–6:45pm Adam Faughn Congregational Singing. Our last night together, so let's sing, sing, sing! (old favorites) EHA General/Singing Canto congregacional: Nuestra última noche juntos, ¡así que cantemos, cantemos, cantemos! (cantos favoritos) 6:45–7:00pm Jim Dearman PTP Graduation. For those finishing four years of classes. Quick and simple.#516 EHA General 7:00–7:05pm Jeff Archey Welcome (MC) EHA General 7:05–7:40pm Glenn Colley ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus #520 EHA General/Keynote ¡Oh, cuán dulce es fiar en Cristo! Teens 7:40–7:50pm Jeff Archey Invitation/Responses EHA General Invitación al evangelio 7:45–7:50pm Jeff Archey Presentation of PTP 2019 Video/Announcement of 2019 Official Attendance/ EHA General/Keynote Announcement of 2020 PTP Date (Roger Leonhardt/Josh Robinson producing) Video de presentación de PTP 2019 / Anuncio oficial de la asistencia de 2019 / Anuncio de la fecha de PTP 2020 7:00–7:45pm Gary Bennett Intertestamental Events that Affected the Life and Times of Jesus (3)#518 MCD Textual
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 7:00–8:00pm Wade Webster Tell Us Plainly about the Church #517 GcC Church/Bible Class 7:00–8:00pm John DeBerry Churches Can't Choose Neutrality #519 ScC Church/Bible Class 8:00–8:15pm Joe Wells Bedtime Devotional for Children (2–9). Bring your children for a devo before taking ATR Children (2–9 them to the room to sleep. This will serve as an example of how to conduct daily family Bible time when you return home. The devotional will demonstrate a model for infants Parents to kindergarten. 8:00–8:45pm Todd Clippard Q&A (Questions Must Be Submitted to [email protected] by August 15). BA Teens Matt Jones This is not a live Q and A session. #521 Panel Members Panel: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven. This will be a lighthearted BB General session where we can laugh together on our last night. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine (Proverbs 17:22) #522 Speakers: Larry Acuff, Jeff Archey, Ferman Carpenter, Clark Sims, and Dan Winkler Rob Whitacre Evangelism: What about Instrumental Music? #523 BC Evangelism Jeff Miller Can the Creation Model Be Defended against Modern Attacks? [Part II] #524 BD Scholars' Think Tank Kevin Rhodes Building Leaders (3): Understanding Leaders (Nehemiah 7:1–73) #525 FC Preachers' Breakout Elders’ Breakout Roger Comstock Mental Illness: How Can the Church Respond? #526 HCC Preachers Counseling Techniques Kirk Brothers Presentation of Speeches: The top eight speakers (as selected by peers and teach- HDC Boys age 10–12 and Justin Rogers ers) will present their lessons. Four will be chosen to speak in the "Beardless to their families Greybeards" Session on Thursday morning. #527 Alan Judd What about Cremation? This class will explore what the Bible teaches on the disposi- MA Special Interest tion of the body after death and will offer other insights from an industry insider.#528 Jessica Pena Preparing your Student for College Entrance. This class will cover the college appli- MB Women Homeschool cation process step by step, beginning with selecting curriculum in 9th grade and continuing through prayerful selection of a school for your student. #529 Bill Burk Random Psalms: Eternal Lessons in Psalm 32 #530 MCD Textual 8:00–9:30pm Sheila Butt Confidential Counseling Session (ladies only, by appointment). Contact Kelli Sewell SR2 Women (877.338.3397; [email protected]) for a confidential appointment. Counseling Sessions 9:00–9:20pm Andy Baker Youth Singing ATR Teens 9:00–9:30pm Tim Pate Adult Singing BB General/Singing 9:30–11:45pm Brandon Jackson Youth Late Night: Youth Late Night: Fun ‘n’ Games/Photo Booths/Singing/Hang Out in ATR/ Teens (Ages 13–18 SCC and Hotel Lobby EHB only)
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Time Presenter Topic Room Track 7:30–7:55am Todd Clippard Early Bird: Responding to Denominational Error: Errors Related to Baptism #531 BA Doctrine 8:00–8:30am Ande Zimmerman Words Every Young Christian Should Know: Love EHB Children: Age 10–12 8:00–8:45am Kirk Brothers Beardless to Greybeards—Presentation of Lessons (Part 1). Two of the top four lessons EHA-F Children: Age 12–14 Justin Rogers (as voted by teachers and peers) will be presented between questions in this first and Parents segment of the Greybeards Forum. On the same stage, we will have a glimpse of God's servants spanning a lifetime. Come and be filled with wisdom from the past and hope for the future! #532 Larry Acuff Beardless to Greybeards Forum (Part 1): Speakers 60 Years and over Discuss Assigned General/Combined John DeBerry Questions (1) #532 Billy Lambert Foro para jóvenes a mayores (parte 1): Oradores de 60 años y más responden preguntas Keith Mosher asignadas (1) Paul Sain 8:10–8:45am Kevin Rhodes Morning Marriage Class: God’s Gift of Marriage #533 BA Combined/Keynote
Marriage/Family 8:15–8:45am Glenn Colley Retaining the Church of Tomorrow Starting Today (5): Exposing the Pull of Culture. BBC Elders This is a special study by different speakers devoted to slowing apostasy among young people. This presentation will identify cultural trends that contribute to a weakness of Ministry faith among young people who become unfaithful upon leaving home. #534 Jeanny Gilpin The Nights Are Long but the Years Are Short—Enjoying the Magical Moments While BD Women Your Children Are Growing Up (Ecclesiastes 3:1). #535 9:00–9:20am Todd Clippard Climbing Bible Mountains: Time to Ascend EHB Children Age 11–12 9:00–9:45am Carl Pollard I Sat Where You Sit, not Long Ago: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me #536 BA Teens Cindy Colley Sound Doctrine: Is that a "Thing" for Women? #537 BBC Women Doug Burleson Is God a Misogynist? #538 BD Scholars' Think Tank Kirk Brothers Beardless to Greybeards—Presentation of Lessons (Part 2). Two of the top four lessons EHA-F Children: Age 12–14 Justin Rogers (as voted by teachers and peers) will be presented between questions in this second and their Parents segment of the Greybeards Forum. On the same stage, we will have a glimpse of God's servants spanning a lifetime. Come and be filled with wisdom from the past and hope for the future! #539 Larry Acuff Beardless to Greybeards Forum (Part 2): Speakers 60 Years and over Discuss Assigned General/Combined John DeBerry Questions (2) #539 Billy Lambert Foro para jóvenes a mayores (parte 2): Oradores de 60 años y más responden preguntas Keith Mosher asignadas (1) Paul Sain 10:00–10:20am Jeremy Pate A Final Charge: Are You Prepared for Battle? A look at the story of Gideon from a teen's BA Teens perspective #540 B. J. Clarke PTP Finish: A Church that Moves the World #541 BBC General/Combined Sheila Butt A Final Charge: Until Next Year, or See You in Heaven #542 BD Women Ande Zimmerman Final Charge: Some Things to Think about on the Way Home EHB Children Age 11–12 10:20–10:30am Roger Leonhardt PTP 2019 Closing Video (Repeat from previous night as people are getting flash drives) EHA-F General/Combined Josh Robinson PTP 2019 Closing Video (Repeat from previous night) BA Teens 10:30–11:00am Andy Baker Atrium Singing. PTP will end praising God! This is a "peel and go" singing. When you ATR General/Singing Dean Crutchfield have to leave, peel away. Stay as long as your voice holds out!
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PTP Purpose Statement development of sermon ideas and Oversight “Therefore I remind you to stir up the illustration materials; practical ideas The elders of Jacksonville gift of God which is in you” (2 Timothy about local church work; suggestions church of Christ 1:6). To assist preachers, church leaders, of beneficial books and ministry tools; Ralph Harman, Homer Smith, and and Christians by providing instruc- and visits to exemplary congregations Robert Whiten tion by mature, capable preachers; to learn “hands on” and “how to.” Directors David Barker, Trinity, Alabama LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD Eddy Gilpin, Salem, Virginia Mark Howell, Jasper, Alabama Allen Webster, Jacksonville, Alabama 2018 Larry Acuff Director of Operations 2017 John DeBerry, Jr. Luke Griffin 2016 Keith Mosher, Sr. Technical Administrator 2015 Rod Rutherford Wes Blankenship 2014 Ralph Harman, Homer Smith, Administrators and Robert Whiten, the elders of Drew Spivey, Ricky Berger, Mark Teske, Jacksonville church of Christ and Kevin Carroll 2013 James Meadows Children’s Program Administrator 2012 Winford Claiborne Kyle Mashburn 2011 Robert R. Taylor, Jr. Children’s Activities Coordinator 2010 William Woodson Celine Sparks 2009 Wayne Jackson Teen Program Administrators 2008 Alan Highers Brandon and Mary Carole Jackson 2007 Tom Holland Exhibit Administrator 2006 V. P. Black Drew Spivey 2005 Johnny Ramsey 2019 Recipient: Betty Winkler Masters of Ceremonies 2004 Wendell Winkler Larry Acuff, Jeff Archey, Kevin Cain, Jim Dearman, Mike Hixson, Melvin Otey, and Sam Willcut PTP & GSOP Boys’ Leadership Class: Kirk Brothers, Gary Hampton, Bob Oliver, and PTP partners with the Georgia School Justin Rogers of Preaching & Biblical Studies. GSOP courses are offered during PTP. College track: Brandon Rader Students may elect to take twelve Deacons: Paul Owen hours of class time for either audit or credit. Credit students are given an Language Classes: Justin Rogers additional window of time following Scholars’ Think Tank: Jeff Miller PTP to complete required exams and course assignments. This year’s cours- Special Thanks es are taught on a college/university PTP owes a debt to GBN for providing level, and are transferable to select equipment and staff, Paul Sain Video brotherhood schools of preach- Productions for their equipment and ing, colleges, and universities. For staff, Memphis School of Preaching more information about the school for their equipment and help, Fogarty and this unique opportunity, visit Services, Inc., and our teachers, helpers, gsoponline.org. ushers, and many others for their behind- the-scenes contributions. 54 | WIFI Username: ptp Password: guest GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN
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Take a “Pray-cation” You have heard of a vacation, and late- of Bible lessons, worship, singing, motivate, and encourage him. Getting ly stay-cations have become popular, and prayer. to eat out a few times, driving through but PTP gives the unique opportunity Cades Cove, playing putt-putt, doing PTP is the one event that the whole for a “pray-cation.” some outlet shopping, or squeezing in family looks forward to. Children love a game of golf are just added benefits. Many families and friends take their PTP VBS and PTP Camp. Teens can’t wait annual vacation to attend PTP, which to see their friends again and to make For the same cost as a family vacation, offers an opportunity to combine new ones. Mom enjoys classes from a or perhaps a great deal less, a family can the beauty and fun of the Smoky woman’s perspective. Dad gets his pick return home revived physically, emo- Mountains with the spiritual renewal of an array of subjects to challenge, tionally, and most important, spiritually! What is vacation really for? RENEW • REFRESH • RECHARGE
56 | WIFI Username: ptp Password: guest PTP SPARK spark.polishingthepulpit.com The fire of PTP is scattering sparks across the country. PTP Sparks are smaller versions of PTP held at churches at various times of the year. Free for all attendees (meals and lodging are not provided). Lodging options are on the website. Register for the next PTP Spark at spark.polishingthepulpit.com. PTP COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU! OCTOBER 27–30, 2019 | Hot Springs, AR MARCH 7–11, 2021 | Jacksonville, AL JUNE 6–10, 2020 | San Francisco, CA MAY 7–9, 2021 | Freeport, Bahamas SEPTEMBER 18–23, 2020 | St. Louis, MO MARCH 6–10, 2022 | Jacksonville, AL JANUARY 17–21, 2021 | Valdosta, GA MARCH 5–9, 2023 | Jacksonville, AL
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