2025 Seminar Schedule

APO – Apologetics

ATW – Missions Around the World

CAR – Missionary Care

EVN – Evangelism

GEN – General Session Speakers

LEA – Mission Team Leadership

LOC – Local Ministry

MUS – Engaging Muslims

MMD – Making Maturing Disciples

OTH – Other

Walking with Everlasting Love

In the last 20 years, Silver Lining Missions has walked with thousands of orphans, children with cerebral palsy and children living in extreme poverty. They have done this with everlasting love using the whole person approach. In seven years, 38 of these children have gone to college and one with CP was accepted into college in China.

Mentoring and Being Mentored for Missions

We’ll look at mentoring models, mentoring process, cross-cultural mentoring, and challenges related to mentoring for missions. The goal is that attendees will gain reasonable expectations for the mentoring relationship and better understand the cultural factors involved.

Archaeology Answers Skeptics’ Claims

Skeptics have claimed many errors in the Bible over the years. However, since the mid 1800s archaeology has been used to study the origins of past human cultures, especially those in the ancient lands of the Bible. We show how the two greatest finds of the 20th century – the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Ebla Tablets – have answered skeptics’ claims.

What is Islam? Who are My Muslim Neighbors?

Islam is the second largest worldview after Christianity. You can have confidence engaging your Muslim neighbors with the Gospel. A little familiarity with Islam, understanding how the average Muslim gets their information about Islam, and a lot of encouragement from the Bible can help. Come and join this seminar!

Making Disciples in a Busy World

Understanding the basic realities of discipleship and what a disciple looks like enables us to hit that key ministry target. With practical demonstrations and tools to walk away with, this seminar will help you start or further your discipleship efforts!

Gospel Communication via Beauty, Truth & Goodness

We will discuss how beauty, truth and goodness can be a pathway for gospel communication using materials designed for creating groups with believers and non-believers.

Gospel Communication via Beauty, Truth & Goodness

We will discuss how beauty, truth and goodness can be a pathway for gospel communication using materials designed for creating groups with believers and non-believers.

Biblical Mandate for Fund Development in Missions

In this seminar, we will look at each category of fund development, describe the Biblical mandate for each category and the action items that can be followed to be successful in fund development.

What Happens If I Don’t Create An Estate Plan?

What happens without an estate plan? What is probate, and should you/can you avoid it? Why does estate planning matter to Christians? What does the Bible say? Is my ‘Will’ enough? This workshop provides information on these key questions and more to help you plan and be prepared.

Dealing with Anger Issues as a Missionary

This seminar delves theologically and psychologically into anger and its effects. Developing leaders who do not understand and manage anger can neither reach their full potential nor help others.

Poverty: Its Cause and Cure

Poverty is a stain on human existence and isn’t inevitable based on location or a lack of natural resources. Many things are blamed for poverty, but there is really only one foundational cause, and one starting point to eradicate it.

Born and Uniquely Designed for Such a Time as This

We will discuss practical Biblical guidelines about call and guidance as we seek to discover God’s purpose for our life whether here or overseas, in a career or in ministry. This topic will be presented with examples and humor.

Somalis in Seattle: Reaching Nations in our Neighborhoods

The nations have become our neighbors, and many are just as unreached with the Gospel in their diasporas as they were in their countries of origin. This is especially true of the 50,000 Somalis who call the greater Seattle area home. With less than a handful of known believers among them, the ground is ripe for reaping a harvest among this Unreached People Group.

Teaching Apologetics Overseas Over Zoom

Heinz has taught apologetics in person in the U.S. and at Bible Schools and churches overseas for 20 years. He now uses this experience to give his apologetics messages to pastors and church leaders overseas using Zoom. This can be especially useful for leaders in closed countries.

The Easiest & Most Powerful Evangelistic Tool & Open Door Today!

Hear about the HUGE DOOR of opportunity that is open now among unchurched/lost adults, students and children in our communities in North America, especially Seattle! This evangelism method is easy and powerful. No training needed. You will be equipped with some next steps to implement this tool. You will enjoy this method of sharing your faith!!

Managing Mission Team Conflict

This session will focus on conflict resolution techniques, from the planning of a mission trip to the point of returning home; sources of conflict; criteria for selecting a leader with conflict management skills; selecting team members to avoid conflict; addressing the conflict with the one triggering it.

Five Keys to Any Culture for Evangelism

Having worked on every continent except Antarctica, the differing cultures can seem to create roadblocks to evangelism. We have discovered five keys to unlock hearts wherever you find apparent roadblocks.

Local Church and Missionary Care – Building Blocks of Trust

How does a church move beyond surface level spiritual and emotional help for missionaries, establishing a level of trust that allows for break-through communication? We’ll look at six building blocks of support for missionaries. The class will be informative, creative, and practical – ideal for mission teams, congregants, and church leaders.

Evangelism and Discipleship in the World of Gospel Fluency

We will be looking at evangelism and discipleship through three lenses: the lens of the individual becoming whole, the lens of the global gospel and the lens of gospel fluency.

What Exactly IS The Gospel?

Many people treat the Gospel as an eternal estate planning policy, a message about how to secure a good future in eternity. But Jesus only used the term “Gospel” in reference to the Kingdom of God and its King coming to earth, a message with far reaching implications for change in all areas of life for entire nations.

Do Some Cultures Have No Concept of Sin?

Is the observation, “they have no concept of sin” correct for some people groups? We will look into this view of cultures and belief systems and see how the Gospel engages every culture.

I give you my neck!

Bible translation is both science and art. Expressing an idea in different languages can teach us a lot more about who God is. This means much of His character has yet to be discovered in language communities that are still waiting to get Scripture! Explore the challenges of Bible translation and what we learn from working through them.

Successful Intercultural Relationships

This workshop reviews reasons for intercultural relationships, their phases and social conditioners, and what friendship might look like. The outcome of the workshop: a set of tips for meaningful intercultural relationships and some questions to consider about how to successfully navigate requirements of relationships across cultural differences.

Of Donkeys and Cities: Inviting Everyone to Experience the Kindness of God

It is just like God to take the most unlikely approach, like a donkey, to reach those who are not walking yet with the Lord. You will be inspired and equipped as you hear David share how God uniquely combines prayer and evangelism into being the easiest, most powerful evangelistic approach tool, and opening doors around the world today.

The Bible and Science Overcome the Occult

The realm of the ungodly supernatural is as pervasive as ever, from Western Washington to overseas. Drawing upon years of research and experience, Dr. Tom Hoyle carefully employs scripture and science in order to calmly respond to astrology, fortune telling, psychic phenomena and demonic activity, including so-called ghosts and UFOs.

For Such a Time as This, Persian People Need to Hear the Gospel

Persian people are under the control of Ayatollah Khamenei, a dictator of the Islam Faith that rejects the Sonship, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The time is short, so we are responsible to share the Gospel in truth and love to the Persian people.

Using Your Talents and Giftings in Missions

Do requirements for service seem lofty and unattainable? Explore how God can use your gifts and talents for ministry here and abroad to reach and serve, to show love to people and to support what others are doing in ministry.

Engaging Muslims with Truth and Love

Learn how to meet Muslims in your city, how to have meaningful conversations with Muslims, how to invite Muslims to visit your church, and how to care for former Muslims after they become Christians.

Unity and Team Dynamics for Here, There and Everywhere

Unity of a ministry or mission team is the key factor to an effective outreach. Proactively training our people in key areas makes that possible. The purpose of this seminar is to gain understanding of those areas and to learn practical steps to build and support team unity.

Local Church and Missionary Care – Biblical Foundations

This seminar explores the biblical foundation for missionary care and the local church’s role. We’ll examine Scripture’s call to support global workers through their lifecycles—from sending to ongoing care and re-entry. Learn practical ways churches can sustain missionaries long-term as part of gospel partnership.

Local Church Innovations for the Great Commission

Discover innovative local church strategies for global missions. This workshop equips participants to serve a changing world through creativity, technology, and cultural awareness, offering fresh ways to engage a world in need.

Am I Significant? (Does my life matter?)

Do you ever wonder if your life matters? Do you think about is next, or how you fit into God’s overall plan, or does it even matter? Over my many years I have talked over these questions with many people. I look forward to looking into God’s Word with you. Let’s start the journey of discovering who you really are and what you are designed to do.

The Impact of Worldview, Ideology, & Globalization in Our Cross-Cultural Service

Understanding the role of ideologies & mindsets in ourselves/others is crucial for effective ministry. Cultural competency & balanced worldview are essential for caregivers as we deal with the impacts of globalization, social-polarization-radicalization, migration-displacement, and face such major challenges with courage, discernment, & creativity.

Overcoming Anxiety as a Missionary

Developing missionaries for this and the next generation must address the epidemic of anxiety in our culture. This seminar will answer key questions of the theological, social, and psychological origins, prescription, and prevention of debilitating anxiety so that missionaries not only may reach their full potential but help others as well.

Suffering and the Sovereignty of God

If I give my life in service to God, does that mean that God will spare me from suffering? How should I react to trials? A look at how God uses suffering in the lives of his saints to transform us and to bring fruitfulness in ministry.

AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Missions

In this seminar we will go into detail on use cases of AI and Missions, and discuss Christian positions on AI including doomers, safetyists, and accelerationists, as well as ethical considerations regarding the use of AI. Attendees are invited to share their use of AI in ministry and mission.

Get Equipped For Missions

To be effective in missions requires the use of apologetics skills. Evangelists need to understand the gospel, have a biblical worldview, and develop critical thinking skills to overcome roadblocks to The Faith. They need to have trust in The Word, be ready to defend The Word, and then be ready to share The Word.

Compassion Evangelism

Throughout the world, many unreached people are coming to Christ through compassion evangelism. Come hear amazing stories and testimonies on of how Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, and Animists, are receiving the Gospel through clean water, bags of rice, disaster relief, healing, miracles, and love from the one, true God. Come hear about ways you can serve!

Mission, Vision, & Passion! Be an MVP for Christ!

This seminar will present the work of L.I.T. International, an organization committed to training, evangelizing, and church planting. L.I.T. has been a part of the house-church planting movement in Q-ba* and beyond for over 25 years. Participants will be encouraged to join global missions in response to the Great Commission. (*spelling intentional).

Thinking Well about Partnership & Unity in Mobilization

Over the last 50 years, we’ve seen an incredible acceleration in the spread of the gospel. A major contributor to this acceleration has been the embracing of unity and partnership in the global community. Yet, the pull toward division is a constant reality. We need to have a strong paradigm for why partnership and unity are worth pursuing. We’ll look at how Perspectives has contributed and will continue to do this.

Evangelism – Beyond the Four Walls

Many suffer in silence, afraid to step into a church. Jesus met people where they were and we are called to do the same. We must not only gather, but also go, carrying the hope of Jesus into the streets, parks, and everyday places. The Gospel belongs outside the church. It is time to go beyond the four walls.

“Parable of the Coffee Bean” – A Practical Illustration of Loss & Hope

The Parable of the Coffee Bean traces the journey from seed to cup, illustrating the Lord’s sanctifying work in each believer’s life. Rooted in a personal story of faith, child loss, ministry, and missions, it offers a picture of hope, purpose, and spiritual growth through every stage of the process.

Overcoming the Silent Struggle: Mental Health on the Field

We will dive into a deeper understanding of conditions such as ADHD, autism, addictions, depression, anxiety and/or traumatic stress and their potential impact on the global worker and/or their family. We will also discuss communication do’s and don’ts as well as potential resources for the individual and family dealing with these conditions.

The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Work of the Great Commission

We will discuss complex questions like: Why is the Holy Spirit interested in missions? How does the Holy Spirit engage with the mission work? How does the Great Commandment affect the Great Commission? How does the work of doing mission balance with the work of administering mission and how does the Holy Spirit engage in that balance? Can I measure His work?

God’s love in a CAN (Creative Access Nation)

Working in Creative Access Nations (CAN) presents multiple challenges, often making it difficult to maintain a sustained presence. Yet, we witness God’s faithfulness in opening doors for successive generations of His faithful servants. Come and see how God continues to weave the thread of His witness in hard-to-reach places over time.

The Time is NOW

A day is lost if there is no eternal focus. It may not seem like much to greet someone with the Gospel, but you never know what thoughts are triggered. There are many ways to spread the Gospel and I attempt to do that every day. Besides practical ideas, there will be many giveaways so you leave equipped. Let’s use the time God has given us!

Youth Leadership Development

Why are young people leaving the church? After high school, why are the young leaving the faith? We have worked from actual personal experience in youth ministry to encourage growth. There are many examples to follow, and these studies will give us vision to encourage and develop the next generation. May the Lord be glorified with these efforts.

Local Church and Missionary Care – Where to START?

The local church plays a vital role in the ongoing resilience of missionaries. This journey requires intentional member care. The seminar aims to elevate awareness of the need, equip participants with care strategies, and strengthen a partnership with a 3rd party member care organization to ensure missionaries thrive throughout their calling.

Divine Design!

In this live and colorful presentation, Dr. Hoyle shares numerous and impressive examples of creation–not evolution–in nine intriguing categories of wonderful Diviner Design. Many fascinating examples include penguins, platypuses, prairie dogs, and people. Great for evangelism and discipling!

America – Racing Towards Collapse & How Missions Must Adapt

America is following the trends of history and is in the late decadence stage of civilization. We must learn the lessons of church history, combined with modern strategic foresight, in order to see Christ’s victory on the cross continue to take root among the unreached peoples of the world.

A Theology of Disability | Reaching the Least of the Least of These

Worldwide, children with disabilities are too often hidden away, stigmatized, or counted out. What does the Bible say about disability and how does that change our perspective and actions?

Sustaining Fuel: Spiritual Formation Help for Keeping Heart and Focus

Ministry is hard. In my work of preparing students for ministry, working with practitioners in the field, and in confronting my own challenges, I have found that keeping heart and keeping focus are crucial. Come hear some refreshing reminders, explore some practices I use, be encouraged to live in the real world, and please pass it on.

Using Current Events to have Gospel Conversations With Muslims

Learn how to make everyday conversations about the news cycle into meaningful conversations about Jesus with your Muslim neighbors.

For Such a Time as This–My First Mission Trip

This session will be of interest to individuals who have been contemplating going on a mission trip but have not yet taken that first step. We will talk about the who, when, where, and why of a short-term mission to a foreign field.

Breaking the Myths of Homelessness

The seminar will include discussion of the common misconceptions of homelessness within the greater Seattle area, as well as the various factors that play into families losing their housing. Homelessness is MORE than just a housing issue, and building relationships and showing the love of the Lord is a key component of finding permanent solutions.

Art, Drama, Sculpture, Music – Using Your Creative Gifts to Share the Gospel

Ever wonder if those creative talents God has given you can be used to share the Gospel? Can painting, drama, music and other arts help bridge the culture gap? We will look at some of the non-traditional ways to communicate God’s love. We’ll also discuss some pitfalls to avoid. What if you are not a professional? Join us and be creative!

Mobilizing Your Church for the Great Commission

For such a time as this…your church has a unique role in God’s Kingdom. Your congregation is called by God to be a blessing to the nations. Some GO, but we are all called to the task. Come to learn how to cast vision for global ministry. You can have a ministry to launch global workers, train disciple-makers, and send workers to serve overseas.