Speaking Engagements

Preaching the Word

“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching” (2 Tim 4:1-2, ESV). At Heritage Christian University, we take these words seriously, for we know the gospel of Jesus is the power God uses to save (Rom 1:16). Therefore, our staff and faculty are heavily involved in sharing the gospel of Jesus. On Sunday and Wednesday, you will find the HCU family filling pulpits and classrooms, not just in North Alabama, but wherever opportunity arises. During the summer, many faculty and staff members assist with several summer camps. We, like Jeremiah before us, have a fire in our bones for proclaiming God’s truth (Jer 20:9).

We know that you can’t be with us everywhere we speak, but we would love to see you. We also know that you would bless these fine churches with your presence. We hope to see you soon!

• Dr. Bill Bagents, Vice Presidence of Academic Affairs, will be speaking for a Parenting Seminar at the South Haleyville (AL) Church of Christ on Friday evening July 29.


• Dr. Ted Burleson, Associate Professor of Ministry and Biblical Studies, will speak Saturday, July 30 at the Brock Church of Christ for their Vacation Bible School. On Sunday, August 14, Dr. Burleson begins a gospel meeting with the Piney Grove Church of Christ that runs through August 18. On August 21, Dr. Burleson will join four other gospel preachers for a gospel meeting at the Hackleburg Church of Christ. On September 11, he will begin a seminar on the family at the Mars Hill Church of Christ in Florence, Alabama.


• President Dennis Jones will be speaking at the Leighton Church of Christ on Sunday morning July 31.


• Philip Goad, Director of University Advancement, will be speaking at the Allen Park Church of Christ in Allen Park, Michigan Sunday morning July 31. That evening, he will be speaking for the Flat Rock Church of Christ in Flat Rock, Michigan.


• Cory Collins, Dean of Students and Assistant Professor of Ministry and Biblical Studies, will be speaking at the Sherrod Avenue Church of Christ in Florence, Alabama on Wednesday, August 24 at 6 pm. His topic will be: “The Cross: Our Only Claim to Fame.”


• Dolly Leighton , adjunct instructor in English, has the following speaking engagements: on September 10, she will speak at the ladies day for the Church of Christ in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. From September 30 to October 1, she will be speaking at the ladies retreat for the Woodbury (TN) Church of Christ at Short Mountain Bible Camp. On October 8, Dolly will be speaking for the ladies day at the Lois Church of Christ in Lynchburg, Tennessee.

We pray that we can bless each congregation we’re blessed to serve. Stop by and be with us. Your presence will be a great blessing.

Where Are They Now?

            Last week, HCU alumus Rusty Pettus asked us concerning the whereabouts of some former IBC/HCU instructors. Here is what we uncovered.

Basil Overton is living with his daughter, Tessa, and her family in Anniston, Alabama.

Dr. Jim Smeal is living in Montgomery and teaching with Amridge University.

             Dr. David Warren has also transitioned to Montgomery where he teaches for Amridge.

             Dr. Coy and Sharlotte Roper are semi-retired in Texas. Dr. Roper completed his commentary on Exodus in the Truth for Today Commentary Series.

             Jerry and Alta Davidson are retired and living in Florence. Jerry serves as an elder with the Chisholm Hills congregation.

             Dr. Nathan Segars preaches for the West President church of Christ in Greenwood, Mississippi.

             Willard Pyles is retired and resides in Cullman, Alabama.

             Larry Murdock preaches for the Gandy Church of Christ in Tennessee.

             Drs. Steven and Cynthia Guy are transitioning from Woodson Chapel Church of Christ to the Myrtle Beach Church of Christ in June. Cindy’s book, Struggle, Seek, Grow (Gospel Advocate 2011) is receiving rave reviews.

             Frank Foust resides in Florence, Alabama, and is currently preaching for the Plainview congregation.

            Dr. Kippy Myers teaches for Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tennessee.

            Dr. Joel Stephen Williams resides here in Florence and teaches adjunct for both HCU and Amridge University.

            Dr. David Lipe taught at Freed-Hardeman University and is now preaching for a congregation in Clarksville, Tennessee.