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Sunday, April 27
 

4:00pm EDT

Shifting Your Congregation out of Survival Mode and into Work Mode (Part 1)
Sunday April 27, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
DVD #018
Speakers
avatar for Chris Donovant

Chris Donovant

Chris Donovant lives in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and works with the Kensington Woods Church of Christ, a growing thriving congregation. Chris has been married to his wife, Jessica, since 2004, and they have three sons, Aidan, Liam, and Rian. Chris loves telling people about Jesus... Read More →
Sunday April 27, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
SEC Ballroom C
 
Monday, April 28
 

9:00am EDT

Seven Problems the Church Will Always Face—And How to Handle Them (Part 1)
Monday April 28, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
We sometimes believe that the problems that we face in the church today are unique to our time. While advances in technology have certainly affected many things about life, the church today faces iterations of the same types of problems as the church in the first century. We just do not realize it.
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Rhodes

Kevin Rhodes

Director, Brown Trail School Of Preaching
Kevin W. Rhodes is the Director of the Brown Trail School of Preaching and host of the GBN program Expositions. He is a 1992 graduate of Midwest School of Biblical Studies, and an author of several books on a variety of subjects. He served as the Associate Editor of Sound Words for... Read More →
Monday April 28, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
SEC Meeting Room CD

9:00am EDT

How You Can Help the Church to Grow
Monday April 28, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
If the Lord’s church is going to grow, it starts with each individual member. An understanding of some very simple, yet realistic, facts will light a fire with us and motivate us to be faithful and lead others to Christ. DVD #040
Speakers
avatar for Doug Smith

Doug Smith

Minister, Booneville church of Christ
     Doug Smith has been working with the Booneville Mississippi church of Christ since November of 2021. He is the former preacher for the Dalraida church of Christ in Montgomery, Alabama where he served for twenty years. He preached for the Blackwater Macedonia church of Christ... Read More →
Monday April 28, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
SEC Ballroom D

9:40am EDT

Metrics of Congregational Success (Series): The Divine Metric—What Can We Do?
Monday April 28, 2025 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Speakers
avatar for Brandon Rader

Brandon Rader

BRANDON RADER, North Lexington church of Christ, Lexington, KY.Brandon Rader has served in numerous capacities as a member of the North Lexington church of Christ in Lexington, KY. Roles have included deacon, Bible class teacher, and mission trip coordinator. For nearly two decades... Read More →
Monday April 28, 2025 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
SEC Meeting Room A

9:40am EDT

If Your Church Ceased to Exist, Would the Community Notice?
Monday April 28, 2025 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
In this lesson, we will explore the biblical basis for asking ourselves this question, along with the implications of our possible answers. The class will include practical ways in which we can improve the impact of the local church in our communities. DVD #045
Speakers
avatar for Jeremy Pate

Jeremy Pate

Youth Publications Coordinator, Apologetics Press
Jeremy is the Youth Publications Coordinator at Apologetics Press, where he has served since 2019. He and his wife, Brooke live in Montgomery AL with their 4 children: Ava, Greta, Willa, and Prentice. Jeremy served as a full-time Youth/Family Minister for 18 years before moving to... Read More →
Monday April 28, 2025 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
SEC Ballroom D

1:30pm EDT

Lock the Back Door
Monday April 28, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
DVD #061
Speakers
avatar for Rob Whitacre

Rob Whitacre

Director, HTHSOE
Rob Whitacre was born in Carbondale, Illinois. He was raised near San Antonio, TX, attending the Northern Oaks church of Christ. He married Nicole of Nashville, TN, in August of 1996. They have one daughter, Hannah and one son, Jared. He comes from a God fearing family of preachers... Read More →
Monday April 28, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
SEC Ballroom A

3:30pm EDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom for Elders
Monday April 28, 2025 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Stacey Grant - You Cannot Stand Still and Go Forward
Ed Melott - Tips for the Preacher Splitting Pulpit Time with Another Preacher
Kevin Cain - Is Passing the Offering Plate Dead?
Steve Higginbotham - The Shepherds’ Charge: Secure – Not Steal – The Lord’s Sheep
Tom Wacaster - Picking Your Battles
Brandon Rader - An Inadequate Standard—Other Congregations Are Doing It

DVD #073
Speakers
avatar for Steve Higginbotham

Steve Higginbotham

Preaching MInister, Karns church of Christ
Steve Higginbotham is a native of West Virginia.  He graduated from Freed-Hardeman in 1984 and has been preaching ever since. He is married to Kim (Pierce) Higginbotham, and together, they have four children.  Steve currently serves as the preaching minister for the Karns church... Read More →
avatar for Ed Melott

Ed Melott

Ed Melott and his wife Kim have two grown children, Hunter, a Gospel preacher, who is married to Lilli and their daughter Kameron, who is engaged to a very nice Christian man named Eugene. Ed is located in Washington, WV, near the city of Parkersburg, and preaches for the Lubeck congregation... Read More →
avatar for Brandon Rader

Brandon Rader

BRANDON RADER, North Lexington church of Christ, Lexington, KY.Brandon Rader has served in numerous capacities as a member of the North Lexington church of Christ in Lexington, KY. Roles have included deacon, Bible class teacher, and mission trip coordinator. For nearly two decades... Read More →
Monday April 28, 2025 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
SEC Ballroom C

4:30pm EDT

How Is AI Changing School and Work for Christians?
Monday April 28, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
DVD #078
Speakers
avatar for Billy Camp

Billy Camp

Family Minister, Dalraida church of Christ
Billy is a minister at Dalraida church of Christ where he has been serving since 2011. He is married to Shelby (the daughter of Matt & Jennifer Vega) and lives in Montgomery, AL with their three children: Kinley, Roman, and Lewis. Billy served as the college minister at Dalraida for... Read More →
avatar for Matt Vega

Matt Vega

Dean and Professor, Freed-Hardeman University
Matt Vega is Dean of the College of Business and Professor of Business Law and Ethics at Freed-Hardeman University. He is also the pulpit minister for the Scotts Hill Church of Christ in Scotts Hill, Tennessee. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Rainbow Omega and continues... Read More →
Monday April 28, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
SEC Ballroom C

6:00pm EDT

Five Reasons Why People Stop Going to Church (and What It Means to Churches)
Monday April 28, 2025 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Why do people stop "going to church" in 2024? Is one reason as good as another, or is there a difference between a "reason" and an "excuse"? What should our attitude and response be when we hear these reasons? This lesson will explore five of the most common reasons why people stop coming to church, along with what it should and should not mean to the local church.
Speakers
avatar for Jeremy Pate

Jeremy Pate

Youth Publications Coordinator, Apologetics Press
Jeremy is the Youth Publications Coordinator at Apologetics Press, where he has served since 2019. He and his wife, Brooke live in Montgomery AL with their 4 children: Ava, Greta, Willa, and Prentice. Jeremy served as a full-time Youth/Family Minister for 18 years before moving to... Read More →
Monday April 28, 2025 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
SEC Meeting Room CD
 
Tuesday, April 29
 

2:00pm EDT

Helping Our Congregations Develop an Outward View
Tuesday April 29, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Speakers
Tuesday April 29, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Hotel Cades Cove

3:00pm EDT

Unpleasant Ways to Grow As a Christian (but Worth It)
Tuesday April 29, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Spiritual growth is essential as a Christian progresses through life. However, such growth does not all happen by Bible study alone. It requires applying it in life. But this is harder than it sounds, and the real challenge to spiritual growth is learning through those difficult challenges that inevitably confront us in life. DVD #104
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Rhodes

Kevin Rhodes

Director, Brown Trail School Of Preaching
Kevin W. Rhodes is the Director of the Brown Trail School of Preaching and host of the GBN program Expositions. He is a 1992 graduate of Midwest School of Biblical Studies, and an author of several books on a variety of subjects. He served as the Associate Editor of Sound Words for... Read More →
Tuesday April 29, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
SEC Ballroom A
 
Wednesday, April 30
 

9:00am EDT

A Dozen Ways to Wake up a Dead Church
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
When a congregation struggles to the point of lifelessness, it is tempting to give up. But our God can breathe new life into dead things. What can we do to wake up a dead church and get back to the joy of living for Christ?
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Hahn

Kevin Hahn

Preacher, Lake Houston church of Christ
Kevin Hahn has been preaching at the Lake Houston church of Christ since 2005. He has done mission work in India, Austria, Ukraine, and Mexico. Kevin served as a Captain in the US Air Force and is a third-generation preacher. He recently completed a Masters in Ministry at Freed-Hardeman... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Hotel Cades Cove

9:40am EDT

Two for One: Coming Home Sunday
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Come and learn about "Coming Home Sunday" and other congregational days that might work where you are.
Speakers
avatar for David Sproule

David Sproule

Evangelist, Palm Beach Lakes church of Christ
David Sproule is a native Floridian, born and raised in West Palm Beach.  He attended Freed-Hardeman University, graduating with a degree in Bible.  While at Freed-Hardeman, he met and married Traci Smith.  David has been preaching the gospel since 1994, serving congregations... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

9:40am EDT

Two for One: Ten Big Days That Can Lead to Impressive Church Growth
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Speakers
avatar for Larry Acuff

Larry Acuff

Born in Chattanooga, TN July 30, 1940Currently serves as preacher and elder of the Lithia Springs Church of Christ.Graduated:Red Bank High SchoolFaulkner University, A.A. degreeTennessee Tech University, B.S. degreeIn 2014 selected as Honorary Alumnus of Memphis School of PreachingMarried... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

11:00am EDT

Metrics of Congregational Success (Series): The Individual Metric—What Am I Doing?
Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Speakers
avatar for Brandon Rader

Brandon Rader

BRANDON RADER, North Lexington church of Christ, Lexington, KY.Brandon Rader has served in numerous capacities as a member of the North Lexington church of Christ in Lexington, KY. Roles have included deacon, Bible class teacher, and mission trip coordinator. For nearly two decades... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
SEC Meeting Room A

4:00pm EDT

The Brokenhearted (Part 1): God Heals Broken Lives
Wednesday April 30, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
The class comes out of the experiences of my life and ministry. Sometimes, as we go through life, difficult situations arise. It is during these times that people give up on God, forsake the church, and go back to the world. If we wait upon the Lord and remain faithful, we will find that God restores the brokenhearted. Examples of Job and discussion of Romans 8:28 and other texts gives the biblical basis for this lesson which urges us to be faithful during difficult times.
Speakers
avatar for Joe Palmer

Joe Palmer

Minister, Niceville Church of Christ
Joe Palmer is the Evangelist for the Niceville Church of Christ having lived and worshiped with this congregation for 25 years. He is married to Leanna Palmer who is an inspirational teacher, of the Bible to children and adults. Joe was educated at Crowley’s Ridge College in Paragould... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
SEC Meeting Room A

6:00pm EDT

Seven Problems the Church Will Always Face—And How to Handle Them (Part 3)
Wednesday April 30, 2025 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
We sometimes believe that the problems that we face in the church today are unique to our time. While advances in technology have certainly affected many things about life, the church today faces iterations of the same types of problems as the church in the first century. We just do not realize it. DVD# 165
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Rhodes

Kevin Rhodes

Director, Brown Trail School Of Preaching
Kevin W. Rhodes is the Director of the Brown Trail School of Preaching and host of the GBN program Expositions. He is a 1992 graduate of Midwest School of Biblical Studies, and an author of several books on a variety of subjects. He served as the Associate Editor of Sound Words for... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
SEC Ballroom D
 
Thursday, May 1
 

9:00am EDT

How Can We Get More Experienced Preachers to Smaller Congregations?
Thursday May 1, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
This class addresses the preacher shortage and its devastating effect on small churches. The causes and possible solutions to the problem will be presented.
Speakers
Thursday May 1, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
SEC Meeting Room A

11:00am EDT

The Question May Not Be "Can This Church Grow?" but "Will I (We) Grow?"
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
This session will address the One in whose image we are created and the intimacy we can share with Him only through our submission to Him.
Speakers
avatar for Brandon Rader

Brandon Rader

BRANDON RADER, North Lexington church of Christ, Lexington, KY.Brandon Rader has served in numerous capacities as a member of the North Lexington church of Christ in Lexington, KY. Roles have included deacon, Bible class teacher, and mission trip coordinator. For nearly two decades... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
SEC Meeting Room A

2:30pm EDT

Understanding Church Growth: Many Churches Lose One-third of Their Congregation Each Year—Here Is Why
Thursday May 1, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
A look at the alarming rate at which membership is declining and why such is happening across the nation.
Speakers
Thursday May 1, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
SEC Meeting Room B
 
Friday, May 2
 

9:00am EDT

What We Learn from the Visits Jesus Made
Friday May 2, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Speakers
Friday May 2, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
SEC Meeting Room CD

11:00am EDT

Metrics of Congregational Success (Series): The Group Metric—How Well Are We Doing?
Friday May 2, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Speakers
avatar for Brandon Rader

Brandon Rader

BRANDON RADER, North Lexington church of Christ, Lexington, KY.Brandon Rader has served in numerous capacities as a member of the North Lexington church of Christ in Lexington, KY. Roles have included deacon, Bible class teacher, and mission trip coordinator. For nearly two decades... Read More →
Friday May 2, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Hotel Cades Cove

1:30pm EDT

Fruitful in the Sunset Years
Friday May 2, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Ferman Carpenter

Ferman Carpenter

Minister, Westside Church of Christ
Friday May 2, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
SEC Meeting Room CD

2:30pm EDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom for Elders and Preachers
Friday May 2, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Keith Olbricht - How to Harness Retirees’ Time, Experience, and Willingness to Advance the Cause
Ernest Benjamin - How to Harness Young Families' Zeal, Talent, and Idealism to Advance the Cause
Andy Robison - How to Respond to a Church Member Who Tries to Monopolize Your Time
Will Hanstein - Three Things Members Could Do to Help their Elders (that Elders Have Never Told Them)
David Looney - Why Transfer Growth Is a Dying Strategy
Wade Webster - Three Things You Could Do to Help Get the Gospel to the World Before You Die

DVD #259
Speakers
avatar for Ernest Benjamin

Ernest Benjamin

Minister, Chesapeake Church of Christ
avatar for Keith Olbricht

Keith Olbricht

Preacher, Shady Acres Church of Christ
I have been at Shady Acres Church of Christ in Sikeston, Missouri since 2018.  I am a 1998 graduate of Memphis School of Preaching.  My wife, Stacy, and I have four children and one grandchild.
avatar for Andy Robison

Andy Robison

Director, West Virginia School of Preaching
Andy Robison was raised in Moundsville, West Virginia. He has served the Lord’s church in West Virginia in Pennsboro and Parkersburg (Camden Avenue) as an associate minister and as pulpit minister for congregations in Farmington (Oakhurst), Washington (Hopewell), Harrisville, and... Read More →
Friday May 2, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
SEC EHA

6:00pm EDT

Meet the "Impossibles"—Dealing with Toxic Personalities
Friday May 2, 2025 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Sledgehammers, dynamite, cynicism, pessimism, polarization, and pride are favorite tools for people spreading toxicity. Come and explore tactics for engaging the "impossibles."
Speakers
avatar for Daniel Stearsman

Daniel Stearsman

Warner Robins church of Christ
Daniel preaches for the Warner Robins church of Christ in Warner Robins, GA. Daniel is married to Katrina Stearsman and has two sons—Jackson and Drew. Both Daniel and his wife are pharmacists. His education includes: a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Florida (2000), a... Read More →
Friday May 2, 2025 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Hotel Deep Creek

8:15pm EDT

How to Deal with Sticky Situations in Church Work
Friday May 2, 2025 8:15pm - 9:00pm EDT
Every leader (eldership, minister) has faced "sticky situations" that are both unique in nature and, at the same time, challenging to navigate. In this lesson, we will give some examples of "sticky situations" that arise in church work, and then examine from Scripture ways leadership can effectively deal with those situations.
Speakers
Friday May 2, 2025 8:15pm - 9:00pm EDT
SEC Meeting Room B
 
Saturday, May 3
 

8:00am EDT

Two Minutes, Tops: One Thing That Is Working for Us
Saturday May 3, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
DVD #274
Speakers
avatar for Dale Babinsky

Dale Babinsky

Minister, Great Smoky Mountains Church of Christ
avatar for Joshua Cantrell

Joshua Cantrell

Preacher, Avondale church of Christ
Joshua Cantrell is the pulpit minister for the Avondale church of Christ in Decatur, Georgia. He is a graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching (2015), and Nations University (BA, 2019). He is originally from Phenix City, Alabama. He is the host of the Diligent Podcast, a work of... Read More →
avatar for Chris Gallagher

Chris Gallagher

Minister, Gadsden church of Christ
Chris is married to Carrie (Graber) and they have three children: Alexis (married to Ethan Wamble), Emma, and Caleb. Chris is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University (1997).Chris is currently one of the ministers for the Gadsden church of Christ, as well as one of the elders. Chris... Read More →
avatar for Robert Hatfield

Robert Hatfield

Pulpit Minister, Henderson church of Christ
Robert Hatfield is the pulpit minister for the Henderson church of Christ in Henderson, TN. A native of Pulaski, TN, he has preached the gospel of Christ since 2002, serving congregations of the Lord’s church in Pulaski, TN, Charleston, SC, and Fort Mill, SC before moving to Henderson.Robert... Read More →
avatar for Mike Hixson

Mike Hixson

Mike graduated from Lipscomb  University in 1985 with a degree in Communications including a minor in Bible. He married the former Nancy Ericson in 1987 and their son, Braden, was born in 1989.Mike preached in the Nashville area for several years before moving to the Memphis area... Read More →
avatar for Keith Olbricht

Keith Olbricht

Preacher, Shady Acres Church of Christ
I have been at Shady Acres Church of Christ in Sikeston, Missouri since 2018.  I am a 1998 graduate of Memphis School of Preaching.  My wife, Stacy, and I have four children and one grandchild.
avatar for Mike  Rogers

Mike Rogers

Preaching Minister, Covington Church of Christ
Mike is the son of Dennis Rogers (deceased) and Florence Rogers Robertson (deceased) of Benton KY. He has been married to the former Bonita Bennett of Mayfield, KY since 1977. They have two sons, Justin and Mitchell. Justin, his wife Ashli and their three children live in Henderson... Read More →
avatar for Paul Sain

Paul Sain

Paul Sain, author of twenty books, including Ready Reference For Growing Christians (over 500,000 to date in nine languages). Extensive radio and television work (including producing various programs for GBN  as well as speaking on this network for six years). Preached first sermon... Read More →
avatar for Scotty Sparks

Scotty Sparks

Minister, Meridianville Church of Christ
Scotty Sparks has been preaching in Huntsville, Alabama for over 19 years, and is currently the pulpit minister for Meridianville Church of Christ. He previously also served as an elder for the Mastin Lake Road Church of Christ. He holds a Master of Ministry from Freed-Hardeman University... Read More →
avatar for Ron Thomas

Ron Thomas

Preacher, Church of Christ at Rio Grande
Ron has been married to Anne 39 years (8/27/1983). They have 2 daughters, 4 grandchildren, both live in Columbus, Ohio. He is a graduate of East Tennessee School of Preaching ('95), though he has been preaching since 1989. He served in the USAF (1982-1992), has been involved in the... Read More →
avatar for Matt Wallin

Matt Wallin

House to House Heart to Heart
I have worked with House to House Heart to Heart since 2006, where I have overseen production and promotions of the House to House magazine. I currently serve as Director of Promotions. I received a business degree and a Bible degree from Faulkner University and a Masters in Management... Read More →
Saturday May 3, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
SEC Ballroom C
 

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