Featured Teachers

Conference Tracks

Dr. Gordon Dabbs

Track 6 @ >> HIStory: 5 Ways to Unleash God’s Power in your Evangelism

Dr. Gordon Dabbs

Track 6 @ >> HIStory: 5 Ways to Unleash God’s Power in your Evangelism

Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., has served as the Preaching Minister at Prestoncrest in Dallas since 2009. Before that, he and Ila were church planters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Gordon holds a doctorate in philosophy (University of Oklahoma) as well as Master’s degrees in Ethics (OU) and Biblical Interpretation (LCU).
Dr. Bryan Pruitt

Track 2 @ >> Does Doctrine Matter?

Dr. Bryan Pruitt

Track 2 @ >> Does Doctrine Matter?

Dr. Bryan H. Pruitt and his wife Amy have been married for 35 years and have 5 children and one son-in-law. He has served as an elder at Prestoncrest Church of Christ for more than 12 years and regularly teaches adult Bible classes. He graduated from the Univ. of Texas Medical School and trained as a surgeon at UT Southwestern / Parkland Hospital here in Dallas and Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Pruitt is a plastic & reconstructive surgeon and has a private practice in north Dallas.
Mike Pipkin

Track 1 @ >> Prioritizing Communication and Transparency with the Church

Mike Pipkin

Track 1 @ >> Prioritizing Communication and Transparency with the Church

Mike Pipkin serves as an elder at Prestoncrest Church of Christ in Dallas, Texas. A graduate of Abilene Christian University and Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, Mike is recognized nationally as a thought leader, writer, and editor in the legal industry. At Prestoncrest, Mike and his wife Lisa work in the Children's Ministry, specifically with 3rd-6th graders, and Mike continues to teach in Prestoncrest's Adult Bible Class program. Mike and Lisa are proud parents of Michael Pipkin and wife Morgan, and Mary Ellen Sorrell and husband Ben, and are even prouder grandparents of Thomas Sorrell and Celia Pipkin.
Dr. Jeremie Beller

Track 3 @ >> How Do I Know the Bible is True?

Dr. Jeremie Beller

Track 3 @ >> How Do I Know the Bible is True?

Since October of 2022, Jeremie Beller has served as Chair of Bible and Director of Church Relations for Oklahoma Christian University. Prior to his appointment, Jeremie served 21 years as the full-time minister for the Wilshire Church of Christ, He also serves as Opinions Editor for the Christian Chronicle.
Jeremie received his Bachelor, Master of Arts, and Master of Divinity degrees from Oklahoma Christian University. He completed a PhD in Communication from the University of Oklahoma. Jeremie and his wife Delaina have been married since 1999. They have two kids: 17 year old son, Keaton and 13 year old daughter, Kayden. Delaina teaches at Oklahoma Christian Academy where Keaton and Kayden also attend.
Seth McDowell

Track 3 @ >> Why Would a Good God Allow Suffering?

Seth McDowell

Track 3 @ >> Why Would a Good God Allow Suffering?

Seth has served as the Senior Minister for the Shawnee Trail Church of Christ in Frisco, Texas for the past 16 years. He and his wife Katie are graduates of Oklahoma Christian University and have been married for 21 years. They have three children, Macy (18), Charlie (17), and Emma (15).
Wes McAdams

Track 3 @ >> What About Those Who Never Hear the Gospel?

Wes McAdams

Track 3 @ >> What About Those Who Never Hear the Gospel?

Wes McAdams has served as the preaching minister at the church of Christ on McDermott Road (Plano, TX) since 2016. In addition to preaching and teaching, he publishes a blog and podcast at RadicallyChristian.com and is the author of the book, Beyond the Verse. Wes is a graduate of Amridge University. He and his wife, Hollee, have been married since 2005 and have two sons, Malachi (16) and Noah (13).
Robert K. Oglesby

Track 4 @ >> Arming Our Children for Cultural War

Robert K. Oglesby

Track 4 @ >> Arming Our Children for Cultural War

Robert K. Oglesby is the Director of the Center for Youth and Family Ministry at Abilene Christian University where he has been a Bible professor since 1999. He has trained over 1000 ministers and youth ministers across his career. Also, he is currently the Family Minister for Southern Hills Church of Christ and an Executive Member for the Siburt Institute. Robert has won numerous awards including ACU Teacher of the Year, the Legacy Award from the National Conference on Youth Ministry, University Seminar Teach of the Year, and along with his lovely wife, Jenny won the "Change the World" award for the work developing an innovative pre-marital counseling program. Robert and his wife, Jenny have 3 children, 1 son-in law, 1 daughter-in- law, and 5 grandchildren.
Lisa Pipkin

Track 5 @ >> Like Lydia: Open Hearts and Open Homes

Lisa Pipkin

Track 5 @ >> Like Lydia: Open Hearts and Open Homes

Lisa Pipkin is a member of Prestoncrest Church of Christ and part of the Children’s Ministry team focusing on 3rd-6th graders on Sunday morning. Her husband, Mike, is an elder at the church. She has twins, Michael Pipkin (wife Morgan) and Mary Ellen Sorrell (husband Ben), and a grandson, Thomas Sorrell and a granddaughter, Celia Pipkin. Thomas is the 5th generation of her family at Prestoncrest. Lisa loves teaching the children of Prestoncrest and has taught 3rd grade for 20 years.
Tim Yaeger

Track 6 @ >> Your First WBS Student (Interactive Sign Up)

Tim Yaeger

Track 6 @ >> Your First WBS Student (Interactive Sign Up)

Tim Yaeger is the Chief Information Officer for World Bible School and lives in Birmingham, Alabama. He is married to Katie (Edwards) Yaeger, and they have been blessed with six wonderful children. Tim grew up in Searcy, Arkansas, and attended Harding University from 1999 to 2003 and the Harding Graduate School of Business from 2006 to 2008. His previous experience includes digital strategy consulting for clients such as Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Humana, Gerber Life, and Mutual of Omaha. Tim also leads a ministry, Ichthus Digital, creating websites and social media presences for congregations and ministries to effectively share the Gospel of Christ.
Keith Harris

Track 3 @ >> What About Hell?

Keith Harris

Track 3 @ >> What About Hell?

Keith Harris is blessed to serve the Lewisville Church Family, in Lewisville, Texas. He has been involved in ministry for over 26 years. He moved to the Lewisville Church in 2021. He is a graduate of Harding University, where he received an undergraduate degree in Bible and Ministry (2004) and a Masters degree in Bible and Ministry (2008). Keith also earned an additional Masters degree from Lubbock Christian University in 2013. He is currently working on his Doctor of Ministry degree at Freed-Hardeman University. He is blessed to be involved in many lectureships and seminars across the country. Keith is married to Lindsey and they have a son and daughter, Kade and Zoe. He enjoys spending time with his family, great food, and sports.
Dr. Matthew Morine

Finding God from a Postmodern Perspective @ 9am & 3pm in the Auditorium

Dr. Matthew Morine

Finding God from a Postmodern Perspective @ 9am & 3pm in the Auditorium

Matthew is originally from Nova Scotia, Canada. He has a beautiful wife named Charity and two precious children named Gabrielle and Noah. He has graduated from the Brown Trail School of Preaching, Heritage Christian University with his Bachelors of Arts in Biblical Studies, Lipscomb University with his Master’s of Arts in Biblical Studies, and Freed-Hardeman University with his Master’s of Divinity degree, and Harding School of Theology with a Doctorate in Ministry. His articles have appealed in the World Evangelist, the Highway to Holiness, The West Virginia Christian, The Christian Echo, The Firm Foundation, Church Growth, the Gospel Advocate, and the Rocky Mountain Christian.
Matthew has served as an Associate Minister for the Hartsville Pike Church of Christ, Pulpit Minister for the Waynesboro church of Christ, and presently he is the pulpit minister for the Castle Rock Church of Christ in Castle Rock, Colorado. He is the author of “Mountain Moving Faith” and “Natural Evangelism” which are both published by the Gospel Advocate.
Robert Stolte

Track 2 @ >> The Urgency of Baptism

Robert Stolte

Track 2 @ >> The Urgency of Baptism

Robert Stolte is a minister serving the Prestoncrest Church of Christ in Adult Education. He, along with 150+ teachers, class leaders and task leaders, are on a mission to teach the Faith within the context of fellowship among fellow believers. Robert earned his BS and MA Degrees in Preaching and Bible from Oklahoma Christian University. He served as a missionary in Dresden, Germany starting in 2000 sponsored by Prestoncrest, after which he began his service in Dallas in 2005.
Bob Chisholm

Track 2 @ >> The Shape of Faith

Bob Chisholm

Track 2 @ >> The Shape of Faith

Bob Chisholm has served as the Spiritual Formation & Small Group Minister at Prestoncrest Church of Christ for 21 years. He has a Bachelors in Bible and Biblical Languages from Harding University and a Masters in Religion from Harding School of Theology. Bob has been married to his wonderful wife, Pam, for 48 years and has been blessed with 2 children and 2 grandchildren. His ministry passions are mentoring in spiritual formation and leading spiritual formation retreats.
Gary Cochran MA, LPC-S

Track 4 @ >> Christian Families in a Corinthian World

Gary Cochran MA, LPC-S

Track 4 @ >> Christian Families in a Corinthian World

Gary Cochran is a minister and Licensed Professional Counselor, has served full-time with churches and communities since 1986, and has served full-time with the Prestoncrest Church of Christ since 2006. In addition to leading the singles ministries with Prestoncrest, in 2007 he was called by God to formally initiate Cover Dallas With Love (Urban Missions), growing to become the church’s primary network of Christ-centered outreach, building relationships, loving and serving our neighbors of all walks of life throughout the city of Dallas, welcoming these neighbors to Prestoncrest, and ultimately encouraging and helping facilitate an active relationship with God. In addition to Cover Dallas With Love, Gary leads the church’s ministries involving Singles 35+, counseling, and serving those navigating various transitions of life.
Dr. Nathan Mellor

Track 1 @>> Growing and Maturing Leaders

Dr. Nathan Mellor

Track 1 @>> Growing and Maturing Leaders

Dr. Nathan Mellor is a leadership development professional, executive coach, and CEO of Strata Leadership, a firm he co-founded in 2009. With a deep passion for nurturing leaders, Dr. Mellor has delivered over 4,000 documented coaching sessions across various industries, including construction, healthcare, higher education, finance, and more. He is a two-time TEDx speaker and author.
Dr. Mellor holds a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University, a Master of Dispute Resolution from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University’s Caruso School of Law, a Master of Science in Education, and a Bachelor of Arts from Harding University. As a fellow at the Institute of Coaching, affiliated with McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation, Dr. Mellor brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his clients.
In 2021, Dr. Mellor was invited by Harding University to develop and launch the Harding Center for Leadership Development and the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership. Over his 25-year career, he has taught as a full-time or adjunct professor at several universities, including Baker University, Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma Baptist University, Pepperdine University, Harding University, and York University. He has earned the prestigious Executive Pilot Award from the Oklahoma Ethics Business Consortium in 2018 and being named one of Oklahoma’s Most Admired CEOs by the Oklahoma Journal Record in 2021.
Driven by his educational, humanitarian, and religious interests, Dr. Mellor has traveled extensively, spending over a year abroad in countries such as Australia, Belize, China, Guyana, Israel, Jordan, Mexico, and Rwanda. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Redlands College in Brisbane, Australia.
Dr. Mellor is a dedicated member of the Memorial Road Church of Christ in Edmond, Oklahoma, where he lives with his wife, Christie. They have two adult daughters.
Philip Bailey

Track 1 @>> When Elders' Meetings are Fun

Philip Bailey

Track 1 @>> When Elders' Meetings are Fun

Philip Bailey earned his degree from Abilene Christian University in 1970 and spent the following 12 years in sales and management. He is married to Gaye (49 years) and has three children and seven grandchildren.
Philip is a shepherd at the Memorial church of Christ in Houston, Texas. He has traveled worldwide and is involved with missions, (both domestic and international), teaches and counsels within the congregation and outside.
Philip was a vice president and executive consultant for Personalysis Corporation, a management consulting firm located in Houston, Texas. He assists executives and senior-level managers in the areas of leadership, team building, and organizational effectiveness. His clients included banks, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Mitch Wiggains

Track 2 @ >> In the World, but Not of the World

Mitch Wiggains

Track 2 @ >> In the World, but Not of the World

Mitch Wiggains has served as the preaching minister at Western Heights church of Christ in Sherman, Texas for 11 years. He is a graduate of Harding University receiving both his B.A. in Bible and Religion along with his Master of Ministry. He is currently pursuing his D.Min. in Missional Leadership. Mitch and his wife Katie have three girls (Jacey, Mikayla, and Zoe).
Reed Swindle

Track 2 @ >> Immovable Faith in a Drifting World

Reed Swindle

Track 2 @ >> Immovable Faith in a Drifting World

Reed Swindle grew up in Tennessee and attended Freed-Hardeman University where he earned an Undergraduate and Masters Degree in Biblical Studies and Ministry. He served as a Youth and Family Minister for 15 years in Tennessee, Alabama and Lewisville, Tx. He was the preacher at the Foote Street Church of Christ in Corinth, Ms for 10 years. Reed also served as an Adjunct Bible Professor at Freed-Hardeman University where he taught Youth and Family Ministry. He currently serves as the preacher for the Waterview Church of Christ in Richardson, Tx. Reed is married to Bridget Evans Swindle of Jasper, Al and they have two children, Roman (15) and Scarlet (12).
Kerry Fitzgerald

Track 4 @>> Why Churches Need Adoption/Fostering Ministries

Kerry Fitzgerald

Track 4 @>> Why Churches Need Adoption/Fostering Ministries

Bio coming soon!
Dr Michelle Tucker

Track 5 @ >> A Prayer Life that Moves Mountains

Dr Michelle Tucker

Track 5 @ >> A Prayer Life that Moves Mountains

Michelle Tucker is a Pediatrician practicing at Castle Hills Pediatrics in Carrollton, TX. She and her husband Randy are members at Prestoncrest church of Christ and are active in medical missions and serve as mentors to young families. Michelle also serves as a Trustee for Oklahoma Christian University, ChristianWorks for Children and Missions Resource Network.
Dianne Reed

Track 5 @>> A Story to Tell

Dianne Reed

Track 5 @>> A Story to Tell

Dianne Reed, born in Memphis, Tennessee, has lived in various locations due to her father's Army career, including an overseas assignment in Izmir, Turkey. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Stephen F. Austin University with a degree in Child Development and Family Relations and a Minor in Gerontology. Dianne spent 10 years as a child protective specialist for the Texas Department of Human Services while earning her master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Texas Permian Basin, also graduating Magna Cum Laude.
In June 1997, she moved to the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, where she led women’s tour groups, served as President of the American Women of the Eastern Province, and volunteered with various organizations. On May 29, 2004, Dianne was shot in both legs during a terrorist attack in Khobar, resulting in extensive injuries and nine surgeries. She triumphantly completed the Dubai Marathon in 2010 and has shared her story widely to promote understanding and cooperation among cultures.
She is currently working on a book entitled “Fear Is Not An Option.” It is the story of her journey from near death to full recovery and beyond with a global message that will challenge what we think we know about terrorism.
Boo Scott

Track 6 @>> Leading a Bible Study- Where Do I Begin?

Boo Scott

Track 6 @>> Leading a Bible Study- Where Do I Begin?

Boo says, " I can hurl rocks at small moving insects with deadly accuracy. I was once dead but now I'm alive. I've been skydiving, Rocky Mountain climbing, and I've gone 2.7 seconds on a mechanical bull named "Fu Manchu." I sleep a full 8 hours every night. I never need a vacation after my vacation. I am a paper cut survivor. I paint, I woodwork, I bike, I hug trees, I keep bees, and all my bills are paid. On weekends, I teach the meaning of life to people. One time there was an elderly lady in front of me at the grocery store and she couldn't pay for her groceries. Being the nice guy that I am, I helped her put all of her groceries back on the shelves."
Terry Fischer

Track 6 @>> Churches for the Community

Terry Fischer

Track 6 @>> Churches for the Community

Terry Fischer serves in Community Outreach and Church Planting for the Memorial Road Church of Christ in Edmond Oklahoma where he has worked for the past 16 years. His role is to help the congregation have a positive impact on the community through their good deeds and by sharing good news. This has included helping the Memorial Road Church with three church plants in the OKC area. He and his wife, Kelli, previously spent nearly 12 years in Vitoria, Brazil on a church plant team. Terry taught Bible, ministry, and missions for 4 years at York College as they transitioned from life in Brazil back to the USA. Terry and Kelli have two married children and are looking forward to the arrival of their first grandchild.
Paul Shero

Track 3 @ >> What About "The Sinner's Prayer"?

Paul Shero

Track 3 @ >> What About "The Sinner's Prayer"?

Paul Shero has been a Christian for sixty-six years and loves talking about Jesus every chance he gets! It has been his great joy and privilege to share the Good News in twenty states and sixteen foreign countries during his fifty-five years as a Gospel preacher. Forty-six of Paul’s preaching years have been spent in the pulpit at Southgate Church of Christ in San Angelo, Texas. Southgate is his favorite place to preach.
Paul is known in San Angelo for his long-running local radio spot “I’m Talking about Jesus” and weekly newspaper column “What Does the Bible Say?”. He is the author of “From Mother’s Day to Father’s Day: 43 Daily Devotionals for Families” and regularly contributes to books and periodicals.
Paul speaks extensively at workshops, lectureships, family camps and Gospel Meetings. He is also a popular after-dinner speaker. He has been an active participant in church plants both in the United States and abroad.
Paul is the son of Gospel preacher, John Shero. He grew up at the Baker Heights Church of Christ in Abilene, Texas, where he met his wife, Patsy. He loved her right away and they have been happily married for over 56 years. The Sheros have two terrific daughters, Kimberly & Jennifer. They are “Honey & Pa” to eight grandchildren and three great-grandsons.
There is no greater joy for Paul & Patsy than gathering a crowd of family and friends around their table and breaking bread together at “Sunday Lunch” – a proud tradition of outreach, fellowship and faithfulness hosted in their home each week. There’s always room for one more at the table; they’ll be looking for you on Sunday!
Dr. Jim Martin

Track 4 @ >> Finding Hope in Hopelessness

Dr. Jim Martin

Track 4 @ >> Finding Hope in Hopelessness

Since January 2014, Jim Martin has served as the Vice President of Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee. Prior to this appointment, he served various congregations in Alabama, Missouri, and Texas as a preaching minister for 36 years. Most recently he served the Crestview Church of Christ in Waco, Texas for 20 years (1993-2013).
Jim received his MDiv from Abilene Christian University and DMin degree from Harding School of Theology.
Jim has a passion for mentoring and developing Christian leaders and other Christ followers. He has regularly led mentoring and coaching groups for Christian leaders throughout the United States. He also spends much time coaching, mentoring, and encouraging individual ministers. He serves as a partner with Hope Network Ministries.
Jim and his wife, Charlotte, enjoy spending time with their three grandsons, Brody, Lincoln, and Sully and one granddaughter, Elsie.
Jim & Janis Burrow

Track 4 @ >> Marriages That Minister

Jim & Janis Burrow

Track 4 @ >> Marriages That Minister

Jim and Janis Burrow have been dedicated members of Prestoncrest for over 30 years, actively teaching Bible classes. Married for 58 years, they have three sons—James Jr., Bryan, and Shaun—who are all involved in church leadership, along with 10 grandchildren. Jim served as a Pulpit Minister for 21 years in churches across Colorado, Minnesota, Louisiana, and Texas, a campaign speaker for the Mid-North Campaigns for Christ, and has been an elder at two congregations, including Prestoncrest. He now teaches Bible classes and co-founded the disaster relief non-profit, “Serving God by Serving Others, Inc.” Janis initially focused on raising their sons before working in the Oil and Gas Industry as an Executive Assistant and then a Personnel Director for a hospital. She has also taught children’s and Ladies’ Bible classes and spoken at numerous retreats and workshops.
Dr. David Duncan

Track 6 @ >> Recipes for Growing Churches

Dr. David Duncan

Track 6 @ >> Recipes for Growing Churches

Dr. David Duncan has served as the Preaching Minister at the Memorial Church of Christ in Houston, Texas for 17+ 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 34 years. They are the parents of 2 grown daughters, Anna Beth and Emma.
John Cawyer

Track 1 @ >> Deacons Today, but Elders Tomorrow

John Cawyer

Track 1 @ >> Deacons Today, but Elders Tomorrow

Bio coming soon!
Steven Miller

Track 1 @ >> Leading by Listening (co-teacher with Brad Yurcho)

Steven Miller

Track 1 @ >> Leading by Listening (co-teacher with Brad Yurcho)

Steven Miller serves as an elder at Prestoncrest Church of Christ in Dallas, Texas, the congregation he has attended almost all of his life. He graduated from Abilene Christian University and has spent over 25 years of his career in the IT Outsourcing industry. At Prestoncrest, Steven and his wife, Christy, have been heavily involved in the amazing Children's and Youth Ministry programs, and Steven is an active teacher in Prestoncrest's Adult Bible Class program. Steven and Christy are parents to three adult children -- Cameron, Emily and Reese.
Brad Yurcho

Track 1 @ >> Leading by Listening (co-teaching with Steven Miller)

Brad Yurcho

Track 1 @ >> Leading by Listening (co-teaching with Steven Miller)

Bio coming soon!

Conference Tracks

Dr. Gordon Dabbs

Track 6 @ >> HIStory: 5 Ways to Unleash God’s Power in your Evangelism

Dr. Bryan Pruitt

Track 2 @ >> Does Doctrine Matter?

Mike Pipkin

Track 1 @ >> Prioritizing Communication and Transparency with the Church

Dr. Jeremie Beller

Track 3 @ >> How Do I Know the Bible is True?

Seth McDowell

Track 3 @ >> Why Would a Good God Allow Suffering?

Wes McAdams

Track 3 @ >> What About Those Who Never Hear the Gospel?

Robert K. Oglesby

Track 4 @ >> Arming Our Children for Cultural War

Lisa Pipkin

Track 5 @ >> Like Lydia: Open Hearts and Open Homes

Tim Yaeger

Track 6 @ >> Your First WBS Student (Interactive Sign Up)

Keith Harris

Track 3 @ >> What About Hell?

Dr. Matthew Morine

Finding God from a Postmodern Perspective @ 9am & 3pm in the Auditorium

Robert Stolte

Track 2 @ >> The Urgency of Baptism

Bob Chisholm

Track 2 @ >> The Shape of Faith

Gary Cochran MA, LPC-S

Track 4 @ >> Christian Families in a Corinthian World

Dr. Nathan Mellor

Track 1 @>> Growing and Maturing Leaders

Philip Bailey

Track 1 @>> When Elders' Meetings are Fun

Mitch Wiggains

Track 2 @ >> In the World, but Not of the World

Reed Swindle

Track 2 @ >> Immovable Faith in a Drifting World

Kerry Fitzgerald

Track 4 @>> Why Churches Need Adoption/Fostering Ministries

Dr Michelle Tucker

Track 5 @ >> A Prayer Life that Moves Mountains

Dianne Reed

Track 5 @>> A Story to Tell

Boo Scott

Track 6 @>> Leading a Bible Study- Where Do I Begin?

Terry Fischer

Track 6 @>> Churches for the Community

Paul Shero

Track 3 @ >> What About "The Sinner's Prayer"?

Dr. Jim Martin

Track 4 @ >> Finding Hope in Hopelessness

Jim & Janis Burrow

Track 4 @ >> Marriages That Minister

Dr. David Duncan

Track 6 @ >> Recipes for Growing Churches

John Cawyer

Track 1 @ >> Deacons Today, but Elders Tomorrow

Steven Miller

Track 1 @ >> Leading by Listening (co-teacher with Brad Yurcho)

Brad Yurcho

Track 1 @ >> Leading by Listening (co-teaching with Steven Miller)