2026 SPEAKERS
Jeremie Beller has served as the Congregational Minister for the Wilshire Church of Christ in Oklahoma City since 2002. He was recently appointed to serve as Chair of Bible and Director of Church Relations for Oklahoma Christian University. He also serves as the Opinions Editor for the Christian Chronicle. Jeremie received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Bible and Ministry from Oklahoma Christian. He completed his PhD in Communication from the University of Oklahoma, studying religious communication and religion and racism. He and his wife, Delaina, have been married since 1999 and have a son (Keaton) and a daughter (Kayden).
Jeremie Beller
Ferman has been married to Jean Lynch since 1976. He was in Industrial Financing for 9 years and began serving as a minister 1982. He has worked with the Lord’s church in Corpus Christi, TX; Pine Bluff, AR; Seagoville, TX; Corsicana, TX; and presently the Westside congregation in Round Rock, TX, where he has served 18 years as the pulpit preacher and now an elder. Ferman has also served as TXDPS Chaplain for 28 years, working with Troopers & Texas Rangers, helping with State disasters, death notifications, debriefings & making annual trips to the border to be with Law Enforcement Officers who cannot go home for Christmas. He and his wife have two daughters & sons in law and 5 grandchildren.
Ferman Carpenter
Dan Chambers has been preaching for almost four decades. For the last 17 years he has served the Concord Road Church of Christ in the Nashville metropolitan area. He’s the author of several books including Churches in the Shape of Scripture. He earned his doctorate (D.Min.) in Applied Theology from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and he also has advanced degrees in Bible (M.A., M.A.R., M.Div.) from Lipscomb University, and in Business (M.B.A.) from Indiana University—Ft Wayne. He and his wife, Leola, have two grown children, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law, and one nearly perfect grandchild.
Dan Chambers
Dan R. Owen has been preaching since 1974. He is one of the ministers at the Broadway Church of Christ in Paducah, KY where he has served since 1987. Dan has academic degrees from Oklahoma Christian University, Harding Graduate School of Religion, and Southern Illinois University. He served as a full time instructor at the Bear Valley Bible Institute from 1981-1987, and has been an adjunct instructor from 2007 until the present. He has authored many articles and number of books, including his Teacher’s Commentaries on Romans, Hebrews, and 1 and 2 Corinthians. He has been married to his wife Cindy for 52 years and is the father of three children and seven grandchildren.
Dan Owen
Luke serves as the Youth and Family Minister at the Cloverdale Church of Christ in Searcy, Arkansas, where he has been since June 2019. Previously, he served for 13 years as the Associate Minister of the Farmington Church of Christ. He loves teenagers, and is devoted to helping them develop a mature and lasting faith in Jesus.
Luke and his wife Caroline have three children: Kinsley, Seth, and Cora. Luke is a graduate of Harding University and Harding School of Theology. Luke also serves as an Adjunct Instructor of Youth Ministry at Harding, and spends a lot of time investing in ministry students and younger ministers.
In his free time, Luke enjoys spending time with his family, reading, writing on his blog, playing ultimate frisbee, and cheering for the Arkansas Razorbacks and Atlanta Braves.
Luke Dockery
Terry Fischer serves in the role of Discipleship Minister for the Shawnee Trail church of Christ where he works to equip them to make disciples and plant churches. Previously Terry spent 17 years with the Memorial Road Church of Christ in Edmond, Oklahoma working in Community Outreach and helping them plant three churches. 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 one precious grandchild.
Terry Fischer
Aubrey Johnson is in his seventh year as preacher for the Old Hickory Church of Christ in Nashville, TN. He is the author of 22 books and conducts leadership, family, and spiritual growth seminars for churches (see aubreyjohnsonministries.com). His latest book is entitled “Parenting by the Proverbs: A Spiritual Guide to Smart Parenting.” Aubrey and His wife, Lisa, have three sons and ten grandchildren. The Johnsons reside in Lebanon, Tennessee.
Aubrey Johnson
Keith has been married to Kim since 1990 and they have 3 children – Molly, Kyle, and Blake. Keith has preached for more than 35 years for churches in Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky. He earned the B.A. from Faulkner University and the M.B.S. from Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver. He is the Director of International Studies at Bear Valley. Keith has taught in Bear Valley extensions in several countries and has done additional mission work in many others. His writings have been published in periodicals such as Gospel Advocate and Words of Truth. Keith is a scuba diver and runner, who also enjoys camping, golf, and the outdoors.
Keith Kasarjian
Tyler and his wife, Natalie, are originally from Colorado and have been working with the North MacArthur church of Christ since July 2023. Prior to ministry, Tyler was a welder for the oil and natural gas industry. Tyler is a graduate from the Bear Valley Bible Institute and Heritage Christian University, and stays involved in furthering education. Since graduation from Bear Valley in 2017, he has worked with congregations in CO, TN, and OK. Tyler and Natalie gladly welcomed their first child, Reagan, in September of 2025. In his free time, he enjoys working in the garage and playing golf.
Tyler King
Chris Krotz is the Pulpit Minister for the Cheyenne Church of Christ in Cheyenne, Wy. He is a 2013 graduate of the Bear Valley Bible Institute and holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling. He uses his education to help congregations engage with difficult subjects such as pornography addiction, transgender issues, and gospel centered marriage. He and his wife Alicia have been married 20 years. They have four children together and Chris is a new grandpa!
Chris Krotz
Chad Landman is the Education Minister the Graymere Church of Christ where he has served for the last11 years. He and his wife Bonnie have been married for 17 years and have 3 boys: Jacob (14), David (11), and Micah (8). Chad is a native of Huntsville, AL and speaks frequently around the country using his Digital Parenting Workshop curriculum.
Chad Landman
Kathy is married to Neal Pollard, who preaches for the Cumberland Trace church of Christ in Bowling Green, KY. They have three grown sons, all married, and 5 grandchildren. Kathy attended Faulkner University and Bear Valley Bible Institute and has a bachelor’s degree in Bible. She is the author of the book, Return to Me…What to Do When Loved Ones Fall Away. She has a YouTube channel on Bible-marking, and she and Carla Moore host a weekly podcast for Christian women called Looking Up. Kathy enjoys spending time with family, traveling the world with Neal, and tending the gardens and animals on her farmette.
Kathy Pollard
Born in Oxford, MS. Married to Kathy. They have three married sons who preach (Gary [Chelsea], Dale [Janelle], and Carl [Emily]). They also have five grandchildren--Rich, Jude, Amara, Jed, and Atlas. Has preached since 1987, directing lectureships in Virginia and Colorado and a workshop in Bowling Green called Equipped (since 2023). Speaker on "Light Of The World” TV program. Part-time instructor, Georgia School of Theology. Short-term missions in 8 foreign countries. Co-host of Bible Lands tours. Pulpit minister for Cumberland Trace church of Christ in Bowling Green, KY. Enjoys reading, running and traveling.
Neal Pollard
Jacob Rutledge is a 2011 graduate of the Southwest School of Bible Studies in Austin, Tx. He holds a B.A. in Bible from Heritage Christian University with an M.S. in Ministry from Amridge University. He and his wife Jessica have 3 children: Natalie, Easton, and Lincoln. They’ve served the church in Atlanta, Tx (2011-2015) and the Dripping Springs COC (2015-present).
Jacob Rutledge
Tie-loathing outdoorsy type, project starter but not finisher,
who believes in self-sufficiency and cryptocurrency. Still questioning how I landed the wife that I have.
Current apprentice of beekeeping, daytrading and paranormal activity.
Boo Scott
David has served as the President of Free-Hardeman University since 2017. He has been the Preaching Minister in Mt. Juliet Church of Christ, Tennessee, East Gadsden Church of Christ, Alabama, and was the Supervisor of Work Program and Campus Minister at Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch in Long Island, New York from1989-1991. David has a Bachelor of Science: Finance and Bible minor from Freed-Hardeman College and has served on numerous committees and boards. He and his wife Tracie have been married since 1988 and have five children and eight grandchildren.
David Shannon
Matthew Sokoloski, known to most as Soko, serves as Associate Professor of Bible and Humanities at Freed-Hardeman University. In 2012, he completed a PhD in Philosophy at the University of Arkansas. Matthew is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University and has Masters degrees from Freed-Hardeman University (‘04), and the University of Mississippi (‘06). He previously served at Faulkner University as Associate Professor of Biblical Studies and Philosophy, and currently serves as the college minister for the Henderson church of Christ. Matthew’s primary areas of research include epistemology, philosophy of religion, and Christian apologetics. He is married to Aleshia, and has two daughters, Esther and Eden.
Matthew Sokoloski
Cherie is very thankful to be a daughter of the King. Jesus is her strength. All the glory is His, Psalm 115:1.Blessings in her life include husband and gospel preacher Mike Vestal, whom she met while attending Freed-Hardeman University. They have been married 43 years. They have 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Mike and Cherie have worked with seven different congregations of our Lord full-time. They now reside in Midland, Texas, where they have been with the Westside congregation for 25 years. There have been opportunities to encourage His people the world over, including trips to Ukraine and New Zealand. God has provided numerous opportunities here in the U.S. as well. Cherie consistently teaches children’s and ladies’ classes in the local congregation, including writing curriculum. It is her prayer that her life is pointing others to God, giving all glory to Him.
Cherie Vestal
Harold Shank currently works as a consultant with faith-based organizations. US. Harold has preached the Gospel for over fifty years. He has served as president of Ohio Valley University in Vienna, West Virginia; professor at Harding School of Theology and Oklahoma Christian University; and for 32 years he was associated with the Highland Street Church of Christ in Memphis, TN. Harold is a 1972 graduate of Oklahoma Christian with a B.A. in Bible. He received his M.A. and M.A.R. from Harding School of Theology. His Ph.D. in Theology is from Marquette University.Harold and his wife Sally are both members of the Memorial Road Church of Christ in Edmond, OK, where Harold serves as an elder. They have two adult sons and four grandchildren.
Harold Shank
Mike and Cherie have been blessed to serve the Westside congregation in Midland, TX for over 25 years. He and Cherie met at Freed-Hardeman University and were married in 1983. They are blessed with 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Their son David preaches for the Lord's church in Mathis, TX. Mike has preached in 37 different states and in 6 foreign countries. He often speaks on brotherhood programs such as PTP, Focal Point and Equipped, and has done a good deal of work with World Video Bible School. Mike currently serves as an adjunct instructor at Bear Valley Bible Institute in Denver, CO.
Mike Vestal
Pat and his wife Carolyn have been married since 1974 and have three sons and seven grandchildren. He was converted to Christ in 1969 while stationed in Turkey for the United States Air Force. Pat has a B.S. in Religious Education and an M.A. in Ministry from Oklahoma Christian and was honored as Alumni of the Year for the college of Bible in 2001. He was also given the Rural Christian Ministry Award from OC in 2017. Pat recently retired from full-time ministry after 50 years of ministry, 35 of those with the church in Clinton, OK.