1. August 27–september 2, 2010
SPIRITUAL
weekend
For Preachers, Elders, Deacons,
Youth Workers, Wives, Families,
refresh
Teens, and Members
Renew
RECHARGE!
Sevierville Events Center • 202 Gists Creek Road • Sevierville, TN 37862
2. SPIRITUAL
PTP KICKOFF
Friday–Sunday • August 27–September 2, 2010
weekend Great Smoky Mountains • Sevierville, Tennessee • Events Center
$100 per person (children/teens free when attending with both parents)
Popular Features Diverse Speakers of One Gospel
• Class tracks for members, Johnnie LeMaster Matt Vega
families, teens, children, women, Former Major League Law Professor
elders, deacons, youth workers, Baseball Star Wayne Jackson
Bible teachers, and preachers Michael Houts Author and Bible Scholar
• Teen classes, devotionals, and Former atheist and Windell Fikes
night activities MIT Grad San Francisco Preacher
• Children’s VBS-style classes Alan Highers David Henry
Federal Judge and Jamaican Songleader
• Beautiful singing, meaningful Editor
worship Keith Hovis
Tom House High School Principal
• Children meet Digger Doug! Drug Specialist
And Many More!
• Childcare available
See Pages 11–15
• Hispanic classes (in Spanish)
• Discounted lodging
• Evangelism Panel
• Two tracks of women’s classes
• Elders’ and deacons’ classes
• Extensive exhibit/bookstore area
refresh
Renew
RECHARGE!
An extended program will continue
Monday–Thursday
(as a part of Polishing the Pulpit)
see www.polishingthepulpit.com to register
3. FROM THE DIRECTORS
PTP is for EVERY member of the Lord’s church.
We have done all within our power to assemble a life-changing event to refresh
the spirits of those who are laboring in the Lord’s vineyard. Practical topics.
Outstanding speakers. Convenient lodging. Beautiful locale. Extracurricular
bonuses. Great singing. Multiple class choices each hour. Wide-ranging themes.
Ministry Resources. Discounted hotel and free fellowship meals.
Do you need a spiritual boost? Spend a week with us recharging in the Great
Smoky Mountains!
The Power of an Idea
Polishing the Pulpit began with three friends getting together to brainstorm
sermon ideas. We soon invited a few other friends and someone said, “This is great!
We should tell others.”
We did and invited a speaker to discuss sermon preparation and give sample
sermons. Interest increased; more speakers were invited. We moved to a
hotel conference area. We dreamed big. “Let’s invite the best speakers in the
brotherhood and see who we can get.” They came. Wives wanted in, so we added
women’s classes. While these great speakers were assembled in one place, we
decided to offer classes for elders. They loved it. People began coming from all
over the country.
Youth workers and deacons became interested. We added tracks for them. PTP
moved to a large event center in the Smoky Mountains. Attendance approached
1000. Christians from other nations began coming.
“Why don’t you have classes for regular members?” we were asked. So we added
a Spiritual Renewal Weekend, as well as tracks for members, teens, and children.
Attendance surpassed 1400.
That brings us to 2010. The largest PTP ever is in the works—102 speakers, 10
concurrent sessions each hour, 375 separate classes spread over seven days. Our
attendance goal is 2000.
What does God have in store for PTP now? Come and see!
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4. What People Are Saying
Your cup will be filled; bring extras! PTP benefits my work greater than any other thing I
— Robert Guinn, Collinsville, IL do—from sermon aids, marriage enrichment, to being
spiritually uplifting!
You get a true sense that there is hope for the future. — Gary Williams, Tupelo, MS
— Steve Simmons, Cape Girardeau, MO
The greatest uplifting, faith-building experience this side
PTP was, to me, the most profitable place on the face of of eternity. — Kim Melott, New Martin, WV
this globe that I could have spent a week of my life.
— Ken Upchurch, Hattisburg, MS The statement “renew, refresh, recharge” . . . is true.
— Ricky Phillips, Martin, TN
Helped me see that the church is alive and well in
America! The greatest lectureship/preacher seminar in the
— Phil Rembleski, elder, Rescue, CA brotherhood today.
— David McCain, Mt. Pleasant, TX
The women’s sessions are extremely valuable. Every year
I think it cannot be improved upon, but you do it. Produced the encouragement I need working in the
— Sandy Vanhorn, Waldorf, MD North where the church is more sparse that in the South. . .
I have no intention of ever missing one again.
Superbly organized with exceptional speakers — Gary Bennett, Grand Island, NE
addressing real-to-life, real-to-ministry topics. This was
my first year and I look forward to next year with great The singing brought tears nearly every service.
anticipation. — Debbie Bumbalough, Nashville, TN
— David Sproole, West Palm Beach, FL
Without doubt, the most encouraging event I attend. . .
Reaffirmed my faith and made me want to do more for extremely practical and relevant.
Christ. — Gwyne McIntyrwe, Memphis, TN — Chuck Webster, Hoover, AL
A once-in-a-lifetime experience we get to enjoy once a
year. — Bob Prichard, Oxford, AL
My kids have already discussed things they’re willing to
give up so we can come every year!
— Sandi Smith, Ft. Worth, TX
While it takes money to attend, the truth is, you can’t
afford not to go. — Roger Scully, High Point, NC
Never underestimate the power of one thing you take
home from PTP. As a result of the suggestion to use
Searching for the Truth, there are 17 precious souls in our
home congregation today that were not there last year. To
God be the glory! — David Olive, Rogersville, AL
Helped the church to become “smaller,” more intimate for
me. — Rick Brumback, Austin, TX
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5. I enjoy much and learned much and meet sound
preachers. — B. Esudas, India
My wife and I make it our vacation each year now that
our children are all grown.
— Fred Nowell, York, PA
I have spoken on a lot of lectureships, but I can honestly
say I have never enjoyed one more than this one. It’s
been a blessing.
— George Bailey, Dallas, TX
There is nothing else like it. . . . If I could go to only two
‘brotherhood’ events per year, I would attend the Table of Contents Page
Freed-Hardeman Lectureship in February and Polishing
the Pulpit in August. . . . No matter how many other Tracks, Features, Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . .6– 7
programs you attend, do not miss this one. What’s New? Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
— Alan Highers, Spiritual Sword, Editor
Resident Sage Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
This program was . . . one of the most encouraging
Classes for Elders & Deacons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
moments of my life. — Johnny Ramsey (1930-2006)
SChedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–28
Fantastic opportunity . . . speakers are sound; the
material is rich. — Wayne Jackson, Christian Courier Children & Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Workshop Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30–31
Wonderfully organized. Great lessons. Solid, sound,
heaven-saved, down-to-earth preachers . . . by offering Host Church Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
a teens’ tract, classes for our young children, home-
The Congregational Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
schooling lectures, great accommodations, getting to
be in the mountains, PTP simply offers more. Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
— Eric Lyons, Montgomery, AL
Purpose Statement, History, & Directors . . . 35
Most influential event we attend. Finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
— Glenn/Cindy Colley, Putting the Music Back in
Marriage Seminars FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
One of the finest programs among us . . . the lessons are
always biblical, relevant, and very helpful.
— Wendell Winkler (1931-2005)
Polishing the Pulpit provides an opportunity for workers check
for the Lord to get their spiritual “batteries” recharged. The PolishingThePulpit.com
encouragement, enthusiasm generated by PTP carry over
for schedule updates
to a congregation from the renewal preachers, elders,
and their wives, and other church workers experience.
— Tom Holland, Columbia, TN
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6. TRACKS, FEATURES, ATTRACTIONS
sevierville is the gateway into the great smoky mountains.
The Great Smoky Mountains Park is the most-visited National
Park in the United States, and it is within a day’s drive of
two-thirds of the nation’s population. The park has over 4,000
species of plants and animals, some of which live only here.
A walk from mountain base to peak compares with traveling
1,250 miles north. It has a rich cultural history. From the
Cherokee Indians to the Scotch-Irish settlers, this land was
home to a variety of cultures. Located just off I-40 Exit 407,
with great outlet shopping, fun-filled attractions and amazing
shows, the newest lodging (and lowest lodging tax), Sevierville
makes a great place to have PTP and Spiritual Renewal
Weekend. The Events Center is seven miles south of I-40 on TN
State Route 66. Turn at traffic signal number 17.4 (Gists Creek
Road at “Smoky Mountain Parkway”).
entertainment
Entertainment in the area includes Blackbear Jamboree, Nascar Speedpark, Dixie Stampede, Dollywood, Smoky
Mountain Car Museum, REEL Theatres Movies, Great China Circus, the Smoky Mountain Palace Theater, and much
more. There is an 18-hole resort golf course adjacent the Sevierville Events Center.
Food
Sevierville has over 100 restaurants, many within two miles of the Events Center. Toward Sevierville: Buddy’s Bar-B-
Que, Cracker Barrel, Zaxby’s, Ruby Tuesdays, Starbucks, El Paso, The Diner (50s style), Smoky Mtn. Pizza, Chinese Buffet,
Pizza Hut, Golden Corral, Subway, Fuddruckers, Chop House, Outback, Texas Roadhouse, Mr. Gatti’s, Applebee’s,
Conner’s, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, and a full selection of fast food establishments. Toward the Interstate: Taco
Bell and New Orleans Seafood on the River. Just down the road, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg offer just about any
restaurant imaginable. Nearby, Kroger has a full deli and groceries if one wishes to “stock up” in his room.
shopping
With specialty stores and boutiques, flea markets,
antique stores, art galleries, and two enormous outlet
centers featuring 200+ outlet stores, Sevierville fulfills
shopping wish lists daily. New stores are always
opening, including the new shopping complex at
Bridgemont Event & Entertainment Destination.
Popular shopping destinations include Bass Pro Shops,
Orvis Company Store, Tanger Five Oaks Outlet Mall,
Governor’s Crossing Outlet Mall, Belk Department Store,
and Super Wal-mart.
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7. RECHARGE
Your Batteries!
• 102 speakers from 13 states
• 10 class choices each hour
• 375 class topics
• 7 days/ 60 hours of instruction
Something for everyone!
Renew
Your Mind!
• Practical lessons
• Outstanding speakers
• Sound doctrine
• Enjoyable fellowship
refresh
Your Spirit!
• Emphasis on personal spiritual growth
• Beautiful singing, invigorating worship
• Practical lessons and free resources
• Come alone or bring your family (childcare,
children’s classes, and youth activities available)
• Enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains, outlet
shopping, great restaurants, golf, and
recreational choices
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8. WHAT’S NeW? A FEw hIghLIghTS
Former Atheist . . . Michael Houts bible teacher’s Workshop . . .
gave up atheism for Christianity at MIT. Now Teah McWhorter and April Meacham’s series
a NASA scientist, he will discuss the creation on “That They May See with Their Eyes,
of the world, evolution as a religion, how to Hear with Their Ears, and Understand with
reach intellectuals, and what led him to give Their Hearts” will amaze Bible teachers and
up atheism for Christianity. homeschool moms. We will have daily “make
and take” demonstrations of effective visual
two thousand Year Old Coins ...
aids you make and take home with you,
Luke Griffin has an amazing collection
including “chalking” with Jeanny and Kellee
of ancient coins and a fantastic biblical
Gilpin.
presentation to show how the ancient world
used money. You can handle money that was On the Front Lines in san
in circulation during the time of Christ and Francisco . . . Windell Fikes labors in one
the apostles. of the most difficult fields on earth. You will
not want to miss hearing him discuss an up
Honor to Whom Honor . . . William
close view of the homosexual agenda and
Woodson has long been recognized as a
what we can do about it.
brotherhood scholar, professor, writer, and
defender of the faith. We are pleased to sam Jones’ series . . . Sam Jones
present him this year’s Lifetime Service Award. taught at Mississippi State University
before becoming a Vice President at Freed-
Hispanic track . . . For the first time,
Hardeman University. His training and
there will be a three-day
passion is on “relationships,” and you will learn,
track of classes delivered
laugh, and perhaps even cry as you study the
by Hispanic teachers in
Bible’s teaching on marriage each morning.
Spanish. These classes
will focus on issues greybeard’s Forum . . . Back by
facing Hispanic churches popular demand, hear George Bailey, Winfred
in the U.S. and abroad. Claiborne, Jerry Jenkins, Tom Holland, James
Meadows, and others give practical advice
From the Drug War to Family
from over three hundred years of experience.
Classes to medical ethics . . .
Tom House lectures around the country 55 New speakers . . . To keep PTP
on the danger of drugs to the youth of this fresh, we rotate teachers from one event to
generation. No parent or youth worker should the next. Of the 102 speakers this year, half
miss this series. A new feature this year is a did not speak last year.
collection of classes related to issues facing
families. In the women’s track, Dr. Jamie
Cearley, MD, will discuss medical ethics from a
Christian woman’s perspective.
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9. RESIDENT SAgE SESSIONS
resident sage sessions great experience over a lifetime of service in
are opportunities to meet individually with some God’s kingdom. It is recommended that you make
PTP speakers in 15- or 30-minute intervals. An appointments before PTP so you will be guaranteed
eldership, for instance, can obtain legal counsel or a slot. (To do so, contact Deborah Rice: 877.338.3397
wise advice on how to handle a situation they face. or Deborah@housetohouse.com.) If still available,
Individuals can receive personal, spiritual, marital, appointments may also be made in the registration
or parenting advice from some who have amassed area at the event.
Date, Time SeC Meeting Room B
Friday 7:00 a.m. Matt Vega (Legal Matters)
Saturday 9:00 a.m. Glenn/Cindy Colley (Marriage and Family)
Saturday 8:00 p.m. Glenn/Cindy Colley (Marriage and Family)
Sam Dilbeck (Ad Design)
Tuesday 2:30 p.m.
(Get help designing a brochure, flyer, or poster for an upcoming event)
wednesday 10:30 a.m. Johnnie LeMaster (General Life Advice)
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10. ELDERS, DEACONS, & wIVES
elders
For years, the church has invested much in training men to preach and in helping them to continue to
improve their abilities to do their work (lectures, workshops, mission opportunities). At the same time, we have
done little to train and encourage elders in their vital tasks. While we have some of the most capable men in
the brotherhood assembled, we’ve asked them to address topics relevant to church leaders. These classes
are designed for elders, those serving in business meetings, and those who hope to one day serve as church
leaders.
Deacons
Deacons and their wives are essential to the work of most congregations, and they are a vital part of the plan
God gave for the church (1 Timothy 3). But where can deacons go for training? There has not been much
emphasis given to their work over the years. PTP has expanded its slate of classes for deacons again this year.
In some classes, elders and deacons sit side-by-side and grow together in faith, motivation, and ability. At
other times, sessions are split so both groups can receive training more specific to their part of Christ’s work.
elders’/Deacons’ Wives
Without their wives, no elder or deacon could be qualified to serve. Beyond that, these women are usually at
the very heart of the ongoing work of the congregations where their husbands serve. Yet have you ever heard
of classes for elders’ and deacons’ wives? Now you have! At PTP they can receive instruction, encouragement,
support, and motivation to function in the vital role God has given them as church leaders’ wives.
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11. PTP SChEDULE FRIDAY, AUgUST 27
Time Start Audio
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Presenter Topic Track Room Number
6:00 PM B. J. Clarke Hungering and Thirsting after Righteousness Keynote/General SEC Ballroom BC M-020
6:45 PM Kirk Brothers Connecting with Kids so They Can Connect Youth Workers SEC Meeting Room A M-007
with God
Kyle Butt Life 101 Teens SEC Exhibition Hall M-011
Sheila Butt Nearer My God to Thee Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-011
Michael Houts Why I Gave up Atheism for Christianity Members SEC Ballroom D M-095
Moises Pinedo The Hispanic Horizon: A Field White unto Spanish Hotel Cades Cove M-142
Harvest
7:00 PM Evelyn Apple Stop the World, I Want to Get Back on: Women’s SEC Meeting Room W-002
7:45 PM Winning Over Depression Breakout CD
Jeanny Gilpin Demo: Chalking for Teachers (Make and Take) Bible Teachers SEC North Concourse
Kellee Gilpin
Gary Hampton How Can We Get This Church to Grow? (1) Elders SEC Ballroom D M-059
Tom House The Insidious Plague of Drugs. A Warning to Youth Workers SEC Ballroom B M-090
Our Youth and Their Parents: Part 1–Alcohol and Parents and
and Marijuana Teens
Carlos Hughes Getting off the Ground: Starting a Work from Spanish Hotel Cades Cove M-100
Scratch
Johnnie LeMaster My Advice to Parents of Athletes . . . Family Hotel Deep Creek M-119
Jerry Martin What to Do When a Relative, Friend, or Ministry SEC Meeting Room A M-125
Church Member Tries to Commit Suicide
Michael Shepherd The Prodigal Son Preachers and SEC Ballroom C M-165
Members
Matt Vega Resident Sage Session (Legal Matters) Sage Sessions SEC Meeting Room B
Jane Washington A KING’S COMPANIONS: Abigail—a Peace- Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-058
Maker Who Brought out the Best in David
8:00 PM Glenn Colley What Happened to the Fireworks? Family, Preachers SEC Ballroom C M-032
8:45 PM (Married Adults Only) and Members (optional B)
Cindy Colley Is There No Balm in Gilead? Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-021
David Dorantes Here’s What We Do; It Might Work for You: Spanish Hotel Cades Cove M-037
Reaching Out to Hispanics (HTH, clothing
drive, VBS, language classes, etc.)
Jim Faughn How to Turn a “No” into a “Yes” When Deacons and SEC Meeting Room M-042
Recruiting Help Youth Workers CD
Robert Hatfield Thou Art but a Youth Teens SEC Exhibition Hall M-073
Alan Highers The Church’s Landscape as I See It: Preparing Elders and SEC Ballroom D M-078
Congregations for the Days Ahead Deacons
Melvin Sapp Dealing with a Loved One’s Chronic Illness Special Interest Hotel Deep Creek M-149
9:00 PM Grat Tucker Youth Late Night: Teens SEC Exhibition Hall M-198
11:00 PM Nic Weymoth Singing 9:00–9:20; Devo 9:20–9:50
(Nic @ Night: Lessons from John 3:1–8);
Fun ‘N’ Games 9:50–11:00
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12. SATURDAY, AUgUST 28 PTP SChEDULE
Time Start Audio
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Presenter Topic Track Room Number
9:00 AM George Bailey If I Were Starting out as a Preacher Again . . . Preachers SEC Ballroom C M-004
9:45 AM Kirk Brothers How to Prepare a Lesson for a Devo, Bible Teen Boys SEC Exhibition Hall M-008
Class, or Sermon
Sheila Butt A KING’S COMPANIONS: Michal: Reacting to Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-005
Rough Treatment. This class will explore the
toxins of resentment and bitterness.
Cindy Colley Resident Sage Session on Marriage Sage Sessions SEC Meeting Room B
Glenn Colley Relationships
Hannah Colley Preventing Dating Disasters Teen Girls and SEC Meeting Room W-026
Mothers CD
David Dorantes Always on Call: Facing the Challenges of Full- Spanish Hotel Cades Cove M-035
time Hispanic Ministry
Jim Faughn Taking Care of Elderly Parents. This class will Family Hotel Deep Creek M-043
cover special problems of the aged, nursing
home—yes-or-no, end-of-life decisions.
Rusty Pettus Let’s Get Organized: A More Efficient Youth Workers SEC Meeting Room A M-137
Youth Program
Michael Shepherd Brothers in Ams: Keeping Relationships Elders and SEC Ballroom D M-161
Healthy in the Eldership (and Deaconship) Deacons
Wade Webster New Testament Postcards: Philemon Members and SEC Ballroom B M-195
Preachers’
Breakout
10:00 AM Cindy Colley Resident Sage Session on Marriage Sage Sessions SEC Meeting Room B
11:45 AM Glenn Colley Relationships
10:00 AM Cliff Goodwin How to Grow in the Spiritual Disciplines Special Interest SEC Meeting Room A M-052
10:45 AM Jeanny Gilpin Demo: Chalking for Teachers (Make and Take) Bible Teachers SEC North Concourse
Kellee Gilpin
Alan Highers How a Church Changes Over Time: What to Preachers, Elders SEC Ballroom D M-077
Look For and Deacons
Jack Honeycutt Panel: Here Is What We Do; It Might Work Evangelism and Hotel Cades Cove M-215
Jerry Jenkins for You—Bible Study Methods/Ideas/ Missions
Johnnie LeMaster Suggestions
Ed Melott
Tom House The Insidious Plague of Drugs—A Warning Youth Workers SEC Ballroom B M-088
to Our Youth and Their Parents: Part 2— and Parents and
Cocaine, Heroin, Meth Teens
Marlene Howell Churchwork is Teamwork: Those Women Women’s SEC Meeting Room W-034
Which Labored with Me (Philippians 4:3–4) Breakout CD
Carlos Hughes Developing Maturity within Hispanic Spanish Hotel Cades Cove M-099
Churches (teachers, Bible knowledge)
Jane Washington Overcoming Sin: Who Me? Proud? Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-061
Chuck Webster What to Do When Facing Financial Problems Members SEC Ballroom C M-190
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13. PTP SChEDULE SATURDAY, AUgUST 28
Time Start Audio
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Presenter Topic Track Room Number
11:00 AM B. J. Clarke Those Who Wear Heavenly Shoes Preachers SEC Ballroom C M-023
11:45 AM (Ephesians 6:15)
Gary Hampton How Can We Get This Church to Grow? (2) Elders SEC Ballroom D M-060
Teresa Hampton Anchors in the Storm Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-032
Robert Hatfield Friendship 101 Teens SEC Exhibition Hall M-072
Keith Hovis Nuts and Bolts for Deacons: Missions/ Deacons SEC Meeting Room A M-098
Evangelism
Teah McWhorter Teach Them to Know God. A Workshop for Bible Teachers SEC Ballroom B W-042
April Meacham Bible Class Teachers #1
Moises Pinedo Illegal Immigration and the Church Spanish Hotel Cades Cove M-141
Matt Vega Legal and Moral Pitfalls to Avoid When Preachers’ Hotel Deep Creek M-180
Engaging in Online Ministry Breakout and
Youth Workers
Nic Weymoth How the Church Can Better Minister to the Ministry and SEC Meeting Room B M-197
Physically Handicapped Members
Diane Winkler Setting up a First-Class Teachers’ Workroom Women’s SEC Meeting Room W-065
Breakout CD
3:30 PM Book Room Open General SEC Exhibition Hall
5:30 PM
4:30 PM Jeanny Gilpin Demo: Ellison Die Cuts (Make and Take) Bible Teachers SEC North Concourse
5:15 PM Kellee Gilpin
5:30 PM Adam Faughn Congregational Singing General/ SEC Ballroom BC
5:55 PM combined
6:00 PM Kyle Butt The Problem of Evil, Pain, and Suffering Digging Deeper Hotel Deep Creek M-012
6:45 PM David Dorantes Developing Leadership within Hispanic Spanish Hotel Cades Cove M-036
Churches (elders, deacons, preachers,
teachers)
Alan Highers Understanding the Book of Revelation (1) Keynote/General SEC Ballroom BC M-079
(optional D)
Keith Hovis All I Ever Needed to Know I Learned from Teens SEC Exhibition Hall M-097
“Jesus Loves Me”
Melvin Sapp How to Reach and Exceed Our Goals Preachers’ SEC Meeting Room M-150
Breakout CD
Wade Webster Adoption. This class will cover how to go Family SEC Meeting Room A M-191
about it; what challenges you will face; do
you let them know they were adopted?
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14. SATURDAY, AUgUST 28 PTP SChEDULE
Time Start Audio
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Presenter Topic Track Room Number
7:00 PM Cindy Colley The Forgiven Woman: An Outpouring of Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-024
7:45 PM Grace (Luke 7:36–50)
Eric Lyons Morals 101 Teens SEC Exhibition Hall M-121
Moises Pinedo A Ready Answer: Catholic Doctrine (1) Spanish Hotel Cades Cove M-139
Michael Shepherd The Myth of Peaceful Islam Digging Deeper Hotel Deep Creek M-164
Tim Shoulders Beginning a New Work Ministry SEC Meeting Room M-167
CD
Matt Vega What Can We Learn from the Business World Elders SEC Ballroom D M-183
on How to Communicate as Church Leaders.
Dan Winkler I’ve Got Love Like the Ocean Keynote/General SEC Ballroom BC M-204
8:00 PM Cindy Colley Resident Sage Session on Marriage Sage Sessions SEC Meeting Room B
8:45 PM Glenn Colley Relationships
Adamsville Forum: Here’s What We Do; It Might Work Elders and SEC Ballroom D M-038
Eldership for You Deacons
Windell Fikes Homosexuality: On the Front Lines in San Preachers SEC Ballroom C M-045
Francisco (1)
Tom House The Insidious Plague of Drugs - A Warning Youth Workers SEC Ballroom B M-089
to Parents: Identifying the Signs and and Parents (no
Paraphenalia; Getting Help youth)
Carlos Hughes Working Alongside of English-Speaking Spanish Hotel Cades Cove M-101
Congregations (cooperation, etc.)
Melvin Sapp The Guilt Is Gone: How to Live a Guilt Free Members SEC Meeting Room M-151
Life CD
Wesley Simons A Ready Answer: Questions and Passages Evangelism and SEC Meeting Room A M-169
Dealing with Baptism for Remission of Sins Missions
(Baptist Doctrine)
Jane Washington What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-062
8:00 PM Grat Tucker Youth Late Night: Teens SEC Exhibition Hall M-013
10:00 PM Kyle Butt Singing 8:00–8:30; Devo 8:30–9:00
(Eternity 101–Kyle Butt);
Basketball and Fun/Games 9:00–10:00
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15. PTP SCHEDULE SUNDAY, AUGUST 29
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Presenter Topic Track Room Number
The Seymour church of Christ will have its services at the Sevierville Events Center
instead of at their church building since no area church building is large enough for PTP.
9:30 AM Teah McWhorter Babies Children’s SEC Meeting Room A
10:15 AM Bible Class
April Meacham 2s/3s Children’s SEC Meeting Room B
Bible Class
Jeanny Gilpin 4 year olds/Kindergarten Children’s SEC Meeting Room C
Kellee Gilpin Bible Class
Kay Anderson First Grade Children’s SEC Meeting Room D
Bible Class
Jill Jackson Second/Third Grade Children’s Hotel Deep Creek 2
Bible Class
Kyle Gilpin Fourth/Fifth Grade Children’s Hotel Deep Creek 1
Bible Class
Keith Hovis A High School Principal Talks about How to Teen SEC Ballroom A M-096
Successfully Navigate the School Years Bible Class
8:30 AM Moises Pinedo A Ready Answer: Catholic Doctrine (2) Spanish Hotel Cades Cove M-140
9:15 AM
8:30 AM B. J. Clarke God Had a Solution before You Ever Knew You Bible Class SEC Ballroom BCD M-019
9:15 AM Had a Problem
9:30 AM Michael Houts A Former Atheist Looks at the Creation of the Bible Class SEC Ballroom A M-091
10:20 AM World
9:30 AM Dan Winkler The Power of Forgiveness Bible Class SEC Ballroom BCD M-206
10:20 AM
10:30 AM Adam Faughn Congregational Singing/Lord’s Supper Church/Worship SEC Ballroom BCD
10:45 AM
10:45 AM Alan Highers Understanding the Book of Revelation (2)
Church/Worship SEC Ballroom BCD M-080
11:30 AM and Spanish
9:00 AM Eric Lyons Salvation: The Gift of God’s Grace Bible Class Sevierville church of M-122
9:45 AM Christ
10:00 AM Brad Harrub Little House on the Prairie or Big Mansion in Church/Worship Sevierville church of M-066
11:00 AM the City. Fixing the Problem in the American Christ
Family
6:00 PM Michael Shepherd Backbone or Wishbone? Church/Worship Sevierville church of M-160
6:45 PM Christ
9:30 AM Michael Shepherd The Vine and the Branches Church/Worship Gatlinburg church of M-166
10:20 AM Christ
10:30 AM Michael Shepherd Jesus Plus Nothing. 100% Natural. Church/Worship Gatlinburg church of M-163
11:30 AM No Additives. Christ
6:00 PM Alan Highers What about Instrumental Music? Church/Worship Gatlinburg church of M-081
6:45 PM Christ
10:00 AM Jerry Jenkins You May Be the “Missing Link” in Evangelism Bible Class South Knoxville M-114
10:45 AM church of Christ
11:00 AM Windell Fikes My Favorite Sermon Church/Worship South Knoxville M-047
12:00 PM church of Christ
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16. SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 PTP SCHEDULE
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3:30 PM Jeanny Gilpin Demo: Chalking for Teachers (Make and Take) Bible Teachers SEC North Concourse
4:15 PM Kellee Gilpin
3:30 PM Free Time
5:30 PM
4:30 PM Teah McWhorter Teach Them to Know God. A Workshop for Bible Teachers SEC Ballroom A W-043
5:15 PM April Meacham Bible Class Teachers #2
5:30 PM David Henry Congregational Singing General/ SEC Ballroom BC
6:00 PM combined
6:00 PM Dan Winkler I’ve Got Peace Like a River Church/Worship SEC Ballroom BC M-205
6:45 PM (Optional D)
7:00 PM Sheila Butt Built to Last. Six Tips to Keep Your Marriage Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-007
7:45 PM Strong Long after the Honeymoon’s over
B. J. Clarke The Roman Road to Salvation Keynote/General SEC Ballroom BC M-022
(Optional D)
Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding: Small Elders SEC Meeting Room
Group Problem-Solving CD (Optional AB)
Caleb Colley Influence 101 Teens SEC Exhibition Hall M-024
David Shannon Simple Acts of Kindness. This class will Preachers’ Hotel Deep Creek M-158
discuss a month-long emphasis that was Breakout
really powerful within our congregation;
share 2–4 sermon suggestions, sample
“kindness card,” describe Web site.
Tim Shoulders Working with a Struggling Congregation Ministry Hotel Cades Cove M-168
8:00 PM Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding: Elders SEC Ballroom D M-221
8:45 PM Presentation of Solutions
Cindy Colley A KING’S COMPANIONS: Bathsheba—The Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-017
conditions that cause one to give into
temptation; looking at the bad choices David
and Bathsheba made; marveling at God’s
willingness to give them a fresh start.
Brad Harrub A Doctor Looks at the Marriage Sexual Family and Hotel Cades Cove M-062
Relationship Members
(Married couples
only)
Jack Honeycutt Missions: Selecting, Coordinating, and Deacons SEC Meeting Room M-087
Monitoring CD
Eric Lyons What about Guardian Angels? Digging Deeper Hotel Deep Creek M-124
Matt Vega A Lawyer Looks at the Trials and Persecutions Members SEC Ballroom B M-179
of Early Christians
Wade Webster Sword Sharpening Session: A Ton of Sermons Preachers SEC Ballroom C M-196
8:00 PM Grat Tucker Youth Late Night: Teens SEC Exhibition Hall M-010
9:30 PM Kyle Butt Singing 8:00–8:15; Devo 8:15–8:45
(God 101–Kyle Butt);
Fun ‘N’ Games 8:45–9:30
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8:30 AM Glenn Colley The Road Ahead: Marriage (How to Be a Teen Boys SEC Exhibition Hall M-031
9:15 AM Success as a Husband) (Boys)
Cindy Colley The Road Ahead: Marriage (How to Be a Teen Girls Hotel Cades Cove W-025
Success as a Wife) (Girls)
Sam Jones Marriage Enrichment: Building a Successful Combined/ SEC Ballroom BC M-115
and Loving Relationship (1) Keynote
9:30 AM Sheila Butt When My Love for Christ Grows Weak Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-013
10:15 AM Dr. Jamie Cearley Life Science Issues: Abortion, Stem Cell Women’s SEC Meeting Room W-014
Research Breakout CD
Glenn Colley Developing a Family Mission Statement Family SEC Ballroom C M-028
Sam Dilbeck Toolbox: Principles of Design for Church Ministry SEC Meeting Room B M-034
Workers. This class will focus on advertising
for events beginning with preproduction
planning and following logical steps to a finished
professional-looking product.
Adam Faughn Getting through the “Tough” Exterior of Teens Youth Workers SEC Meeting Room A M-040
and Touching Their Hearts
Gary Hampton How Does God Answer My Prayers? Members Hotel Deep Creek M-061
Alan Highers What Are the Hot-Button Issues Facing the Elders and SEC Ballroom D M-082
Church? Deacons
Michael Houts Evolution IS Religion—Not Science (1) Evidences and SEC Exhibition Hall M-093
Teens
Teah McWhorter Teach Them to Know God. A Workshop for Bible Teachers SEC Ballroom B W-044
April Meacham Bible Class Teachers #3
Mike Winkler Ideas for Successful Meetings and VBSs Preachers’ Hotel Cades Cove M-208
Breakout
10:30 AM B. J. Clarke Bridging the Generation Gaps of the Elders and SEC Ballroom D M-018
11:15 AM Congregation Preachers’
Breakout
Donna Faughn They Can’t Do It Alone: The Vital Role of a Women/Church SEC Ballroom A W-031
Church Leader’s Wife Leaders’ Wives
Luke Griffin Hands on History: The Coins of Jesus’ Day. Members SEC Ballroom B M-055
Come face to face with the world of the Bible as
you learn about and handle 2000 year old coins.
Brad Harrub Global Warming: Science or Religion? Special Interest Hotel Cades Cove M-071
Jerry Jenkins What I’d Like to Say to the Next Generation Preachers SEC Ballroom C M-113
of Preachers
Jana Lyons From Private School Student to Public School Women / SEC Meeting Room W-040
Teacher to Homeschooling Mother: Why I Homeschool CD
Chose to Homeschool
Teah McWhorter Demo: Pipe Cleaner People, Sculpey Figures, Bible Teachers SEC North Concourse
April Meacham and Computer Visuals for Teachers (Make
and Take)
Rusty Pettus Working with Rude, Obnoxious, Hurt, and Youth Workers SEC Meeting Room A M-138
Apathetic Kids
Michael Shepherd Doctrine 101 Teens SEC Exhibition Hall M-162
Matt Vega Nuts and Bolts for Deacons: How to Organize Deacons and Hotel Deep Creek M-181
a Youth Group Led by Parents or a Deacon Parents
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18. MONDAY, AUgUST 30 PTP SChEDULE
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12:45 PM Cindy Colley Bonus: Parenting Our Girls to Usefulness: Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-019
1:15 PM Mothers and Daughters Combined Class
Dan Winkler Bonus: Overcoming Blue Mondays: Rising General/ SEC Ballroom BC M-201
above Discouragement in Church Work combined
1:30 PM Jody Apple Learning to Think like God Digging Deeper SEC Meeting Room B M-001
2:15 PM Jeanny Gilpin Demo: Chalking for Teachers (Make and Take) Bible Teachers SEC North Concourse
Brad Harrub What about Cloning? Special Interest Hotel Deep Creek M-069
Alan Highers Great Bible Chapters: Ephesians 2 Preachers’ SEC Ballroom B M-076
Breakout
Michael Houts Evolution IS Religion—Not Science (2) Evidences and SEC Exhibition Hall M-094
Teens
Dale Jenkins Implementing New Technology into Local Preachers SEC Ballroom C M-111
Church Work
Jana Lyons Open up Your Home: The Value of Christian Women’s SEC Meeting Room W-041
Fellowship Breakout CD
Kathy Pollard Toolbox: Let Us Mark Our Bibles (1) Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-052
David Shannon Glass Ceilings Are Not Seen, but They Elders SEC Ballroom D M-153
Are Real: What’s Stopping Your Growth?
Discussion includes numbers, importance of first
impressions, facilities, infrastructure; when to go
to two services, simulcast, developing leaders
Wesley Simons A Ready Answer: Questions and Passages Evangelism and SEC Meeting Room A M-171
Dealing with the Deity of Christ Missions
Kirk Brothers Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Keep Your Youth Workers Hotel Cades Cove M-216
Volunteers Volunteering for the Long Haul
Johnnie LeMaster Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Jocks Are People
Too: Developing a Ministry to Athletes
Rusty Pettus Seven Minutes of Wisdom: What to Do about
Cutting among Youth
Neal Pollard Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Working with
Difficult Elders
Don Williams Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Dealing with the
Death of a Member of the Youth Group
Ron Williams Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Warning Signs/
How do you tell the difference between
an adult’s healthy interest in youth and
something you should worry about?
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2:30 PM Evelyn Apple Jesus Was Homeschooled (Luke 2:52): Women / SEC Meeting Room W-001
3:10 PM Increased in Wisdom (Educating the Minds Homeschool CD
of Children)
Sheila Butt Counselling: Bible Principles to Help Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-009
Someone Deal with Disability
B. J. Clarke Preaching to Blended Families Preachers SEC Ballroom BC M-021
Donna Faughn Avoiding the Euodias and Syntyche Women’s SEC Meeting Room B W-029
Syndrome. How to be Gentle and Wise with Breakout
Younger Sisters
Jerry Jenkins Making a Serious Attempt to Bring Back the Elders SEC Ballroom D M-112
Apostate
Eric Lyons Self 101 (Do You Feel Good about Yourself?) Teens SEC Exhibition Hall M-123
Clark Sims Meeting Expectations—What the Youth Workers SEC Meeting Room A M-174
Congregation Expects from You
Chuck Webster Managing Family Finances Family and Hotel Deep Creek M-189
Members
Mike Winkler The End of Your Search for a Friendly Church: Deacons and Hotel Cades Cove M-209
How to Develop Friendliness in a Local Setting Preachers’
Breakout
3:20 PM Kyle Butt Learning to Lead in Worship Teen Boys SEC Exhibition Hall M-009
4:00 PM Windell Fikes Nuts and Bolts: Benevolence Elders, Deacons SEC Ballroom D M-048
Michael Houts An MIT Grad Looks at the Gospel: How Can Evangelism and Hotel Deep Creek M-092
We Reach Intellectuals? Missions
Tracy Moore Personality: Understanding the People to Special Interest / SEC Meeting Room B M-129
Whom We Minister (1) Ministry
Rusty Pettus Getting inside Their Heads: Understanding Youth Workers SEC Meeting Room A M-136
the Teenage Mind
Kathy Pollard Pop Culture: The Rise of Raunch: What’s a Women’s SEC Meeting Room W-049
Christian Woman to Do in Today’s Hypersexed Breakout and CD
Culture? Teen Girls
Jim Faughn Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Planning and Preachers SEC Ballroom BC M-217
Coordinating an Area-wide Gospel Meeting
Bob Prichard Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Writing Articles/
Responses for the Local Newspaper
Dale Jenkins Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Taking Care of
the Voice
Steve Johnson Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Taking a
Congregation through a Building Program
Neal Pollard Seven Minutes of Wisdom: How to Preach on
Overeating and Self-Control
Tom Holland Seven Minutes of Wisdom: How to Leave
Gracefully (If Let Go)
Mike Winkler Seven Minutes of Wisdom: How to Leave
Gracefully (For Greener Pastures)
Matt Vega Should We Be Concerned about the Hate Preachers’ Hotel Cades Cove M-182
Crimes Bill? How Should We Preach and Write Breakout
on Controversial Subjects?
Diane Winkler Practical Tips for Teaching Children: You Know Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-064
How Important It Is, Here Is How to Do It.
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20. MONDAY, AUgUST 30 PTP SChEDULE
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6:30 PM Barry Kennedy Congregational Singing General/ SEC Ballroom BC
7:00 PM combined
7:00 PM Dan Winkler I’ve Got Joy Like a Fountain Church/Worship SEC Ballroom ABC M-203
7:45 PM Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding: Small Elders SEC Ballroom D
Group Problem-Solving
Jill Jackson Young and a Preacher’s Wife: I am SO Ready Women’s SEC Meeting Room W-039
for This! Breakout CD
8:00 PM Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding: Elders SEC Ballroom D M-222
9:00 PM Presentation of Solutions
8:00 PM Cindy Colley How to Help a Loved One with a Porn Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-020
8:45 PM Problem
Eddy Gilpin Sword Sharpening Session Preachers’ Hotel Deep Creek M-050
Breakout
Wayne Jackson Evening Mediations on the Bible Keynote/General SEC Ballroom BC M-106
Denny Petrillo How We Got the Bible: Biblical Claims for Special Interest Hotel Cades Cove M-132
Inspiration
8:00 PM Grat Tucker Youth Late Night: Teens SEC Exhibition Hall M-177
10:00 PM Clark Sims Singing 8:00–8:20; Devo 8:20–9:00
(The Six Dumbest Things You Can Do Before
Age 20—Clark Sims);
Basketball/Fun ‘N’ Games 9:00–10:00
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21. PTP SCHEDULE TUESDAY, AUGUST 31
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8:30 AM Glenn Colley Answering the Questions Students Are Really Teens SEC Exhibition Hall M-025
9:15 AM Asking
Sam Jones Marriage Enrichment: Building a Successful Combined/ SEC Ballroom BC M-116
and Loving Relationship (2) Keynote
9:30 AM Rick Arrington Securing the Faithful: Preventing Crime and Elders SEC Ballroom D M-003
10:15 AM Planning for Critical Incidents
Mat Cain Video Production Tips Ministry SEC Meeting Room A M-014
Dr. Jamie Cearley Life Science Issues: Infertility and Birth Women’s SEC Meeting Room W-015
Control Options Breakout CD
Adam Faughn Helping Your Wife Feel Wanted and Needed Youth Workers Hotel Deep Creek M-041
without too Much Pressure on Her
Brad Harrub A Larger Vision: Getting into the Marketplace Evangelism and SEC Ballroom B M-063
of Ideas Missions
Wayne Jackson So, You Want to Be a Writer . . . Preachers SEC Ballroom C M-109
Eric Lyons Bible 101 (The Importance of Gaining Teens SEC Exhibition Hall M-120
Knowledge)
Teah McWhorter Teach Them to Know God. A Workshop for Bible Teachers SEC Ballroom A W-045
April Meacham Bible Class Teachers #4
Denny Petrillo How We Got the Bible: The Canon of Scripture Special Interest Hotel Cades Cove M-133
Wendy Wadley Spirituality: Living with Simplicity—and Women 1 SEC Meeting Room B W-055
Loving It!
10:30 AM George Bailey When He Saw the Wagons Special Interest SEC Meeting Room A M-005
11:15 AM Sheila Butt Miriam: An Unrestrained Tongue Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-010
Rudy Cain A Larger Vision: Do You See What I See? Evangelism and SEC Meeting Room B M-015
Missions
Atwood Eldership Forum: Here’s What We Do; It Might Work Elders SEC Ballroom D M-039
for You
Cliff Goodwin How to Recognize a False Teacher Teens SEC Exhibition Hall M-053
Jill Jackson Jesus Was Homeschooled (Luke 2:52): Women / SEC Meeting Room W-037
Increased in Stature (Developing the Physical Homeschool CD
without Overlooking the Spiritual)
Dale Jenkins Nuts and Bolts for Deacons: How to Get Deacons and Hotel Cades Cove M-110
Regular Christians Plugged into Evangelism Evangelism
Phil Sanders Creativity in Preaching—How to Keep from Preachers SEC Ballroom C M-147
Doing the Same Thing Every Week
Wade Webster New Testament Postcards: 2 John Preachers’ SEC Ballroom B M-193
Breakout and
Members
Chuck Webster Before They Go to College Youth Workers Hotel Deep Creek M-188
and Parents
12:45 PM Sheila Butt Bonus: A Servant’s Heart, a Student’s Mind, Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-006
1:20 PM a Worker’s Hands, a Supplicant’s Knees
Dan Winkler Bonus: When Mountains Move: Enjoying the Keynote/General SEC Ballroom BC M-202
Good Times in Church Work
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22. TUESDAY, AUgUST 31 PTP SChEDULE
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1:30 PM Cindy Colley A Good Report Card: Qualities That Will Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-016
2:15 PM Endear Us to the Church (1 Timothy 5:10)
Debbie Dupey Esther: What One Woman Can Do (1) Women’s SEC Meeting Room W-027
Breakout CD
Jim Faughn When “They” and “Them” Became Elders and SEC Ballroom D M-044
“We” and “Us.” A Preacher Serving as an Preachers’
Elder—Overcoming Challenges, Utilizing Breakout
Opportunities
Tom Holland Barnabas: What a Man! Members SEC Ballroom B M-084
Jared Jackson The Field Is White unto Harvest: Utilizing the Ministry SEC Meeting Room B M-103
World Wide Web
Neal Pollard The Road Ahead: Children (How to Be a Teen Boys and SEC Exhibition Hall M-144
Success as a Dad) Fathers
Kathy Pollard The Road Ahead: Children (How to Be a Teen Girls and Hotel Cades Cove W-050
Success as a Mom) Mothers
Wesley Simons A Ready Answer: Questions and Passages Evangelism and SEC Meeting Room A M-170
Dealing with Mormonism Missions
Clark Sims How to Have Great Relations with Your Elders Deacons and Hotel Deep Creek M-173
Youth Workers
Mike Winkler Time Management Pointers for the Busy Preachers SEC Ballroom C M-210
Preacher
2:30 PM Glenn Colley Being “Living Room” and Not “Board Room” Elders SEC Ballroom D M-026
3:10 PM Elders
Sam Dilbeck Resident Sage Session on Ad Design Sage Sessions SEC Meeting Room A
(Get help designing a PowerPoint, brochure,
flier, or poster)
Debbie Dupey Esther: What One Woman Can Do (2) Women’s SEC Meeting Room W-028
Breakout CD
Gary Hampton Expository Preaching from Hebrews (1) Preachers’ Hotel Deep Creek M-057
Breakout
Teresa Hampton Overcoming Obstacles Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-033
Brad Harrub Media 101 Teens SEC Exhibition Hall M-068
Tracy Moore Personality: Understanding the People to Special Interest/ SEC Meeting Room B M-130
Whom We Minister (2) Ministry
Denny Petrillo How We Got the Bible: The Transmission of Special Interest Hotel Cades Cove M-135
the Bible Text
David Shannon How to Be a Soul-Winner for Jesus Evangelism SEC Ballroom BC M-154
and Missions,
Preachers and
Members, and
Youth Workers
and Deacons
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23. PTP SChEDULE TUESDAY, AUgUST 31
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3:30 PM Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding: Small Elders SEC Ballroom D
4:10 PM Group Problem-Solving
Eddy Gilpin Sword Sharpening Session Preachers’ SEC Meeting Room B M-049
Breakout
Marlene Howell Supporter, Confidante, Advisor, Friend: Women’s SEC Meeting Room W-035
The Many Roles of a Preacher’s Wife Breakout CD
Jason Jackson What Is the Unpardonable Sin? Digging Deeper Hotel Deep Creek M-105
Neal Pollard The Road Ahead: Church Work (What Will I Teen Boys SEC Exhibition Hall M-145
Do for Christ?)
Kathy Pollard The Road Ahead: Church Work (What Will I Teen Girls Hotel Cades Cove W-051
Do for Christ?)
Wendy Wadley The Delicate Power of Modesty Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-056
Diane Winkler Maintaining a First-Class Teachers’ Workroom Bible Teachers SEC Meeting Room A W-063
Gene Cooper Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Recovering Our Preachers and SEC Ballroom BC M-218
Passion for the Bible School Youth Workers
Jared Jackson Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Fortify Your Family
Melvin Otey Seven Minutes of Wisdom: The Christian and
His Credit
Phil Sanders Seven Minutes of Wisdom: What’s RIGHT with
the Church?
Mike Winkler Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Practical Ideas
Churches Can Use for Better Worship
Dan Winkler Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Renewal—How
to Spend a Day Alone
6:30 PM David Henry Congregational Singing Church/Worship SEC Ballroom BCD
7:00 PM
7:00 PM Wayne Jackson Evening Mediations on the Bible Keynote/General SEC Ballroom BCD M-107
7:45 PM
7:45 PM William Woodson Lifetime Service Award Presentation General SEC Ballroom BCD M-211
8:00 PM
8:00 PM Grat Tucker Youth Late Night with Grat: Teens SEC Exhibition Hall M-070
9:30 PM Brad Harrub Singing 8:00–8:15;
Devo 8:15–8:45 (Parents 101—Brad
Harrub); Basketball/Fun ‘N’ Games 8:45–9:30
8:15 PM Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding: Elders and SEC Ballroom D M-223
8:45 PM Presentation of Solutions Deacons
Jane Washington Avoiding Conflict: How the Two-and-a-Half Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-059
Tribes Headed off Conflict (Joshua 22)
William Woodson What I Would Like to Say to the Next Preachers SEC Ballroom C M-213
Generation of Preachers
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24. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 PTP SCHEDULE
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7:30 AM Neal Pollard Elders’ Early Bird Session: How to Organize Elders and SEC Ballroom D M-225
8:15 AM the Bible Class Program to Teach the Bible Deacons
Effectively
8:30 AM Sam Jones Marriage Enrichment: Building a Successful
Combined/ SEC Ballroom BC M-117
9:15 AM and Loving Relationship (3) Keynote (Optional A)
9:30 AM Glenn Colley How to Fight Fair Family and SEC Ballroom C M-030
10:15 AM Preachers
Cindy Colley The Empty Nest Is Full of Possibilities Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-023
Luke Griffin Hands on History: The Money of the Bible. Members and SEC Exhibition Hall M-056
Examine the money in the Bible and see how Teens
the details increase your understanding of
the world of the Bible.
Betty Jackson Teaching Our Children to Love the Church Women’s SEC Meeting Room W-036
and Souls Breakout CD
Teah McWhorter Teach Them to Know God: A Workshop for Bible Teachers SEC Ballroom B W-046
April Meacham Bible Class Teachers #5
Denny Petrillo How We Got the Bible: The English Bible Special Interest Hotel Cades Cove M-134
Kathy Pollard How to Direct a Camp for Girls Women’s Special SEC Meeting Room A W-047
Interest
David Shannon How to Lead Yourselves and Your Deacons Elders and SEC Ballroom D M-155
Out of a Rut and in a New Direction OR Deacons
Growing, Training, and Selecting Deacons
Ron Williams Understanding and Helping Parents Who Ministry SEC Meeting Room B M-200
Miscarry
William Woodson Some of My Favorite New Testament Words Digging Deeper Hotel Deep Creek M-212
10:30 AM Alex Bayes Love 101 Teens SEC Exhibition Hall M-006
11:15 AM Sheila Butt Counselling: Bible Principles to Help Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-008
Someone Deal with Cancer or Terminal Illness
Sam Dilbeck Communication within the Church. Special Interest SEC Meeting Room A M-033
This class will discuss the different types of
communication styles used in churches, focusing
particularly on group dynamics of small, medium,
and large groups. We will help identify the
strengths and weaknesses of different group sizes,
and be able to utilize that information to better
plan their teaching methods to be successful.
Gary Hampton Expository Preaching from Hebrews (2) Preachers’ Hotel Deep Creek M-058
Breakout
Tom Holland How to Grow Spirituality in Bible Class Elders SEC Ballroom D M-085
Teachers
Jill Jackson Demo: Directions to Jesus’ House (visual aids, Bible Teachers SEC North Concourse
handwork, snacks, drill games on the church)
Jason Jackson How to Balance Your Time between Family, Deacons and Hotel Cades Cove M-104
Job, and Church Work Youth Workers
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10:30 AM Johnnie LeMaster General Life Advice Sage Sessions SEC Meeting Room B
11:15 AM (Elder, Business Owner, Speaker, Former
Major League Baseball Player)
James Meadows Five Hundred Years of Calvinism (1): Members SEC Ballroom B M-126
Is the World Better Off?
Historical Overview/Basic Tenets
Mike Vestal Dealing with the Valleys in Preaching Preachers and SEC Ballroom C M-185
Youth Workers
Wendy Wadley Jesus Was Homeschooled: Increased in Favor Women / SEC Meeting Room W-054
with Man. This class will discuss creating the Homeschool CD
right social experiences for your homeschool child.
12:45 PM Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding: Small Elders and SEC Ballroom D
1:15 PM Group Problem-Solving Deacons
12:45 PM Wade Webster Bonus: New Testament Postcards: Jude Preachers and SEC Ballroom C M-192
1:20 PM Youth Workers
and Members
1:30 PM Evelyn Apple Why Affairs Happen Women Special SEC Meeting Room B W-003
2:15 PM Interest
James Meadows Five Hundred Years of Calvinism (2): Is the Members and SEC Ballroom B M-127
World Better Off? The Influence of Calvin in Preachers’
the Religious World Breakout
Jeremy Northrop Dealing with a Special Needs Child Family SEC Meeting Room A M-131
Kathy Pollard Toolbox: Let Us Mark Our Bibles (2) Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-053
Phil Sanders Planning a Year of Preaching Preachers SEC Ballroom C M-148
David Shannon Multiple Staff. Thesis: A church of 150 Ministry and Hotel Cades Cove M-159
plus ought to have multiple staff. Many Elders’ Breakout
wait, which limits growth. Discussion
includes: Why have multiple staff, how to
hire for multiple staffs, how to create an
environment of peace and synergy.
Clark Sims The Road Ahead: Job 101 Teens SEC Exhibition Hall M-175
HTH Staff How To Use House to House/Heart to Heart Evangelism and SEC Meeting Room M-178
Effectively Missions CD
Mike Vestal Shepherding Character Studies: Moses Elders and SEC Ballroom D M-186
Deacons
Don Williams Ministering to the Sexually Abused Youth Workers Hotel Deep Creek M-199
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26. wEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 PTP SChEDULE
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2:30 PM Renita Archey Prayers that Move the Heart of God Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-004
3:10 PM Glenn Colley Family Matters: Date Night in a Minivan Family and Youth SEC Ballroom BC M-029
Workers and
Members
Donna Faughn Discernment: We Cannot Tell All We Know Church Leaders’ SEC Meeting Room W-030
Wives CD
Brad Harrub Marriage 101 Teens SEC Exhibition Hall M-067
Steve Practical Advice on How to Grow a Church Preachers’ Hotel Deep Creek M-075
Higginbotham Breakout
Jared Jackson A Larger Vision: What Can the Church Do with Special Interest SEC Meeting Room A M-102
the Web?
Rod Rutherford So, You’re Thinking about Being a Evangelism Hotel Cades Cove M-146
Missionary . . . and Missions
and Preachers’
Breakout
Jeff Archey Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Utilizing the Elders and SEC Ballroom D M-219
Young Professional Deacons
Rick Arrington Seven Minutes of Wisdom: How to Keep
Children Safe during Church Activities
Lance Cordle Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Adding to an
Existing Eldership
Windell Fikes Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Everywhere Is
Not the Bible Belt—Getting the Gospel to
America’s Cities
Neal Pollard Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Improving a
Congregation’s Image in the Community
Phil Sanders Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Suggestions and
Tips for More Efficient Elders’ Meetings
Ken Upchurch Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Keeping Tabs on
Mission Works
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27. PTP SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
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3:30 PM Jacksonville How to Host an Evangelistic Community Evangelism and SEC Meeting Room A M-220
4:15 PM Church of Christ Giveaway Missions
Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding: Small Elders SEC Ballroom D M-022
Group Problem-Solving: Presentation of
Solutions
Cindy Colley Preparing Our Teens for the Temptations of Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-022
College
Windell Fikes Homosexuality: On the Front Lines in San Members and SEC Ballroom B M-046
Francisco (2) Preachers’
Breakout and
Youth Workers
Ronnie Hayes The Things You Should Know about Girls Teen Boys SEC Exhibition Hall M-074
Jill Jackson The Things You Should Know about Boys Teen Girls Hotel Cades Cove W-038
David Shannon Nuts and Bolts for Deacons: Bible School Deacons Hotel Deep Creek M-156
Mike Vestal The Importance of Passion in Preaching Preachers SEC Ballroom C M-187
Jane Washington Caring Enough to Confront: Five Tools to Help Women’s SEC Meeting Room W-060
You Speak with Love Breakout CD
6:30 PM Kevin Smith Congregational Singing General/ SEC Ballroom BC
7:00 PM combined
7:00 PM Tom Holland Jesus Loves Me, This I Know General/ SEC Ballroom BC M-086
7:45 PM Combined
Teah McWhorter Babies Bible Class SEC Meeting Room A
April Meacham 2s/3s Bible Class SEC Meeting Room B
Kelli Barker 4s/Kindergarten Bible Class SEC Meeting Room C
Jill Jackson 1st–3rd Grades Bible Class SEC Meeting Room D
Kyle Gilpin Fourth/Fifth Grades Bible Class Hotel Cades Cove
Cliff GoodwinThe Six Smartest Things You Can Do before Teens Hotel Deep Creek M-054
Age 20
8:00 PM Sheila Butt Some Wisdom I’ve Gained the Hard Way Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-012
8:45 PM Winfred Claiborne Discerning the Times: Understanding the Digging Deeper SEC Meeting Room M-016
Religious Mindset of This Generation (1) CD
Wayne Jackson Evening Mediations on the Bible Keynote/General SEC Ballroom BC M-108
James Meadows Five Hundred Years of Calvinism (3): Is the Preachers’ SEC Ballroom D M-128
World Better Off? The Negative Influence of Breakout
Calvin in the Church
8:00 PM Grat Tucker Youth Late Night: Teens SEC Exhibition Hall M-176
10:00 PM Clark Sims Singing 8:00–8:20;
Devo 8:29–8:50 (Joy 101—Clark Sims);
Basketball/Fun ‘N’ Games 8:50–10:00
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Time Start Audio
Time End
Presenter Topic Track Room Number
8:30 AM Sam Jones Marriage Enrichment: Building a Successful Combined/ SEC Ballroom C M-118
9:15 AM and Loving Relationship (4) Keynote
9:30 AM Jeff Archey How to Use Your Position to Lead Souls to Deacons SEC Meeting Room B M-002
10:15 AM Christ
Winfred Claiborne Discerning the Times: Understanding the Digging Deeper Hotel Deep Creek M-017
Religious Mind-set of This Generation (2)
Glenn Colley Can We Talk? 7 Tips to Get Your Spouse to Family and SEC Ballroom B M-027
Open Up Members
Cindy Colley Amazing Transformation: Mary Magdalene, Women 1 SEC Ballroom A W-018
from Tortured to Triumphant
Cliff Goodwin Be a Leader Teen boys SEC Meeting Room A M-051
Brad Harrub Christian Fathers: Training up Titus 2 Teen Girls and SEC Exhibition Hall M-064
Daughters Fathers
Kathy Pollard Jesus Was Homeschooled: Growing in Favor Women / SEC Meeting Room W-048
with God (Recovering Our True Vision for Homeschool CD
Homeschooling)
David Shannon On the Same Team, On the Same Page: Elders and SEC Ballroom D M-157
How Preachers and Elders Can Better Work Preachers’
Together. Breakout
Wade Webster New Testament Postcards: 3 John Preachers SEC Ballroom C M-194
Mike Winkler Handout Heaven: A wedding, a funeral, a Youth Workers Hotel Cades Cove M-207
youth devo, a Bible study, a bulletin article,
a killer illustration, a “preach anywhere”
sermon, two never before published Wendell
Winkler Sermons
10:30 AM George Bailey Greybeards Forum: Speakers 60 Years and General/ SEC Ballroom BC M-214
11:10 AM Winfred Claiborne over Discuss These Questions: (1) What Are Combined
Tom Holland the Best Decisions You Have Made Over
Jerry Jenkins the Years? (2) If You Could Do One Thing
James Meadows Differently, What Would It Be? (3) What Do
William Woodson You Look Most Forward to in Heaven? (4) Tell
and others Me about the Hardest Experience in Your Life
and How You overcame It.
Brad Harrub Courtship/Dating 101 Teens SEC Meeting Room M-065
CD
11:15 AM Tom Holland A Final Charge: Six Hours One Friday Two Members and SEC Ballroom B M-083
11:45 AM Days Ago (cf. 2 Peter 3:8) Youth Workers
David Shannon A Final Charge: They That Have Served Well Elders and SEC Ballroom D M-152
Deacons
Clark Sims A Final Charge: . . . But You’re Not Everybody Teens SEC Meeting Room 101
Else CD
Mike Vestal A Final Charge: Finishing Strong as a Gospel Preachers SEC Ballroom C 137
Preacher
Jane Washington A Final Charge: Bloom Where You Are Planted Women 1 SEC Ballroom A 47
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