Featured Teachers

Conference Tracks

Bob Chisholm

Track 2 @ 3pm >> Planting a Spiritual Formation Ministry

Bob Chisholm

Track 2 @ 3pm >> Planting a Spiritual Formation Ministry

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.
Brandon Edwards

Track 1 @ 2pm >> Social Media and Kingdom Work

Brandon Edwards

Track 1 @ 2pm >> Social Media and Kingdom Work

Brandon Edwards currently serves as the Campus Evangelist and Executive Director for the Buckeyes For Christ Student Organization on the campus of The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Brandon grew up on the mission field in Italy and speaks both Italian and English fluently. Brandon has served as a missionary (Italy, China, Greece, and more) and Minister (Youth, Technology, and Evangelism) for over 20 years. Brandon is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University with a degree in Bible, holds a Master's in Religion from Harvard University, and two postgraduate degrees - one in Religious Studies and Education from Harvard Divinity School and the other in Philosophy from the University of Cambridge (UK). Brandon also serves as the Creative Director and Owner of Hidden Bridge Media, an award-winning media company, is the Director of Logistics for the critically acclaimed STORY Conference, and is the Chief Storyteller for the Adaption Institute - a professional consulting firm that works with executives and professionals to tell better stories. Brandon is married to his best-friend and love-of-his-life Kristin Edwards, and has three joy-filled children (Charlotte 17, Duncan 9, and CeeCee 7). Brandon is an avid soccer (football fan) and social media user - he can be found on all social media platforms seeking to outreach to a lost and dying world.
Dave Philipps

Track 2 @ 9am >> The Pure Gospel

Dave Philipps

Track 2 @ 9am >> The Pure Gospel

Dave Philipps was born in Detroit, Michigan, on November 2, 1956. He moved to Tennessee in 1974 to attend Freed-Hardeman University, where he earned a B.A. in 1978. He later earned advanced degrees, including a Doctor of Ministry from Harding School of Theology and additional graduate work in rhetoric at the University of Memphis. He has served the Germantown Church of Christ since 1991 and has been its pulpit minister since 1992. He also teaches as an adjunct faculty member at Southwest Tennessee Community College, serves as City Chaplain for Germantown, TN, and is a Distinguished Toastmaster. His mission work has taken him to Ukraine, Greece, and India. He married Ann Butler in 1978; she taught for 35 years in Memphis. They have two married children, four grandchildren, and reside in Tennessee.
Don Carroll

Track 6 @ 1pm >> Christians on the City Council

Don Carroll

Track 6 @ 1pm >> Christians on the City Council

Don Carroll has been a member of the Prestoncrest Church since 1999 and has served as an Elder since 2025. He has worked as a commercial banker for the past 30 years at Bank of America and Frost Bank. He is currently the Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Coppell where he has served as a City Councilman since 2021. Don and his wife, Tianay, have been married for 20 years and have three teenage daughters. Don holds a BBA from Abilene Christian University and a MS in Finance from Texas A&M University.
Don Witt

Track 6 @ 2pm >> Christians as Business Owners

Don Witt

Track 6 @ 2pm >> Christians as Business Owners

Don and his wife, Denise, have been members at Prestoncrest since 1987 where Don has served as an elder since 2010. They have been married for 40 years and have two married daughters, Jacy and husband Bret, Daly and husband Patrick and their sons Baker and Foster. Don is a graduate of ACU with a degree in Industrial Management. After four years at his first post-graduation job with Triad Systems Corp. (a technology company), Don joined his father at Scotch Plaid, Inc., a family business specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of cleaning solutions with an emphasis on the automated carwash market. In 1996, Don acquired the business from his father and served as President and CEO until he sold the business in 2021 to a private equity group.
Dr. Brian Lewis

Track 4 @ 1pm >> Finding and Using My Spiritual Gifts

Dr. Brian Lewis

Track 4 @ 1pm >> Finding and Using My Spiritual Gifts

Brian Lewis has been the Preaching Minister for the Southwest Church of Christ in Ada, Oklahoma since January 2018. Before coming to Ada, he served as the Minister for the Eugene Church of Christ in Eugene, Oregon (2014-2017). Brian began full time ministry with the West Side Church of Christ in Searcy, Arkansas as the Youth Minister (2001-2011) then Involvement/Education Minister (2011-2014). He holds a B.A. in Bible and Religion and a Master of Ministry from Harding University and is currently working on his dissertation in the Doctor of Ministry program at Lipscomb University. Brian and his wife, Stacey, have been married for 26 years. Stacey is the Director of Accounting at People’s Electric Cooperative in Ada. They have two adult sons, David and Nathan, and one grandson, Everett.
Dr. Bryan McAlister

Track 4@ 10am >> Spiritual Health for Mental Health

Dr. Bryan McAlister

Track 4@ 10am >> Spiritual Health for Mental Health

In 2022, Bryan and his family joined the work with the Church of Christ in Champions in Houston, TX. Bryan and his wife Mendy began their work in ministry in 1999, serving congregations in Missouri and Tennessee. In addition to ministry, Bryan served as a full-time Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences for Freed-Hardeman University from 2014 until 2022. Since August of 2022 he has served as a full-time Assistant Professor in the School of Education and Human Services for Amridge University. Bryan and his wife Mendy have been married since 1999 and have four children: Connor (2003), Kendyl (2006), Kinley (2011), and Carsen (2015). Bryan is the youngest of two sons, born to Kristie McAlister and the late Robert McAlister of Jonesboro, IL. Their gift to their sons was to raise them in a faithful Christian home. His late brother, R.W. (1972-2021) was also a gospel preacher. Bryan has an MA in Community Counseling (2007) and a PhD in Professional Counseling (2017). He is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). His best decision to date, is saying yes to Mendy’s constant plea for marriage. By God’s grace and Mendy’s devotion, their family is able to minister and serve their community and the Lord’s church.
Dr. Bryan Pruitt

Track 2 @ 1pm >> What is New Testament Christianity?

Dr. Bryan Pruitt

Track 2 @ 1pm >> What is New Testament Christianity?

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.
Dr. Gordon Dabbs

Track 3 @ 3pm >> Who Is My Brother?

Dr. Gordon Dabbs

Track 3 @ 3pm >> Who Is My Brother?

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. James Nored

Track 1 @ 10am>> "Inspiring the Next Generation"

Dr. James Nored

Track 1 @ 10am>> "Inspiring the Next Generation"

Dr. James Nored is Executive Director of Next Generation for Christ, a US and global ministry equipping churches, families, and leaders to pass faith on and reach today’s generation for Christ. He has preached locally with churches in the Kansas City, Dallas, and DC areas, and now preaches and trains churches across the U.S. and around the world with Next Gen seminars, Christ-Centered strategies, and the Story of Redemption Film Series—which he wrote and produced. The series has been translated into over 70 languages and is being used on five continents and broadcast in Croatia.
James holds degrees in Bible and Ministry (B.A., M.A.) from Oklahoma Christian University, a M.Div. from Harding Graduate School of Theology, and a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary. He has taught as adjunct faculty at Oklahoma Christian University, Austin Graduate School of Theology, South Pacific Bible School (New Zealand), and Baxter Institute (Honduras). In 2023, he was named Bible Student Alumni of the Year by the Bible faculty at Oklahoma Christian University. He has spoken and done ministry in more than 30 different countries.
James is blessed to serve with his wife and ministry partner, Becki, and enjoys going on mission as a family with their three daughters—Gina, Emily, and Kaylee.
Dr. Jeremie Beller

Track 3 @ 1pm >> How Do I Know the Bible is True?

Dr. Jeremie Beller

Track 3 @ 1pm >> 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.
Dr. Keith Harris

Track 3 @ >> What About Predestination?

Dr. Keith Harris

Track 3 @ >> What About Predestination?

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. Nathan Mellor

Track 4 @ 9am >> Making an Eternal Difference

Dr. Nathan Mellor

Track 4 @ 9am >> Making an Eternal Difference

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.
Dr. Phillip Thompson

Bonus Class @ 9am & 1pm>> Engaging the World With Meekness

Dr. Phillip Thompson

Bonus Class @ 9am & 1pm>> Engaging the World With Meekness

Phil Thompson was a member of Harding University’s College of Bible and Ministry faculty for 21 years, from 2001-2022. Throughout his career at Harding, he served as the Director of the Center for Preaching and Assistant Director of the Kerusso Experience, a preaching and ministry camp for high school-aged students. He taught courses in ethics, bioethics, preaching, and both Old and New Testaments. He has also been a keynote speaker three times for the Harding University Lectureship and two times for the Harding Preachers’ Conference. He received Harding University’s Teacher Achievement Award in 2010.
Over a span of 46 years, Phil has served as preaching minister for churches in Virginia, Tennessee, and Arkansas. He has been the preacher for the Rose Bud Church of Christ in Rose Bud, AR since 2007, and a shepherd-elder since 2016. He has also participated in numerous short-term missions in India, Bangladesh, Russia, Kazakhstan, Czech Republic, Germany, Anguilla, and Jamaica.
Dr. Thompson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Bible from Harding University, Searcy, and also a Master of Theology, a Master of Arts in ethics, and a Doctor of Ministry in preaching, all from Harding School of Theology, Memphis. In addition, he earned a Master of Arts in bioethics from Trinity International University. Phil and his wife, Liz, have been married for 51 years, and have three grown children and four grandchildren.
J.K. Hamilton

Track 1 @ 9am>>Dreaming Kingdom Dreams

J.K. Hamilton

Track 1 @ 9am>>Dreaming Kingdom Dreams

J.K. Hamilton a New York native is presently the Ministering Evangelist of the Community Church of Christ, Dallas Texas. His ministry has been with the Mountain View family for over 24 years. He and his wife Carole have been married for over 25 years and together they have 3 daughters and one beautiful grandson.
J.K. Hamilton holds his Undergraduate Degree from Southwestern Christian College and Master’s Degree in Professional Development and Counseling from Dallas Baptist University.
In his time apart from the pulpit, J.K. Hamilton is devoted to training and mentoring young men aspiring to go into ministry. He speaks at various churches, community events, conferences, and other venues locally, nationally, and internationally. In his downtime, he enjoys a game of non-competitive golf, reading, and fishing.
J.K. Hamilton is also a Chaplain with the Dallas Police Department. He has also authored and co-authored various books and has written for many publications, periodicals, and blogs over the years.
Jade Hobbs

Track 5 @ 2pm >> Chasing Purpose, Not Perfection

Jade Hobbs

Track 5 @ 2pm >> Chasing Purpose, Not Perfection

Sis. Jade Hobbs is a devoted wife, mother, educator, author, and servant of God who walks in gratitude and purpose. Growing up in the church, she gave her life to Christ at a young age, building the foundation for a lifelong journey of faith. Now celebrating 14 years of marriage to her husband, Antwaun Hobbs Sr., Jade finds joy in family life with their three children, Antwaun Jr. (AJ), Alivia, and Anthony. A proud graduate of the University of North Texas and Prairie View A&M University, Jade has served in education for over 19 years, as a teacher, principal, and now a Consultant for Supervision and Leadership in School Improvement at Region 10. Her dedication has earned her honors such as Teacher and Principal of the Year, yet she remains grounded in humility and faith. In 2024, Jade became a published author with her first book, Embracing Divine Worth: A 21-Day Journey of Self-Care and Self-Love Through Scripture. Rooted in the Eastside Church of Christ, Jade actively supports her husband in ministry and serves in various women’s ministries. Her favorite scripture, Isaiah 40:31, reminds her that true strength is found in waiting on the Lord. With a heart for mentorship and empowerment, Jade continues to inspire women to walk boldly in faith, purpose, and perseverance.
James Sanderson

Track 3 @2pm >>What about Predestination?

James Sanderson

Track 3 @2pm >>What about Predestination?

My name is James Sanderson and here is a little bit about me. My mother and grandmother brought me up in and around the church. At age 12, I committed my life to God, was baptized into Christ and became a Christian. Five years later, I took a leave of absence from God for almost 14 years. It was a miserable place to be! Because of God’s mercy, He put me in the “pig pen” of life (Daniel 4 and Luke 15), which helped me come back to the Lord! I sure am glad that God makes sin hurt!!! After the pain of being away from my Father for so long, I decided to return to the Lord. I was so overwhelmed with gratitude that the Lord would take me back that I decided I wanted to teach others about God’s wonderful love. To help me in that direction, I attended Sunset International Bible Institute in Lubbock and have served in ministry across Michigan, Oklahoma, and Texas. I currently serve as the full-time evangelist for the Brown Street church of Christ in Waxahachie, Texas, with a strong focus on community outreach. In addition, I have served as a Police Chaplain in both Chickasha, Oklahoma, and Waxahachie, Texas.
For over 26 years, James has dedicated his life to equipping Christians to reach the lost. He is the author of Saving Souls in the 21st Century, an evangelism workbook translated into multiple languages and used worldwide. James has led over 100 evangelism workshops globally and serves as an instructor with the HomeMission School of Evangelism in Fort Worth, Texas—all to God’s glory and the advancement of His Kingdom.
Janet Scholl

Track 5 @ 3pm >> From Worry to Worship

Janet Scholl

Track 5 @ 3pm >> From Worry to Worship

Janet Scholl was born and raised in Texas. She is married to her Prince Charming (Jeff), has 3 beautiful daughters, and 5 amazing grandchildren. She retired from Commercial Real Estate a couple of years ago and enjoys traveling, being outdoors, spending precious time with family & friends, loving Jesus and having more time to share His love.
Her story is one of personal experiences through many trials, finding the will to press on through it all, and a faithful God. Her goal is to encourage and challenge you.
Lisa Pipkin

Track 5 @ 10am >> The Importance of Women to Jesus and His Church

Lisa Pipkin

Track 5 @ 10am >> The Importance of Women to Jesus and His Church

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.
Logan Cates

Track 6 @ 10am >> Bringing Two Churches Together

Logan Cates

Track 6 @ 10am >> Bringing Two Churches Together

Logan Cates is a minister at the Church of Christ in Durant. He and his wife Summer have five children; the oldest is a Youth minister in Tyler, Tx. The next two are currently studying Bible at FHU, the latter two are still taught at home. Logan completed a Masters in Bible from Bear Valley Institute and a Masters in Counseling from Freed-Hardeman University. He and his family have been in Durant, Ok for ten years and prior to that was a Minister in SW Oklahoma City and Wilburton, Ok.
Marcus McKee

Track 4 @ 2pm >> Servant Leadership

Marcus McKee

Track 4 @ 2pm >> Servant Leadership

Marcus is the Administration Minister for Prestoncrest. Before joining PC he worked for World Bible School for three years where he focused on assisting churches with their evangelism and outreach efforts at home and abroad through the tools offered by WBS. Prior to joining World Bible School, he was the Youth and Family Minister for the Lewisville Church of Christ for 3 years. Marcus also spent over 23 years in numerous leadership roles with Fortune 500 Companies including Stryker, DJO Global, and Target. He and his wife, Allyson, have been married for 30 years and live in Highland Village, TX. They have one child, Kylee, who is a Senior Accounting Major at Freed Hardeman University.
Marvin Bryant

Track 1 @ 3pm >>A Great Way to Tell the Good NEWS

Marvin Bryant

Track 1 @ 3pm >>A Great Way to Tell the Good NEWS

Marvin Bryant holds BA and MA degrees in biblical studies from Abilene Christian and completed a one-year spiritual internship in St. Louis, MO. He helped start and preached for the East Delco Church of Christ near Philadelphia (1980–1992), then served as pulpit minister for the NW Church of Christ in San Antonio (1992–2020). Since 2020, he has led Empowering Subjects, a ministry equipping followers of Jesus to impact the world like He did (empoweringsubjects.org). He currently preaches for the Kenedy Church of Christ in Kenedy, TX, and lives in San Antonio with his wife Gail. They have two married children and two grandchildren.
Matt Armstrong

Special Class @ 12pm>> Protecting our Campuses and People

Matt Armstrong

Special Class @ 12pm>> Protecting our Campuses and People

Matt Armstrong, MBA; Deacon at Prestoncrest Church of Christ
My wife Patsy and I have been married for 30 years this January. We both graduated from Texas A&M, and have a son, Ethan, who is 22. I have worked in the Retail Management field for the past 25 years, leading large teams as a facility manager. I work in the People Group for the Wal-Mart Company in Training & Development and do public speaking events. As a Deacon I head the Safety & Emergency Response Team at Prestoncrest, ensuring all of our members, staff, and guests enjoy worshiping in the safest environment we can provide. I am also part of the Adult Bible Content team and lead adult Bible classes at Prestoncrest. In my spare time I enjoy traveling and Texas BBQ.
Michael Elrod

Track 6 @ 3pm >> Changing Lives by Changing Hearts

Michael Elrod

Track 6 @ 3pm >> Changing Lives by Changing Hearts

Michael Elrod lives in Red Oak, Texas… he was the lead minister at the church in Ovilla for 36 years, before retiring in October of 2025.
Before preaching for the Ovilla congregation he preached for the church in Elk City, Oklahoma, and Clayton, NM. He graduated from Lubbock Christian University in 1978, and trained for ministry at the Sunset church in Lubbock from 1977-1979.
Michael’s family: Caleb and Genevieve Elrod, and grandsons Ethan and Carter…. and Noah and Tracee Elrod. Both sons and their families live in the Metroplex. His family is his heart!
He does mission work in Romania, and has done so for the last 32 years.
Mike Pipkin

Track 3 @ 9am >> Is Baptism Vital or Essential?

Mike Pipkin

Track 3 @ 9am >> Is Baptism Vital or Essential?

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.
Randy Tucker

Track 2 @ 2pm >> Finding Our Identity in Christ

Randy Tucker

Track 2 @ 2pm >> Finding Our Identity in Christ

Randy Tucker and his wife, Michelle, were married in 1984. They have 2 children. They have been members at Prestoncrest since 1982, and Randy has served as an Elder since 2010.
Seth McDowell

Track 1 @ 1pm >> Churches of Christ and Change

Seth McDowell

Track 1 @ 1pm >> Churches of Christ and Change

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).
Stephen LupPlace

Track 4 @ 3pm >> Faith Through Painful Seasons

Stephen LupPlace

Track 4 @ 3pm >> Faith Through Painful Seasons

Stephen LupPlace is the preaching minister for the Lake Shore Drive congregation in Waco, Texas. He was born in east Texas but spent most of his time growing up in both Amarillo and Hico. After high school, he received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Oklahoma Christian University in 2008, and then earned his Master of Ministry degree from Harding University in 2018. Stephen has worked in full-time ministry for over 13 years, and proudly serves on the board of trustees for the television program, In Search of the Lord’s Way. He and his beautifulwife, Katie, met in college and have four children: Sawyer, Liam, Kennedy, and Luke.
The Honorable Shelton Gibbs IV

Track 2 @ 10am >> And the Truth Will Set You Free

The Honorable Shelton Gibbs IV

Track 2 @ 10am >> And the Truth Will Set You Free

Shelton T.W. Gibbs IV was elected Judge of the 422^nd District Court July 14, 2020 and was sworn in January 1, 2021 as Kaufman County’s first African American district judge.

Judge Gibbs graduated from Terrell High School in 1998 with honors. In the fall of that same year, he attended Southwestern Christian College where he served as sophomore class president and graduated valedictorian with an Associates of Science Degree in 2000.

Gibbs next enrolled at Abilene Christian University. While there he received numerous scholastic and service awards. Gibbs graduated with a bachelor’s of science degree in political science from Abilene Christian University, Summa Cum Laude, in 2002. In the fall of 2002, Gibbs was admitted to Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law. While in law school he served as legal intern for Belo Corporation, a media conglomerate.

In June of 2007, Gibbs was hired as Assistant District Attorney for Kaufman County. During his 13-year tenure as a prosecutor, Gibbs served as the Chief Felony Prosecutor for the 86^th District Court and tried more than 60 jury trials to verdict.

Gibbs currently serves on the board of trustees for Abilene Christian University, Terrell Excellence Foundation (Terrell Independent School District) and the Senior Connect Board. He is also a former board member for the Crandall ISD Education Foundation (2014–2016).

Gibbs has been inducted into the Academic Halls of Fame/Honor for Terrell Independent School District and Southwestern Christian College. Gibbs also received the “Young Alumnus of the Year award in 2021 from Abilene Christian University and currently serves as a Community Fellow for the SMU Dedman School of Law, Inns of Court Program.

Gibbs was born into a legacy of Church of Christ ministers and serves as the Family Life Minister for the Greenville Ave. Church of Christ. He has been a guest speaker for many churches, civic organizations and academic institutions throughout the Unites States.

Gibbs is married to Toni Francine Gibbs and is the proud father of three children, Shelton Gibbs V, Hamilton Gibbs, and Linden Gibbs.
Trey Morgan

Track 6 @ 9am >>Building Large Churches in Small Towns

Trey Morgan

Track 6 @ 9am >>Building Large Churches in Small Towns

Trey Morgan is the Lead Minister for the Sunset Church of Christ in Lubbock Texas. He and his wife Lea have been married for 37 years. They have four grown sons, 3 amazing daughter-in-law and 3 precious grand-babies. Besides full-time work with Sunset, Trey & Lea have been involved in marriage and family ministry for over 30 years. They have written three marriage books and travel all over the US doing weekend workshops for couples called Stronger Marriage Workshops. They are blessed to speak to thousands of couples yearly about having a stronger marriage. They do a bi-weekly marriage podcast called, "The Stronger Marriage Podcast.”
Wes McAdams

Track 3 @ 10am >> What About Pre-Millennialism?

Wes McAdams

Track 3 @ 10am >> What About Pre-Millennialism?

Wes 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).

Conference Tracks

Bob Chisholm

Track 2 @ 3pm >> Planting a Spiritual Formation Ministry

Brandon Edwards

Track 1 @ 2pm >> Social Media and Kingdom Work

Dave Philipps

Track 2 @ 9am >> The Pure Gospel

Don Carroll

Track 6 @ 1pm >> Christians on the City Council

Don Witt

Track 6 @ 2pm >> Christians as Business Owners

Dr. Brian Lewis

Track 4 @ 1pm >> Finding and Using My Spiritual Gifts

Dr. Bryan McAlister

Track 4@ 10am >> Spiritual Health for Mental Health

Dr. Bryan Pruitt

Track 2 @ 1pm >> What is New Testament Christianity?

Dr. Gordon Dabbs

Track 3 @ 3pm >> Who Is My Brother?

Dr. James Nored

Track 1 @ 10am>> "Inspiring the Next Generation"

Dr. Jeremie Beller

Track 3 @ 1pm >> How Do I Know the Bible is True?

Dr. Keith Harris

Track 3 @ >> What About Predestination?

Dr. Nathan Mellor

Track 4 @ 9am >> Making an Eternal Difference

Dr. Phillip Thompson

Bonus Class @ 9am & 1pm>> Engaging the World With Meekness

J.K. Hamilton

Track 1 @ 9am>>Dreaming Kingdom Dreams

Jade Hobbs

Track 5 @ 2pm >> Chasing Purpose, Not Perfection

James Sanderson

Track 3 @2pm >>What about Predestination?

Janet Scholl

Track 5 @ 3pm >> From Worry to Worship

Lisa Pipkin

Track 5 @ 10am >> The Importance of Women to Jesus and His Church

Logan Cates

Track 6 @ 10am >> Bringing Two Churches Together

Marcus McKee

Track 4 @ 2pm >> Servant Leadership

Marvin Bryant

Track 1 @ 3pm >>A Great Way to Tell the Good NEWS

Matt Armstrong

Special Class @ 12pm>> Protecting our Campuses and People

Michael Elrod

Track 6 @ 3pm >> Changing Lives by Changing Hearts

Mike Pipkin

Track 3 @ 9am >> Is Baptism Vital or Essential?

Randy Tucker

Track 2 @ 2pm >> Finding Our Identity in Christ

Seth McDowell

Track 1 @ 1pm >> Churches of Christ and Change

Stephen LupPlace

Track 4 @ 3pm >> Faith Through Painful Seasons

The Honorable Shelton Gibbs IV

Track 2 @ 10am >> And the Truth Will Set You Free

Trey Morgan

Track 6 @ 9am >>Building Large Churches in Small Towns

Wes McAdams

Track 3 @ 10am >> What About Pre-Millennialism?