2026 Lectureship Schedule

Sunday, September 20, 2026

6 PM

6:30 PM
University Chorus
Dr. Kyle Pullen, Director — 
Benson Auditorium

7 PM

Keynote — Dr. Ammar Saheli

His Presence. Psalm 100

Benson Auditorium

Monday, September 21, 2026

7 AM

7:30 AM
Psalms with Dr. Burks
What a Man’s Life Should Encompass. Psalm 112
Dr. David Burks — 
Oglesby Preaching Studio

8 AM

Neller Preacher’s Workshop

Preaching the Poetry of Psalms

Dr. Lance Hawley & Dr. Matthew Love —
Cone Chapel

Sexual Identity and Human Identity. Psalm 8

Identity is about God’s Purpose

Dr. Kraig Martin —
Anthony and Wright Administration Auditorium

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Formed in the Womb

Dr. Justin Bland —
McInteer 150

Ministry to Singles
What Singles Want
Dr. Jacob Hawk — 
McInteer 125

The Psalms Sung At Passover
Understanding the Text Psalms 113-118
Johnny Galloway — 
McInteer 145

Children’s Ministry

Worship Through the Psalms (Preschool)

Tricia Kauffman —
McInteer 233

The Messiah in Pain and Reign. Psalm 22
Drew Ellis — 
McInteer 229

9 AM

Keynote - Chapel — Dr. Mac Sandlin

His Love Endures Forever. Psalm 136

Anthony and Wright Administration Auditorium

Keynote - Chapel — Dr. Jordan House and Stephen Maxwell

Worship from the Psalms

Benson Auditorium

10 AM

Neller Preacher’s Workshop

Preaching the Prayers of Psalms

Dr. Lance Hawley & Dr. Matthew Love —
Cone Chapel

Sexual Identity and Human Identity. Psalm 8

Identity is about God’s Plan

Dr. Kraig Martin —
Anthony and Wright Administration Auditorium

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Sustained by the Heart

Dr. Justin Bland —
McInteer 150

Ministry to Singles
What Singles Need
Dr. Jacob Hawk — 
McInteer 125

The Psalms Sung At Passover
Celebrating the Exodus with Psalms 113-118
Johnny Galloway — 
McInteer 145

Children’s Ministry

Worship Through the Psalms (Lower Elementary)

Jennifer Mills —
McInteer 233

Archeology and Psalms
Geography in the Psalms
Dr. Dale Manor — 
Heritage 208

11 AM

Neller Preacher’s Workshop

Preaching the Praises of Psalms

Dr. Lance Hawley & Dr. Matthew Love —
Cone Chapel

Sexual Identity and Human Identity. Psalm 8

Identity is about God’s People

Dr. Kraig Martin —
Anthony and Wright Administration Auditorium

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Made to Work

Dr. Justin Bland —
McInteer 150

Ministry to Singles
What Singles Bring
Dr. Jacob Hawk — 
McInteer 125

The Psalms Sung At Passover
Psalms 113-118 for the Lord's Supper
Johnny Galloway — 
McInteer 145

Children’s Ministry

Getting to the Heart of the Matter: How to Bring the Psalms to Life in 4th-6th Grade Classes

Trey Reely —
McInteer 233

Norton Colloquium
What is a Progressive Church of Christ?
Erik Tryggestad — 
McInteer 225

12 PM

Neller Preachers Workshop Lunch 
For preachers workshop attendees — 
Cone Chapel

Sponsored Lunch

Hosted by World Bible School
Founders — ticketed event
Tickets can be picked up at the Inspire Hub

1 PM

Psalms for a Fractured World: Following God in an Age of Rage.

Why the World Is Always Angry

Dr. Gordon Dabbs —
Cone Chapel

Grief and the Psalms

In Times of Difficulty the Psalms Offer Permission to Grieve

Susan Samples —
McInteer 150

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Prelude to Hymnody: The OT up to 1500
Dr. D.J. Bulls — 
McInteer 125

Helping Communities Flourish

The Lord Is Close to the Brokenhearted: Understanding the Needs of Those in Prison

Sheriff Phillip Miller and Dr. Andrew Baker —
McInteer 145

Worship as a Grammar for Faith: Lessons from the Psalms

The Grammar of Lament

Dr. Clay Smith —
McInteer 225

Special Needs Ministry

Building a Ministry for our Families with Special Needs.

Anna Ingle and Bridget Smith —
McInteer 233

The Lord Is Near. Psalm 34
Dr. Donny Lee — 
Heritage 208

2 PM

Psalms for a Fractured World: Following God in an Age of Rage.

Why It Gets Inside Us

Dr. Gordon Dabbs —
Cone Chapel

Grief and the Psalms

In Times of Difficulty the Psalms Offer Images of Justice

Susan Samples —
McInteer 150

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Renaissance, Reform, and Restoration 1500-1900
Dr. D.J. Bulls — 
McInteer 125

Helping Communities Flourish

The Lord Hears the Cry of the Hungry: Responding to Acute Malnutrition Around the World

Mark Moore and Dr. Andrew Baker —
McInteer 145

Worship as a Grammar for Faith: Lessons from the Psalms

The Grammar of Protest

Dr. Clay Smith —
McInteer 225

Special Needs Ministry

Training and Understanding the Needs in Your Church Family.

Laura Mulvaney, Jill Knight —
McInteer 233

Reimagining the Psalms with Poetry. Psalm 8
Ken Graves — 
Heritage 208

3 PM

Psalms for a Fractured World: Following God in an Age of Rage.

How God Breaks the Cycle

Dr. Gordon Dabbs —
Cone Chapel

Grief and the Psalms

In Times of Difficulty the Psalms Offer Encouragement to Remember

Susan Samples —
McInteer 150

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
The Great Pendulum Swing: The Psalms in Modern Worship (1900 to Today)
Dr. D.J. Bulls — 
McInteer 125

Helping Communities Flourish

Blessed Is the Nation Whose God Is the Lord: Churches Responding to Community Needs

Ben O'Dell and Dr. Andrew Baker —
McInteer 145

Worship as a Grammar for Faith: Lessons from the Psalms

The Grammar of Confession

Dr. Clay Smith —
McInteer 225

Special Needs Ministry

Looking Back at the Beginning: a Panel Featuring a Children's Ministry with an Established Program.

Anna Ingle, Bridget Smith, Laura Mulvaney and Jill Knight —
McInteer 233

I Will Not Be Shaken. Psalm 16
Dr. Amy Adair — 
Heritage 208

4 PM

Rooted in Worship. Psalm 1
Student Speaker
L.G. Parish — 
McInteer 125

From Darkness to Light: Embodying the Presence of God in Psalm 139
Student Speaker
Grayson Kirkpatrick — 
McInteer 233

He Accused: “You are CIA, and I will prove it.” Foreign Mission Service is not for wimps.
Baxter Institute •  Stephen Teel and Dianna Teel — 
McInteer 145

The Power of Wonder!
Misión Para Cristo • Benny Baker — 
McInteer 225

5 PM

6 PM

6:30 PM
Harding Academy Chorus
Dr. Jimmy Brooks, Director — 
Benson Auditorium

7 PM

Keynote — Jonathan Storment

Rooted and Fruitful: The Life of the Wise. Psalm 1

Benson Auditorium

8 PM

8:30 PM
Old Time Gospel Singing
TBD — 
Cone Chapel

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

7 AM

Psalms with Dr. Burks
David’s Cry for Help, Confession and Repentance. Psalm 51
Dr. David Burks — 
Oglesby Preaching Studio

8 AM

Be Constant in Prayer
Reading the Psalms in Grief
Jolene Smith — 
Cone Chapel

Finishing Well to the Glory of God
Having the Conversation (Advance Care Planning)
Dr. David Smith — 
McInteer 150

Worshipping the Goodness of God. Psalm 23
In Good Places: Rest and Righteousness
Dr. Evertt W. Huffard — 
McInteer 125

Technology, AI, and the Church
Some Trust in Chariots
Dr. Daniel Crouch — 
McInteer 233

Momentum: Building a Culture of Evangelism
Training the 80%
Dr. Carl Williamson — 
McInteer 145

Finding Jesus First
The Hero of Scripture, Even the Psalms
Kris Emerson — 
McInteer 230

9 AM

Keynote - Chapel — Dr. Kristopher K. DarDar Sr.

Stop Whispering! Psalm 107

Anthony and Wright Administration Auditorium

Keynote - Chapel — Dr. Jordan House & Stephen Maxwell

Worship from the Psalms

Benson Auditorium

10 AM

Be Constant in Prayer
Reading the Psalms in Anger
Jolene Smith — 
Cone Chapel

Finishing Well to the Glory of God
Understanding and Ministering to Those with Memory Loss
Dr. David Smith — 
McInteer 150

Worshipping the Goodness of God. Psalm 23
In His Presence: Protection and Comfort
Dr. Evertt W. Huffard — 
McInteer 125

Technology, AI, and the Church
Technology in Christian Worship
Dr. Daniel Crouch — 
McInteer 233

Momentum: Building a Culture of Evangelism
Strategic Presence in the Community
Dr. Carl Williamson — 
McInteer 145

Finding Jesus First
Groups Formed in Response to the Messiah
Kris Emerson — 
McInteer 230

Archeology and Psalms
Archaeology of the Psalms
Dr. Dale Manor — 
Heritage 208

11 AM

Be Constant in Prayer
Reading the Psalms in Joy
Jolene Smith — 
Cone Chapel

Finishing Well to the Glory of God
Aging with Grace: Holding on to Health and Letting Go of Worry
Dr. Michael Justus — 
McInteer 150

Worshipping the Goodness of God. Psalm 23
In His Family: Steadfast Love and Abundance
Dr. Evertt W. Huffard — 
McInteer 125

Technology, AI, and the Church
Technology and Life in the Kingdom
Dr. Daniel Crouch — 
McInteer 233

Momentum: Building a Culture of Evangelism
Public Faith in Public Places
Dr. Carl Williamson — 
McInteer 145

Finding Jesus First
Choosing to Trust Him and Join His People.
Kris Emerson — 
McInteer 230

Norton Colloquium
What is a Doctrinally Sound Church of Christ
Erik Tryggestad — 
McInteer 225

12 PM

Sponsored Lunch

Hosted by Harding School of Theology
Founders — ticketed event
Pick up tickets at the Inspire Hub

1 PM

Breathing Underwater: Spirituality and the 12 Steps
Steps 1-3:  Working Through our Relationship to God
Dr. Monte Cox & Rachel Wisdom — 
Cone Chapel

Seeing the Self in the Psalms
How the Psalter Shaped the Evangelists' Christology
Noah Keener — 
McInteer 150

Preaching to the Nations. Psalm 117
Fostering A Uniquely Christian Culture of Worship
Donald Ballard III — 
McInteer 125

The Psalms and Death
Praying the Psalms as Union with the Crucified Christ
Garrett Smith — 
McInteer 233

Praise the Lord! Christian Worship Practices from Ancient to Modern Times
Worship in the Ancient Church
Dr. Allen Diles — 
McInteer 145

Harding School of Theology: Scholarship for the Church
Echoes of Isaiah 6 in the Lord’s Prayer
Dr Jeff Peterson — 
Regions

The Language of Praise: What Does it Mean to Truly Thank God?
Lisa Williams — 
Heritage 208

2 PM

Breathing Underwater: Spirituality and the 12 Steps
Steps 4-7:  Working Through our Relationship to Self
Dr. Monte Cox & Rachel Wisdom — 
Cone Chapel

Seeing the Self in the Psalms
How the Psalms Shaped Early Christian Proclamation
Dr. Kevin Burr — 
McInteer 150

Preaching to the Nations. Psalm 117
Honoring God's Boundaries and Times
Donald Ballard III — 
McInteer 125

The Psalms and Death
Dying and Rising with the Psalms
Garrett Smith — 
McInteer 233

Praise the Lord! Christian Worship Practices from Ancient to Modern Times
Interesting Worship Practices in the Middle Ages
Dr. Allen Diles — 
McInteer 145

Harding School of Theology: Scholarship for the Church
Technical Threats to Human Nature
Dr. Keith Stanglin — 
Regions

Dwelling in Safety with God. Psalm 84
Dr. Stacey Rodenbeck — 
Heritage 208

3 PM

Breathing Underwater: Spirituality and the 12 Steps
Steps 8-12:  Working Through our Relationship to Others
Dr. Monte Cox & Rachel Wisdom — 
Cone Chapel

Seeing the Self in the Psalms
How Praying the Psalms Shapes Our Identity
Drew Mickey — 
McInteer 150

Preaching to the Nations. Psalm 117
Celebrating Oneness in Christ
Donald Ballard III — 
McInteer 125

The Psalms and Death
Why Reading Baptismally Isn’t Victim-Blaming or Spiritual-Bypassing
Garrett Smith — 
McInteer 233

Praise the Lord! Christian Worship Practices from Ancient to Modern Times
Interesting “Non-Establishment” Post-Reformation Worship Practices
Dr. Allen Diles — 
McInteer 145

Harding School of Theology: Scholarship for the Church
Spiritual Leadership Revisited
Dr. Evertt W. Huffard — 
Regions

Why You Can’t Behold Beauty and Stay the Same. Psalm 19
Tessa Davidson — 
Heritage 208

4 PM

When God Sings: Hearing His Voice Louder than the Lies
Student Speaker
Abby Sowards — 
McInteer 125

Why Do the Righteous Suffer? Theodicean Inquiries in the Psalter
Student Speaker
Noah Keener — 
McInteer 233

Christian Workers Institute
Dr. Joshua Marcum — 
McInteer 145

You Can be a Missionary from Your Kitchen Table
World English Institute • Lee Allen — 
McInteer 225

5 PM

6 PM

6:30 PM
Chamber Singers
Dr. Kyle Pullen, Director — 
Benson Auditorium

7 PM

Keynote — Dr. Monte Cox

How Can We Sing in a Foreign Land? Psalm 137

Benson Auditorium

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

7 AM

7:30 AM
Psalms with Dr. Burks
God is Our Strength. Psalm 46
Dr. David Burks — 
Oglesby Preaching Studio

8 AM

Praying the Psalms with Bonhoeffer
Lord, Teach Us to Pray 
Dr. Mac Sandlin — 
Anthony and Wright Administration Auditorium

That's Awe-some! Psalms of Creation and Discovering the Heart of God
Experience: Psalm 65
Dr. Alicia Williamson and Zoe Williamson — 
Cone Chapel

Helping the Church Hear Hurt
How Hurt Impacts the Hearer
Dr. Riley Pate and Thomas Ritchie — 
McInteer 150

Psalms, Literature, Imagination
Psalms in the Long River of Literary Tradition
Dr. Jon Singleton — 
McInteer 125

Youth Ministry and Worship
Who and What Do You Worship?
Todd Miller — 
McInteer 145

The Beauty of a Small Church
Effectively Assessing the Health of a Small Church
Johnny Hobbie — 
McInteer 229

9 AM

Keynote - Chapel — Dr. Kevin Youngblood

Falling in Love with God's Law. Psalm 119

Anthony and Wright Administration Auditorium

Keynote - Chapel — Dr. Jordan House and Stephen Maxwell

Worship from the Psalms

Benson Auditorium

10 AM

Praying the Psalms with Bonhoeffer
The Psalms and the Lord’s Prayer
Dr. Mac Sandlin — 
Anthony and Wright Administration Auditorium

That's Awe-some! Psalms of Creation and Discovering the Heart of God
Meditate: Psalm 104
Dr. Alicia Williamson and Zoe Williamson — 
Cone Chapel

Helping the Church Hear Hurt
Discerning What is Helpful and Healing
Dr. Riley Pate and Thomas Ritchie — 
McInteer 150

Psalms, Literature, Imagination
Igniting the Imagination When Reading the Psalms
Dr. Jon Singleton — 
McInteer 125

Youth Ministry and Worship
Modeling a Heart of Worship
Joseph Harrell — 
McInteer 145

The Beauty of a Small Church
Prioritizing the Many Tasks of a Small Church Minister
Johnny Hobbie — 
McInteer 229

Archeology and Psalms
Customs in the Psalms
Dr. Dale Manor — 
Heritage 208

11 AM

Praying the Psalms with Bonhoeffer
Imprecatory Psalms and the Prayers of Christ
Dr. Mac Sandlin — 
Anthony and Wright Administration Auditorium

That's Awe-some! Psalms of Creation and Discovering the Heart of God
Praise: Psalm 148
Dr. Alicia Williamson and Zoe Williamson — 
Cone Chapel

Helping the Church Hear Hurt
Integrating Mental Health INTO the Church
Dr. Riley Pate and Thomas Ritchie — 
McInteer 150

Psalms, Literature, Imagination
My Soul is a Harp Under the Hand of God
Dr. Jon Singleton — 
McInteer 125

Youth Ministry and Worship
Creating Spaces for Worship: Practical Tools
Todd Miller and Joseph Harrell — 
McInteer 145

The Beauty of a Small Church
Instilling New Life in a Struggling Small Church
Johnny Hobbie — 
McInteer 229

Norton Colloquium
What will Become of the Churches of Christ?
Erik Tryggestad — 
McInteer 225 

12 PM

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