Spiritual Sword

09/07/2026

We hope to see you next month (October 4-8) for the 2026 Spiritual Sword Lectureship at the East Ridge church of Christ near Chattanooga, Tennessee.

For more information, including the schedule, visit this link: https://spiritualsword.com/lectureship/

06/15/2026

We hope you’ll join us for the 2026 Spiritual Sword Lectureship from October 4-8 at the East Ridge church of Christ in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

This year’s theme is: What Is RIGHT With the Church?

For more details, including the schedule, visit this link:

10/06/2025

We will be posting the keynote of our night lessons from this year's Spiritual Sword Lectureship in a playlist on our YouTube channel.

You can watch those here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLza_BDnijicwGWOl5VF0dmuNjaqwvD_bK

To see all the lessons and past lessons you to subscribe to PTP 365 by going to: https://365.polishingthepulpit.com/

10/04/2025

Announcement: New Editorial Leadership for The Spiritual Sword
The Spiritual Sword is pleased to announce that Allen Webster has been appointed as the new editor of the journal, following the passing of beloved longtime editor, Alan E. Highers.

Brother Highers not only guided The Spiritual Sword for thirty-five years with unwavering dedication to biblical truth and doctrinal soundness, but also took thoughtful steps to ensure a smooth transition for the future. He personally selected Brother Webster as his successor and prepared him for this role, confident that the journal would remain a trusted voice for Bible study and faithfulness to the Word.

In addition, Mike Hixson will serve as the Associate Editor. Mike works with the Spiritual Sword podcast and has a longtime connection to both Alan Highers and the Spiritual Sword. The Spiritual Sword is overseen by the elders of the East Ridge church of Christ in the greater Chattanooga, Tennessee area, who took the reins when the Getwell congregation in Memphis, Tennessee, ceased meeting in 2023.

Together, Webster and Hixson will carry forward the legacies of former editors Thomas B. Warren and Alan Highers. The mission of The Spiritual Sword remains unchanged: to use "the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God" (Ephesians 6:17) to stand, teach, and defend the gospel of Christ.

10/01/2025

The 2025 Lectureship book is now available for preorders! They will be shipped out the week after lectureship.

Instead of pre-ordering the book, come join us starting Sunday, October 5, and pick up your copy at the lectureship!

Spiritual Sword Lectureship Book 2025: Many Members, One Body We plan for the books to be ready for shipping in the second full week of October. Edited by Wade Webster Dedication Wade Webster: One Body, Many Members Charles Cochran: Be at Peace with One Another Andy Robison: Speaking to One Another....

09/24/2025

October 5th-9th will be this year's Spiritual Sword lectureship at the East Ridge Church of Christ! We will be celebrating 50 years of this great lectureship.
Here is Austin Fowler with the details:

08/29/2025

It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of our beloved Brother Alan Highers on August 27, 2025.

For 36 years, he faithfully served as the editor of the Spiritual Sword Journal, guiding generations of Christians with clarity, conviction, and a steadfast devotion to God’s Word. His unwavering stance for the truth and his love for the Lord have left a lasting mark on the brotherhood and its history in this generation.

From all who have read, taught, implemented, valued, and loved the Spiritual Sword under his capable guidance—our appreciation runs deep. His legacy of faith and dedication will continue to bless the church for years to come.

"Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God" (Ephesians 6:17).

Brother Highers has laid down his sword, but the truth he defended continues on.

Funeral information: https://www.shackelfordfuneraldirectors.com/obituaries/alan-highers

08/25/2025

Join us for the 50th annual Spiritual Sword Lectureship!

We hope to see you in a little over a month (October 5-9, 2025) at the East Ridge church of Christ in Chattanooga, Tennessee! For more information about the lectureship, including this year's schedule, click this link: https://spiritualsword.com/lectureship/

11/12/2024

Brother Mike Hixson and Charles Cochran are back this week with another episode of the Spiritual Sword Podcast, and today they will be discussing "We Can Know the Truth".

Grab your bibles and follow along!

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11/05/2024

What better way to start your Tuesday than with Ty Rhymes and Joshua Cantrell discussing, "Restoring the New Testament Church"?

They did a wonderful job, and please share with friends and loved ones!

Thanks for listening to the Spiritual Sword Podcast! The Spiritual Sword is a quarterly publication founded in October, 1969. Each issue of the journal is bi...