Rick Brumback is a native Oklahoman with ties to Caddo, and directs the Southwest School of Bible Studies (SWSBS) in Austin, Texas and teaches courses in New Testament texts, biblical languages, history, and homiletics. He has worked for congregations in central Texas and done foreign campaign work. He is a graduate of SWSBS (1996) and holds a Ph.D. in Early Church History from Baylor University (2014), as well as holding advanced degrees in physics and engineering. Prior to preaching, Rick was a Research Physicist with the USAF High Explosive Research and Development (HERD) Facility, Eglin AFB, Florida. Rick’s conversational and analytical style produces rich lessons for every Christian.

BJ Clarke is a second generation gospel preacher. He earned B.S. in Bible (1985) and an M.A. in New Testament Text (1997) from Freed-Hardeman University. He has worked with churches in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. He has worked with the Memphis School of Preaching since 2006, and has served as the director of Memphis since 2013. He is a preacher, educator, author, and mentor. BJ’s passion for and faithfulness to the Word make him a sought after speaker across the country.

Steve Higginbotham is a native of West Virginia, and graduated from Freed-Hardeman University (1984), and has preached for 32 years. He produces MercEmail, a weekly email devotional. He teaches for the Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies in Knoxville, TN where he has also served as the preacher for the Karns church since 2010. Steve brings a lighthearted perspective to the gospel.

Wayne Jones graduated from the Memphis School of Preaching (1996) and has been preaching fulltime since he was 19 years old. He earned his B.A. and M.S. from Amridge University. He has worked with churches in Luxora, AR, Newbern, TN, and Southaven, MS. Since 2007 Wayne has preached for the University Church of Christ in San Marcos, TX, and has done mission work in Jamaica. Wayne’s preaching is marked with polish and passion.

David Shannon grew up in the Brushy community of Centerville, TN where his father served as an elder for the church. He began preaching at age 14 and followed that passion to Freed-Hardeman University. David has worked in Riverhead, NY, Gadsden, AL and Mt. Juliet, TN, where he has preached for 16 years. David serves on the board of Heritage University in Florence, AL, does mission work in El Salvador, conducts weekly one on one Bible studies, and speaks at events across the country. David’s preaching often emphasizes two great passions subjects—God and family.