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Polishing the Pulpit began with three friends getting together to brainstorm sermon ideas. We soon invited 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 larger event center in the Smoky Mountains. Attendance approached 1,000. Christians from other nations began coming.
“Why don’t you have classes for regular members?” we were asked. So we added the Spiritual Renewal Weekend, as well as tracks for members, teens, and children. Attendance passed 6,000!
That brings us to today. What does God have in store for PTP? Come and see!
Attendees
Classes per hour
Sessions
Goal: To Glorify God
Spend hours in God’s Word examining specific chapters and verses.
Learn new skills and approaches to help your local congregation.
Study today’s hot topics and current events and their impact on Christianity.
Classes on parenting, geography, counseling, and more.
Real-world applications that you can use in your daily Christian walk.
Spending a week with like-minded Christians will encourage you.
Worship with thousands of other Christians in song.
Preachers from all over the world attend PTP. Whether you have been preaching for one year or fifty, you will enjoy the fellowship and benefit from the practical and textual classes at PTP.
PTP offers several hours of instruction solely for elders. From legal advice, hiring practices, motivating members, church discipline, church growth, textual emphasis, to problem-solving we provide practical classes to help you lead your flock.
Often the front-line of a congregation’s projects, these men receive practical classes related to their unique and important role.
The souls of children, teens, and college students are invaluable to Christ. Those who teach them the Scriptures, convert them to Jesus, and help them grow to maturity in Christ, therefore, render eternal benefit to the kingdom. Find helpful lessons and materials in these PTP classes.
With over 100 classes for women, you can choose from textual studies taught from a woman’s point of view and topics including serving as a preacher/elder’s wife, teaching Bible classes, marriage/parenting, encouraging/supporting your husband, evangelizing, homeschooling, and much more.
Single Christians face unique struggles, and sometimes feel neglected in local congregations. PTP offers special classes for singles, and we host single mingle sessions where you can meet other single Christians.
PTP is sometimes assumed to be an event only for preachers, but it is great for “regular” Christians too. PTP offers classes relating to practically every area of Christians’ lives—spiritual growth, marriage/family, evangelism, answers the tough questions, and easy-to-understand but in-depth studies of important Bible topics.
Hundreds of teens come to PTP each year. Classes address subjects such as developing talents, finding your role in the church, friendship, resisting temptation, dating, proper use of technology, and preparing their faith for college. Late Nights at PTP are special times for youth to spend time in fellowship with one another by playing supervised games and enjoying devotionals and singing.
Nearly 1,000 children ages 2-12 come to PTP each year. Your children are always under the direct supervision of 2-3 Christian adults, and they will be busy learning while you enjoy your classes. Once you bring children, they beg to return. There is no charge for children’s classes, childcare, or events (such as Bible bowl, missions forum, and a carnival the last day).
$250 after this date
$275 after this date
The price above is per adult at each location. A discount is given for those who attend both. Teens and children are admitted free when attending with a paid parent or legal guardian. Discounts are available for Full-Time, on-campus, undergraduate College/Preaching Students, Missionaries who live/work overseas (6+ months a year), and Widows/Widowers.
