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SPIRITUAL weekend August 12–18, 2011Sevierville Events Center • 202 Gists Creek Road • Sevierville, TN 37862

SPIRITUAL weekend Friday–Sunday, August 12–14, 2011 Great Smoky Mountains • Sevierville, Tennessee • Events Center $125 per person (children/teens free when attending with parents) Popular Features Diverse Speakers of One Gospel • Beautiful singing, meaningful Dr. Jason McKeown, David Henry worship MD Anesthesiologist Jamaican Songleader • Ten class choices each hour Michael Houts Roy Williams Former Atheist/MIT Grad High School Coach –tracks for preachers, elders, Alan Highers Joe Wells deacons, youth workers, mem- Federal Judge/Editor Youth Speaker, Kaio Editor bers, families, teens, children, Michael Shepherd Marlene Howell and two tracks for women The Walking Bible Registered Nurse • Bible teachers workshop/Make Burt Jones Janie Craun and Takes Islam Scholar Editor, Christian Woman • “Tentmakers”–sessions for bivo- Loy Mitchell And Many More! Missionary cational preachers Matt Vega • Evangelism Panel/Tips Law Professor • Hot Button Issues • Hispanic classes (in Spanish) • Homeschool classes/resources • Public school classes • Free marriage/family counseling • Teen classes, devotionals, and social activities • Children’s VBS-style classes • Children meet Digger Doug! • Childcare available • Extensive bookstore/exhibits • Discounted lodging (as low as $30/night)2 See www.PolishingThePulpit.com to register

From The DirectorsPTP is for EVERY member of the Lord’s church.We have done all within our power to assemble a life-changing event to refresh thespirits of those who are laboring in the Lord’s vineyard. Practical topics. Outstandingspeakers. Convenient lodging. Beautiful locale. Extracurricular bonuses. Great sing-ing. 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 or weekend with us recharging in theGreat 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 ap- proached 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 2000. That brings us to 2011. The largest PTP ever is in the works—122 speakers, 10 concurrent sessions each hour, 426 separate classes spread over seven days. Our attendance goal is 2500. What does God have in store for PTP now? Come and see! PolishingThePulpit.com | 3

2 Events ________ in 1! Gain: Table of Contents Spiritual Renewal Weekend 8 • A few highlights + Polishing the Pulpit 10 • Features and attractions __________________ 12 • A greater value than ever = Recharged Christian 13 • Bring a group to PTP Cost: 14 • Tracts 18 • Classes for children and teens SRW $125 22 • Event Center map + PTP $200 ____________ 24 • Schedule = Both: $200 50 • Horario e Información del Taller Hispano What? 51 • Workshop information 52 • Can’t afford to come? Yes, you can come for 54 • Ten creative ways to cut costsboth events for one price! 56 • Host church information Register online ahead of time 57 • Lodging to get the best deal: 58 • FAQs www.polishingthepulpit.com 60 • PTP purpose statement 61 • Regsitration form (now you can register and pay online!) 63 • Speakers check PolishingThePulpit.com for schedule updates4

RECHARGE Your Batteries! • 122 speakers from 13 states • 10 class choices each hour • 476 class topics • 7 days/ 66 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 PolishingThePulpit.com | 5

What People Are Saying Your cup will be filled; bring extras! The greatest lectureship/preacher semi- — Robert Guinn, Collinsville, IL nar in the brotherhood today. — David McCain, Mt. Pleasant, TX You get a true sense that there is hope for the future.— Steve Simmons, Cape Produced the encouragement I need Girardeau, MO working in the North where the church is more sparse that in the South. The most profitable place on the face of . . . I have no intention of ever missing this globe that I could have spent a week one again. of my life. — Gary Bennett, Grand Island, NE — Ken Upchurch, Hattisburg, MS The singing brought tears nearly every Helped me see that the church is alive and service. well in America! — Debbie Bumbalough, Nashville, TN — Phil Rembleski, elder, Rescue, CA Without doubt, the most encouraging The women’s sessions are extremely event I attend . . . extremely practical and valuable. Every year I think it cannot be relevant. — Chuck Webster, Hoover, AL improved upon, but you do it. — Sandy Vanhorn, Waldorf, MD A once-in-a-lifetime experience we get to enjoy once a year. Superbly organized with exceptional — Bob Prichard, Oxford, AL speakers addressing real-to-life, real-to- ministry topics. This was my first year My kids have already discussed things and I look forward to next year with they’re willing to give up so we can great anticipation. come every year! — David Sproole, West Palm Beach, FL — Sandi Smith, Ft. Worth, TX Reaffirmed my faith and made me want While it takes money to attend, the truth to do more for Christ. is, you can’t afford not to go. — Gwyne McIntyrwe, Memphis, TN — Roger Scully, High Point, NC PTP benefits my work greater than any Never underestimate the power of one other thing I do—from sermon aids, thing you take home from PTP. As a marriage enrichment, to being spiritually result of the suggestion to use Searching uplifting! — Gary Williams, Tupelo, MS for the Truth, there are 17 precious souls in our home congregation today that The greatest uplifting, faith-building were not there last year. To God be the experience this side of eternity. glory! — David Olive, Rogersville, AL — Kim Melott, New Martin, WV Helped the church to become “small- The statement “renew, refresh, recharge” er,” more intimate for me. — Rick . . . is true. — Ricky Phillips, Martin, TN Brumback, Austin, TX6

I enjoy much and learned much and One of the finest programs among us . . .meet sound preachers. the lessons are always biblical, relevant,— Bonthra Esudas, India and very helpful. — Wendell Winkler (1931 – 2005)My wife and I make it our vacation eachyear now that our children are all grown. Polishing the Pulpit provides an opportu-— Fred Nowell, York, PA nity for workers for the Lord to get their spiritual “batteries” recharged. The en-One of the most encouraging moments couragement, enthusiasm generated byof my life. PTP carry over to a congregation from the— Johnny Ramsey (1930 – 2006) renewal preachers, elders, and their wives, and other church workers experience.I have spoken on a lot of lectureships, — Tom Holland, Columbia, TNbut I can honestly say I have never en-joyed one more than this one. After each session, I say just give us ten— George Bailey, Dallas, TX more minutes, and after each PTP clo- sure, I say just give us one more day . . .There is nothing else like it. . . . If I could — Stacy Rogers, Pontotoc, MSgo to only two ‘brotherhood’ eventsper year, I would attend the Freed- Having come from Australia where theHardeman Lectureship in February and church is small and limited in resources,Polishing the Pulpit in August. . . . No PTP broadened my outlook of thematter how many other programs you church and rekindled my desire to reachattend, do not miss this one. — Alan out to people . . . It has been a life-Highers, Spiritual Sword, Editor changing experience. — Chantelle Swayne, AustraliaFantastic opportunity . . . speakers aresound; the material is rich.— Wayne Jackson, Christian CourierWonderfully organized. Great lessons.Solid, sound, heaven-saved, down-to-earth preachers . . . by offeringa teens’ tract, classes for our youngchildren, homeschooling lectures, greataccommodations, getting tobe in the mountains, PTP simply offersmore. — Eric Lyons, Montgomery, ALMost influential event we attend.— Glenn/Cindy Colley, Putting theMusic Back in Marriage Seminars PolishingThePulpit.com | 7

A FEW HIGHLIGHTS View from the Events Center 59 New Speakers – PTP stays fresh by The Professor – Luke Griffin’s training rotating presenters each year. Of this is as a research librarian, and for several year’s 122 speakers, half didn’t speak at years he worked as both a professor PTP last year. and government documents expert. His series includes, “A Librarian Looks at The Doctor – Dr. Jason McKeown is a Numerology in the Bible,” and, “Before faithful Christian and an anesthesiolo- You Go To College: The Comparative gist at UAB, the prestigious Birmingham Religion Class.” research hospital. His popular lecture series on medical issues and diseases The (Former) Atheist – Michael Houts in the Bible is both informative and gave up atheism for Christianity at faith-building. MIT. His new series includes “A NASA Scientist Looks at the Age of the Earth,” The Lawyer – Matt Vega is a law “A NASA Scientist Looks at the Stars,” professor at Jones School of Law and a “God’s Fingerprints Are Everywhere,” graduate of Yale Law School. No strang- and “The Cosmological Argument for er to PTP, Matt has a new series on the the Existence of God.” Credibility, Admissibility, and Relevence of the Gospel narratives.8

Bounce Class – Youth workers have achance to “bounce” ideas off of DavidShannon and share with each otherwhat is working for them.By the Numbers – Outside-the-boxthinking is one thing that sets PTP apart.This year we expand the ever popular 7Minutes of Wisdom (including a ladies’version); add in 15 minutes of visionand a 2-for-1 teen class; and start 40/40classes (40 seats/40 minutes).From Spiritual Disciplines to SexIssues to Addiction Recovery –Cliff Goodwin challenges us to renewour passion for God in the privacy ofclosets. Joe Wells shows how cultureis challenging the church. Not foryounger ears, but handled with discre-tion, this year we will tackle “Sex Issues:The Tough Stuff” for those who needmore information that can be coveredin Sunday school. The Mt. Juliet (TN) Shadowlandchurch has developed an astonishing Burt Jones lectures across the countryAddiction Recovery program. Join Jaime on Islam. At PTP, he will cover suchHarper for the series called, “Restoring topics as:Sanity: Overcoming Real Life Struggles What is Jihad?Through Godly Solutions.” The origin of IslamHonor to Whom Honor – Robert R.Taylor, Jr., has long been recognized The status of women in Islamas a brotherhood gentleman scholar, Is their god our God?preacher, writer, and defender of thefaith. We are pleased to present him this What is the Qu’ran?year’s Lifetime Service Award. Who was Mohammad?Greybeard’s Forum – Always memo- What is Shar’ia?rable, this popular last-day event hasbecome a “must see” for PTP regulars. PolishingThePulpit.com | 9

FEATURES AND ATTRACTIONS Sevierville is the gateway into Entertainment the Great Smoky Mountains. Entertainment in the area includes The Great Smoky Mountains Park is the Blackbear Jamboree, Nascar Speedpark, most-visited National Park in the United Dixie Stampede, Dollywood, Smoky States, and it is within a day’s drive of Mountain Car Museum, REEL Theatres two-thirds of the nation’s population. Movies, Great China Circus, the Smoky The park has over 4,000 species of Mountain Palace Theater, and much plants and animals, some of which live more. There is an 18-hole resort golf only here. A walk from mountain base course adjacent the Sevierville Events to peak compares with traveling 1,250 Center. At Dollywood, there will be a miles north. It has a rich cultural history. Barbeque and Bluegrass festival from From the Cherokee Indians to the Scots- August 19 – September 5 that includes Irish settlers, this land was home to a Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, variety of cultures. Located just off I-40 Riders in the Sky, Rhonda Vincent and Exit 407, with great outlet shopping, fun- The Rage, and The Grascals. There will filled attractions, and amazing shows, also be celebrity concerts in Pigeon the newest lodging (and lowest lodging Forge that include Lee Greenwood tax), Sevierville makes a great place to at the Smith Family Dinner Theater have PTP and Spiritual Renewal Weekend. (September 3 – 4), and Don Williams at The Events Center is seven miles south of the Tonite Theatre (August 19). I-40 on TN State Route 66. Turn at traffic signal number 17.4 (Gists Creek Road at “Smoky Mountain Parkway”).10

Food ShoppingSevierville has over 100 restaurants, With specialty stores and boutiques, fleamany within two miles of the Events markets, antique stores, art galleries, andCenter. Toward Sevierville: Buddy’s two enormous outlet centers featuringBar-B-Que, Cracker Barrel, Zaxby’s, Ruby 200+ outlet stores, Sevierville fulfillsTuesday, Starbucks, El Paso, The Diner shopping wish lists daily. New stores(50s style), Smoky Mtn. Pizza, Chinese are always opening, including the newBuffet, Pizza Hut, Golden Corral, Subway, shopping complex at Bridgemont EventFuddruckers, Chop House, Outback, & Entertainment Destination. PopularTexas Roadhouse, Mr. Gatti’s, Applebee’s, shopping destinations include Bass ProConner’s, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, and Shops, Orvis Company Store, Tanger Fivea full selection of fast food establish- Oaks Outlet Mall, Governor’s Crossingments. Toward the Interstate: Taco Bell Outlet Mall, Belk Department Store, andand New Orleans Seafood on the River. Super Walmart.Just down the road, Pigeon Forge andGatlinburg offer just about any restau-rant imaginable. Nearby, Kroger has afull deli and groceries if one wishes to“stock up” in his room. 11

A GREATER VALUE THAN EVER Most speakers/sessions ever – This year’s expanded program has 122 speakers in 476 sessions. Expanded weekend program – Pre-event classes (Friday afternoon) for teens and Bible teachers. Saturday afternoon sessions for bivocational preachers, job seek- ers, and homeschool moms. New tracks of classes – Evangelism/Missions; Marriage/ Family; Small Church/Big Plans; Evidences; Technology; Widows Songleading School – Join Burt Jones Saturday afternoon to learn how to sing/how to lead. Future Preachers’ Training Class – Kirk Brothers has been training future preachers for twenty years and recently joined the faculty at Freed-Hardeman. Now boys 10–14 will learn hands on how to prepare lessons at PTP. Singing. Beautiful singing. More singing! Including an outdoor singing with the beautiful Smoky Mountains as a backdrop. Sandwich Sessions – Eat a quick bite and get in an extra session before the others get back. Take home handouts – Most sessions will have a handout. Collect a notebook full for future use. Free parking at the Events Center – Save $30 from previous years. Free marriage/family counseling – Schedule an confi- dential counseling with a faithful Christian couple. Expedited registration (barcode) – Shorter lines. Less hassle. Meet and Greet – Looking for a preaching job? Looking for a preacher? Meet in the Food Court Monday at 3:30 p.m. Looking for a job in the securlar world? Randy Duke’s Saturday seminar will help with resume preparation, interviewing, and other human resource skills.12

BRING A GROUP TO PTPChurch Trip! Bring the church What are you doing aboutvan. Carpool. Meet up at PTP! future leaders?A growing practice is for churches to One reason many congregations do notload up the church van and bring a have qualified elders and deacons is thatgroup to PTP. In some cases, members they have not been proactive in trainingpay their own fees; in others, elders men to grow in leadership abilities. PTPpay the registration and members pay provides an atmosphere for men andlodging and food; some churches pay their wives to learn the Bible, an op-registration and expenses (especially portunity to learn about leadership fromfor preachers, elders, and deacons and capable speakers, and a forum to gainfamilies). Sending several members does practical experience in problem-solving.incur some expense in registration fees This exposure helps them prepare toand lodging, but it is an investment in lead in the future. Why not pick three orthe future of the church. PTP provides four men who have potential to serve aseducation, training, motivation, and future deacons, preachers, or elders andresources to help local congregations be pay their way to come to PTP? Proactivemore effective in building up the church leadership helps ensure that the nextand reaching out with the gospel. It pro- generation of the church will prosper.vides an opportunity to learn what othersound congregations are doing and ways What about sending yourto adapt those ideas in local situations. preacher and youth minister?It helps preachers, elders, deacons, and Professionals in medicine, education, andmembers grow closer together as friends other fields are required to take additionaland co-workers. It is a wise investment for training each year to stay abreast in theira church to make in its future. field and to improve their effectiveness. The Lord’s work is the most important on earth, and we should be even more diligent in training our workers. Most preachers and youth leaders know they need to improve in some aspect of their church work—pulpit presentations, visiting, work ethic, personal skills, or evangelism. They need a broader base of Bible knowledge or association with others with whom they can share ideas. Are there promising young men who could become excellent preachers? Elders, invest in their continuing education by sending them to PTP! PTP exists for improving the brotherhood through encouraging preachers, youth leaders, and church leaders. 13

TRACKS What about other church Sunday. We schedule the equivalent of members? two gospel meetings in one weekend. An elder attending PTP for the first For those who are retired or are able to time said, “This is the best thing I’ve take vacation days, classes continue for ever been to. I can’t believe I’ve missed church members daily, Monday through it all these years.” He continued, “I’m Thursday. Some of the finest speakers going home to tell the church about from across the brotherhood present this. Every Christian needs to be a part timely lessons on a variety of topics. of PTP. It would help our congregation Invest in your faith. Invest in the future tremendously.” That prompted us to of your congregation. Let’s leave the add a track for “regular” church mem- church strong for the next generation. bers. Every congregation is composed of Christians who—though not cur- rently serving as preachers, elders, or Preachers deacons—are heavily involved in various PTP began as a preachers’ retreat and parts of the work. Most have never had has never lost sight of its core group. any formal religious training. They ben- PTP is ”by preachers for preachers,” efit tremendously from PTP’s in-depth, meaning each PTP director is a full-time practical sessions. preacher and understands the work from the inside looking out. Those in PTP begins with a “Spiritual Renewal the trenches of local church work may Weekend” designed to benefit all Christians. better understand preachers than those Some are unable to take off a full week, in the ivory towers of academia. so they come Friday night through There are more classes for preachers this year than any in PTP’s eighteen year history. There are 63 sessions on preaching and ministry this year (an average of 9 hours a day), not counting technology classes or missions and evangelism classes. Topics cover everything from how to put together a sermon to how to organize your office; from how to counsel someone in need to how to preach the book of 1 Peter; from the preacher’s personal life to how small churches can14

grow. Bring your thumb-drive and literally Deaconsfill it with sermons in one session. Trade Deacons and their wives are essentialsermons, reconnect with old friends, start to the work of most congregations, anda new network of associates, rub elbows they are a vital part of the plan Godwith brotherhood “legends” and faithful gave for the church (1 Timothy 3). Butsoldiers of the cross, and just take time to where can deacons go for training?“breathe” and enjoy being a Christian again. There has not been much emphasis given to their work over the years. PTPElders has expanded its slate of classes forFor years, the church has invested much deacons again this year. In some classes,in training men to preach and in helping elders and deacons sit side-by-side andthem to continue to improve their abili- grow together in faith, motivation, andties to do their work (lectures, workshops, ability. At other times, sessions are splitmission opportunities). At the same time, so both groups can receive training morewe have done little to train and encour- specific to their part of Christ’s work.age elders in their vital tasks. While wehave some of the most capable men inthe brotherhood assembled, we’ve askedthem to address topics relevant to churchleaders. These classes are designed for el-ders, those serving in business meetings,and those who hope to one day serveas church leaders. This year an emphasisis made on elder-to-elder classes, in thevein of Ezekiel’s “I sat where you sat”speaking style.

TRACKS Youth Workers encouragement, support, and motivation The long awaited “Bounce Class” launch to function in the vital role God has given occurs 8.15.11! them as church leaders’ wives. Bounce ideas, programs, problems off Ministers’ wives have a wonderful op- David Shannon and each other. Get portunity to make a difference in the practical ideas; learn about new resourc- kingdom of Christ. PTP is the place to find es; find out what is working elsewhere instruction, motivation, resolve, and practi- that can be “plugged in” where you are; cal how-to information to make the most go home rejuvenated! of your opportunities to serve Christ. Sessions on issues specific to youth min- Classes. Classes! More classes! Whereas istry as well as the opportunity to pick most lecture programs have one or and choose topics from the preachers’ two general ladies’ classes per day, PTP track, technology, evangelism, and mar- offers two or three choices per hour—a riage and family tracks makes PTP the total of 79 classes (on average 11 per perfect place to customize for the spe- day). Depending on your age, responsi- cific needs of today’s diversified youth/ bilities, and circumstance, you can tailor college/family/associate minister. your class choices to practical issues or textual studies; marriage enrichment or widowhood; parenting or empty nest Wives emphasis; homeschool or public school; Without their wives, no elder or deacon evangelism or encouragement. There is could be qualified to serve. Beyond something for every minister’s wife at PTP. that, these women are usually at the very heart of the ongoing work of the Special interest tracks that are popular congregations where their husbands among preachers’ wives include Bible serve. Yet have you ever heard of classes teacher workshop and “make and takes” for elders’ and deacons’ wives? Now you (12 sessions) and Homeschool (11 sessions). have! At PTP they can receive instruction,16

BUILDING FAMILY MEMORIES Take a “Pray”cation You have heard of a vacation, and lately stay-cations have become popular, but PTP gives the unique opportunity for a “pray-cation.” Many families and friends take their annual vacation to attend PTP, which offers an opportunity to combine the beauty and fun of the Smoky Mountains with the spiritual renewal of Bible lessons, worship, singing, and prayer. PTP is the one event that the whole family looks forward to. Children love PTP VBS and PTP Camp. Teens can’t wait to see their friends again, and make new ones. Mom enjoys classes from a woman’s perspective. Dad gets his pick of an array of subjects to challenge, motivate, and encourage him. Getting to eat out a few times, drive through Cades Cove, play putt-putt, do some outlet shopping, or squeeze in a game of golf are just added benefits. For the same cost, or perhaps a great deal less, a family can return home revived physically, emotionally, and most important,What is vacation really for? spiritually! refresh RENEW RECHARGE! PolishingThePulpit.com | 17

CLASSES FOR CHILDREN Back by Popular Demand . . . Children ages 6–9 get to go to VBS style classes, watch DVDs of Digger Doug, learn Bible geography, sing, or enjoy other fun activities. Celine Sparks coordinates the morning sessions with a host of parents, preachers, and others with a love for children to help out with these sessions, plus Digger Doug and Iguanadon have been known to show up once in a while. Children ages 10–12 get to go to PTP Christian Camp. Brint Rice and Darrell Powell are Backwoods Christian Camp board members and bring decades of experience working with children in a camp setting. Children gain valuable lessons in a fun atmosphere. In coordi- nation with the children’s classes, this will allow smaller class size and more Children have seen Digger Doug on DVD for years. Now they finally get to meet him! variety for the children. New This Year . . . Boys ages 10–14 will go to Future Preachers’ Camp in the afternoons. Girls have “Outreach Awareness Class” with Bonnie Rushmore. Children ages 6–9 will participate in “Watch Me Teach” sessions with Diane Winkler. Bible teachers and mothers are invited to observe Diane interact with the children and pick up both “how to” and “what” to teach (1:30 p.m. Monday–Wednesday). Louis and Bonnie Rushmore will teach Bible Geography and “Buckets of Bible Time” each afternoon. Children have evenings off.18

TEENS Power Up --- PTP Teen ProgramClasses you actually It’s all about relationshipswant to go to! Teens love the classes, but they arePOWER UP, this year’s theme, revolves buzzin’ about the fellowship and the in-around the little prefix “in”—you will be teraction. It’s all about people—seeingamazed at what lessons come from such old friends and meeting new ones. Eacha tiny word. The speakers cover a vast vari- year friendships are formed that will lastety of topics from the biblical viewpoint. long after we return home. Some willEnjoy rock solid truth presented by great last a lifetime—even into heaven!speakers who understand young people.This year features more girls only/boys Night owlsonly classes, age specific studies (junior Special “late night activities” in thehigh/senior high), as well as a better Exhibit Hall include games, get-venue (teen classes are moved from the acquainted activities, and full courtExhibit Hall to Deep Creek and Ballroom B). basketball, plus inspiring singing and thought-provoking devotionals.Singing straight from heavenAdults who overhear the teen sing-ing periods know just about what theangels will sound like. Sing old favorites,learn new favorites, praise God with thevoice He gave you.

WHAT’S NEW FOR TEENS? We are adding some exciting sets off from downtown Gatlinburg, new activities for this year. and fantastic views of the Great Smoky During the afternoon break on Saturday, Mountains, its easy to see why this is interested teens will take a trip to Ober one of the top ski destinations in the Gatlinburg. This is a mountaintop resort country. (For more info see http://www. featuring nine whitewashed trails. The obergatlinburg.com/). Tickets are usu- snowmaking system at the Ski Resort ally $40, but with our group discount produces enough white stuff to please you can get in for only $27. Parents snow bunnies of all abilities. With an meet group at Ober Gatlingburg skylift amusement park, an aerial tram that in Gatlinburg at 1:00 p.m. No meals included, so eat enroute.20

Sunday night we rent Sevierville Bowling Important stuffCenter just for our group. No cost—this Appropriate dress for sessions is pants/is included with your (or your parents’ ) shirts. No shorts, short skirts, or lowregistration fee. necklines anytime while at PTP (including social events and after hours). PTPThere’s more! T-shirts are highly thought of!On Wednesday night, teens get toclose out with an extended period The elders ask that we not use the poolof fellowship and fun at the Pigeon areas during PTP (see FAQs).Forge Community Center. It has a large PTP T-shirts available at the event.gymnasium, bowling lanes, racquetballcourts, walking track, fitness cen- Check PTP Teens out on Facebook, too!ter, ping-pong, foosball, and even a All sessions for children and teens are freePlayStation. with parents’ paid fees. PolishingThePulpit.com | 21

EVENT CENTER MAP Map Deep Creek (HD) Courtyard (CY) Elevators Restrooms Audio Sales Restrooms Cades Cove (HC) Restrooms Meeting Room D (M D) Ballroom D (B D) Ballroom A (B A) Ballroom B (B B) Ballroom C (B C) Meeting Sidewalks Room C (M C) Meeting Room B (M B) Gift Shop Meeting Room A (M A) Restaurant Courtyard Childcare (Ages 2–5) (Vendors) Hotel PTP Camp Room Exhibit Hall (EH C) Airway between the Hotel and the Event Center Tables VBS Room Event (EH T) (VBS) Center Lobby (Registra- tion) Restrooms Parking Lot22

SCHEDULE KEYSRoom Key Color KeySEC Sevierville Events Center General/Keynote/ChurchEH SEC Exhibit HallEH T SEC Exhibit Hall Tables PreachersEH C SEC Exhibit Hall Camp room Elders/DeaconsVBS SEC Exhibit Hall VBS roomBA SEC Ballroom A WomenBB SEC Ballroom B Teens/ChildrenBC SEC Ballroom CBD SEC Ballroom D Evangelism/MissionsB BC SEC Ballroom BC (combined) Marriage/FamilyB CD SEC Ballroom CD (combined)BABC SEC Ballroom ABC (combined) Small Church/Big PlansBBCD SEC Ballroom BCD (combined) Ministry/TechnologyMA SEC Meeting Room AMB SEC Meeting Room B EvidencesMC SEC Meeting Room CMD SEC Meeting Room D Youth WorkersM CD SEC Meeting Room CD (combined)FC SEC Food Court CDs are arranged in numerical orderCY SEC Courtyard (alphabetical by speaker) at the CD sales table. Use the letters and numbersHC Hotel Cades Cove Meeting Room in the CD column on the schedule toHD Hotel Deep Creek locate the CD you want.HD 1 Hotel Deep Creek 1HD 2 Hotel Deep Creek 2 “M” – Main or Men’s CD tableHRL Hotel River Lodge Meeting Room “W” – Women’s CD tableScC Sevierville church of Christ Classes with powerpoints or handoutsGcC Gatlinburg church of Christ are designed with these symbols:SKcC South Knoxville church of Christ ¤ – PowerpointBCT Bowling Center ◊ – HandoutC C Community CenterO GA Ober Gatlinburg Schedule PolishingThePulpit.com | 23

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 PTP SCHEDULE Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track 3:30-4:15pm Brad Harrub Teen Early Bird: Intense: The Christian Life BA M-073 Teens Beats Any Other Hands Down 3:30-4:30pm Jeanny Gilpin Teacher Early Bird: Chalking. Come to Exhibit EH T Bible Teachers Kellee Gilpin Hall after you register and get started making Bible school make and take visuals. Work at your own pace on such topics as the Parables of Jesus, The Creation of the World, the Plagues of Egypt, Pauls journeys, more! 4:30-5:15pm Shanna Homeschool Early Bird: How to Start a HC W-060 Women Anderson Homeschool Group. Shanna, Tonya, and Amy Homeschool Amy Judd are founding members of a very successful homeschool group, for members of the Tonya Strong church of Christ. Seven years old, the group recently obtained a charter as a fully func- tional, legally recognized, non-profit group. Brad Harrub Teen 2 for 1 Session: Before You Go to College, BA M-072 Teens Lets Talk about Fraternities or Sororities. Eric Owens Teen 2 for 1 Session: God Loves You More BA M-138 Teens than You Could Possibly Understand Chuck Preachers’ Eary Bird: Some Features of Logos BD M-205 Technology Webster Bible Software 5:00-8:00pm Celine Sparks PTP Childrens VBS VBS Children 6–9 Brint Rice PTP Camp EH C Children 10-12 5:30-5:50pm Mike Vestal PTP Kick-off: On Holy Ground.◊ B C M-203 General/ Combined 6:00-6:45pm Joe Wells Be Aware – Agendas Facing America. When HC M-210 Youth Workers Israel stood on Jordan’s banks ready to enter Canaan, God said they were to be different from the Canaanites. This lesson addresses the changes our nation has undergone, the agendas pushing for change, and our need to be different. Kyle Butt Invincible: Nothing’s Going to Get Me Down HD M-017 Teens (Philippians 4:13) Cindy Colley Joy in the Journey: The Poverty Striken B A W-022 Women 1 Millionaires (Matthew 5:3) David Lipe He Took My Burdens All Away B BC M-115 Keynote/General Steve Marriage Enrichment: How to Go Home from B D M-079 Marriage/ Higginbotham This Week with a Better Relationship Family Michael A NASA Scientist Looks at the Age of the M CD M-096 Evidences Houts Earth: You Can Trust Your Bible (1)24

PTP SCHEDULE FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track7:00-7:45pm Wesley A Ready Answer: Do Miracles Occur Today? HC M-183 Evangelism/ Simons How to answer common arguments made in Missions favor of modern day miracles. Teah Beginning Homeschool: Where Do I Start to HD W-041 Women McWhorter Get Where I Want to Go ◊ Homeschool Sheila Butt Joy in the Journey: Nice Girls Finish First BA W-013 Women 1 (Matthew 5:5) Joe Wells Incredible (God Is Amazing) BB M-214 Teens Evidences Michael Is It Nothing to You? Keeping our hearts soft B C M-180 Preachers/ Shepherd and our passion for souls strong. Members B.J. Clarke Hot Button Issues: The Authority of the Bible B D M-022 Elders/Deacons Jeremy Pate Graduating from Church? An Honest Look at M B M-143 Youth Workers Transitioning High School Grads Joe Williams How to Help People Dealing With Cancer M CD M-218 Marriage/Family8:00-8:45pm Jason A Doctor Looks at Medical Issues in the HC M-129 Digging Deeper McKeown Bible. Evidences of inspiration from the Bibles contents regarding health and dis- ease. Dr. McKeown is a UAB anesthesiologist and member of the Hoover church of Christ. Matt Jones Youth Late Night Singing HD Teens Glenn and Marriage and Family Counseling (call ahead HRL Counseling Cindy Colley to schedule an appointment ) Sessions Jane Joy in the Journey: The Happy Mourners B A W-058 Women 1 Washington (Matthew 5:4) Gary Back in the Closet: Practical Advice for B B M-061 Spiritual Growth Hampton Improving Personal Prayer Alan Highers The Rise and Fall of Denominationalism (1): B C M-088 Keynote/General The New Testament Church Steve How to Have a Successful Blog M B M-078 Technology Higginbotham Melvin Sapp Success, Gods Way: Decide—The Power of a M CD M-160 Deacons/ Winning Attitude Members9:00-9:30pm Late Night Singing B CD Keynote/General Jerry Youth Late Night Devo: A Pure Vessel— EH M-001 Teens Anderson What Do Mustard and a Wedding Dress Have in Common?9:30-11:00pm Matt Jones Youth Late Night: Get Acquainted/Fun ‘N’ Games EH Teens PolishingThePulpit.com | 25

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 PTP SCHEDULE Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track 8:00-10:45am Glenn and Marriage and Family Counseling (call or HRL Counseling Cindy Colley check at registration for appointment) Sessions 8:00-8:45am Cliff The Spritual Discipline of Solitude B A M-053 Spiritual Goodwin Growth 8:45-11:45am Celine Sparks PTP Childrens VBS EH VBS Children 6-9 Brint Rice PTP Camp EH C Children 10-12 9:00-9:45am Jason A Doctor Looks at Medical Issues in the Bible HC M-130 Digging Deeper McKeown (2) Johnnie At the Feet of Gamaliel—Paul in Public HD M-112 Teens LeMaster School: What We Can Learn for Today (1) Janie Craun A Recipe for Peace (1). Studies in the Book B A W-025 Women 1 of Philippians. The need for a spiritual cook- book in dealing with the issues of life. Marlene A Nurse Looks at Chronic Fatigue B B W-036 Women Special Howell Interest Kyle Panel: Here Is What We Do, It Might Work B C M-246 Members and Massengale for You—Bible Study Methods/Ideas/ Evangelism/ Loy Mitchell Suggestions Missions Matt Richardson Melvin Sapp David Lipe Hot Button Issues: The History of the B D M-117 Elders/Deacons Instrument of Music in Churches of Christ Sam Dilbeck Using InDesign to Design Church Publications M B M-038 Technology Kyle Butt Does Mark 16:9–20 Belong in the Bible? M CD M-012 Digging Deeper 10:00-10:45am Roy Williams My Advice to Parents of Athletes . . . Roy serves HC M-219 Marriage/ as a preacher, school assistant principal, Family coaches high school sports, and, as a parent, has had daughters on championship teams. Mike Vestal Homiletics: From "Thus Saith the Lord" HD M-201 Preachers’ to "Thou Art the Man" (The Necessity of Breakout Application in Preaching).◊ Kathy In a "If You’ve Got It, Flaunt It" World, Is B A W-047 Women 1 Pollard Modesty a Thing of the Past? Mothers Teen Girls Joe Wells Mens Issues/The Tough Stuff: Be Alert. Based B B M-215 Youth Workers on Ephesians 6, this lesson looks at Satan’s Arrows. Just how much is the media in our lives? Fathers/Teen What is coming across as entertainment? Boys26

PTP SCHEDULE SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track10:00-10:45am Alan Highers The Rise and Fall of Denominationalism (2): BC M-089 Preachers/ The Great Apostasy Members Gary Elders Skills: Striking the Balance BD M-059 Elders Hampton between Delegation, Accountability, and Micro-management Eddie Deacons That Deliver. Practical suggestions M B M-139 Deacons Parrish for doing your work diligently, efficiently, and joyfully. Luverne The Importance of Family Bible Time M CD W-051 Women Small Shepherd Group11:00-11:45am Jeremy Pate Creative VBS Ideas. Jeremy has a degree in HC M-140 Youth Workers Graphic Design/Illustration and shows how Deacons to incorporate design into ministry. Preachers’ Breakout Kyle Butt Indecent: What If Girls Dont Dress Modestly? HD M-013 Teen Boys Cindy Colley Modesty Fashion Show B A W-023 Teen Girls Mothers Renita How to Treat People in the Workplace B B W-004 Women Special Archey Interest Jason Practical Tips on Taking Care of the Spirits B C M-131 Preachers McKeown Temple. A doctors advice on how preachers and others can lead a healthy lifestyle. Includes a weight loss plan. David Lipe Hot Button Issues: Questions Related to B D M-116 Elders Baptism Jerry Martin Counseling Basics. Who, when, and how M B M-124 Ministry to be a first responder to those facing lifes challenges. Jerry L. Martin, PhD, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). ◊ ¤ Michael A NASA Scientist Looks at the Age of the M CD M-097 Evidences Houts Earth: You Can Trust Your Bible (2)12:00-5:00pm Matt Wallin Teen Trip to Ober Gatlinburg ($27 ticket). O GA Teens Parents meet group at Gatlinburg skylift at 1:00 p.m. No meals included, so eat on way.1:30-2:15pm Wesley Tentmakers: Weekly Scheduling; Avoiding B C M-186 Preachers Simons Burnout. Tentmaker sessions are for preachers who work secular jobs and also serve congregations as ministers.1:30-3:30pm Melissa Homeschool Bonus: Advice on Curriculum HC W-059 Women Webster Homeschool PolishingThePulpit.com | 27

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 PTP SCHEDULE Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track 1:30-3:30pm Burt Jones Songleading School B A M-109 Ministry Randy Duke Seminar: Finding Employment in a Tough M CD M-040 Ministry Economy. Randy covers the employment process, resume writing, interviewing tips, and finding the right fit. Good for individuals looking for that next job or for congregational Marriage/ leaders looking for their next staff person. Family Book Room Open EH General 2:30-3:15pm Sam Dilbeck Tentmakers: Microwave Sermon Prep Can BC M-039 Members Still Produce a Healthy Congregation Jeanny and Demo: Ellison Die Cuts (Make and Take) EH T Bible Teachers Kellee Gilpin 3:30-4:15pm Jeff Archey Tentmakers: Work Arrangements with Con- BC M-007 Preachers gregation, Opportunities to Grow, Family Life 5:45-6:00pm Congregational Singing B BC General/ Combined 5:45-9:45pm Rushmores PTP Childrens Classes VBS Children 6–9 Brint Rice PTP Camp EH C Children 10-12 6:00-6:45pm Loy Mitchell Meditations for the Lords Supper. Multiple HC M-134 Spiritual Growth devotionals to use in the Lords Supper to add depth and variety. Cindy Colley Joy in the Journey. Happy Are the Hungry B A W-019 Women 1 (Matthew 5:6) Alan Highers Why Are There So Many Churches? The Rise B BC M-090 Keynote/General and Fall of Denominationalism (3): The Origin of Denominationalism Brad Harrub American Idol(s) B D M-067 Teens Greymere Forum: Heres What We Do, It Might Work M CD M-241 Elders Eldership for You 7:00-7:45pm Dan Winkler Loving God with All My Heart B BC M-223 Keynote/General Kyle Butt Inhibitions: The Importance of a Trained, B D M-016 Teens Monitored Conscience Wesley What to Do if you have a Child, Friend, or M CD M-187 Ministry Simons Church Member Go to Prison 7:00-9:00pm Glenn and Marriage and Family Counselling (call or MB Counseling Cindy Colley check at registration for appointment) Sessions 8:00-8:45pm Joe Wells Be Engaged—The Sexualization of America. HC M-211 Youth Workers A major problem facing ours culture is the sexualizing of girls and training boys to look at girls as sex objects.28

PTP SCHEDULE SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track8:00-8:45pm Janie Craun A Recipe for Peace (2): Studies in the Book BA W-026 Women 1 of Philippians. Seven key ingredients every woman needs in her spiritual pantry. Brad Harrub Sex Issues/The Tough Stuff: Contraception BB M-071 Marriage/ (Married Couples Only) Family Burt Jones Islam: A Threat on the Horizon. The clash of BC M-105 Preachers cultures—Christianity through the eyes of a Muslim in light of history and current events. David Lipe Elders Skills: Practical Advice on Handling BD M-114 Elders Conflict David Dont Overlook the Obvious: Evangelism M B M-174 Small Church Shearer Grows Small Churches into Large Ones. ◊ Melvin Sapp Success, Gods Way: Synergize—Together M CD M-162 Deacons Everyone Accomplishes More Matt Jones Youth Late Night: Singing CY Teens9:00-9:30pm Kyle Butt Inescapable: Judgment Day Is Coming EH M-015 Teens9:30-11:00pm Matt Jones Youth Late Night: Basketball/Fun ‘N Games EH TeensPTP SCHEDULE SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track8:30-9:15am Cindy Colley The Women of Judges--Living a Spiritual Life B A W-024 Women 1 in a Material World. Keeping the world at bay; setting priorities in time use, faithful attendance, entertainment choices, and fashion. Cliff Goodwin The Discipline of Fasting BD M-051 Church/Class/ Spirtual Growth9:30-10:15am Teah Babies MA Church/ McWhorter Childrens Bible April 2s/3s MB Classes Meacham Jeanny and 4 year olds/Kindergarten MC Kellee Gilpin Diane Winkler First Grade MD Kelli Barker Second/Third Grade HD 2 Kyle Gilpin Fourth/Fifth Grades HD 1

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 PTP SCHEDULE Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track 9:30-10:15am Kyle Butt Inevitable: Life Is Full of Changes. Get Ready, B A M-014 Church/Teen God Will Go with You Bible Class Michael A NASA Scientist Looks at the Stars (Psalm 19) HC M-098 Church/Bible Houts Class B.J. Clarke God Wants to Give Us Joy, But He Doesn’t B BC M-021 Always Want Us to be Happy Dwight When the Rooster Crows. This lesson will BD M-047 Fuqua encourage you. 9:00-9:45am Alan Highers Great Bible Chapters: Blessed Is the Man ScC M-084 Church/Bible (Psalm 1) Class 10:00-11:00am Alan Highers The Rise and Fall of Denominationalism (4): ScC M-091 Church/Worship The Restoration Principle 10:00-10:45am Burt Jones Islam: A Threat on the Horizon. This class ex- SKcC M-106 Church/Bible amines the declared Jihad against America Class in light of history and current events. 11:00-12:00am Brad Harrub Heart of the Matter—How to Prevent Your SKcC M-069 Church/Worship Child from Becoming the Next Statistic 12:00-1:30pm Free Fellowship Meal. All PTPers are invited to SKcC worship at South Knoxville and stay for lunch. 9:30-10:20am Michael Great Bible Chapters: God’s Final Words— GcC M-179 Church/Bible Shepherd Revelation 22 Class 10:30-11:30am Michael Worship Service. Sermon: Can We All GcC M-178 Church/Worship Shepherd Understand the Bible Alike? 10:45-11:30am Dan Winkler Worship Service. Sermon: Loving God with BBCD M-225 Church/Worship All my Soul 4:00-5:00pm Eddy and Marriage and Famiy Counseling (call or check MA Counseling Jeanny Gilpin at registration for appointment) Sessions 5:00-5:40pm B.J. Clarke Youre Driving Me Crazy! Getting past differ- BC M-026 Marriage/Family ences to enjoy a healthy and happy marriage. 5:40-6:00pm Congregational Singing BC General/ Combined 6:00-6:45pm Alan Highers The Consequences of Sin B BC M-087 Church/Worship Dan Winkler Great Bible Chapters: 1 Corinthians 15—Up GcC M-221 Church/Worship from the Grave Michael All Leafed Out and No Fruit to Give (Mark ScC M-177 Church/Worship Shepherd 11:13) 7:00-7:45pm Tim Nuts and Bolts: Ideas that Work in Small HC M-181 Deacons Shoulders Congregations Small Church Sheila Butt Joy in the Journey: Happy Are the Bridge B A W-011 Women 1 Builders (Matthew 5:9)30

PTP SCHEDULE SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track7:00-7:45pm Mike Vestal The Ultimate Portrait of God: The Father in the B BC M-204 Keynote/General Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32) David Tomorrows Preachers/Critical Today: Producing BD M-171 Preachers Shannon Ministers. How many young men from your Breakout congregation are studying the Bible to enter full-time ministry? Are you intentional or Elders’ Breakout indifferent about it? Lets consider a model that intentionally leads young men toward fulfilling Teen Boys their place in ministry (I Peter 4:10). Youth Workers Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding: Small M CD Elders Group Problem-Solving8:00-8:45pm Phil Sanders Homiletics: Extending the Invitation HC M-156 Preachers’ Breakout David Heres What We Do, It Might Work for You. A HD M-176 Small Church Shearer discussion of essentials for effective evangelism and proven ideas gleaned from many.◊ Cindy Colley A Christian Womans Behavior toward the BA W-014 Women 1 Opposite Sex Steve Parents, Teens, and Sex: What to Say, and BB M-080 Parents/ Higginbotham When (Adults only) Marriage/Family Gary Homiletics: Improving Sermon Delivery BC M-060 Preachers Hampton Youth Workers Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding: BD M-233 Elders Presentation of Solutions Jeff Archey Nuts and Bolts: Reach Out—A Simple But M CD M-006 Deacons Effective Visitation Program. “Reach Out” began as a Wednesday class; now has 12 teams congregation-wide. It consists of the “3 Cs”: (1) Send cards to guests; (2) call members missed Sunday, and (3) contact guests with a visit. It works for our elderly and shut-ins. Aim to respond THAT week.8:00-9:30pm Caleb Colley Youth Late Night: Bowling BCT Teens8:15-8:45pm Joe Wells Dont Let Life Bowl You Over BCT M-213 Teens PolishingThePulpit.com | 31

MONDAY, AUGUST 15 PTP SCHEDULE Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track 7:30-8:15am Dan Winkler Early Bird: Rising a Great While Before Day, BD M-220 Members Jesus Went Forth to Pray 8:15-11:15am Celine Sparks PTP Childrens VBS VBS Children 6-9 Brint Rice PTP Camp EH C Children 10-12 8:30-9:15am Cindy Colley Avoiding Relationships with Abusive Guys. HC W-015 Teen Girls How to see the signs of unhealthy behavior. Mark Teske How to Treat a Girl with Respect (so you will HD M-194 Teen Boys gain her respect) 8:30-9:10am David Fruitful Principles for Fantastic Relationships B BC M-164 Combined/ Shannon (Galatians 5:22-26) (1). Let’s get beyond the Keynote fluff and down to the substance of strong relationships. Producing the fruit of the Spirit is Marriage and what creates strong, lasting relationships. Our Family souls, marriages, and children depend on it. Donna Widows: The Challenges M CD W-032 Women Widows Faughn 9:30-10:15am Burt Jones The Story of Islam: Trail of Blood HC M-110 Evangelism and Missions Todd Clippard Should Christians Drink Beer? HD M-027 Members/Teens Teah Teach Them to Know God—A NEW BA W-043 Bible Teachers McWhorter Workshop for Teachers #1. Theme: Old Testament Heroes. Visuals and storytelling April techniques to bring students of all ages from Meacham facts to "what does it mean to me?" ◊ ¤ Irene Taylor Help! My Husbands the Preacher. Where BB W-053 Women 1 wives can go for help and encouragement other than the Bible or lectureships. Mike Winkler Homiletics: How to Effectively Illustrate a Sermon BC M-230 Preachers Jerry Martin Elder to Elder: Helping Members Find Their BD M-126 Elders/Deacons Place in the Work ◊ ¤ Dale Podcasting: How to Get Started, Gain MB M-104 Technology Jenkins Traction, Maintain, and Florish Joe Wells Be Equipped. A serious look at two areas: M CD M-212 Youth Workers family and personal integrity 10:30-11:15am Brad Harrub End of Life Decisions—What about feeding HC M-075 Ethics tubes, advance directives, and pulling the plug? Glenn Colley Sex Issues/The Tough Stuff: Infidelity (1). HD M-031 Marriage/Family This lesson includes strategies for rebuilding a marriage. (Adults only)32

PTP SCHEDULE MONDAY, AUGUST 15 Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track10:30-11:15am Teah Teach Them to Know God—A NEW BA W-044 Bible Teachers McWhorter Workshop for Teachers #2. Theme: Jesus, My April Jesus. Visuals and storytelling techniques Meacham ◊¤ Evelyn The Power of a Praying Woman BB W-003 Women 1 Apple Cliff Panel/Younger Teach the Older: Let the BC M-243 Preachers Goodwin Young Men Dream Dreams. Cliff, Todd, and Todd Rob will each speak fifteen minutes and Clippard give his vision of what God can do in this Teens generation. ◊ ¤ Rob Whitacre B.J. Clarke Dont Quit Now. Most of the Great Things BD M-020 Elders Accomplished in the World Are Done by Tired Preachers’ People Breakout Jeremy Pate Family-Oriented Youth Ministry. The session MA M-141 Youth Workers deals with the philosophical/biblical approach. Adam Taming Your E-mail: Practical Advice to M B M-045 Technology Faughn Utilize E-mail Matt Vega Admissibility of the Gospel Narratives. Test M CD M-195 Evidences first four New Testament books against ancient documents and parole evidence rules.Sandwich Sandwich sessions are for those who eat a quick bite in their roomsSessions (or get fast food) while others take a longer break off site.12:45-1:15pm Teah Sandwich Session: Teach Them to Know God BA W-042 Bible Teachers McWhorter –A NEW Workshop for Bible Class Teachers #3. Theme: “What do I do with the babies?” April Nursery/cradle roll demonstration and discus- Meacham sion of effective birth – two-year-olds classes. ◊ B.J. Clarke Sandwich Session: Distracted by Good B BC M-023 General/ Things--Regain Your Familys Focus Combined1:30-2:15pm David Bounce Class: Bounce ideas, programs, HC M-163 Youth Workers Shannon problems off David and each other Todd Why Affairs Happen. The causes of affairs; HD M-028 Marriage/Family Clippard measures to prevent them. (Adults Only) Kathy Toolbox: Let Us Mark Our Bibles (101). The BA W-049 Women 1 Pollard 101 class is for first-timers. It explains how to mark the Bible, and covers basic topics such as a Sinful Past and the Plan of Salvation. Michael Ingenious: Look Around, Gods Fingerprints BB M-099 Teens Houts Are Everywhere Evidences PolishingThePulpit.com | 33

MONDAY, AUGUST 15 PTP SCHEDULE Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track 1:30-2:15pm Alan Great Men of the Restoration: BC M-085 Preachers/ Highers N. B. Hardeman Members Matt Vega What Advice Should We Give Members with B D M-198 Elders/Deacons Legal Problems? Dale Read Faster, Read Smarter, Read More MA M-103 Preachers’ Jenkins Breakout Moises American Churches Starting a Hispanic Ministry. MB M-147 Ministry Pinedo This class is in English and covers what English-speaking congregations should expect when looking to start a Hispanic ministry. Irene Taylor A Deeper Life. Making Time for Prayer and M CD W-052 Women Small Devotion in the Busy Years of Life Group Diane Watch Me Teach. Teachers/mothers observe VBS Children 6–9/ Winkler how to implement effective techniques. Bible Teachers Bonnie Outreach Awareness Class EH C Girls Ages Rushmore 10–12 1:30-4:15pm Kirk Future Preachers’ Workshop. For boys ages EH T Boys Ages Brothers 10–14; will involve learning how to prepare 10–14 and deliver sermons and devotionals. 2:15-3:15pm Louis Bible Geography VBS VBS Children 6–8 Rushmore 2:30-3:15pm Glenn Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Sex Issues/The HC M-244 Youth Workers Colley Tough Stuff: The Family Computer, Laptops, and Smartphones (Successful Strategies) Dalton Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Some Ideas that HC M-244 Gilreath Work for Us in College Ministry Allan Lay Seven Minutes of Wisdom: How I Teach HC M-244 Abstinence in the Public School Jeremy Pate Seven Minutes of Wisdom: What Ive Learned HC M-244 in my Ten Years of Youth/Family Ministry Ricky Seven Minutes of Wisdom: How Youth HC M-244 Phillips Ministers and Pulpit Ministers (and Families) Can Have Great Relationships Wade Seven Minutes of Wisdom: The Most Useful HC M-244 Webster Books in My Library Donna Role Reversal: Children Caring for Aging Parents HD W-031 Women Special Faughn Interest Sheila Butt How to Conduct a Bible Study with a BA W-010 Women 1 Non-Christian34

PTP SCHEDULE MONDAY, AUGUST 15 Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track2:30-3:15pm Luke Griffin Inscrutable: A Librarian Looks at BB M-057 Teens Numerology in the Bible. This class will cover conventional, rhetorical, symbolic, and Evidences mystical use of numbers in the Bible. ◊ B.J. Clarke The Preacher’s Personal Life (1): Ministry’s BC M-024 Preachers Deadly Undertow (the deadly Ds of debt, depression, divorce, and disobedience) Midway Heres What We Do, It Might Work for You ◊ BD M-242 Elders/Deacons Eldership Eric Lyons 40/40 Class: The Moral Argument for God ¤ MA M-118 Youth Workers/ Parents Jeff Archey 40/40 Class: Planning Sermons without MB M-008 Preachers’ Panicking. Through my years in business I Breakout learned the keyword that helps in all planning and scheduling. The word is “flexibility.” Melvin Success, Gods Way: Prioritize—Do First M CD M-161 Members/ Sapp Things First Deacons Bonnie Bible Geography EH C Girls 10-12 Rushmore3:30-4:15pm Brint Rice PTP Youth Camp VBS Children 6–9 Rushmores Buckets of Bible Time EH C Girls 10-123:30-4:15pm S. Higginbo- Command to Culture: Colossian 3:9 HC M-077 Marriage/ tham (Lie Not One to Another) Family/Members Eric Owens Get Your Own Faith HD M-137 Teens Renita The Upside of the Downside: Growing in the BA W-005 Women 1 Archey Difficult Stretches of Life Alan Martin Work Hard/Play Hard. Creative Ways to BB M-123 Preachers’ Find Cheap Vacations. Never overpay for a Breakout vacation again. Take a Disney cruise with a family of four for under $500. Take a "free" Carribean vacation (by renting your house). Tricks for getting lowest prices on affordable vacations, cruises, air fares, and Disney. PolishingThePulpit.com | 35

MONDAY, AUGUST 15 PTP SCHEDULE Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track 3:30-4:15pm Daniel Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Smartphone Apps BC M-245 Preachers/Youth Howell for Ministry Ministers Mark Seven Minutes of Wisdom: How to Take BC M-245 Howell Notes and Mark Your Bible During a Sermon Melvin Otey Seven Minutes of Wisdom: A Simple Formula BC M-245 for Sharing the Gospel Eddie Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Planned BC M-245 Parrish Preaching/Surveying a Congregation Matt Vega Seven Minutes of Wisdom: How to Go about BC M-245 Setting Up a Will Joe Seven Minutes of Wisdom: How to Stay at a BC M-245 Williams Congregation for a Long Ministry ◊ Ron Seven Minutes of Wisdom: How I Handle a BC M-245 Williams Church Member Counseling Session ◊ David Overseers: A Larger Vision—What God Can BD M-170 Elders Shannon Do with One Congregation. Let’s move from keeping house to accomplishing as much as we can to His glory before Jesus comes. Michael 40/40 Class: The Cosmological Argument for MA M-095 Digging Deeper Houts the Existence of God Bob 40/40 Class: Writing Articles/Responses for MB M-151 Ministry Prichard the Local Newspaper Sami Showing Children that Christianity Is the Most M CD W-045 Women Small Nicholas Fun Life: Rules, Respect, and Roaring Laughter Group Dale Jenkins Meet and Greet Zone: Churches Looking for FC Elders Preachers/Preachers Looking for Churches. Preachers Bring resumes/job descriptions. Invite someone to supper with you (on site or off). Youth Workers 4:30-5:30pm Jerry/Denise Marriage and Family Counseling (call or go by MA Counseling Martin registration for appointment) Sessions 6:30-7:00pm Burt Jones Congregational Singing BC General 7:00-7:45pm Melvin Sapp Small Church/Big Plans: Grooming Men and HC M-159 Small Church a Congregation for an Eldership Dan Winkler Loving God with All My Strength B ABC M-226 Church/Worship Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding— BD Elders Small Group Problem-Solving Adam How to Use Twitter for Spiritual Purposes MA M-043 Technology Faughn Jenetta May What I Have Learned about Handling Grief MB W-039 Women Special (1)◊ ¤ Interest36

PTP SCHEDULE MONDAY, AUGUST 15 Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track7:00-7:45pm Daniel Practical Ideas that Work in Small M CD M-100 Small Church Howell Congregations8:00-8:20pm Caleb Colley Youth Late Night: Singing EH Teens8:00-8:45pm Burt Jones Islam: A Threat on the Horizon. The status HC M-108 Evangelism/ of Muslim women with regard to love, mar- Missions riage, and property. Melvin Sapp Is the Church the Lord Established on the HD M-158 Missions/ Earth Tonight? Evangelism Cindy Colley Joy in the Journey: Happy Are Those with BA W-021 Women 1 Enlarged Hearts (Matthew 5:8) B.J. Clarke Working without Elders: Make the Best out BB M-025 Small Church of a Less than Ideal Situation Alan Highers Hot Button Issues: The Role of Women BC M-086 Keynote Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding— BD M-234 Elders Presentation of Solutions Cliff A Session of Prayer. Come with a prayer MA Goodwin request, or just to pray. Cliff will moderate while men pray for the lost, the brotherhood, offer supplications and intercessions, and give God praise. Matt Vega 40/40: The Credibility of the Gospel MB M-196 Evidences Witnesses. How we know the Gospel writers were honest, capable, consistent, and how to best explain all circumstantial evidence. Texas How to Use Visualized Bible Study Series for M CD M-188 Evangelism/ Stevens Greatest Effect. Texas and Jule Miller com- Missions bined their talents to produce this filmstrip/ DVD, which has been the staple brotherhood evangelism tool for over fifty years and which has led to thousands of baptisms. ◊8:20-9:00pm Todd Youth Late Night: Incompatible—Why You EH M-029 Teens Clippard Should Only Marry a Christian9:00-10:00pm Matt Jones Youth Late Night: Basketball/Fun ‘N’ Games EH Teens9:00-9:45pm Eddy Gilpin Sword Sharpening. Class members share M CD M-237 Preachers’ skeleton sermon outlines Breakout PolishingThePulpit.com | 37

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 PTP SCHEDULE Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track 7:30-8:15am Cliff Goodwin Early Bird: The Spiritual Discipline of Prayer BC M-054 Preachers Jerry Martin Early Bird: Elder to Elder/Training Church BD M-125 Elders/Deacons Leaders to Be Counselors ¤ ◊ 8:15-11:15am Celine Sparks PTP Childrens Classes VBS Children 6-9 Brint Rice PTP Camp EH C Children 10-12 8:30-9:15am Ed Melott If Its Rotten, Throw It Out. Being a teenager is HD M-132 Teens no excuse for having a bad attitude. 8:30-9:10am David Fruitful Principles for Fantastic Relationships B BC M-165 Keynote Shannon (Galatians 5:22-26) (2) Marriage/Family Rose Crayton Widows: The Opportunities (for service) M CD W-028 Women/Widows 9:30-10:15am Jaime Harper Addictions—Restoring Sanity: The Reality HC M-065 Deacons of Struggles, Hardships, Dysfunctions, and Addictions in the Church. The importance of knowing what is behind smiling faces and Ministry warm handshakes on Sunday morning (1). Glenn Colley Sex Issues/The Tough Stuff: Infidelity (2). HD M-032 Marriage This lesson includes dealing with the anger. (Adults only) Sheila Butt "Help! My Daughters Dating a Non-Christian! BA W-006 Women 1 How can I guide her without driving her away?" Eric Lyons Inconceivable: A Universe without a Maker ¤ BB M-121 Teens/Evidences Wesley A Ready Answer: Questions/Passages BC M-185 Members/ Simons Dealing with Common Arguments Made in Evangelism/ Favor of the Instrument Missions Mike Winkler Overseeing the Staff—Practical Advice for BD M-231 Elders/Church Church Secretaries and Office Workers. How Secretaries Elders Can Help Develop an Atmosphere of Productivity and Camaraderie Jeff Archey 40/40 Class: How to Start a Prom Alternative M A M-005 Deacons Youth Workers Robert R. Balancing Local Work with Meeting/ M B M-189 Preachers Taylor, Jr. Lectureship Schedules Breakout Teresa Taylor The Elders Wife as a Counselor M CD W-054 Women Gilpins Chalking for Teachers (Make and Take) EH T Bible Teachers 10:30-11:15am Jaime Harper Addictions—Restoring Sanity: Overcoming HC M-063 Deacons/ Real Life Struggles Through Godly Solutions. Ministry An introduction to a Christ-centered recovery program, based on Biblical truth (2) ¤ ◊38

PTP SCHEDULE TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track10:30-11:15am Evelyn Apple Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Handling the Stress HD W-061 Women Mallory Seven Minutes of Wisdom: How to Juggle HD W-061 Homeschool Baker Multiple Classes and Grades at the Same Time Cindy Colley Seven Minutes of Wisdom: How to Homeschool, HD W-061 and Stay Involved in Church and Youth Group Jana Lyons Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Now that I HD W-061 Homeschool, How Can I Make It Better? Tonya Strong Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Time HD W-061 Management for Homeschool Moms Teresa Count Your Many Blessings, Name Them One BA W-034 Women 1 Hampton by One Luke Griffin A Librarian Looks at The Bible Code and Other BB M-055 Members/Teens Attacks on the Bible (the "discovery" of the Gospel of Judas, the Gospel of Thomas, the burial site of Jesus family, and others). How Christians should respond◊ David How to Incorporate Special Days, Service BC M-169 Preachers’/ Shannon Projects, Sermon Series, and Annual Themes Youth Workers into One Movement Breakout Alan Highers Apt to Teach: How I Study the Bible B D M-082 Elders/Deacons Jeremy Pate Family-Oriented Youth Ministry. This session M A M-142 Youth Workers deals with practical issues/FAQs. Tracy Moore 40/40 Class: Understanding the Personality M B M-136 Youth Workers/ Types with which We Work (1) Ministry Wade Preaching through Peter. Great Lessons from M CD M-207 Preachers’ Webster 1 Peter 1 (including introduction) BreakoutSandwich Sandwich sessions are for those who eat a quick bite in their roomsSessions (or get fast food) while others take a longer break off site.12:45-1:20pm Sheila Butt Sandwich Session: Insatiable—A Lifelong BA W-012 Women 1 Hunger for God Dan Winkler Sandwich Session: Lets Not Plan the Funeral BC M-228 Keynote/ for the Church Just Yet General1:30-2:15pm David Bounce Class: Bounce ideas, programs, HC M-172 Youth Workers Shannon problems off David and each other Cliff Goodwin Small Congregation/Big Dreams: Three Things HD M-049 Small Church Every Congregation Needs (#2)—Leadership. Characteristics of personal leadership; practical advice on leading with and without elders. Cindy Colley How to Dig Deep into the Bible and Get to BA W-016 Women 1 the Meat of the Word (1) PolishingThePulpit.com | 39

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 PTP SCHEDULE Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track 1:30-2:15pm Rob Whitacre The Whole Old Testament in One Lesson. BB M-217 Members/Teens Young and mature alike respond to this series with "Wow! This makes it so simple and fun to understand.” Heavy on allitera- tion, this series follows Jesus through 66 books; provides four years of material. ◊ Dale Jenkins Let the Young Teach the Old: You Are Never BC M-102 Preachers too Old to Start Using Technology. At the request of an "older preacher" who wanted to get in on the things young preachers use. Rick Seven Minutes of Wisdom: How to Handle BD M-248 Elders Brumback Membership Transfers Jim Faughn Seven Minutes of Wisdom: A Plan for Meeting BD M-248 with All the Members (elders meeting with individuals, widows, singles, families) Johnnie Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Elder to Elder— BD M-248 LeMaster When Its All Over, Its All about Souls Wesley Seven Minutes of Wisdom: What about BD M-248 Simons Clapping after Baptisms? Joe Williams Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Shepherding the BD M-248 Forgotten Sheep (widows) ◊ Mike Winkler Seven Minutes of Wisdom: How to Evaluate Progress B D M-248 Barry Haynes How to Conduct a "Back to the Bible" M A M-076 Evangelism/ Campaign. This evangelism method was Missions developed by the Northwest Church of Christ (Lawton, OK) to train members to teach the Gospel. It covers how to begin an evangelism program, train members to teach using the “Safety Chain Method,” and conduct a "Back to The Bible” campaign. Handouts include Safety Chain study material, CD of all material used in evangelism workshops, samples of brochures and tracts ◊ ¤ Luke Griffin What a Web We Weave: A Vision for How the M B M-058 Deacons Church Can Use the Internet for Maximum Good ◊¤ Ministry Jana Lyons Understanding the Personality Differences M CD W-038 Women Small of Children ¤ Group Diane Watch Me Teach VBS Bible Teachers Winkler Children 6–9 B. Rushmore Outreach Awareness Class EH C Girls 10–12 1:30-4:15pm Kirk Brothers Future Preachers Workshop (Session 2) EH T Boys 10–1440

PTP SCHEDULE TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track2:30-3:15pm Jody Apple Seeing Jesus through Johns Eyes (1) HC M-002 Bible Class Mark Teske Parents, Teens, and Sex: Dating Rules and HD M-193 Teens Ages Advice 15–18/Parents Kathy Pollard A Woman Whose Faith Carried Her through BA W-046 Women 1 the Fire. When tried by fire, Hannah Kept (1) Talking to God, (2) Worshiping God, (3) Her Commitment to God. Burt Jones Islam: A Threat on the Horizon. This class BB M-107 Evangelism/ examines the DOCUMENTED illegitimate origin Missions of Islam in light of history and current events. Teen Girls 12–14 B.J. Clark Ministry’s Deadly Undertow (2) (integrity, BC M-019 Preachers morality, industry, and honesty) Alan Highers Apt to Teach: The Faith Once Delivered B D M-083 Elders/Deacons Rushmores Bible Geography EH C Girls 10-12 Mike Winkler Dealing with Alcoholism in the Church Family M A M-229 Marriage/Family Matt Vega The Relevance of the Gospel Today: All the M B M-197 Evidences evidence points to a central truth—Jesus is the Son of God; what that central truth means for us today Marlene At the Feet of Gamaliel—Paul in Public M CD W-037 Women Small Howell School: What We Can Learn to Help Today (2) Group2:30-4:15pm Brint Rice PTP Camp VBS Children 6-93:30-4:15pm Brad Harrub Christian Fathers Training up Godly Sons. This HD M-068 Marriage and session is for dads to attend with their sons. Family Kathy Pollard What about Cheerleading and Dance Teams? HC W-050 Teen Girls/ Mothers Sheila Butt Seven Minutes of Wisdom: "Have I Ever B A W-062 Women 1 Told You About . . . ?" How sharing personal stories strengthens family ties Donna Faughn Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Ideas for Ladies Days BA W-062 Leah Faughn Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Fostering Unity BA W-062 and Support among Young Adult Women Jana Lyons Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Reclaiming the BA W-062 Family Meal Beverly Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Married but Lonely BA W-062 Meadows Sandi Smith Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Practical Ways to BA W-062 Save Money for a Spiritual Purpose (including bringing a family to PTP) PolishingThePulpit.com | 41

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 PTP SCHEDULE Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track 3:30-4:15pm Cliff Goodwin Small Church, Big Plans: Every Growing BB M-048 Small Church/ Congregation Needs Discipleship (learning, Spiritual Growth following, imitating)◊ David Bass Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Respite Care (re- BC M-249 Preachers lieving foster parents for weekend or week) and Youth Dale Jenkins Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Banana Bread BC M-249 Workers Evangelism. Visit those who visited with church logo bread box. Purposes: (1) Thanks for being our guests; (2) Do you have any questions about the church. Simple; VERY effective. Phil Sanders Seven Minutes of Wisdom: 7 Tips for BC M-249 Improving Memory Robert R. Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Practical Advice BC M-249 Taylor, Jr. on Getting Along with Your Elders Dan Winkler Seven Minutes of Wisdom: How to Deal with BC M-249 "Cranky" Member, Elder, Parent, or Co-Worker Mike Winkler Seven Minutes of Wisdom: When the BC M-249 Preacher Sins . . . How do we confess fault without hurting the congregation? Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding— BD Elders Small Group Problem-Solving Wesley 40/40 Class: A Ready Answer—Questions M A M-182 Evangelism/ Simons Dealing with Speaking in Tongues Today Missions Jaime Harper Addictions—Restoring Sanity: Overcoming Real M B M-064 Deacons Life Struggles through Godly Solutions (2) ◊ ¤ Ministry Rose Crayton A Preacher’s Wife—Opportunities for Service M CD W-027 Womens Small Group Rushmores Buckets of Bible Time EH C Girls 10-12 4:30-5:30pm Glenn and Marriage and Family Counseling (Call or go M A Counseling Cindy Colley by registration to schedule an appointment) Sessions 6:30-7:00pm Tom Holland Congregational Singing B BC Church/Worship 7:00-7:45pm Dan Winkler Loving God with All My Mind BBCD M-224 Keynote/General 7:45-8:00pm Robert R. Lifetime Service Award Presentation BBCD M-191 Keynote/ Taylor, Jr. General 8:00-8:15pm Caleb Colley Youth Late Night: Singing EH Teens 8:15-9:00pm Rick Am I Good Enough? Dealing with Insecurity HC M-010 Digging Deeper Brumback and Forgiveness Wesley A Ready Answer: Questions and Answers on HD M-184 Evangelism/ Simons Passages Dealing with Pentecostalism and its Missions View of the Heart and the Mourners Bench.42

PTP SCHEDULE TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track8:15-9:00pm Jane Blessed Are the Unoffended. How can BA W-055 Women 1 Washington Christians communicate what we believe without being denigrating or inflammatory? Brad Harrub One Foot in the Grave. This is a powerful and BB M-070 Members sobering lesson! Robert R. The Work of a Gospel Preacher. Considers a BC M-192 Preachers Taylor, Jr. preachers spheres of influence (family, local congregation, immediate community, area congregations, brotherhood, and world). Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding— BD M-235 Elders Presentation of Solutions Dale Jenkins How to Use Prezi (Sermon Projection M A M-101 Ministry Software). Dale says Prezi is one hundred times better than PowerPoint. See why! Rudy Cain Resources for Evangelism. Materials World M B M-018 Evangelism/ Video Bible School produces; practical Missions insights into how to use them8:20-8:50pm Eric Lyons Incorrigible (Dont Make Your Parents Learn EH M-122 Teens the Meaning of This Word)8:50-10:30pm Matt Jones Youth Late Night: Basketball/Fun ‘N Games EH Teens9:00-9:45pm Eddy Gilpin Sword Sharpening. Class members share M B M-238 Preachers’ skeleton sermon outlines Breakout PolishingThePulpit.com | 43

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 PTP SCHEDULE Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track 7:30-8:15am Rick Early Bird: Carrying the Whole Load. Preachers BC M-011 Preachers Brumback who serve without elders; includes material on helping brethren have vision and set goals 8:15-11:15am Celine Sparks PTP Childrens Classes VBS Children 6-9 8:15-10:20am Brint Rice PTP Camp EH C Children 10-12 8:30-9:10am David Fruitful Principles for Fantastic Relationships B BC M-166 Combined/ Shannon (Galatians 5:22-26) (3) Keynote Jane Widows: The Opportunities (for growth) M CD W-056 Women Widows Washington 9:30-10:15am Mike Winkler When a Congregation Loses its Elders. How HC M-232 Small Church to make a smooth transition and minimize Ministry disharmony and distraction Steve The Churchs Sparkplug. How preachers and H D M-081 Preachers’ Higginbotham youth workers can keep fresh ideas to help Breakout members stay excited about the Lords Work Cindy Colley How to Dig Deep into the Bible and Get to BA W-017 Women 1 the Meat of the Word (2) Teen Girls Brad Harrub The 15-Second Marriage Improvement BB M-074 Marriage/ Program—How Positive Words Can Turn Family Your Relationship Around Neal Pollard Its All About People. My observation is that in B C M-150 Ministry a technological age many are losing the "art" Preachers of interacting with people, being comfortable visiting, meeting, and conversing with people. Elders’ Breakout Teen Boys Jim Faughn Elder to Elder: "Ye Which Are Spiritual"— BD M-046 Elders/Deacons Developing Spiritual Depth in the Leadership. See the difference between secular leadership and leaders of faith and spirituality. David Bass How to Get Involved in Foster Care and M A M-009 Marriage/ Adoption. The Basses are heavily involved in Family foster care and have adopted seven children the last two years. Tracy Moore 40/40 Class: Understanding the Personality M B M-135 Youth Workers Types with which We Work (2) Donna Outreach Ideas for Women M CD W-030 Women Small Faughn Group44

PTP SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track9:30-10:15am Jeanny and Chalking for Teachers (Make and Take). Make EH T Bible Teachers Kellee Gilpin visuals at your own pace on such topics as the Parables of Jesus, The Creation of the World, the Plagues of Egypt, Pauls journeys, and more. A valuable tool to use all year long!10:30-11:15am Ron Maynard Nuts and Bolts: The Fishers of Men HC M-128 Evangelism/ Evangelism Program Missions David High Definition. Let the elders be the elders HD M-168 Preachers’ Shannon by defining your role and theirs for less Breakout/ frustration and greater success as coworkers. Deacons/Elders’ Breakout Sheila Butt Counseling: Bible Principles to Help B A W-008 Women 1 Someone Deal with Abuse Rob Whitacre The Whole New Testament in One Lesson. B B M-216 Members/Teens Young and mature alike respond to this series with “Wow! This makes it so simple and fun to understand.” Heavy on allitera- tion, this series follows Jesus through 66 books; provides four years of material. ◊ Mike Vestal Homiletics: "The TEXT Shall Set You Free!"— B C M-200 Preachers How the Text Can / Should Form the Sermon◊ Youth Workers Glenn Colley Elder Skills: Improving Listening B D M-030 Elders Neil Richey How to Use Facebook for Spiritual Purposes M A M-154 Technology Mark 40/40 Class: Retiring Preacher/Young Preacher M B M-152 Ministry Reynolds in the Same Congregation—Making It Work Shanna How to be a Preachers Wife and Homeschool M CD W-001 Women Anderson HomeschoolSandwich Sandwich sessions are for those who eat a quick bite in their roomsSessions (or get fast food) while others take a longer break off site.12:45-1:15pm Dan Winkler Sandwich Session: Ambitious Like Jesus. If BC M-227 General/ your ambitions arent worth your life, theyre Combined not big enough. Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding—Small BD Elders Group Problem-Solving1:30-2:15pm David Bounce Class: Bounce ideas, programs, prob- HC M-173 Youth Workers Shannon lems off David and each other Adam Seamless Technology in Worship HD M-044 Deacons Faughn Technology PolishingThePulpit.com | 45

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 PTP SCHEDULE Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track 1:30-2:15pm Cindy Colley How to Dig Deep into the Bible and Get to the B A W-018 Women 1 Meat of the Word (3) Teen Girls Robert R. How I Study the Bible. Practical methods; BB M-190 Preachers’ Taylor, Jr. finding time to read; hints for preparing for Breakout sermons and lectures. (Taylor reads Bible each year and New Testament each month. Each February he re-memorizes Psalm 119.) Phil Sanders Why Young Adults Are Leaving the Faith— BC M-157 Preachers And What We Can Do About It Elders’ Breakout Teen Boys Tom Holland The Churchs Landscape as I See It: Preparing BD M-093 Elders/Church Congregations for the Days Ahead Secretaries Sam Dilbeck How to Organize Your Office/Study MA M-037 Preachers’ Breakout Jenetta May What I have Learned about Handling Grief MB W-040 Women Special (2) ◊ ¤ Interest Evelyn Apple That Your Prayers Be Not Hindered M CD W-002 Women Small Group Diane Watch Me Teach VBS Children 6–9/ Winkler Bible Teachers Bonnie Outreach Awareness Class EH C Girls Ages Rushmore 10–12 1:30-4:15pm Kirk Brothers Future Preachers’ Workshop (Session 3). EH T Boys Ages 10–14 2:30-3:15pm Ricky Phillips I’ve Been There. What I Learned about Faith HC M-144 Spiritual Growth and God When Facing a Brain Tumor Glenn Colley Sex Issues/The Tough Stuff: Molestation, HD M-033 Marriage/Family Masturbation, Self-mutilation Youth Workers Preachers’ Breakout Teresa Why Not Me? BA W-035 Women 1 Hampton Loy Mitchell Intriguing: Have You Ever Thought about BB M-133 Teens Being a Missionary? Missions/ Evangelism Cliff Goodwin Small Church/Big Plans: Three Things Every BC M-050 Preachers Congregation Needs (3)—Ownership. A prac- ◊ Small Church tical discussion of how one commits himself individually to helping the local church grow. Spiritual Growth46

PTP SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track2:30-3:15pm Jeff Archey Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Closing the BD M-250 Elders/Deacons Attendance Gap between Sunday Morning and Sunday Night/Wednesday Night Eddy Gilpin Seven Minutes of Wisdom: “These Things BD M-250 Write I unto You.” The benefits of writing personal cards, notes, and bulletin articles. Phil Sanders Seven Minutes of Wisdom: How to Increase BD M-250 Giving in a Congregation Glenn Taylor Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Evaluate Your Plan BD M-250 of Work and Kill Programs before They Die Robert R. Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Practical Advice BD M-250 Taylor, Jr. on How to Help Your Preacher Succeed Mike Vestal Seven Minutes of Wisdom: We Dont Live BD M-250 Under the Old Testament, but Your Preacher May Need a Sabbatical Eric Lyons 40/40 Class: The Teleological Argument for M A M-119 Digging Deeper the Existence of God ¤ Terry Jones 40/40 Class: How to Host a Local Lectureship M B M-111 Ministry Donna A Help Meet: Helping Our Husbands Succeed M CD W-029 Women Small Faughn Group Rushmores Bible Geography EH C Girls 10-122:30-4:15pm Brint Rice PTP Camp VBS Children 6–93:30-4:15pm Wade Preaching through Peter. Great Lessons from HC M-208 Preachers’ Webster 1 Peter 2–3. Breakout Kathy Pollard Let Us Mark Our Bibles 102: Key verses B A W-048 Women 1 on True Peace, Power of Prayer, The "One Another" Passages Luke Griffin Before You Go to College: The Comparative BB M-056 Teens Religion Class. Are the Bhagavad Gita, Koran, Hindu/Buddhist texts on par with the Bible? (Hint: Buddha never died for anothers sins, and Mohammed did not Evidences rise from the dead.) Learn how Christianity stacks up to other religions. ◊ Dan Winkler Homiletics: How to Exegete a Passage and BC M-222 Preachers Develop a Sermon Youth Workers Glenn Colley Toolbox: Case Studies in Shepherding— BD M-236 Elders Presentation of Solutions Jerry Martin What to Say and Do when a Relative, Friend, M A M-127 Members or Church Member Has a Terminal Illness ◊ ¤ PolishingThePulpit.com | 47

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 PTP SCHEDULE Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track 3:30-4:15pm Johnnie Practical Pointers about Prison Ministry M B M-113 Deacons LeMaster Ministry Jeanny Gilpin Can We Be Friends? Draw closer to your M CD W-033 Women Small mother-in-law or daughter-in-law. Group Rushmores Buckets of Bible Time VBS Girls 10-12 6:30-7:00pm Spencer Congregational Singing BC General/ Broome combined 7:00-8:00pm Phil Sanders Great Bible Chapters: Psalm 22 GcC M-155 Church/Bible Class 7:00-7:45pm Cliff Goodwin The Spiritual Discipline of Frugality HC M-052 Spiritual Growth Kyle Gilpin Fourth/Fifth Grades HD Church/Bible Class Neil Richey Christianity at Home: How Should You Treat B A M-153 Teens Your Younger Siblings? Learning from Cain, Jacob, and Joseph what to do with your siblings get on your last nerve. Tom Holland When Upon Lifes Billows B BC M-094 General T. McWhorter Babies MA Bible Class April Meacham 2s/3s MB Bible Class Kelli Barker 4s/Kindergarten MC Diane Winkler 1st–3rd Grades MD 7:00-8:00pm Jody Apple Seeing Jesus through Johns Eyes (2) ScC M-003 Bible Class 8:00-8:45pm David Just Because We Cant Do Everything, HC M-175 Small Church Shearer Doesnt Mean We Cant Do Something. God has always used small things to accomplish great ends to magnify His glory. ◊ Gary Prayer: What to Do When God Says No HD M-062 Members/ Hampton Spiritual Growth Sheila Butt Help! How Do I Discipline My Child? B A W-009 Women 1 Wade Preaching through Peter. Great Lessons from B B M-209 Preachers’ Webster 1 Peter 4–5 Breakout Mike Vestal Elder Skills: Handling Criticism ◊ B D M-199 Elders/Deacons Jerry/Denise Marriage and Family Counseling MA Counseling Martin Sessions 8:00-12:00am Matt Jones Youth Late Night: Basketball/Fun ‘n’ Games EH Teens 9:00-9:45pm Eddy Gilpin Sword Sharpening M B M-239 Preachers’ Breakout48

PTP SCHEDULE THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track7:45-10:20am Celine Sparks PTP Childrens Classes VBS Children 6-97:45-11:15am Brint Rice PTP Camp EH C Children 10-128:00-8:40am David Fruitful Principles for Fantastic Relationships B C M-167 Combined/ Shannon (Galatians 5:22-26) (4) Keynote Wade Handout Heaven: A wedding, a funeral, a B D M-206 Preachers Webster youth devo, a Bible study, a bulletin article, Breakout a killer illustration, a "preach anywhere" sermon. Bonus: Bring your computer for a thumb drive of sermons! Jane Widows: The Rewards M CD W-057 Women Widows Washington9:00-9:45am Cindy Colley Joy in the Journey: Happy Are the Harassed BA W-020 Women 1 (Matthew 5:10) Tom Holland Greybeards Forum: Speakers 60 Years and B BC M-247 General/ James Over Discuss These Questions: (1) What is Combined Meadows the funniest thing that has happened to you in church work? (2) What one thing has Robert R. helped you stay spiritually strong through Taylor, Jr. the years? (3) What one thing would you Joe Williams make sure you do as a local preacher? (4) What one thing has helped you convert others? (5) What one thing can we do to contribute to unity in the brotherhood? Kirk Future Preachers’ Workshop: Presentation BD M-240 Teens/Parents Brothers of Lessons. Parents, grandparents, other interested adults, and all teens listen as young men present their lessons. Jody Apple Seeing Jesus through Johns Eyes (3) M CD M-004 Digging Deeper10:00-10:20am Sheila Butt A Final Charge: Keeping the Spiritual High. B A W-007 Women 1 How to keep "PTP" going once you are back in the routines of life. Tom Holland A Final Charge: Your Work Matters. Do It. Do BB M-092 Members/ It Well. Do It Now. Deacons Brad Harrub A Final Charge: Making a Difference—One BD M-066 Youth Workers Life at a Time Eric Lyons A Final Charge: Indomitable (You and Christ M CD M-120 Teens Make a Majority. Come to Think of It, He Makes a Majority by Himself!) Mike Vestal PTP Finish: On Fertile Ground ◊ BC M-202 Preachers PolishingThePulpit.com | 49

HORARIO E INFORMACIÓN DEL TALLER HISPANO Día Hora Presentador Tema Sala CD Viernes 6:00-6:45pm Moisés Profundizando: ¿Cómo Sabemos que la Biblia Es M A* M-153 Pinedo Inspirada por Dios? (1) Viernes 7:00-7:45pm Lionel Cortez Caja de Herramientas: Cómo Estudiar la Biblia (1) MA M-040 Viernes 8:00-8:45pm Roby Ellis Ideas para la Predicación y Enseñanza de la Biblia MA M-047 Sábado 9:00-9:45am Moisés Una Respuesta Lista: Doctrina Católica—Imágenes MA M-150 Pinedo Sábado 10:00-10:45am Lionel Cortez Caja de Herramientas: Cómo Estudiar la Biblia (2) M A M-041 Sábado 11:00-11:45am Moisés Profundizando: ¿Cómo Sabemos que la Biblia Es M A M-154 Pinedo Inspirada por Dios? (2) Sábado 6:00-6:45pm Roby Ellis Esto Es lo que Hacemos; Puede Funcionar para Usted MA M-039 Sábado 7:00-7:45pm Moisés Pinedo Una Respuesta Lista: Doctrina Católica—María MA M-151 Sábado 8:00-8:45pm Lionel Cortez El Entrenamiento de Predicadores en la Iglesia Local MA M-042 Domingo 9:30-10:15am B.J. Clarke Dios Quiere Darnos Gozo, Pero No Siempre Quiere MA que Estemos Alegres (Estudio Bíblico—Bosquejo disponible en español) Domingo 9:30-10:15am Dwight Fuqua Cuando el Gallo Canta (Estudio Bíblico—Bosquejo MA disponible en español) Domingo 10:45-11:30am Dan Winkler Amar a Dios con Todo Mi Alma B BCD** (Adoración—Bosquejo disponible en español) * Sala de reunión A (Meeting hall A) ** Salón principal BCD (Ballroom BCD) Sea parte de la segunda conferencia PTP en español. PTP combina buenos oradores, temas oportunos, doctrina sólida, cantos inspiradores, comunión alentadora y un local hermoso para crear un evento como ningún otro en la hermandad. Escuche a Lionel Cortez, autor de una var- iedad de libros y materiales bíblicos; Roby Ellis, presentador del programa de TV en inglés Biblical Viewpoints; y Moisés Pinedo, editor de Enfoque Bíblico. PTP es un evento inspirador que refrescará, renovará y recar- gará su espíritu. ¡Le esperamos!50

WORKSHOP INFORMATIONAirport Materials/ExhibitsThe nearest commercial airport is McGhee- PTP Sermon CD: Preachers, submitTyson, Knoxville, TN (approximately 30 five sermons and five devotionals viamiles from Sevierville). It services Allegiant, e-mail (as documents or PowerPointAmerican, Comair, Continental, Delta, attachments) to wes@housetohouse.Northwest, United, and U.S. Airways with 120 com by August 1 and receive a CD ofdaily flights. There is no direct shuttle from the 500 sermons at Thursday’s Sermonairport to Sevierville, but there are car rental Swap. To receive the free CD, you mustand taxi services at the airport (www.tys.org). contribute sermons!If flying, also check rates flying into Atlanta Each first-time participant(4 hours away), Nashville (3.5 hours), and receives a free copy of theChattanooga (2 hours). Some will find it most class book Seven Things aeconomical to fly into Atlanta and rent a car. Loving God Hates, by Allen Webster. Coates Clothing Company will have men’s dress clothes available at discounted prices (256.760.0033). Speakers, participants, missionaries, and others have displays and items for sale. With paid registration, participants can request a free 4’ display space for non-commercialBookstores/Vendors purposes (with approval of JacksonvilleApologetics Press 334.272.8558 elders). We have a policy of no displaysChula Vista Books 205.338.1843 of colleges, preacher schools, or otherChristian Courier Publications 209.472.2475 academic institutions.Christian Family Bookstore 800.782.8175 MealsChurchofChristSingles.com Meals: Both the Wilderness Hotel res-Focus Press 866.313.6474 taurant and Events Center Food CourtGospel Advocate 800.251.8446 serve breakfast. Rooms have micro-Great Smoky Mountain Marriage Retreat waves, refrigerators, and coffeemakers.H & C Supplies 800.688.5509House to House 877.338.3397 Lunch/Dinner: Nothing is planned forNational Interior Furnishings 888.7986481 lunch and dinner, but most eat withPenman Books Brentwood, TN friends at area restaurants.Publishing Designs 888.662.1006 Snacks/Drinks: Available for purchaseRon/Don Books 256.536.7211 at hotel and events center.Sain Publications 931.363.9305Psallo Publications 256.533.4301Commercial space available for a fee (forinfo call Blake Hamm at 877.338.3397). PolishingThePulpit.com | 51

CAN’T AFFORD TO COME? Maybe We Can Help ... Complete the application form online at We do not want anyone who needs a polishingthepulpit.com. recharge to miss PTP because we charge Free Food: Area churches provide for it. Some of the more discouraging lunch each day at the Sevierville church works may be the very churches that fellowship hall for those who need it. cannot afford to send their leaders to PTP, One would have food costs even at so we’ve worked it out for one in that home, so bring some cereal for break- situation to come anyway. fast and sandwich fixings for dinner, Free Fee: Scholarships covering the and lunch is on us! workshop fee are available for many Why a Fee at All? who cannot otherwise come. To From the beginning, the preachers who inquire about a scholarship, fill out the put PTP together expressed a desire to the form in the online registration pro- Jacksonville elders to help bear the cost of cess. To sponsor someone, contact what was benefiting their local works. It Kelli Sewell (kelli@housetohouse.com; has always been a cooperative work. 877.338.3397). PTP differs from a revival or evangelistic Free Lodging: Area Christians volun- service in that it is a cooperative work of teer to host PTPers. Space is limited, and many congregations in educating and is awarded based on necessity, with edifying their leaders and teachers. extra consideration given to first-timers.52

PTP is a workshop—a type of school. Splitting the cost equally among thoseIts purpose is continuing education attending is also fair. The fee pays for thefor preachers, elders, and other king- materials participants receive during thedom workers. Some churches establish week (schedules, books, handouts, etc.),schools to train preachers and then promotional costs, some of the mealother congregations send their young costs and childcare, equipment rentalmen to study in those schools. They and conference space costs, and speak-assist the overseeing congregation ers’ lodging and travel expenses.with the finances required to run such No church or individual makes anythinga school. from PTP. In fact, the overseeing church,This is what churches do with PTP. The hosting churches, directors, and manyJacksonville church of Christ oversees the individuals sacrifice a great deal of timework, and other churches and individuals and money to make up the shortfallhelp bear the expense by covering the each year.cost of sending their preachers, elders, We rejoice that this cooperation enablesand other members. If it is good to send the brotherhood to have an event thata young man to a school for two or four otherwise would not be possible!years to begin his education, then itmakes sense to send him a year later toPTP to continue his education. PolishingThePulpit.com | 53

TEN CREATIVE WAYS TO CUT COSTS 1. Stay at an off-site hotel (save up to 5. Come for the weekend instead of the $300). There are hundreds of hotel whole week ($150 for a couple). There rooms within five miles of the Events are more sessions on the weekend Center. PTP blocks rooms at several ho- than in a full week gospel meeting. This tels at rates of $30 to $75. This may save year’s weekend schedule is expanded enough to pay the registration fee. to 155 sessions. 2. Stay at an off-site cabin (save up to $492). Combine resources with extended family members or close friends and rent a cabin. These can be very affordable and may add to the fellowship you enjoy while on the trip. Sanctuary Villas, Budgets are tight in many for instance, is only a half mile away and costs as little as $17 a night with a group homes right now. of 16. Smaller villas are available too. Plus, stay three nights and get the fourth free. An Internet search will show deals on a variety of other cabins nearby. 3. Eat in room ($100–200). Depending on family size, one can save as much as $200 over the week (family of 4 eating cereal/sandwiches for ten meals). Several hotels have free breakfasts. We all have to pay for food at home anyway, so it costs no more to be at PTP if one eats in the room. Take advantage of fellowship meals to save a bit more. 4. Use coupons ($25–50). Check with the “welcome centers” upon arrival for coupons to make local eateries more affordable. Use coupons to purchase groceries at home and save as much as $1300 between one PTP and the next. (Many families save $25 a week by clip- ping coupons.)54

6. Ask your congregation to sponsor 7. Make PTP your family vacation. Sincethe trip to PTP. Many congregations PTP is in a beautiful place with variedpay expenses for elders, preachers, opportunities for fun, relaxation, andyouth members, and deacons to attend. diversion, a contingency of PTP attend-Others pay at least the fee for members ees use the money they normally setwho want to go. aside for an annual vacation to come to PTP. Grow spiritually while taking some family time in the mountains. 8. Start saving months in advance. Most can cut out $10–20 a week in discre- tionary spending (eating out, Walmart costs, eating leftovers, etc). Saving $15 per week will amount to $780 in the 52 weeks leading up to PTP. 9. Take on a second job and put the money into a PTP fund. 10. Send one family member instead of the whole family. It is best to go together, but if that is not possible, one family member can go and grow and bring much of PTP back home.How can an individual orfamily afford to come to PTP? PolishingThePulpit.com | 55

HOST CHURCH INFORMATION Gatlinburg church of Christ Sevierville church of Christ 414 Trinity Lane & Reagan Drive 208 Hicks Drive Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Sevierville, TN 37864.4125 Telephone: (865) 436.6504 Telephone: (865) 453.8009 Rod Rutherford, Minister John B. Daniels, Minister Sunday Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. EST Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. EST Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: 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. South Knoxville church of Christ Seymour church of Christ 4604 Chapman Highway 209 Chilhowee School Road Knoxville, TN 37920 Suite #14 in Emert’s Crossing Plaza Geoff Mabe, Minister Seymour, TN 3737865 Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. EST Telephone: (865) 414.4755 Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Tim Shoulders, Minister Sunday Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m. http://www.seymourcoc.com/ Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. Seymour’s Sunday and Wednesday services will be held at the Sevierville Events Center. Sevierville church of Christ PTP 201056

EVENTS CENTER PARKING: Included in the registration fee. LODGINGWilderness Hotel Landmark Inn River Plantation RV ParkConnects to Events Center 401 Forks of the River Parkway 1004 Parkway, Seviervillewhere PTP is held. Mention Sevierville, TN 37862 800.758.5267PTP for a rate of $99 per night 800.548.9038 www.riverplantationrv.com(normal rate is $149). Call www.landmarkinnthesmokies.com 3.8 miles from PTP877.325.9453. Beside Shoney’s, 2.5 miles from PTP $28.50 a night for RV spots $42.50 a night 3 small cabins at $35.76Other Lodging Options Price reserved until August 1. 4 large cabins at $66.15 (20% off)(The following are provided for 3 modern, clean bathhouses &your convenience, but do not nec- Lazy Bear Inn 2 laundries. Cabins have TV, AC,essarily imply a recommendation. 3229 Parkway Kitchen, and BathThese are discounted PTP rates.) Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 Call by May 1 to ensure a spot. 865.453.5568 or 800.448.3040Hampton Inn May be limited after May 1. www.lazy-bear-inn.com681 Winfield Dunn Pkwy. Mention PTP to reserve your spot 8.4 miles from PTPSevierville, TN 37876 around other PTP campers! $45 per night865.429.2005 Free breakfast Wonderland RV Park/Cabinshttp://hamptoninn.hilton.com 3330 Lyon Springs Rd. SeviervilleLocated 1 mile from Events Center Pigeon Forge Inn & Suites 865.453.1111 or 800.892.9730$100 a night 2826 Parkway www.tennissippi.comFree hot breakfast Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 16.2 miles from PTPPrice reserved until July 28. Hotel 865.453.9151 RV parking: $22 per night 865.680.2936 for the group rateHoliday Inn Express Cabins, various prices www.pigeonforgeinnandsuites.com3526 Outdoor World Drive 9 miles from PTP Sanctuary VillasKodak, TN 37764 $41 per night. 118 Pheasant Ridge Road865.933.0087 Free Hot Breakfast Sevierville 888.382.2839www.hiexpress.com/kodakeast Price reserved until August 4. www.sanctuarytn.com7.7 miles from PTP 1/2 mile from PTP$85 a night Spirit of the Smokies Lodge As low as $17 night (group of 16).Free hot breakfast 2385 Parkway, Pigeon Forge Large and small villas availablePrice reserved up until July 11. 1.800.843.6686 Stay three nights get fourth free. http://www.nprlodge.comHotel Pigeon Forge (PTP rate is 30% off normal rates.) 6.4 miles from PTP2179 Parkway 2 deluxe queen beds – $48Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 All villas have: Jacuzzi tub, mul- weekdays/$53 weekend865.428.7305 or 866.896.2950 tiple 50” flat screens, flat screens Queen fireplace suite – $53www.hotel-pigeonforge.com and DVD players in every room, weekdays/$58 weekend10.5 miles from PTP full cable package, high-speed King Jacuzzi suite – $58 week-$49 a night internet, game room with pool days/$63 weekendFree Deluxe Continental Breakfast table and darts, gas fireplace, Discounted breakfast rate at theChildren 17/under free w/parents washer/dryer, full gourmet Wood Grill Buffet next door.Price reserved until August 1. kitchen, private patio, gas grill. Super 8 Sevierville Some have hot tubs.La Quinta 1410 Winfield Dunn Pkwy.2428 Winfield Dunn Parkway Sevierville 865.429.0887Sevierville, TN 37764 http://www.super8.com865.933.3339 1.2 miles from PTPwww.lq.com/lq/properties/ $50 a nightpropertyProfile.do Free breakfast4 miles from PTP Group rate available while it lasts.$50Free breakfast/Pets welcomePrice reserved until July 11. PolishingThePulpit.com | 57

FAQS Is registration required if I am only Is transportation provided from coming for one day? Yes, a day pass is airport and off site? There is no shuttle available ($100). Registration information from the airport, but there are taxi is required even if you are coming on service and car rental options. The City scholarship or if you plan only to attend of Sevierville runs buses to destinations a few sessions. in the city. The Seymour church hosts Sunday and Wednesday services at the What is the attire? Dress/casual. Most Events Center for our convenience. men wear ties or pullover shirts to the day/night sessions. Ladies wear dresses What about internet access? Internet or pant suits. Suits and dresses are usual access is free at the Wilderness Hotel for worship services. The elders request and most area hotels. The Event Center conservative modesty rules be observed charges $19.95/day or $75/week for throughout PTP. Please no skirts above access. You can purchase with a credit the knee, no shorts, and no tops that card online any time during the event. show cleavage. The rooms are often Will childcare be provided? Yes, for cool, so bring a sweater or jacket. potty-trained children ages 2 to 5 dur- Is applause appropriate after speeches? ing most day sessions. The charge is $50 No (but “amens” are encouraged!) for the week (regardless of how many children or how many days). May I record the sessions? No, audio and video recording are not allowed. May I take my child under 2 into sessions? Yes. We ask that a parent take a Is parking free? Yes, it is included in child out immediately if he/she cries or your registration fee. makes noise. We will give you a FREE CD May ladies attend men’s sessions? of any session you must leave. Stop by Yes. While there are women’s classes CD table to request a voucher. throughout the day, women may attend What is there for children and teens? men’s sessions. PTP VBS (ages 6–9) and PTP camp (10– May men attend ladies’ sessions? 12) are held each day. Teens have classes No (1 Timothy 2:12–13). during day and fun activities at night. Must I stay in one track? No, provided there is room, one may cross over tracks.58

What about the waterpark at the Why change fees? The elders restruc-Wilderness Hotel? Our hotel rate does tured the fee schedule because PTP didnot include access to the waterparks. not cover expenses last year. The cost isWe ask all attendees NOT to use the wa- less expensive for some this year but aterpark because of the Bible’s teaching little more for others. Overall it is a moreon modesty (1 Timothy 2:9), our respon- fair pricing. We believe this structure willsibility to avoid being a stumbling block enable PTP to cover expenses and con-to others (Romans 14:13), and our need tinue to provide an excellent program.to avoid putting ourselves in the path May I make an announcement toof temptation (Matthew 5:28; 6:13). We the group? No, but there is a messageasked the hotel to close the waterpark board in the registration area. There isbut this is not possible until we fill up no convention-wide public address sys-both hotels (including River Lodge) tem (parents should accompany smallbecause the hotels share pools. We ap- children when not in class).preciate the remarkable respect shownthe elders and directors in previous May we arrive early or stay over?years on this point, and know this will Yes, the hotel discount is good for twoprove not to be an issue this year either. days before and after PTP, so feel free to come early or stay over. Exhibitors can begin set up at noon on Friday. More questions? Get more answers at www.polishingthepulpit.com/faq.aspx.You can also email wes@housetohouse.com or call 1.877.338.3397. PolishingThePulpit.com | 59

PURPOSE STATEMENT, HISTORY, & DIRECTORS PTP Purpose Statement “Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God . . .” (2 Timothy 1:6). To assist preachers, church leaders, and Christians by providing sermon and illustration materials, instruction by mature, capable preachers, development of sermon ideas, practical ideas about local church work, suggestions of beneficial books and ministry tools, and visits to exemplary congregations to learn “hands on” and “how to.” PTP History 1995 | Jacksonville, Alabama 2001 | Hattiesburg, Mississippi 2006 | Chattanooga, 1996 | Jacksonville, Alabama 2002 | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Tennessee 1997 | Oxford, Alabama 2003 | Atlanta, Georgia 2007 | Birmingham, Alabama 1998 | Montgomery, Alabama 2004 | Jacksonville, Alabama 2008–2011 | Sevierville, 1999 | Jackson, Tennessee 2005 | Huntsville, Alabama Tennessee 2000 | Salem, Virginia Workshop Directors Under the oversight of the elders of the Jacksonville church of Christ: David Barker Trinity, Alabama Eddy Gilpin Salem, Virginia Mark Howell Jasper, Alabama Allen Webster Jacksonville, Alabama PTP Song Leaders Spencer Broome, Crossville, Tennessee David Henry, Jackson, Jamaica Tom Holland, Brentwood, Tennessee Burt Jones, Diamond, Ohio Kevin Smith, Anniston, Alabama Attention song leaders: Upon arrival, please feel free to borrow a book to select your songs. Special thanks to Psallo Publications for donating songbooks. If any have an interest in a new songbook, order through: Publishing Designs, Inc. P.O. Box 3241, Huntsville, AL 35810 www.publishingdesigns.com/songbooks.php. 256.533.4301 (office)60

REGISTRATION FORMGo to PolishingThePulpit.com to register/pay online (preferred) or clip and mail this form withregistration fee. Send checks to Jacksonville church of Christ, PO Box 520, Jacksonville, AL 36265.If registering multiple attendees, make copies of this form or go online.Personal InformationFirst Name Last NameE-mail CongregationPrimary Track: Elder Preacher Deacon Woman Youth Worker Church MemberStreet Address City ___________________ State ____ Zip ________Phone Numbers (work) (home) (cell)Family InformationWill your spouse be attending? yes | no NameWill you have children attending? yes | no Will you need child care? (ages 2–5) yes | no #____Will you have children in children’s or teen’s classes? (Ages 6–12) yes | no #____ (13–18) yes | no #____Child’s Name Birthday Child’s Name BirthdayChild’s Name Birthday Child’s Name BirthdayConference Attendance & LodgingWhen do you plan to arrive? When do you plan to leave?How did you hear about PTP?Will you need display/vendor space? yes | noIf yes, will you need commercial space? (selling anything counts as commercial space) yes | noWill you participate in sermon swap? yes | noDo you need lodging with a church member? (limited) yes | noWill you need free lunches? yes | noIs this your first time to attend PTP? yes | noI will need a scholarship to be able to come (limited). yes | noHow will you be paying? Credit Card (can now pay online!) Mailing a check (Send your check asap)Materials FeeRegistration: Adults $210 each. Includes all sessions and tracks, including Spiritual Renewal Weekend. Teens (13-18): $100 each or free when attending with a parent. Children included in parent’s registration fees.Discounts: Early Bird – Register by July 1 for only $200 adult/$100 teen. Must be postmarked by July 1. First-Timers – First time ever to attend PTP: $150 adult/$100 teen Spiritual Renewal Weekend Only – $125 adult/$100 teen One Day Pass – $100 Widows/Students/Missionaries – Widows 60 and over, full time college/preacher school students, international attendees, and foreign missionaries (must live outside U.S. at least 6 months a year): $25Cancellations: Refunds available if cancelled by August 1, 2011 (minus $25 cancellation fee)After August 1, no refunds, but you may use it to purchase audios or apply the amount to PTP 2012.These fees partially cover the cost of the event. Sponsoring churches make up the difference (no indi-vidual or church makes any money). Many speakers and workers donate their time. PolishingThePulpit.com | 61

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SPEAKERSEach year Polishing the Pulpit pulls together some of the mosttalented speakers in the brotherhood. We now allow you to bringsome of that experience home to your own congregations. Thespeakers below are available for Gospel Meetings, Special Sundays,Wednesday Summer Series, or to fill in while a preacher is away. Youcan be assured that the congregation will be well fed. Contact anyof the speakers below to schedule a time or visit www.polishingth-epulpit.com to see a full list of speakers. Luke Griffin (The Professor) Ancient Coins, Numerology, Comparative Religion M.L.S. Librarian, Director of Operations of House to House/Heart to Heart Luke is a former librarian who also owned an online business that dealt in ancient coins. This allowed him to accumulate an amazing collection of ancient Biblical coins which he now uses for hands-on classes. His lesson topics include the money of the Bible, the money Jesus used, comparative religion . . . and many more. Contact Luke at www.polishingthepulpit.com/lukegriffin.aspx to schedule him. Michael Houts (The Scientist) Atheism, Evolution, Science NASA Scientist, Ph.D. from MIT Michael is a former athiest who, after careful study, renounced his athiesm and converted to Christianity. He now works for NASA as an engineer. His lesson topics include true science is the Christian’s friend, evolution as religion, a former atheist looks at the creation of the world . . . and many more. Contact Michael at www.polishingthepulpit.com/michaelhouts.aspx to schedule him. Matt Vega (The Lawyer) Legal Apologetics, Trials, Current Law and the Church J.D. from Yale Law School Matt is a pioneer in a new field called Legal Apologetics. His lessons have been very well received at PTP and across the country. His topics include closer looks at the trials of Jesus, trials and early persecutions of early Christians, your right to evangelize . . . and many more. Contact Matt at www.polishingthepulpit.com/mattvega.aspx to schedule him. PolishingThePulpit.com | 63

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