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Ptp 2011 brochure 4 20-11
1. SPIRITUAL
weekend
August 12–18, 2011
Sevierville Events Center • 202 Gists Creek Road • Sevierville, TN 37862
2. 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
3. From The Directors
PTP is for EVERY member of the Lord’s church.
We have done all within our power to assemble a life-changing event to refresh the
spirits of those who are laboring in the Lord’s vineyard. Practical topics. Outstanding
speakers. Convenient lodging. Beautiful locale. Extracurricular bonuses. Great 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 the
Great Smoky Mountains!
THE POWER OF AN IDEA
Polishing the Pulpit began with three friends getting together to brainstorm
sermon ideas. We soon invited a few other friends and someone said, “This
is great! We should tell others.”
We did and invited a speaker to discuss sermon preparation and give
sample sermons. Interest increased; more speakers were invited. We moved
to a hotel conference area. We dreamed big. “Let’s invite the best speakers
in the brotherhood and see who we can get.” They came. Wives wanted in,
so we added women’s classes. While these great speakers were assembled
in one place, we decided to offer classes for elders. They loved it. People
began coming from all over the country.
Youth workers and deacons became interested. We added tracks for them.
PTP moved to a large event center in the Smoky Mountains. Attendance 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
4. 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 costs
both 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 updates
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5. 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
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6. 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, TX
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7. 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 each
year 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 by
of 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, TN
but 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, MS
go to only two ‘brotherhood’ events
per year, I would attend the Freed- Having come from Australia where the
Hardeman Lectureship in February and church is small and limited in resources,
Polishing the Pulpit in August. . . . No PTP broadened my outlook of the
matter how many other programs you church and rekindled my desire to reach
attend, do not miss this one. — Alan out to people . . . It has been a life-
Highers, Spiritual Sword, Editor changing experience.
— Chantelle Swayne, Australia
Fantastic opportunity . . . speakers are
sound; the material is rich.
— Wayne Jackson, Christian Courier
Wonderfully organized. Great lessons.
Solid, sound, heaven-saved, down-to-
earth preachers . . . by offering
a teens’ tract, classes for our young
children, homeschooling lectures, great
accommodations, getting to
be in the mountains, PTP simply offers
more. — Eric Lyons, Montgomery, AL
Most influential event we attend.
— Glenn/Cindy Colley, Putting the
Music Back in Marriage Seminars
PolishingThePulpit.com | 7
8. 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.
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9. Bounce Class – Youth workers have a
chance to “bounce” ideas off of David
Shannon and share with each other
what is working for them.
By the Numbers – Outside-the-box
thinking is one thing that sets PTP apart.
This year we expand the ever popular 7
Minutes of Wisdom (including a ladies’
version); add in 15 minutes of vision
and a 2-for-1 teen class; and start 40/40
classes (40 seats/40 minutes).
From Spiritual Disciplines to Sex
Issues to Addiction Recovery –
Cliff Goodwin challenges us to renew
our passion for God in the privacy of
closets. Joe Wells shows how culture
is challenging the church. Not for
younger ears, but handled with discre-
tion, this year we will tackle “Sex Issues:
The Tough Stuff” for those who need
more information that can be covered
in Sunday school. The Mt. Juliet (TN) Shadowland
church has developed an astonishing Burt Jones lectures across the country
Addiction Recovery program. Join Jaime on Islam. At PTP, he will cover such
Harper for the series called, “Restoring topics as:
Sanity: Overcoming Real Life Struggles
What is Jihad?
Through Godly Solutions.”
The origin of Islam
Honor to Whom Honor – Robert R.
Taylor, Jr., has long been recognized The status of women in Islam
as a brotherhood gentleman scholar,
Is their god our God?
preacher, writer, and defender of the
faith. 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 has
become a “must see” for PTP regulars.
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10. 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”).
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11. Food Shopping
Sevierville has over 100 restaurants, With specialty stores and boutiques, flea
many within two miles of the Events markets, antique stores, art galleries, and
Center. Toward Sevierville: Buddy’s two enormous outlet centers featuring
Bar-B-Que, Cracker Barrel, Zaxby’s, Ruby 200+ outlet stores, Sevierville fulfills
Tuesday, Starbucks, El Paso, The Diner shopping wish lists daily. New stores
(50s style), Smoky Mtn. Pizza, Chinese are always opening, including the new
Buffet, Pizza Hut, Golden Corral, Subway, shopping complex at Bridgemont Event
Fuddruckers, Chop House, Outback, & Entertainment Destination. Popular
Texas Roadhouse, Mr. Gatti’s, Applebee’s, shopping destinations include Bass Pro
Conner’s, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, and Shops, Orvis Company Store, Tanger Five
a full selection of fast food establish- Oaks Outlet Mall, Governor’s Crossing
ments. Toward the Interstate: Taco Bell Outlet Mall, Belk Department Store, and
and New Orleans Seafood on the River. Super Walmart.
Just down the road, Pigeon Forge and
Gatlinburg offer just about any restau-
rant imaginable. Nearby, Kroger has a
full deli and groceries if one wishes to
“stock up” in his room.
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12. 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 after-
noon to learn how to sing/how to lead.
Future Preachers’ Training Class – Kirk Brothers has
been training future preachers for twenty years and re-
cently 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 hand-
out. 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 prepara-
tion, interviewing, and other human resource skills.
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13. BRING A GROUP TO PTP
Church Trip! Bring the church What are you doing about
van. Carpool. Meet up at PTP! future leaders?
A growing practice is for churches to One reason many congregations do not
load up the church van and bring a have qualified elders and deacons is that
group to PTP. In some cases, members they have not been proactive in training
pay their own fees; in others, elders men to grow in leadership abilities. PTP
pay the registration and members pay provides an atmosphere for men and
lodging and food; some churches pay their wives to learn the Bible, an op-
registration and expenses (especially portunity to learn about leadership from
for preachers, elders, and deacons and capable speakers, and a forum to gain
families). Sending several members does practical experience in problem-solving.
incur some expense in registration fees This exposure helps them prepare to
and lodging, but it is an investment in lead in the future. Why not pick three or
the future of the church. PTP provides four men who have potential to serve as
education, training, motivation, and future deacons, preachers, or elders and
resources to help local congregations be pay their way to come to PTP? Proactive
more effective in building up the church leadership helps ensure that the next
and reaching out with the gospel. It pro- generation of the church will prosper.
vides an opportunity to learn what other
sound congregations are doing and ways
What about sending your
to adapt those ideas in local situations.
preacher and youth minister?
It helps preachers, elders, deacons, and
Professionals in medicine, education, and
members grow closer together as friends
other fields are required to take additional
and co-workers. It is a wise investment for
training each year to stay abreast in their
a 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 evan-
gelism. 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 brother-
hood through encouraging preachers,
youth leaders, and church leaders.
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14. 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 preach-
ing and ministry this year (an average
of 9 hours a day), not counting technol-
ogy 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 can
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15. grow. Bring your thumb-drive and literally Deacons
fill it with sermons in one session. Trade Deacons and their wives are essential
sermons, reconnect with old friends, start to the work of most congregations, and
a new network of associates, rub elbows they are a vital part of the plan God
with brotherhood “legends” and faithful gave for the church (1 Timothy 3). But
soldiers 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. PTP
Elders has expanded its slate of classes for
For 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 and
them to continue to improve their abili- grow together in faith, motivation, and
ties to do their work (lectures, workshops, ability. At other times, sessions are split
mission opportunities). At the same time, so both groups can receive training more
we have done little to train and encour- specific to their part of Christ’s work.
age elders in their vital tasks. While we
have some of the most capable men in
the brotherhood assembled, we’ve asked
them to address topics relevant to church
leaders. These classes are designed for el-
ders, those serving in business meetings,
and those who hope to one day serve
as church leaders. This year an emphasis
is made on elder-to-elder classes, in the
vein of Ezekiel’s “I sat where you sat”
speaking style.
16. 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,
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17. 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 encour-
age 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!
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18. 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.
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19. TEENS
Power Up --- PTP Teen Program
Classes you actually It’s all about relationships
want to go to! Teens love the classes, but they are
POWER 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—seeing
amazed at what lessons come from such old friends and meeting new ones. Each
a tiny word. The speakers cover a vast vari- year friendships are formed that will last
ety of topics from the biblical viewpoint. long after we return home. Some will
Enjoy 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 owls
only classes, age specific studies (junior Special “late night activities” in the
high/senior high), as well as a better Exhibit Hall include games, get-
venue (teen classes are moved from the acquainted activities, and full court
Exhibit Hall to Deep Creek and Ballroom B). basketball, plus inspiring singing and
thought-provoking devotionals.
Singing straight from heaven
Adults who overhear the teen sing-
ing periods know just about what the
angels will sound like. Sing old favorites,
learn new favorites, praise God with the
voice He gave you.
20. 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.
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21. Sunday night we rent Sevierville Bowling Important stuff
Center 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 low
registration fee. necklines anytime while at PTP (includ-
ing social events and after hours). PTP
There’s more! T-shirts are highly thought of!
On Wednesday night, teens get to
close out with an extended period The elders ask that we not use the pool
of 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, racquetball
courts, 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 free
PlayStation. with parents’ paid fees.
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22. 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 Lot
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23. SCHEDULE KEYS
Room Key Color Key
SEC Sevierville Events Center General/Keynote/Church
EH SEC Exhibit Hall
EH T SEC Exhibit Hall Tables Preachers
EH C SEC Exhibit Hall Camp room
Elders/Deacons
VBS SEC Exhibit Hall VBS room
BA SEC Ballroom A Women
BB SEC Ballroom B Teens/Children
BC SEC Ballroom C
BD SEC Ballroom D Evangelism/Missions
B BC SEC Ballroom BC (combined)
Marriage/Family
B CD SEC Ballroom CD (combined)
BABC SEC Ballroom ABC (combined) Small Church/Big Plans
BBCD SEC Ballroom BCD (combined)
Ministry/Technology
MA SEC Meeting Room A
MB SEC Meeting Room B Evidences
MC SEC Meeting Room C
MD SEC Meeting Room D Youth Workers
M CD SEC Meeting Room CD (combined)
FC SEC Food Court CDs are arranged in numerical order
CY SEC Courtyard (alphabetical by speaker) at the CD
sales table. Use the letters and numbers
HC Hotel Cades Cove Meeting Room in the CD column on the schedule to
HD Hotel Deep Creek locate the CD you want.
HD 1 Hotel Deep Creek 1
HD 2 Hotel Deep Creek 2 “M” – Main or Men’s CD table
HRL Hotel River Lodge Meeting Room “W” – Women’s CD table
ScC Sevierville church of Christ Classes with powerpoints or handouts
GcC Gatlinburg church of Christ are designed with these symbols:
SKcC South Knoxville church of Christ
¤ – Powerpoint
BCT Bowling Center ◊ – Handout
C C Community Center
O GA Ober Gatlinburg
Schedule
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24. 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, Paul's 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 success-
ful 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
Let's 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 Children's 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)
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25. PTP SCHEDULE FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track
7:00-7:45pm 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/Family
8:00-8:45pm Jason A Doctor Looks at Medical Issues in the HC M-129 Digging Deeper
McKeown Bible. Evidences of inspiration from the
Bible's 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, God's Way: Decide—The Power of a M CD M-160 Deacons/
Winning Attitude Members
9:00-9:30pm 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
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26. 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 Children's 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 Men's 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? Boys
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27. PTP SCHEDULE SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track
10:00-10:45am Alan Highers The Rise and Fall of Denominationalism (2): BC M-089 Preachers/
The Great Apostasy Members
Gary Elder's 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 Group
11:00-11:45am 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 Don't 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 Spirit's B C M-131 Preachers
McKeown Temple. A doctor's advice on how preach-
ers 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
life's 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 preach-
ers 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
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28. 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 Children's Classes VBS Children 6–9
Brint Rice PTP Camp EH C Children 10-12
6:00-6:45pm Loy Mitchell Meditations for the Lord's Supper. Multiple HC M-134 Spiritual Growth
devotionals to use in the Lord's 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: Here's 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.
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29. PTP SCHEDULE SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track
8:00-8:45pm 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 Elder's Skills: Practical Advice on Handling BD M-114 Elders
Conflict
David Don't Overlook the Obvious: Evangelism M B M-174 Small Church
Shearer Grows Small Churches into Large Ones. ◊
Melvin Sapp Success, God's Way: Synergize—Together M CD M-162 Deacons
Everyone Accomplishes More
Matt Jones Youth Late Night: Singing CY Teens
9:00-9:30pm Kyle Butt Inescapable: Judgment Day Is Coming EH M-015 Teens
9:30-11:00pm Matt Jones Youth Late Night: Basketball/Fun ‘N' Games EH Teens
PTP SCHEDULE SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track
8:30-9:15am 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 atten-
dance, entertainment choices, and fashion.
Cliff Goodwin The Discipline of Fasting BD M-051 Church/Class/
Spirtual Growth
9:30-10:15am Teah Babies MA Church/
McWhorter Children's 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
30. 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 You're 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)
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31. PTP SCHEDULE SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track
7:00-7:45pm 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 Tomorrow's 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-Solving
8:00-8:45pm Phil Sanders Homiletics: Extending the Invitation HC M-156 Preachers’
Breakout
David Here's What We Do, It Might Work for You. A HD M-176 Small Church
Shearer discussion of essentials for effective evange-
lism and proven ideas gleaned from many.◊
Cindy Colley A Christian Woman's 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 Teens
8:15-8:45pm Joe Wells Don't Let Life Bowl You Over BCT M-213 Teens
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32. 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 Children's 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 re-
lationships. 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 Husband's 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)
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33. PTP SCHEDULE MONDAY, AUGUST 15
Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track
10:30-11:15am 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 Don't 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 an-
cient documents and parole evidence rules.
Sandwich Sandwich sessions are for those who eat a quick bite in their rooms
Sessions (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 Family's Focus Combined
1:30-2:15pm 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, God's Fingerprints BB M-099 Teens
Houts Are Everywhere Evidences
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34. 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 I've 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-Christian
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35. PTP SCHEDULE MONDAY, AUGUST 15
Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track
2:30-3:15pm 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 Here's 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 plan-
ning and scheduling. The word is “flexibility.”
Melvin Success, God's Way: Prioritize—Do First M CD M-161 Members/
Sapp Things First Deacons
Bonnie Bible Geography EH C Girls 10-12
Rushmore
3:30-4:15pm Brint Rice PTP Youth Camp VBS Children 6–9
Rushmores Buckets of Bible Time EH C Girls 10-12
3:30-4:15pm 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.
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36. 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 some-
one 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)◊ ¤ Interest
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37. PTP SCHEDULE MONDAY, AUGUST 15
Time Presenter Topic Room CD Track
7:00-7:45pm Daniel Practical Ideas that Work in Small M CD M-100 Small Church
Howell Congregations
8:00-8:20pm Caleb Colley Youth Late Night: Singing EH Teens
8:00-8:45pm 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 brother-
hood, 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 Christian
9:00-10:00pm Matt Jones Youth Late Night: Basketball/Fun ‘N’ Games EH Teens
9:00-9:45pm Eddy Gilpin Sword Sharpening. Class members share M CD M-237 Preachers’
skeleton sermon outlines Breakout
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38. 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 Children's Classes VBS Children 6-9
Brint Rice PTP Camp EH C Children 10-12
8:30-9:15am Ed Melott If It's 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 Daughter's 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 Elder's 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) ¤ ◊
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