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Keynote Speakers

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  Shelton Gibbs III (Richardson, Tx)

  Fri Evening, Feb 3rd

  Originally from Ardmore, Oklahoma, Shelton Gibbs is a 3rd generation pulpit minister. Both grandfathers were pioneer ministers, and his father served at the Stop Six Church of Christ for 50+ years. Shelton, in like manner, has been in ministry 50+ years, and currently serves as the Resident Retired Minister at the Greenville Avenue Church of Christ in Richardson, Texas. He and his wife, Jeanette, have 4 children and 10 beautiful grandchildren.

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  Dr. David Duncan (Houston, Tx)

  Sat Morning, Feb 4th

  David Duncan has served as the Preaching Minister at the Memorial Church of Christ in Houston, Texas for 16+ years. He spent most of his early life in Canadian, Texas where his father was a preacher. He and his family also served as missionaries in Brazil for 7 years. He and his wife, Barbara, have been married for 32 years. They are the parents of 2 grown daughters, Anna Beth and Emma.

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  Dr. Howard Norton (Searcy, Ar)

  Sat Evening, Feb 4th

  Howard Norton began preaching by appointment at the age of 16, and has had a lifetime of ministry, serving in a host of significant roles. He currently serves as an elder of the College Church of Christ in Searcy, Arkansas, and is on several boards, including World Bible School, Southern Christian Children’s Home, and the Baxter Institute. He is a writer, Bible teacher, and missions consultant. He and Jane have been married 66 years and have 3 children, 7 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.

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  Paul Shero (San Angelo, Tx)

  Sat Evening Meal, Feb 4th

  Paul Shero has been the preacher for the Southgate Church of Christ in San Angelo, Texas, for the past 45 years. He is the son of preacher, John Shero, and 2 of his 3 brothers are also in the preaching ministry. He grew up at the Baker Heights Church of Christ in Abilene, Texas, where he met his wife, Patsy. They have been married for 54 years.

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  Dr. Bruce McLarty (Cookeville, Tn)

  Sun Morning, Feb 5th

  Dr. Bruce McLarty currently serves as minister-in-residence at Freed-Hardeman University. He teaches graduate Bible courses; mentors faculty and students; speaks to various classes and clubs; serves on the chapel and lectureship committees; and consults with elderships, ministers and churches. Additionally, he serves as an ambassador for the FHU College of Biblical Studies and the university. Formerly, Bruce McLarty served as president of Harding University from 2013 to 2020. Prior to being named president, he served as University vice president for spiritual life for 8 years. Before Harding, he was the pulpit minister at College Church of Christ in Searcy for 14 years. He and his wife, Ann, also served as missionaries in Kenya for over a year. The couple have 2 grown daughters and 8 grandchildren.