SEMINAR TOPICS
The core sessions of Mission Imperative are the first eight listed below, and included with each is the time normally taken in most settings. Most of these seminars can be added to for a longer session, or shortened if need be. Sessions 6 & 7 are often combined.
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1. The Return to Genesis – A look at why the Genesis record is so vital to a sound understanding, not only of the origins of the world, but also of the major New Testament doctrines. We show why the creation days were literal, 24-hour periods - not millions of years. This session also includes a contrast of the results of a society that teaches evolution as opposed to the creation model.
(45 minutes) DVD 2. The Horror of the Flood! – Could you explain where the water for a world-wide flood would have come from, and where it all went?! Many Christians can’t. Understanding the flood (the purpose, the causes, the aftermath and the evidence) is very important to an understanding of a biblically sound creation model. This session covers the basics about this event, and also includes a video & PowerPoint presentation on the “Hydroplate Theory”. This theory is a biblically accurate and scientifically feasible portrayal of the flood event. (1 hour) DVD 3. The Mystery of the Dinosaurs - This session provides a biblical alternative to the standard explanation for these creatures, and answers the basic questions everyone has on the subject - What were dinosaurs? When did they live? What really happened to them? Does the Bible talk about them?, etc. This is one of our most requested sessions. (1 hour) DVD 4. The Pillars of Evolution - This session defines “science” and illustrates the scientific method of problem solving. In the light of true science, the three main concepts that the theory of evolution is based upon are examined and shown to be faith-based rather than science-based. The purpose of this session is not only to show that science does not support evolutionary theory, but also to give people some “tools” with which to combat the theory. (1 hour) DVD (NOTE: The new DVD version of this topic is in production now). |
5. Aunt Lucy? – What evidence is there that humans evolved from ape-like creatures? As it turns out, not much! In fact, the “evidence” is stunningly sparse, being limited to a few fossilized bones. However, many of these are either fakes, or greatly misinterpreted and exaggerated. This session uses humor as it exposes much of this.
(45 minutes) DVD 6. The Hunters & the Hunted, Part 1 (Based on Romans 1:20) Using puppets and other visual illustrations, we show how life only displays design, order, and beauty - not random accident and chance. We cover three aspects of the natural world the evolutionist cannot explain – including design, instinct, and general relative sizes of creatures. (40 minutes) DVD 7. The Hunters & the Hunted, Part 2 This is a fascinating PowerPoint slide program showing incredible animals from around the world and how they “hide” and deceive each other. It continues the main theme of Part 1. (35-45 minutes) DVD (same as above) 8. Lost Secrets of the Ancient Civilizations – This session normally closes the seminars. With fascinating illustrations, it contrasts the evolution model with the creation model from a historic standpoint through a look at what many ancient cultures were able to accomplish. It contrasts some of these civilizations to our own. (45 minutes) DVD |
There are other topics, too. Some of the more requested ones are listed below.
9. Spiders! – Repulsive creatures, right? Perhaps, but spiders are actually quite incredible! There are three basic types of spider, and each one displays amazing capabilities that astound anyone who bothers to take a look. They are marvels of design and very beneficial to mankind. This session takes a fun and fascinating look at these creatures in a new light. Will you hesitate to squish the ones you see in your house after seeing this session?……no, probably not! But outside? That’s another matter!
(45 minutes) DVD
10. Grand Canyon – The Puzzle on the Plateau – This is one of the most breathtaking and perplexing sites in the world. Standard geological explanations for its formation are wrong, and most creationists have overlooked some major pieces of the puzzle. Amazingly, what carved the canyon also explains most of the fascinating geological features in the entire area (e.g. Monument Valley, The Petrified Forest, Canyonlands & Arches, Canyon de Chelley, etc.). Furthermore, they all formed very quickly! What happened?!
(1 hour) DVD
11. The Stricken Earth – The earth is wearing out, just like the Bible said it would. The earth is undergoing changes that can be seen everywhere -- Why do volcanoes erupt? Why are there earthquakes and tsunamis? Why do rocks fall from the sky? What are comets? Why are there unique weather patterns? And, is the earth warming? If so, why? Why are all continents shifting toward the Pacific? What produces El Niños? The answers are all related, and might surprise you!
(1 hour) DVD in production
12. The Serpent! – The fear of snakes is understandable. Right at the outset of history, the Bible records an astounding verbal exchange between the serpent and the second human God made. Immediately following the results of this exchange, everything fell apart! Mankind, the serpent, and even nature itself were all placed under a curse! How is it that these creatures can now survive, find food, find a mate…and even move! Even though there is a specific curse placed on this creature, they still display amazing design, and some features will astound you! This is the first creature mentioned by name in the Bible, and its existence has profound implications!
(50 minutes)
13. That's Impossible! - Animals display incredible variety. This includes the amazing aspect of instinct, which each animal possesses uniquely. Some, however, go beyond this and enter the world of symbiosis, especially "mutualism" - when creatures need each other to survive! It is inconceivable to imagine that both instinct and symbiosis just randomly happened, unguided by a Designer! This session closes with a twist on what many people think is impossible with God's involvement with the issues found in Gensis 1-12.
(45 minutes)
14. How “Evolutionized” Are You? – This is a multiple-choice quiz (!) - designed as an interactive activity for a whole group. Twenty+ questions are placed on a screen, with various possible answers. Sometimes the correct answer will surprise you. Designed as an enjoyable activity, it will also help to sharpen what you really know about the creation issue.
(45 minutes) DVD
15. God’s Way, or Man’s Way? – Sometimes caught between what they hear at home (and in church) and what is being taught in school, students need to understand why the Bible is, in fact, totally trustworthy. This session includes some pertinent issues related to the dubious nature of the evolution model and what is taught regarding the age of the earth, contrasted with various evidences which increase our confidence that what God says is reliable.
(40 minutes)
9. Spiders! – Repulsive creatures, right? Perhaps, but spiders are actually quite incredible! There are three basic types of spider, and each one displays amazing capabilities that astound anyone who bothers to take a look. They are marvels of design and very beneficial to mankind. This session takes a fun and fascinating look at these creatures in a new light. Will you hesitate to squish the ones you see in your house after seeing this session?……no, probably not! But outside? That’s another matter!
(45 minutes) DVD
10. Grand Canyon – The Puzzle on the Plateau – This is one of the most breathtaking and perplexing sites in the world. Standard geological explanations for its formation are wrong, and most creationists have overlooked some major pieces of the puzzle. Amazingly, what carved the canyon also explains most of the fascinating geological features in the entire area (e.g. Monument Valley, The Petrified Forest, Canyonlands & Arches, Canyon de Chelley, etc.). Furthermore, they all formed very quickly! What happened?!
(1 hour) DVD
11. The Stricken Earth – The earth is wearing out, just like the Bible said it would. The earth is undergoing changes that can be seen everywhere -- Why do volcanoes erupt? Why are there earthquakes and tsunamis? Why do rocks fall from the sky? What are comets? Why are there unique weather patterns? And, is the earth warming? If so, why? Why are all continents shifting toward the Pacific? What produces El Niños? The answers are all related, and might surprise you!
(1 hour) DVD in production
12. The Serpent! – The fear of snakes is understandable. Right at the outset of history, the Bible records an astounding verbal exchange between the serpent and the second human God made. Immediately following the results of this exchange, everything fell apart! Mankind, the serpent, and even nature itself were all placed under a curse! How is it that these creatures can now survive, find food, find a mate…and even move! Even though there is a specific curse placed on this creature, they still display amazing design, and some features will astound you! This is the first creature mentioned by name in the Bible, and its existence has profound implications!
(50 minutes)
13. That's Impossible! - Animals display incredible variety. This includes the amazing aspect of instinct, which each animal possesses uniquely. Some, however, go beyond this and enter the world of symbiosis, especially "mutualism" - when creatures need each other to survive! It is inconceivable to imagine that both instinct and symbiosis just randomly happened, unguided by a Designer! This session closes with a twist on what many people think is impossible with God's involvement with the issues found in Gensis 1-12.
(45 minutes)
14. How “Evolutionized” Are You? – This is a multiple-choice quiz (!) - designed as an interactive activity for a whole group. Twenty+ questions are placed on a screen, with various possible answers. Sometimes the correct answer will surprise you. Designed as an enjoyable activity, it will also help to sharpen what you really know about the creation issue.
(45 minutes) DVD
15. God’s Way, or Man’s Way? – Sometimes caught between what they hear at home (and in church) and what is being taught in school, students need to understand why the Bible is, in fact, totally trustworthy. This session includes some pertinent issues related to the dubious nature of the evolution model and what is taught regarding the age of the earth, contrasted with various evidences which increase our confidence that what God says is reliable.
(40 minutes)
Seminar Audio Samples
The Pillars of Evolution
The Hunters and the Hunted
