2026 FESTIVAL · SUBJECT TO CHANGE · CLASSROOMS STILL AVAILABLE
Seminar Sessions for 2026
Seminar Coordinator: Suzi Haugen – email – mfsseminars@gmail.com
- APOApologetics
- ATWMissions Around the World
- CARMissionary Care
- CHPChurch Planting
- EVNEvangelism
- GENGeneral Session Speakers
- LEALeadership Development
- MMDMaking Maturing Disciples
- MUSMinistry to Muslims
- OTHOther
SESSION 1 - FRIDAY, 4:00-5:00 PM
Discerning Your Church’s Role in the Great Commission
Room 217B
Erin White
One Mission Society
Every church has a unique role in the Great Commission. This seminar will help churches identify their values, strengths, and priorities to build meaningful global mission partnerships that align with their calling, vision, and long-term ministry impact.
The Need for Mission Aviation
Room 215
Gary Elliott
Mission Aviation Training Academy (MATA)
Many Unreached People Groups in isolated areas haven’t heard the Gospel. Aviation provides the most practical mode of transportation for overcoming mountain, jungle and desert barriers to reach those living in spiritual darkness. Aircraft also provide emergency medical evacuation options for indigenous people and missionaries in remote locations.
Christ in the African Context
Room 217A
Greg and Carlene Seghers
ZEMA (Zion Evangelical Ministries of Africa)
Encouraging cultural diversity in the Kingdom of God, Zion Evangelical Bible Schools (ZEBS) are making a difference in the hearts of African leaders. Through ZEMA’s approach, once syncretistic leaders, through the study of God’s Word, are bringing Christ into the African Church, encouraging the body to follow Christ alone while remaining African.
What God is Doing Across the Caribbean!
Room 204
Sean Miller
Child Evangelism Fellowship
Sean Miller will be giving an update as to what God is doing across the English-speaking Caribbean through Child Evangelism Fellowship ministries. Some Caribbean islands have 100% of the next generation being reached with the Gospel through CEF! The Caribbean is more than just a vacation destination, God is moving in a powerful way there!
The Way of the Cross
Room 101 · 4:00–6:00 pm
Svein Bjorge
PAK7
Meet and greet - a time of fellowship and to listen to stories and testimonies by immigrants. Share with one another how God is at work in our homelands and the diaspora communities we serve.
An ‘Indiana Jones’ Look at the Bible!
Room 200
Dr. Tom Hoyle
Bible & Science Ministries & American Heritage Ministries, N.W.
In this live and colorful workshop, Dr. Tom Hoyle presents intriguing images and archaeological artifacts to explore the wonderful accuracy of the New Testament. Fascinating subjects include the Lord Jesus Christ, King Herod, John the Baptist, Nazareth, Capernaum, Jerusalem, the journeys of Paul, and much more. Good for evangelism!
Becoming a Global Neighbor
Room 214
Trevor Warner and David Leung
OMF International
God has brought many people from around the world who do not know Jesus to our neighborhoods. In this seminar we look at ways to build relationships with people across the street: to learn from them, enjoy their cultures and to share the good news of Jesus in all its fullness with them.
SESSION 2 - FRIDAY, 5:30-6:30 PM
Vision - A Missional Leader’s Greatest Value
Room 216B
Rev. Dale McCaulley and Bob Lott
The Timothy Initiative
Building and growing effective platforms and structures is at the core of my ministry experience that enables me to bring a wealth of effective missional leadership that focuses on Disciple Making and organic church planting.
From Syncretism to Salvation
Room 214
Greg and Carlene Seghers
ZEMA (Zion Evangelical Ministries of Africa)
Hear how a syncretistic movement of +20 million followers came to be. Learn of God’s work to redeem His people from within the African Indigenous Church Movement. Once closed to Christian outreach, people once blind are open to the Gospel. Many now teach the Truth of God’s Word in the African context. Learn of ZEMA’s work and how you can be part of it.
The Crucified Life to Heal the Rainbow
Room 204
Helene Antrican and Travis Mielonen
The Spirit of Jesus gives us power to lay down our lives for others. We must become like Jesus and radically lay down our preferences and comforts in order to extend mercy and grace to those who have been deeply wounded by the church. Follow the crucified Lord into a new movement of prayer and sacrificial love towards the LGBTQ community.
What is Islam? Who are My Muslim Neighbors?
Room 201
James Rayment and Aybars Uchkun
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 join!
Curiosity in Missions: The Difference Between Helping and Hurting
Room 215
Jenny Faber
ELIC
Have you ever paused to consider the significance of Jesus waiting to start his ministry until he was 30 years old? Join us as we explore the power of curiosity to reduce our anxiety with "conversion", to trade our agendas for greater authenticity, and ultimately to form us into more Christ-like missionaries.
A Gospel That Changes Nations
Room 217B
Mike Bell
Healing Nations
Why did Europe and North America experience unprecedented development and flourishing as Christianity spread, while so many nations with a Christian presence today seem to languish in poverty? What exactly IS the good news that Jesus proclaimed, and what should we expect discipleship to bring about in an individual, a society and a nation?
The Underground Church in Central Asia
Student Center A
Paul Weaver and Norm Hummel
Partners Global Network
In this seminar you will grasp the length and depth of the effort faithful believers exert to share the love of Christ with their families, friends, and neighbors; the sacrifices they make and the persecution they experience in doing so. Learn how you can come alongside the workers to encourage and support them.
The Missionary Fear Factor
Room 217A
Stan Horrell
MissioCare Collective
Global workers often live silently with issues that are rarely discussed, yet too significant to overlook. We will explore key factors that need to be addressed and discuss how to graciously develop healthy communication processes that foster honest conversation, helping workers remain healthy, resilient, and well cared for.
It Didn’t JUST Happen!
Room 200
Dr. Tom Hoyle
Bible & Science Ministries; American Heritage Ministries
In this live and colorful workshop, Dr. Tom Hoyle presents intriguing slides, objects, and visual aids in order to highlight the Bible’s fascinating medical, scientific, historical and archaeological accuracy. Famous Bible-believer geniuses throughout history will be showcased. More Divine Design will be explored. Good for witnessing!
SESSION 3 - SATURDAY, 9:00-10:00 AM
Preparation for Mission
Room 101
Andrew Ginsberg
Are you wondering if the Lord is inviting you into missions? Are you pretty sure He is, but are not sure how to be ready for such a huge geographic and cultural change? This hour will be concerning the most important element of deciding about and preparing for missions: not financial preparation, or language learning, or learning how to engage people of a foreign culture…but intimacy with Christ.
Successful Intercultural Relationships
Room 216B
Dr. Annette Harrison
Corban University
What does "friendship" mean to people from different cultures? Are intercultural relationships worth the effort? We’ll discuss how to successfully navigate requirements of relationships across cultural differences, then generate a set of tips for meaningful intercultural relationships.
Local Church Innovations for the Great Commission
Student Center A
Dennis Wiens
Today’s mission field is changing rapidly. Discover practical, innovative ideas your church can use to reach people more effectively. Learn how creativity, technology, and cultural awareness can expand your church’s impact for the Great Commission.
Managing Mission Team Conflict
Room 217A
Dr. Gerald Roussie
Health Teams International Canada
The odds of facing mission team conflict are somewhat elevated if the team leader has not taken steps to avoid situations of conflict. This session will deal with people, places, and things that may affect the success of a trip. As long as supply lasts, participants will be given a flash drive of all evaluation forms presented in the session.
The 10/40 Window: Unreached or Unreachable?
Room 204
Emily Riggs
ELIC
3.4 billion people around the world today have never heard the gospel... and they won’t ever hear unless somebody goes and shares it with them. But does "unreached" equal "unreachable"? Be equipped with a biblical framework and the practical knowledge to bring hope to hard-to-reach places around the globe.
Reach the Unreached From Home
Room 215
Heather Ewald
Galcom
How can you be part of spreading the Gospel without going overseas: maybe going short term, or possibly on a mission trip to deliver radios. The radios preach, but they have to be delivered. There are many roles and professions and ways of contributing hands-on. Come find out where YOU can fit in best!
The Reality of God
Room 200
Dr. Heinz Lycklama
Apologetics Forum Snohomish County
Does God Exist? This is life’s ultimate question. God is revealed to us through 1) Scripture (Special Revelation), 2) nature (General Revelation), 3) Christ (God Incarnate), and 4) the explanatory power of human experience. What we believe to be true matches reality. Our faith is rational and can be defended.
Life Changes Life and Brings Hope
Room 217B
Helen Chen
The many Short Term Missions to Myanmar by Silver Lining Missions opened my eyes to see God’s miraculous work done in Silver Lining’s 11 centers (orphanages and rehabilitation centers) and stirred my passion to join the force to spread HIS love. SLM is partnering with local workers, collaborating to change lives.
Cultural Apologetics & Celtic Evangelism
Room 214
Jon Sween
Discovery Next
We will use the Celtic Way of Evangelism as a framework to understand how cultural apologetics is a pathway for people to find Jesus.
The Nations in Our Neighborhoods: Reaching Somalis in Seattle
Room 201
JR and KR
Millions of refugees have fled from the world’s most unreached and Gospel-hostile nations and moved into our neighborhoods. Many of them are just as unreached with the Gospel in their diaspora as they were in their countries of origin. Learn about the 50,000 Somali refugees in Seattle and how you can help reach this Unreached People Group with the Gospel.
A Christian Response to Homelessness
Sanctuary
Ray Choi
Vision House
Every family experiencing homelessness has a unique story often shaped by life circumstances beyond their control. How does Jesus call us to love our neighbors? Explore practical ways we can respond with compassion, restore dignity, and serve faithfully as individuals, families, and the churches.
Church Planting, the Big Picture
Room 216A
Rev. Barry Crane and Neil Tibbott
Learn the why, what and how of engaging cultures for Kingdom impact. We’ll talk about our Biblical principles for planting churches as well as ways we’ve lived them out. This seminar will focus on strategies and concepts.
SESSION 4 - SATURDAY, 1:30-2:30 PM
How Can I Live Out my Faith in a Secular Workplace Without Compromising the Gospel?
Room 215
Allison and Filipe Machado
This workshop taught by Allison and Filipe of Steiger International will equip you to confidently live out your faith in today’s secular workplace, understand the mindset of your post-Christian coworkers, and discover practical ways to make Jesus known with relevance, integrity, and boldness—without watering down the message of the Cross.
Wheelchairs for Nigeria
Room 217B
Dr. Ron Rice
We have built and donated over 43,000 tricycle/wheelchairs to some of the uncounted tens of thousands of polio survivors in Nigeria who spend their lives crawling on the ground. Learn how these life-transforming gifts are making a powerful Christian witness to both Muslims and Christians in this land torn by conflict and violence.
Thousands of Public School Students in Seattle Give Their Lives to Jesus
Student Center
Enoch Walter
Learn how it’s happening and how you can be part of it. The Gospel is simple, made for ordinary people to share the story of Jesus. In this session you’ll learn: What the simple Gospel is; How to share it in plain words; and How to lead others to Jesus. The Gospel isn’t confined to the four walls of the church. Your school, your job, the grocery line — everyone, everywhere, deserves to know who Jesus is. Revival isn’t just for the history books. It’s for here and now.
Answering Atheists
Room 200
Dr. Heinz Lycklama
Apologetics Forum Snohomish County
We consider eight of the common claims made by atheists. A number of Christian apologists have written books refuting the claims of atheists. We show that the atheists’ claims are nothing new and are indeed false. In doing so we look at a wide range of evidence and ask the question, "Does the evidence best support Theism or Atheism?"
Trauma & the Brain: A Missionary’s Guide
Room 217A
Dr. Kathy Thomas
Missiocare Collective
Trauma can feel like an occupational hazard in ministry. Unresolved trauma can result in diminished decision-making, anxiety, sleep loss and avoidant behavior. In this seminar we will discuss the neurobiology of trauma and the pathways to healing that God has provided.
How Not to Fall Asleep in a Prayer Meeting!
Sanctuary
Laura and Richard Wilson
WEC International
What if the prayer time for missions was the most "can hardly wait for" activity of the local church? How can we motivate people to pray, both individually and in a group? We’ll look at some practical and hands-on ways to pray for people and places whose names we can’t pronounce. This will be an interactive seminar.
For Such a Time as This
Room 204
Rev. Mark and Lori Amini
Hayate Abadi Ministries
The people of Iran are suffering deeply under the oppression and violence of IRGC. More than 50,000 have lost their lives. In the midst of darkness and pain, hope is desperately needed. For many, that hope is found in faith that Jesus Christ brings - light, salvation, healing, and true peace.
Expect Great Things from God. Attempt Great Things for God
Room 214
Mike Maksimowicz
Ignite the World Ministries
William Carey (1761-1834), the father of modern missions, set forth a mandate for bold faith and active service. He was "Called to Make a Difference", and he did! Find out how God is still calling simple "shoemakers" to change the world for Christ.
Youth Leadership Development
Room 216B
Paul and Jean Goodner
Action International Ministries
Why are young people dropping out or leaving churches? Why do young people walk away from God? What ideas does Scripture give us to encourage young people to walk with God? This class will give effective biblical insights on developing young people to serve the Lord and not simply be spectators.
Strategic Kingdom Investments
Room 201
Phil Kono
The focus of this seminar will be on how to make strategic Kingdom-accelerating investments of our time, finances and talents. The foundation of these investment decisions is based on the 5 biblical commandments related to missions.
Evangelism: In Person and Online
Room 101
Rev. Jesse Bradley
What’s the difference between cultural Christianity and biblical Christianity? Evangelism is one thing we can do now, but we can’t do in heaven. God has called us to be His ambassadors where we live, work, learn, and play. Evangelism is taught and caught. This seminar will include practical steps to be faithful to God and share the gospel with more people.
Church Planting, Lessons Learned
Room 216A
Rev. Nate Hettinga
Nate will talk about what we’ve tried and provide a list of what’s worked and what’s flopped. He will share a list of lessons learned. This will focus on specific examples, cases studies and how that has led to different practices.
SESSION 5 - SATURDAY, 3:00-4:00 PM
Watch the "Kidnapped Redemption" Film!
Room 101
Carisa Haven
Schools For Africa
"Kidnapped Redemption" is a beautiful 45-minute film based on the life, work, and kidnapping of missionary Phyllis Sortor. Phyllis was held in the bush 12 days, but was finally released. Despite her fear, she returned to Nigeria to continue her work there. She forgave her captors, and seeks to bless them, the Fulani, and other tribes in Nigeria.
Evangelism on the Front Lines
Room 216B
Gordy Lindstrom
Learn practical, biblical evangelism that naturally moves conversations from casual to meaningful, spiritual, and discovery. Gordy shares proven principles (Jesus in Acts 26:15-19) for discerning where people are spiritually and lovingly pointing them to Christ through everyday relationships, marketplace ministry, and Spirit-led conversations.
Chosen to Make an Eternal Difference Today
Room 204
Heather Ewald
Missions Fest Seattle
Heather has a passion to tell people about Jesus. Her desire is to alert someone to their eternal destiny every day. Making Jesus known can be done in various ways. She will make suggestions and provide many resources for your use. Come prepared to learn something new!
Why Missions?
Room 200
James George
Many ask: Why do Christians invite others to their places of worship? Religion is considered a private matter. People wonder why you share your faith with others. Learn how to answer these questions in a clear and satisfactory way.
How to Talk to Muslims about Jesus
Room 201
James Rayment and Aybars Uchkun
Learn how to meet Muslims in your city, how to have meaningful conversations with them, how to invite them to visit your church, and how to care for former Muslims after they become Christians.
Working and Stewarding the Land as a Means to the Gospel
Room 215
Jim Stephens
Frontiers
Nearly half the people of the world are involved in agriculture, yet sadly, many of those who come from a rural Muslim background will be born, live and die and never meet a follower of Jesus. Very few with agriculture/natural resources backgrounds are going to make disciples to see movements of Jesus followers. I’m casting a vision to change that.
Invitation to the Testimony Concert Ministry
Room 214
Julie Lowe
Hope2Offer Ministries - ICMS
Since 2014, Julie has combined her spiritual and musical gifts as she parallels her personal challenges with those of classical composers, bringing audiences on 4 continents to consider what a difference a relationship with Jesus could make in their lives as He has made in hers. This seminar includes an abridged version of a testimony concert.
Digital Technology, Artificial Intelligence, & The Global Worker
Sanctuary
Dr. Naji Abi-Hashem
Member Care International
We explore the new digitalization, globalization, and increased reliance on AI. We analyze their psychosocial impacts on the mental-emotional-spiritual health of people, communities, nations, and the faculties of the clinical-cultural caregivers, including Imago Dei. We present risks of digital invasion and suggestions for ethical use in mission.
Church Planting, Disciple-Making
Room 216A
Neil Tibbott, Barry Crane, Nate Hettinga
Our team will present how making disciples is foundational to starting churches whether in the Northwest USA or Northwest India, China or Kenya. This will focus on the most basic of transferable church planting methodologies.
Present Day Slavery in South Asia
Student Center A
Panda
International Christian Response
South Asian brick kilns are labor intensive and polluting. Most workers are indentured and illiterate. Whole families, including children, are involved. They labor long hours to meet quotas, and live in harsh, crowded, unhealthy hovels with no access to clean water and sanitation. We can support local churches that are actively ministering to these people.
Losing Heart: Dealing with Compassion Fatigue
Room 217A
Randy Thomas
MissioCare Collective
What happens when the pain and suffering around you begins to outweigh the emotional and spiritual resources within you? For many global workers, this can lead to compassion fatigue, a gradual erosion of empathy, resilience, and hope. This session will explore how to remain compassionate and effective amid sustained brokenness.
God Does Not Divorce: To What Extent Should Christians Support Israel?
Room 217B
Serge Makhovitskiy
Life in Messiah