The Dinosaur Bone Wars
Description: The Bone Wars or The Great Dinosaur Rush was an intense period of paleontology during the years 1877-1892. It primarily involved two men and their quest to find and name the most dinosaurs. O.C. Marsh represented Yale and was supported financially by his wealthy uncle, Peabody. Edward Cope represented the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia and worked himself to exhaustion to get ahead and stay ahead of Marsh in finding and naming the most dinosaurs. Each hated the other and spent a fortune and their honors to outdo, undermine and destroy the other. Although between the two of them they named over 150 species of dinosaurs, very few are accepted today as legitimate. This was the beginning of American Paleontology and it is today still trying to recover from this black eye. This seminar is about that fossil war and the dinosaurs Marsh and Cope discovered.
The Bone Wars shows us that scientists are human and are often misled by their biases. Many scientists are not even aware of their biases and how they shape their opinions. How often has the search for glory or the need to be right can and did, in the case of the bone wars, negatively influence policy, paleontological doctrine and personal lives as these discoveries were inspiration for confirmation of evolutionary ideas and consequently supported the idea that the Bible was a myth. The Bone Wars also shows us that the nature of paleontology is largely one of conjecture. Not much can be said scientifically about the great beasts we call dinosaurs. The rush to judgment and conclusions during the Bone Wars has led millions of people astray. Human nature has not changed. Many similar mistakes today have had similar results. One generation of paleontologists overturns the previous discoveries and conclusions of other paleontologists.
Speaker: Patrick Nurre was trained in the secular view of geology. Over the past 40 years he has been actively involved in the Creation/Evolution issue in the field of geology. He has spoken to hundreds of college students, and is a popular speaker at many conventions and home school conferences. In 2005, Patrick created Northwest Treasures to provide opportunities to study geology from a Biblical perspective. In the fall of 2012, he opened the Geology Learning Center, a geology museum/educational center located in Lynnwood, WA. Patrick leads field trips each year to many geological sites including his annual field trip to Yellowstone Park in August.
His web site is at www.northwestrockandfossil.com (Northwest Treasures).
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Announcement
- History of The Great Bone Wars
Recordings of the lecture:
Is Genesis A Literal History?
Refuting Compromise From the Scripture
Description: A six day, young earth understanding of Genesis is the only one that comes from the text itself, which is why the rest of Scripture interprets it that way. Long-age views are a modern aberration that comes from imposing outside ideas of uniformitarian “science” upon the text. See how compromising views render the Bible meaningless to a dying world. You’ll be encouraged and energized to hear there is no need for compromise and that there are answers. The evidence for Creation and the Bible’s account of history is all around us if only we know how to look for it, and Jonathan will show you how to do just that!
Speaker: Dr Sarfati, senior scientist at CMI, is a dual citizen of Australia and New Zealand. He earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from a secular NZ university. Dr Sarfati co-authored papers in mainstream scientific journals including one on high-temperature superconductors published in Nature when he was 22.
Jonathan was a co-founder of an Apologetics Society in New Zealand, then joined Creation Ministries International (CMI) in Australia in 1996. In 2010, he and his American wife transferred from the Australian office to the USA office near Atlanta.
Dr Sarfati has authored some of the most popular and powerful books on the issues of origins, strongly defending biblical (‘young earth’) creation and refuting the strongest arguments for evolution and millions of years. His first book, Refuting Evolution, has sold half a million copies, making it the best-selling creationist book of all time (apart from the Bible!). His latest and most important book is The Genesis Account, a thorough 800-page theological and scientific commentary on Genesis 1–11.
Jonathan is also a chess master and former New Zealand chess champion, and drew a tournament game with former world champion Boris Spassky. One specialty is playing simultaneous chess games, sometimes ‘blindfold’, i.e. from memory.
Video Clips of some of Dr. Sarfati’s presentations:
- http://videos.creation.com.s3.amazonaws.com/speaker-promos/us/Jonathan%20Sarfati.mp4 – CMI Speaker Promotion.
- http://creation.com/media-search?q=Dr+Jonathan+Sarfati – Sarfati clips.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule
- Announcement Slide
Dr. Jonathan Sarfati speaks at the Apologetics Forum meeting on Friday evening, February 22, 2019. He will be available to speak at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of February 20-24.
Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Sarfati speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Dr. Sarfati is prepared to give can be found here.
The Genesis Flood: Biblical Realism and Scientific Models
Description: The Flood during Noah’s day is vital to understand the history of our planet. This talk explains why in detail, and answers many common questions. For example: Does the Bible teach a global or local Flood? How does science fit in? What models are right, and what should be rejected? What are the main evidences in the rocks and fossils that the globe was totally covered? Why did lifespans drop sharply after the Flood?
Speaker: Dr Sarfati, senior scientist at CMI, is a dual citizen of Australia and New Zealand. He earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from a secular NZ university. Dr Sarfati co-authored papers in mainstream scientific journals including one on high-temperature superconductors published in Nature when he was 22.
Jonathan was a co-founder of an Apologetics Society in New Zealand, then joined Creation Ministries International (CMI) in Australia in 1996. In 2010, he and his American wife transferred from the Australian office to the USA office near Atlanta.
Dr Sarfati has authored some of the most popular and powerful books on the issues of origins, strongly defending biblical (‘young earth’) creation and refuting the strongest arguments for evolution and millions of years. His first book, Refuting Evolution, has sold half a million copies, making it the best-selling creationist book of all time (apart from the Bible!). His latest and most important book is The Genesis Account, a thorough 800-page theological and scientific commentary on Genesis 1–11.
Jonathan is also a chess master and former New Zealand chess champion, and drew a tournament game with former world champion Boris Spassky. One specialty is playing simultaneous chess games, sometimes ‘blindfold’, i.e. from memory.
Video Clips of some of Dr. Sarfati’s presentations:
- http://videos.creation.com.s3.amazonaws.com/speaker-promos/us/Jonathan%20Sarfati.mp4 – CMI Speaker Promotion.
- http://creation.com/media-search?q=Dr+Jonathan+Sarfati – Sarfati clips.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule
- Announcement Slide
Dr. Jonathan Sarfati speaks at the Apologetics Forum meeting on Friday evening, February 22, 2019. He will be available to speak at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of February 20-24.
Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Sarfati speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Dr. Sarfati is prepared to give can be found here.
Description: The right view of Genesis Creation enables us to think clearly about ‘life’ issues such as abortion, euthanasia, cloning, animal rights, stem cells, etc. Conversely, consistent evolutionary thinking undermines the biblical sanctity of innocent human life, as in Nazi Germany.
Speaker: Dr Sarfati, chief scientist at CMI, is a dual citizen of Australia and New Zealand. He earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from a secular NZ university. Dr Sarfati co-authored papers in mainstream scientific journals including one on high-temperature superconductors published in Nature when he was 22.
Jonathan was a co-founder of an Apologetics Society in New Zealand, then joined Creation Ministries International (CMI) in Australia in 1996. In 2010, he and his American wife transferred from the Australian office to the USA office near Atlanta.
Dr Sarfati has authored some of the most popular and powerful books on the issues of origins, strongly defending biblical (‘young earth’) creation and refuting the strongest arguments for evolution and millions of years. His first book, Refuting Evolution, has sold half a million copies, making it the best-selling creationist book of all time (apart from the Bible!). His latest and most important book is The Genesis Account, a thorough 800-page theological and scientific commentary on Genesis 1–11.
Jonathan is also a chess master and former New Zealand chess champion, and drew a tournament game with former world champion Boris Spassky. One specialty is playing simultaneous chess games, sometimes ‘blindfold’, i.e. from memory.
Video Clips of some of Dr. Sarfati’s presentations:
- http://videos.creation.com.s3.amazonaws.com/speaker-promos/us/Jonathan%20Sarfati.mp4 – CMI Speaker Promotion.
- http://creation.com/media-search?q=Dr+Jonathan+Sarfati – Sarfati clips.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for complete schedule
- Announcement Slide
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
- Audio recording of lecture can be found here.
- Audio recording of Q&A after lecture can be found here.
Dr. Jonathan Sarfati, senior scientist at Creation Ministries International (CMI), speaks at the following venues during the weekend of February 20-24.
- Wednesday, February 20, 7:00 pm. Talk on Is Genesis A Literal History? at Calvary Chapel Lake Stevens.
- Thursday, February 21, 7:00 pm. Talk on The Genesis Flood at Summit Park Bible Church in Anacortes, WA.
- Friday, February 22, 8:00 am. Talk on Biological Robotics: Incredible Design in Life at Grace Academy School in Marysville, WA.
- Friday, February 22, 9:40 am. Talk on Biological Robotics: Incredible Design in Life at Arlington Christian School in Arlington, WA.
- Friday, February 22, 7:00 pm. Talk on Bioethics: Issues of Life, Death, and Morality at the Apologetics Forum meeting at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Saturday morning, February 23, 9:00 am – noon. Mini Conference on God The Master Designer at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, WA. First lecture on Origin of Life: Fatal Flaws of Chemical Evolution; second lecture on Robotics: Incredible Design in Life, followed by extended Q&A.
- Saturday afternoon, February 23, 1 pm to 4 pm, Chess Challenge with Dr. Sarfati challenging up to 30 players at the same time at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, WA.
- Sunday morning, February 24, Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA, 9:00 am. Message on Jurassic Reality: Dinosaurs and Most Asked Questions during the Discipleship Hour. 10:30 am, Message on Design, Deluge & Dilemma during the Worship Service.
- Sunday evening, February 24, 6:00 pm. Talk on The Christian Roots of Science at Calvary Chapel Marysville in Marysville, WA.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Sarfati speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Dr. Sarfati is prepared to give can be found here.
Mini Conference: God The Master Designer
In this Mini Conference on God The Master Designer, Dr Jonathan Sarfati brings two seminars on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until 12 noon.
- Origin of Life: Fatal Flaws of Chemical Evolution
- Biological Robotics: Incredible Design in Life
There will be an extended time for Q&A after the second seminar.
The Mini-Conference is followed by a Chess Tournament with Dr. Sarfati, a chess master and former New Zealand chess champion, challenging up to 30 chess players at the same time at 1:00 PM. Register online here.
The first seminar at 9:00 AM is on the Origin of Life: Fatal Flaws of Chemical Evolution.
The second seminar at 10:30 AM is on Biological Robotics: Incredible Design in Life.Speaker: Dr Jonathan Sarfati, chief scientist at CMI, is a dual citizen of Australia and New Zealand. He earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from a secular NZ university. Dr Sarfati co-authored papers in mainstream scientific journals including one on high-temperature superconductors published in Nature when he was 22.
Jonathan was a co-founder of an Apologetics Society in New Zealand, then joined Creation Ministries International (CMI) in Australia in 1996. In 2010, he and his American wife transferred from the Australian office to the USA office near Atlanta.
Dr Sarfati has authored some of the most popular and powerful books on the issues of origins, strongly defending biblical (‘young earth’) creation and refuting the strongest arguments for evolution and millions of years. His first book, Refuting Evolution, has sold half a million copies, making it the best-selling creationist book of all time (apart from the Bible!). His latest and most important book is The Genesis Account, a thorough 800-page theological and scientific commentary on Genesis 1–11.
Jonathan is also a chess master and former New Zealand chess champion, and drew a tournament game with former world champion Boris Spassky. One specialty is playing simultaneous chess games, sometimes ‘blindfold’, i.e. from memory.
Video Clips of some of Dr. Sarfati’s presentations:
- http://videos.creation.com.s3.amazonaws.com/speaker-promos/us/Jonathan%20Sarfati.mp4 – CMI Speaker Promotion.
- http://creation.com/media-search?q=Dr+Jonathan+Sarfati – Sarfati video clips.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for complete schedule
- Announcement Slide
Dr. Jonathan Sarfati speaks at the Apologetics Forum meeting on Friday evening, February 22, 2019. He may be available to speak at other venues in the Greater Seattle area, February 20-24.
Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Sarfati speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Dr. Sarfati is prepared to give can be found here.
Further details on Sarfati’s schedule are on the Creation Ministries International website [select Washington Region].
Calling All Chess Players!
Open Chess Challenge with Dr. Jonathan Sarfati
Dr. Sarfati will play up to 30 chess players at once in the afternoon after the Mini-Conference to be held in the morning at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, WA. Players are selected on a first come basis and must bring their own chess board to the tournament.
Register for this chess challenge at ApologeticsForum.org/chess. Spectators and cheerleaders are welcome.
Dr Jonathan Sarfati Ph.D., F.M. is an accomplished chess master and a former New Zealand Chess Champion, representing New Zealand in three Chess Olympiads (he drew with Boris Spassky, world champion 1969-1972). In 1988, the International Chess Federation awarded him the title of F.I.D.E. Master (FM). Jonathan has been known to play multiple chess matches while he is blindfolded. Jonathan more regularly plays multiple sighted challengers, up to 20 – 30 at a time.
Dr. Sarfati has performed this feat, against up to 12 challengers at once, at several major international conferences. A former chess champion of New Zealand, Jonathan is a scientist whose Ph.D. is in physical chemistry and quantum physics. He works for Creation Ministries International as a lecturer, scientist, and writer, showing how Christians can believe the Bible from cover to cover—especially when it comes to Genesis and creation vs evolution!
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule
- Announcement Slide
Dr. Jonathan Sarfati speaks at the Apologetics Forum meeting on Friday evening, February 22, 2019. He will be available to speak at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of February 20-24.
Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Sarfati speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Dr. Sarfati is prepared to give can be found here.
A chess challenge story from the past
Samuel Reshevsky, age 8, defeating several chess masters at once in France (1920). One fellow, third from right, seems rather frustrated.
Description: People of all ages are captivated by dinosaurs. Unfortunately, evolutionists use dinosaurs to indoctrinate the young and the old with an earth history that includes millions of years but has no room for the Bible. This presentation will show the power of a person’s starting assumptions (or “worldview”) when
interpreting past events, and will define the different types of sciences used in investigating the world around us, with a thorough exploration of these enigmatic lizards. Let’s take dinosaurs to the Bible and see what God’s word has to say about them!
Speaker: Dr Sarfati, senior scientist at CMI, is a dual citizen of Australia and New Zealand. He earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from a secular NZ university. Dr Sarfati co-authored papers in mainstream scientific journals including one on high-temperature superconductors published in Nature when he was 22.
Jonathan was a co-founder of an Apologetics Society in New Zealand, then joined Creation Ministries International (CMI) in Australia in 1996. In 2010, he and his American wife transferred from the Australian office to the USA office near Atlanta.
Dr Sarfati has authored some of the most popular and powerful books on the issues of origins, strongly defending biblical (‘young earth’) creation and refuting the strongest arguments for evolution and millions of years. His first book, Refuting Evolution, has sold half a million copies, making it the best-selling creationist book of all time (apart from the Bible!). His latest and most important book is The Genesis Account, a thorough 800-page theological and scientific commentary on Genesis 1–11.
Jonathan is also a chess master and former New Zealand chess champion, and drew a tournament game with former world champion Boris Spassky. One specialty is playing simultaneous chess games, sometimes ‘blindfold’, i.e. from memory.
Video Clips of some of Dr. Sarfati’s presentations:
- http://videos.creation.com.s3.amazonaws.com/speaker-promos/us/Jonathan%20Sarfati.mp4 – CMI Speaker Promotion.
- http://creation.com/media-search?q=Dr+Jonathan+Sarfati – Sarfati clips.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule
- Announcement Slide
Dr. Jonathan Sarfati speaks at the Apologetics Forum meeting on Friday evening, February 22, 2019. He will be available to speak at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of February 20-24.
Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Sarfati speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Dr. Sarfati is prepared to give can be found here.
Worship Service: Message on Design, Deluge & Dilemma:
Description: Dr. Jonathan Sarfati presents a message on:
- Widespread apostasy in young people—not because of lack of evidence, but lack of dissemination of the evidence.
- Jesus as Creator, as well as Kinsman-Redeemer, meaning that He must be our blood relative. This means that all humanity must come from Adam, also the ancestor of Jesus, the Last Adam. Adam’s sin brought death, so Jesus brought Resurrection—Rom. 5 and 1 Cor. 15 make an explicit connection.
- Since death came through sin, fossil record must post-date Adam. Explained by Genesis global Flood, which has other evidences.
- Design in nature, including micro-machines. Coded information stored on DNA.
- Goo-to-you evolution requires information increase, but what we see are sorting out already-existing information, natural selection culling information, and mutations corrupting information.
Speaker: Dr Sarfati is a dual citizen of Australia and New Zealand. He earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from a secular NZ university. Dr Sarfati co-authored papers in mainstream scientific journals including one on high-temperature superconductors published in Nature when he was 22.
Jonathan was a co-founder of an Apologetics Society in New Zealand, then joined Creation Ministries International in Australia in 1996. In 2010, he and his American wife transferred from the Australian office to the USA office near Atlanta.
Dr Sarfati has authored some of the most popular and powerful books on the issues of origins, strongly defending biblical (‘young earth’) creation and refuting the strongest arguments for evolution and millions of years. His first book, Refuting Evolution, has sold half a million copies, making it the best-selling creationist book of all time (apart from the Bible!). His latest and most important book is The Genesis Account, a thorough 800-page theological and scientific commentary on Genesis 1–11.
Jonathan is also a chess master and former New Zealand chess champion, and drew a tournament game with former world champion Boris Spassky. One specialty is playing simultaneous chess games, sometimes ‘blindfold’, i.e. from memory.
Video Clips of some of Dr. Sarfati’s presentations:
- http://videos.creation.com.s3.amazonaws.com/speaker-promos/us/Jonathan%20Sarfati.mp4 – CMI Speaker Promotion.
- http://creation.com/media-search?q=Dr+Jonathan+Sarfati – Sarfati clips.
- http://creation.com/creation-videos?page=10 – Speaker clips.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule
- Announcement Slide
Dr. Jonathan Sarfati speaks at the Apologetics Forum meeting on Friday evening, February 22, 2019. He will be available to speak at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of February 20-24.
Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Sarfati speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Dr. Sarfati is prepared to give can be found here.
The Christian Roots of Science & Busting Evolutionary Myths
Description: Why did science flourish in the West, and only the West? The biblical worldview provided the presuppositions that allowed science to flourish while it was stillborn in other places such as Greece and China. Evolutionists deny this biblical foundation for science by accusing Christianity of superstitions that held science back. Jonathan deftly busts the myth of the ‘Dark Ages’—a time marked by many scientific advances. He also busts the myths of Galileo, belief in a flat earth, and more.
Speaker: Dr Sarfati, senior scientist at CMI, is a dual citizen of Australia and New Zealand. He earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from a secular NZ university. Dr Sarfati co-authored papers in mainstream scientific journals including one on high-temperature superconductors published in Nature when he was 22.
Jonathan was a co-founder of an Apologetics Society in New Zealand, then joined Creation Ministries International (CMI) in Australia in 1996. In 2010, he and his American wife transferred from the Australian office to the USA office near Atlanta.
Dr Sarfati has authored some of the most popular and powerful books on the issues of origins, strongly defending biblical (‘young earth’) creation and refuting the strongest arguments for evolution and millions of years. His first book, Refuting Evolution, has sold half a million copies, making it the best-selling creationist book of all time (apart from the Bible!). His latest and most important book is The Genesis Account, a thorough 800-page theological and scientific commentary on Genesis 1–11.
Jonathan is also a chess master and former New Zealand chess champion, and drew a tournament game with former world champion Boris Spassky. One specialty is playing simultaneous chess games, sometimes ‘blindfold’, i.e. from memory.
Video Clips of some of Dr. Sarfati’s presentations:
- http://videos.creation.com.s3.amazonaws.com/speaker-promos/us/Jonathan%20Sarfati.mp4 – CMI Speaker Promotion.
- http://creation.com/media-search?q=Dr+Jonathan+Sarfati – Sarfati clips.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule
- Announcement Slide
Dr. Jonathan Sarfati speaks at the Apologetics Forum meeting on Friday evening, February 22, 2019. He will be available to speak at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of February 20-24.
Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Sarfati speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Dr. Sarfati is prepared to give can be found here.
Evolution’s Showstopper
Description: All attempts by evolutionists to show that first life from non-life by natural processes can be explained by evolution have come to naught for four main reasons: 1) The Law of Biogenesis confirmed by Pasteur in 1864. 2) The failure of experiments like that of Miller in 1953 to show that life can come from non-life. 3) The mathematical probability of forming the first living cell by random chance processes is beyond possible, and 4) The information in a cell (DNA) requires an intelligent mind. The failure of the origin of first life from non-life by natural processes is actually a show stopper for evolution.
Psalm 139:14, I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Speaker: Dr. Heinz Lycklama earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics (1965) and a Ph. D. degree in experimental Nuclear Physics (1969) from McMaster University in Canada. Since then he has worked in the telecommunications and computer software industries at Bell Telephone Laboratories in NJ and at Interactive Systems Corporation in CA – as an individual contributor and in management positions. In 1992 Dr. Lycklama founded Open Systems Technology Associates (OSTA) to offer his technology management consulting services to various start-ups in the high technology industry. In 2013 Heinz founded the Apologetics Forum to help equip believers in the defense of The Faith.
Being challenged in his Christian faith by what he was taught in university in the 1960’s, Dr. Lycklama has always maintained an active interest in the Creation vs. Evolution controversy. He has developed a series of lectures on Creation vs. Evolution, Christian Apologetics, and Biblical Worldview over the years and presented the material in Sunday school classes, to college students, during church services, at Bible Schools, and other venues in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. With his knowledge of the Bible and science, Dr. Lycklama has continued to develop and present new material in these subject areas. Information on his messages and presentations can be found at www.heinzlycklama.com/messages.
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Powerpoint Slides (EvolutionShowstopper.ppt/pdf)
Lecture recordings at:
Evolution’s Showstopper
Description: All attempts by evolutionists to show that first life from non-life by natural processes can be explained by evolution have come to naught for four main reasons: 1) The Law of Biogenesis confirmed by Pasteur in 1864. 2) The failure of experiments like that of Miller in 1953 to show that life can come from non-life. 3) The mathematical probability of forming the first living cell by random chance processes is beyond possible, and 4) The information in a cell (DNA) requires an intelligent mind. The failure of the origin of first life from non-life by natural processes is actually a show stopper for evolution.
Psalm 139:14, I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Speaker: Dr. Heinz Lycklama earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics (1965) and a Ph. D. degree in experimental Nuclear Physics (1969) from McMaster University in Canada. Since then he has worked in the telecommunications and computer software industries at Bell Telephone Laboratories in NJ and at Interactive Systems Corporation in CA – as an individual contributor and in management positions. In 1992 Dr. Lycklama founded Open Systems Technology Associates (OSTA) to offer his technology management consulting services to various start-ups in the high technology industry. In 2013 Heinz founded the Apologetics Forum to help equip believers in the defense of The Faith.
Being challenged in his Christian faith by what he was taught in university in the 1960’s, Dr. Lycklama has always maintained an active interest in the Creation vs. Evolution controversy. He has developed a series of lectures on Creation vs. Evolution, Christian Apologetics, and Biblical Worldview over the years and presented the material in Sunday school classes, to college students, during church services, at Bible Schools, and other venues in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. With his knowledge of the Bible and science, Dr. Lycklama has continued to develop and present new material in these subject areas. Information on his messages and presentations can be found at www.heinzlycklama.com/messages.
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Powerpoint Slides (EvolutionShowstopper.ppt/pdf)
- Announcement Slide
Lecture recording at:
You Can Trust The Bible
Workshop by Dr. Heinz Lycklama at NW Ministry Conference
2 Tim. 3:16, All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.
Description: Religions are based on their holy book(s.) The Christian faith is based on the Bible. The Bible claims to be God-breathed. Skeptics, atheists and recent polls would have us believe otherwise. Prophecy, history, geography, and archaeology confirm its Truth. There are some amazingly accurate scientific statements that anticipate the science of today. The Bible is like no other book in the world. It provides many sound evidences and convincing proofs that it is indeed God’s Word. The Bible is authoritative in all matters that it addresses; it is infallible, inerrant, complete and final. Know what you believe, why you believe this, and how to defend what you believe. 1 Pet. 3:15; Jude 3.
Speaker: Dr. Heinz Lycklama earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics (1965) and a Ph. D. degree in experimental Nuclear Physics (1969) from McMaster University in Canada. Since then he has worked in the telecommunications and computer software industries at Bell Telephone Laboratories in NJ and at Interactive Systems Corporation in CA – as an individual contributor and in management positions. In 1992 Dr. Lycklama founded Open Systems Technology Associates (OSTA) to offer his technology management consulting services to various start-ups in the high technology industry. In 2013 Heinz founded the Apologetics Forum to help equip believers in the defense of The Faith.
Being challenged in his Christian faith by what he was taught in university in the 1960’s, Dr. Lycklama has always maintained an active interest in the Creation vs. Evolution controversy. He has developed a series of lectures on Creation vs. Evolution, Christian Apologetics, and Biblical Worldview over the years and presented the material in Sunday school classes, to college students, during church services, at Bible Schools, and other venues in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. With his knowledge of the Bible and science, Dr. Lycklama has continued to develop and present new material in these subject areas. Information on his messages and presentations can be found at www.heinzlycklama.com/messages.
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Powerpoint Slides (TrustBible.ppt/pdf) and Notes
Science Truths in the Bible
Workshop by Dr. Heinz Lycklama at NW Ministry Conference
Description:We trust the Bible for spiritual truth. Events, people and nations in the Bible have been corroborated by extra-biblical historians. The Bible has been confirmed by prophecy, archaeology, and geography. Do we trust the Bible when it makes scientific statements? There are many biblical references in different disciplines of science. The authors refer to nature and natural processes using everyday language. Their statements are amazingly accurate and often anticipate scientific insights that were not discovered by scientists until the last few centuries. The Bible is authoritative in all matters that it addresses. In fact modern science is founded on the biblical worldview.
Speaker: Dr. Heinz Lycklama earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics (1965) and a Ph. D. degree in experimental Nuclear Physics (1969) from McMaster University in Canada. Since then he has worked in the telecommunications and computer software industries at Bell Telephone Laboratories in NJ and at Interactive Systems Corporation in CA – as an individual contributor and in management positions. In 1992 Dr. Lycklama founded Open Systems Technology Associates (OSTA) to offer his technology management consulting services to various start-ups in the high technology industry. In 2013 Heinz founded the Apologetics Forum to help equip believers in the defense of The Faith.
Being challenged in his Christian faith by what he was taught in university in the 1960’s, Dr. Lycklama has always maintained an active interest in the Creation vs. Evolution controversy. He has developed a series of lectures on Creation vs. Evolution, Christian Apologetics, and Biblical Worldview over the years and presented the material in Sunday school classes, to college students, during church services, at Bible Schools, and other venues in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. With his knowledge of the Bible and science, Dr. Lycklama has continued to develop and present new material in these subject areas. Information on his messages and presentations can be found at www.heinzlycklama.com/messages.
Message Documents:
Lecture recordings at:
The Dead Sea Scrolls
Description: An exploration of how the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the archaeology of Qumran shed light on the Bible and add to the credibility and authenticity of the transmission of the Biblical text. Using current scientific methods (DNA testing) and scholarly examination (paleography-handwriting) the scrolls come alive and provide a valuable resource in our study of Scripture as God’s Word.
Speaker: Dr. Campbell is an ordained pastor with a BS in Chemistry and Mathematics, a Master’s of Divinity degree, and a Doctorate of Ministry degree. He currently teaches at Cedar Park Christian School in Mountlake Terrace and pastors a Church in Marysville, Washington. Dr. Campbell has had the opportunity to view the Dead Sea Scrolls in Jerusalem and during traveling exhibits in Chicago, Seattle and Los Angeles. He and his wife, Carline, reside in Lake Stevens and have been married for 33 years and have three grown boys.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Powerpoint slides used for presentation
- Handout for the presentation
- Announcement Slide
Lecture recordings at:
Evolution’s Showstopper
Description: All attempts by evolutionists to show that first life from non-life by natural processes can be explained by evolution have come to naught for four main reasons: 1) The Law of Biogenesis confirmed by Pasteur in 1864. 2) The failure of experiments like that of Miller in 1953 to show that life can come from non-life. 3) The mathematical probability of forming the first living cell by random chance processes is beyond possible, and 4) The information in a cell (DNA) requires an intelligent mind. The failure of the origin of first life from non-life by natural processes is actually a show stopper for evolution.
Psalm 139:14, I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Speaker: Dr. Heinz Lycklama earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics (1965) and a Ph. D. degree in experimental Nuclear Physics (1969) from McMaster University in Canada. Since then he has worked in the telecommunications and computer software industries at Bell Telephone Laboratories in NJ and at Interactive Systems Corporation in CA – as an individual contributor and in management positions. In 1992 Dr. Lycklama founded Open Systems Technology Associates (OSTA) to offer his technology management consulting services to various start-ups in the high technology industry. In 2013 Heinz founded the Apologetics Forum to help equip believers in the defense of The Faith.
Being challenged in his Christian faith by what he was taught in university in the 1960’s, Dr. Lycklama has always maintained an active interest in the Creation vs. Evolution controversy. He has developed a series of lectures on Creation vs. Evolution, Christian Apologetics, and Biblical Worldview over the years and presented the material in Sunday school classes, to college students, during church services, at Bible Schools, and other venues in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. With his knowledge of the Bible and science, Dr. Lycklama has continued to develop and present new material in these subject areas. Information on his messages and presentations can be found at www.heinzlycklama.com/messages.
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Announcement Slide
- Powerpoint Slides (EvolutionShowstopper.ppt/pdf)
Video Recording:
- Recorded at Apologetics Symposium meeting on May 1, 2019 here
Fossils and Evolution: What is the Biblical View?
Description: Secular geologists have rejected Biblical history and assert that there has been no global flood as described in Genesis. But vast quantities of fossils and sedimentary rock provide a monumental testimony to this historical event and God’s recent judgment. Is the worldview of these geologists causing them to “deliberately ignore that the world was deluged with water and perished” (2 Peter 3:3-6)?
This presentation provides the Biblical answer to the fossil record and an encouragement for Christians to trust in the Bible as authoritative on early Earth history. Numerous examples of fossils are provided that defy conventional explanation and interpretation in support of the theory of evolution. When examined, we can easily see that the fossils have been misinterpreted by naturalistic scientists and are much more consistent with catastrophic activity and a young Earth.
Speaker: Chris Ashcraft is a Christian educator employed as high school science teacher at Cedar Park Christian Schools, and adjunct professor at Northwest University. Chris has also worked in plant biotechnology. He was a research technician at the Cotton Fiber Production Laboratory at Texas Tech University, then at the Plant Transformation Facility at Oklahoma State University, and lastly was the Plant Transformation Specialist for EDEN Bioscience in Bothell, Washington.
He obtained a Bachelor of Science in biology from Wayland Baptist University in 1989, a Master of Science in biology from Texas Tech University in 1996, a Master of Education from the University of Washington in 2008, and a Master in Teaching Math and Science from Seattle Pacific University in 2012.
Chris moved from research science into the teaching profession to serve God in Christian education. His decision was motivated by the impact that secular science is having on people of faith. Today, close to 50% of Christian students lose their belief in God while attending secular schools. This tendency could be lessened if the Church was better equipped to defend the authority of Biblical teachings (1 Peter 3:15). To be prepared for these challenges, it is important that Churches provide regular educational programs on creation and other Bible Apologetics.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer for posting in church foyers and on school boards
- Announcement Slide for showing in churches on Sunday before meeting
Lecture Recording:
- The video recording of a previous version of this talk given at the March 8, 2017 Apologetics Symposium meeting can be found here.
The Heavens Declare
Description: We’ve been told by mainline science the universe is billions of years old. The Big Bang is a proven fact and distant starlight is supposed to verify the age of the universe. But is that really the case? Kyle Justice shares segments from his documentary series, The Heavens Declare, where five experts share compelling evidence for the universe being created, and not that long ago as the Bible indicates. Dr. Faulkner, Dr. Lisle, Dr. Humphreys, Dr. DeYoung, and Spike Psarris will share about the origin of the universe, the mystery of distant starlight, and challenges to the Big Bang. You’ll be encouraged in your faith of God’s Word!
Speaker: Kyle Justice grew up in Portland, Oregon. After marrying in 1991, Kyle went to work for major cable networks and became Emmy nominated. In 1996 he produced the first kids creation science show, The X-Nilo Show, then producing nationally aired program, The Creation Network. When his oldest son, Noah was a young teenager, Kyle began producing Awesome Science, a twelve-episode series used by homeschoolers and aired throughout the world. His family of eight now travel the country shooting many science kids shows and documentaries from a Biblical worldview. His programming is now seen by viewers throughout the world and is on most major Christian VOD platforms. He continues to produce programming, including a new documentary refuting the growing belief in the Flat Earth. His programs can also be seen on Kyle’s exclusive SVOD platform, AwesomeSciTV.com. Kyle and his wife now live in Ridgefield, WA and have been married over 28 years.
More information about Kyle and his ministry:
- Kyle Justice’s Speakers Page
- Kyle, Founder of Awesome Science Media
- Kyle‘s introduction to The Heavens Declare series.
Meeting Documents:
Lecture recordings at:
Jurassic Park or Jesus: Who Knows More?
Description: Using secular media Carl teaches how to address popular claims about the Bible and dinosaurs! Ask this question in the church today and almost every Christian will ‘say’ Jesus! The only problem is that when asked specific questions about dinosaurs Christians will answer with a ‘Jurassic Park’ mentality! Using clips from the wildly popular ‘Jurassic Park’ movies Carl shares what is being taught in the movies but then contrasts it with what the Bible teaches and science really shows. This is a very powerful multi-media presentation that will help all to differentiate between ‘fact’ and ‘fiction’! This talk is a part of the”Becoming Bold Conference – Live at the 3 Mile Project”. It is also invaluable in teaching a generation how to critically evaluate what they are watching and will address the “Know it!” challenge.
Speaker: Carl Kerby is an inspiring, motivating and highly respected Christian speaker. With more than 20 years of ministry experience, Carl shares his extensive knowledge and understanding of God’s creation in his presentations, outreach events, books and other resources as the President and founding board member of Reasons for Hope, Inc.
Carl Kerby is a former air-traffic controller and a creation apologist speaker who teaches how to defend the Bible against scientific naturalism. He was one of the founding board members for Answers in Genesis, and has been described by AiG as one of their most dynamic lecturers on the Book of Genesis. After serving with Answers in Genesis for over 15 years, Carl became the Founder and President of Reasons for Hope. He is a much sought-after speaker both in the United States and abroad, and has spoken in Bermuda, Canada, England, Greece, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Wales and others.
He grew up in a liberal church that taught evolution could be mixed with God’s Word. In 1987 Carl Kerby became a Christian after attending a crusade in Salt Lake City, Utah. While an air-traffic controller and riding in the cockpit on a flight, the Creation vs. Evolution issue came up during a conversation with the pilots. The co-pilot argued that the Bible and Evolution were a totally different worldviews that could not be in harmonized. He then introduced Carl to Ken Ham’s book The Lie: Evolution, which helped him trust in the Bible as authoritative on the issue of creation.
Carl and his wife Masami have been married for more than 30 years. They have two children, Alisa (Bobby) and Carl Jr. (Tish) and four grandchildren, Trey, Naomi, Mari and James. Carl is the author of Remote Control: The Power of Hollywood on Today’s Culture, Absotively, Posilutely, The Best Evidence for Creation and Reasons for Hope In The Mosaic of Your Life. Carl and Masami live in Hebron, KY.
Carl Kerby’s Presentations + Promo Material:
- Talks by Carl Kerby
- Press Kit for Carl Kerby – bio plus promotional video clips
- Debunked recording at a show on Stand Up For The Truth
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carl’s schedule, June 26-30
- Announcement Slide
Carl Kerby speaks at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of June 26-30.
Carl Kerby’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Carl Kerby speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Carl Kerby is prepared to give can be found here.
What Is The ‘Best’ Evidence God Created?
Description: You’ll never look at a zoo the same after this talk! This is fun, fast paced and biblical! Audiences across the globe have been thrilled with this colorful, eye-catching presentation on some of the most astounding evidences of God’s handiwork. The talk builds to an unforgettable conclusion! Do you know what the ‘Best Evidence’ is that God created? This talk will address the “Know it!” & “Share it!” challenge.
Speaker: Carl Kerby is an inspiring, motivating and highly respected Christian speaker. With more than 20 years of ministry experience, Carl shares his extensive knowledge and understanding of God’s creation in his presentations, outreach events, books and other resources as the President and founding board member of Reasons for Hope, Inc.
Carl Kerby is a former air-traffic controller and a creation apologist speaker who teaches how to defend the Bible against scientific naturalism. He was one of the founding board members for Answers in Genesis, and has been described by AiG as one of their most dynamic lecturers on the Book of Genesis. After serving with Answers in Genesis for over 15 years, Carl became the Founder and President of Reasons for Hope. He is a much sought-after speaker both in the United States and abroad, and has spoken in Bermuda, Canada, England, Greece, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Wales and others.
He grew up in a liberal church that taught evolution could be mixed with God’s Word. In 1987 Carl Kerby became a Christian after attending a crusade in Salt Lake City, Utah. While an air-traffic controller and riding in the cockpit on a flight, the Creation vs. Evolution issue came up during a conversation with the pilots. The co-pilot argued that the Bible and Evolution were a totally different worldviews that could not be in harmonized. He then introduced Carl to Ken Ham’s book The Lie: Evolution, which helped him trust in the Bible as authoritative on the issue of creation.
Carl and his wife Masami have been married for more than 30 years. They have two children, Alisa (Bobby) and Carl Jr. (Tish) and four grandchildren, Trey, Naomi, Mari and James. Carl is the author of Remote Control: The Power of Hollywood on Today’s Culture, Absotively, Posilutely, The Best Evidence for Creation and Reasons for Hope In The Mosaic of Your Life. Carl and Masami live in Hebron, KY.
Carl Kerby’s Presentations + Promo Material:
- Talks by Carl Kerby
- Press Kit for Carl Kerby – bio plus promotional video clips
- Debunked recording at a show on Stand Up For The Truth
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carl’s schedule, June 26-30
- Announcement Slide
Carl Kerby speaks at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of June 26-30.
Carl Kerby’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Carl Kerby speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Carl Kerby is prepared to give can be found here.
Something From Nothing
Description: According to a writer for the New York Times, “If ‘On the Origin of Species’ was biology’s deadliest blow to supernaturalism, we may come to see ‘A Universe From Nothing’ as the equivalent from cosmology.” NY-Times 03/23/12. With that being the case, let’s take a critical look at the information and see if it stands up to scrutiny. In this talk we will critique the video that was made for Dr. L.M. Krauss’s book tour with Dr. R. Dawkins. The goal is for you to make an informed decision. Don’t trust us, look at the evidence for yourself. Listen to what they have to say to see which view makes more sense: God created everything, or NOTHING created everything?
Speaker: Carl Kerby is an inspiring, motivating and highly respected Christian speaker. With more than 20 years of ministry experience, Carl shares his extensive knowledge and understanding of God’s creation in his presentations, outreach events, books and other resources as the President and founding board member of Reasons for Hope, Inc.
Carl Kerby is a former air-traffic controller and a creation apologist speaker who teaches how to defend the Bible against scientific naturalism. He was one of the founding board members for Answers in Genesis, and has been described by AiG as one of their most dynamic lecturers on the Book of Genesis. After serving with Answers in Genesis for over 15 years, Carl became the Founder and President of Reasons for Hope. He is a much sought-after speaker both in the United States and abroad, and has spoken in Bermuda, Canada, England, Greece, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Wales and others.
He grew up in a liberal church that taught evolution could be mixed with God’s Word. In 1987 Carl Kerby became a Christian after attending a crusade in Salt Lake City, Utah. While an air-traffic controller and riding in the cockpit on a flight, the Creation vs. Evolution issue came up during a conversation with the pilots. The co-pilot argued that the Bible and Evolution were a totally different worldviews that could not be in harmonized. He then introduced Carl to Ken Ham’s book The Lie: Evolution, which helped him trust in the Bible as authoritative on the issue of creation.
Carl and his wife Masami have been married for more than 30 years. They have two children, Alisa (Bobby) and Carl Jr. (Tish) and four grandchildren, Trey, Naomi, Mari and James. Carl is the author of Remote Control: The Power of Hollywood on Today’s Culture, Absotively, Posilutely, The Best Evidence for Creation and Reasons for Hope In The Mosaic of Your Life. Carl and Masami live in Hebron, KY.
Carl Kerby’s Presentations + Promo Material:
- Talks by Carl Kerby
- Press Kit for Carl Kerby – bio plus promotional video clips
- A series of short deBunked recordings
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carl’s schedule, June 26-30
- Announcement Slide
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
- Audio recording of lecture can be found here.
- Audio recording of Q&A after lecture can be found here.
Carl Kerby speaks at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of June 26-30.
- Wednesday, June 26, 7:00 pm. Talk on Jurassic Park or Jesus: Who Knows More? at Calvary Chapel Lake Stevens, WA.
- Thursday, June 27, 7:00 pm. Talk on What is the Best Evidence God Created? Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Friday, June 28, 7:00 pm. Talk on Something From Nothing at the Apologetics Forum meeting at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Saturday morning, June 29, 9:00 am – noon. Mini Conference on Let’s Use Some Critical Thinking at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA. First lecture on Answering Skeptics … Richard Dawkins!, second lecture on Real World Evangelism – The Smithsonian, followed by extended Q&A.
- Saturday evening, June 29, 6 pm to 8:30 pm, Youth Night Out: Got Questions? with Carl Kerby at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, WA.
- Sunday morning, June 30, 10:00 am, Message on Becoming Bold: Know It! Live It! Share It! during the Worship Service, Calvary Chapel Eastside in Bellevue, WA.
- Sunday evening, June 30, 6:00 pm. Talk on What About Human Evolution? at Summit Park Bible Church in Anacortes, WA.
If you have an interest in having Carl Kerby speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Carl Kerby is prepared to give can be found here.
Mini Conference: Critical Thinking
In this Mini Conference on Let’s Use Some Critical Thinking, Carl Kerby brings two seminars on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until 12 noon.
- Answering Skeptics … Richard Dawkins!
- Real World Evangelism – The Smithsonian!
The claims made by Dawkins are not hard to answer if we use some critical thinking. You will be surprised to find out that the supposed “evidence” that is used supposedly showing human evolution as a fact, isn’t what the actual evidence supports if we use some critical thinking. There will be an extended time for Q&A after the second seminar.
The first seminar at 9:00 AM is on Answering Skeptics … Richard Dawkins!
Dr. Dawkins isn’t known for being friendly! Can Christians withstand his attack? Watch and see. Richard Dawkins is one of the most antagonistic of the “new atheists”. In this talk Carl takes a video that Dr. Dawkins made where he ambushed then President of Concerned Women for America, Wendy Wright, and addresses the questions that he raised. Christians need to be aware that if Richard Dawkins is using an argument, hundreds of those that follow his every move will use it. Using secular sources Carl will show that the claims that he makes are not that difficult to give an answer to. The problem is not in the evidence, the problem is in the interpretation of the evidence. What about homo erectus? What about homo habilus?What about austrolopithecus? What about children having “gill slits” as they develop in their mothers womb?These plus many more questions are addressed in this talk. This talk is designed to address the “Know it!” component of the Reasons for Hope ministry.
The second seminar at 10:30 AM is on Real World Evangelism – The Smithsonian!
Can’t make it to Washington D.C. to tour the Smithsonian? Let’s do a virtual tour, from a biblical perspective.Using only secular sources Carl will discuss the supposed evolutionary ancestors that are depicted in the Smithsonian’s 24.5 million dollar exhibit showing human evolution. This is a great talk to do with people just before they go on a trip to Washington D.C. and visit the world famous museum. You may be surprised at what is actually found, and what is depicted. You may also be surprised to find out that the supposed “evidence” that is used supposedly showing human evolution as a fact, isn’t what the actual evidence supports. This is a VERY important talk and ones that will hopefully show parents how to teach their children to apply their faith in the “real world”! This talk will address the “Know it!” & “Share it!” challenge.
Speaker: Carl Kerby is an inspiring, motivating and highly respected Christian speaker. With more than 20 years of ministry experience, Carl shares his extensive knowledge and understanding of God’s creation in his presentations, outreach events, books and other resources as the President and founding board member of Reasons for Hope, Inc.
Carl Kerby is a former air-traffic controller and a creation apologist speaker who teaches how to defend the Bible against scientific naturalism. He was one of the founding board members for Answers in Genesis, and has been described by AiG as one of their most dynamic lecturers on the Book of Genesis. After serving with Answers in Genesis for over 15 years, Carl became the Founder and President of Reasons for Hope. He is a much sought-after speaker both in the United States and abroad, and has spoken in Bermuda, Canada, England, Greece, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Wales and others.
He grew up in a liberal church that taught evolution could be mixed with God’s Word. In 1987 Carl Kerby became a Christian after attending a crusade in Salt Lake City, Utah. While an air-traffic controller and riding in the cockpit on a flight, the Creation vs. Evolution issue came up during a conversation with the pilots. The co-pilot argued that the Bible and Evolution were a totally different worldviews that could not be in harmonized. He then introduced Carl to Ken Ham’s book The Lie: Evolution, which helped him trust in the Bible as authoritative on the issue of creation.
Carl and his wife Masami have been married for more than 30 years. They have two children, Alisa (Bobby) and Carl Jr. (Tish) and four grandchildren, Trey, Naomi, Mari and James. Carl is the author of Remote Control: The Power of Hollywood on Today’s Culture, Absotively, Posilutely, The Best Evidence for Creation and Reasons for Hope In The Mosaic of Your Life. Carl and Masami live in Hebron, KY.
Carl Kerby’s Presentations + Promo Material:
- Talks by Carl Kerby
- Press Kit for Carl Kerby – bio plus promotional video clips
- A series of short deBunked recordings
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carl’s schedule, June 26-30
- Announcement Slide
Carl Kerby speaks at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of June 26-30.
Carl Kerby’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Carl Kerby speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Carl Kerby is prepared to give can be found here.
Answering Skeptics … Bill Nye
This program is designed for the youth and others with an interest in being able to defend their faith. The program is structured as follows:
- 6:00 pm – Pizza
- 6:30 pm – Message by Carl Kerby
- 7:15 pm – Panel Discussion with Carl Kerby and Dr. Heinz Lycklama
- 8:00 pm – Dessert
Youth from all area churches are invited to this event.
Description: Recently Bill Nye the “Science Guy: has revealed himself to be very antagonistic of Christianity. Let’s address his claims.Bill Nye has become popular again recently. He did a “Big Talk” video where he went after those that don’t believe in evolution in a major way. In this talk Carl will break down that video and address his claims. In addition questions that he raised will be addressed using secular sources.
What does he mean by “evolution”? Are “tiny changes” the mechanism by which a worm eventually turned into humans? How are mutations involved in that process? Can a “Christian” really do “science”?What about “ancient dinosaur bones”? Don’t they show Christians are wrong? Plus more!
Christians need to be ready to give an answer for the reason for the hope that they have within them. This talk will help give some of those answers and, hopefully, encourage the body of Christ to become more visible in the culture. This talk addresses the “Know it!” component of the Reasons for Hope ministry..
Speaker: Carl Kerby is an inspiring, motivating and highly respected Christian speaker. With more than 20 years of ministry experience, Carl shares his extensive knowledge and understanding of God’s creation in his presentations, outreach events, books and other resources as the President and founding board member of Reasons for Hope, Inc.
Carl Kerby is a former air-traffic controller and a creation apologist speaker who teaches how to defend the Bible against scientific naturalism. He was one of the founding board members for Answers in Genesis, and has been described by AiG as one of their most dynamic lecturers on the Book of Genesis. After serving with Answers in Genesis for over 15 years, Carl became the Founder and President of Reasons for Hope. He is a much sought-after speaker both in the United States and abroad, and has spoken in Bermuda, Canada, England, Greece, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Wales and others.
He grew up in a liberal church that taught evolution could be mixed with God’s Word. In 1987 Carl Kerby became a Christian after attending a crusade in Salt Lake City, Utah. While an air-traffic controller and riding in the cockpit on a flight, the Creation vs. Evolution issue came up during a conversation with the pilots. The co-pilot argued that the Bible and Evolution were a totally different worldviews that could not be in harmonized. He then introduced Carl to Ken Ham’s book The Lie: Evolution, which helped him trust in the Bible as authoritative on the issue of creation.
Carl and his wife Masami have been married for more than 30 years. They have two children, Alisa (Bobby) and Carl Jr. (Tish) and four grandchildren, Trey, Naomi, Mari and James. Carl is the author of Remote Control: The Power of Hollywood on Today’s Culture, Absotively, Posilutely, The Best Evidence for Creation and Reasons for Hope In The Mosaic of Your Life. Carl and Masami live in Hebron, KY.
Carl Kerby’s Presentations + Promo Material:
- Talks by Carl Kerby
- Press Kit for Carl Kerby – bio plus promotional video clips
- Debunked recording at a show on Stand Up For The Truth
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carl’s schedule, June 26-30
- Announcement Slide
Carl Kerby speaks at churches and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of June 26-30.
Carl Kerby’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Carl Kerby speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Carl Kerby is prepared to give can be found here.
Becoming Bold
Description: The church is losing its next generation at an alarming rate. What can we do about it? Anywhere from 50 to 88 percent of the young people raised in Bible-believing Christian homes walk away from the church after age 18. In this talk, Carl examines the causes of this huge exodus, but then shows that by starting with the Bible, solutions can be offered to this massive problem in the church. Teaching just Bible stories to our children isn’t working; young people in our churches need to know how to stand uncompromisingly on the authority and accuracy of the Bible so that they can answer the skeptical questions of the age. This is the keynote talk for rforh’s Becoming Bold Conferences where our challenge is to Know it! Live it! and Share it! This talk will address all three of these issues.
Speaker: Carl Kerby is an inspiring, motivating and highly respected Christian speaker. With more than 20 years of ministry experience, Carl shares his extensive knowledge and understanding of God’s creation in his presentations, outreach events, books and other resources as the President and founding board member of Reasons for Hope, Inc.
Carl Kerby is a former air-traffic controller and a creation apologist speaker who teaches how to defend the Bible against scientific naturalism. He was one of the founding board members for Answers in Genesis, and has been described by AiG as one of their most dynamic lecturers on the Book of Genesis. After serving with Answers in Genesis for over 15 years, Carl became the Founder and President of Reasons for Hope. He is a much sought-after speaker both in the United States and abroad, and has spoken in Bermuda, Canada, England, Greece, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Wales and others.
He grew up in a liberal church that taught evolution could be mixed with God’s Word. In 1987 Carl Kerby became a Christian after attending a crusade in Salt Lake City, Utah. While an air-traffic controller and riding in the cockpit on a flight, the Creation vs. Evolution issue came up during a conversation with the pilots. The co-pilot argued that the Bible and Evolution were a totally different worldviews that could not be in harmonized. He then introduced Carl to Ken Ham’s book The Lie: Evolution, which helped him trust in the Bible as authoritative on the issue of creation.
Carl and his wife Masami have been married for more than 30 years. They have two children, Alisa (Bobby) and Carl Jr. (Tish) and four grandchildren, Trey, Naomi, Mari and James. Carl is the author of Remote Control: The Power of Hollywood on Today’s Culture, Absotively, Posilutely, The Best Evidence for Creation and Reasons for Hope In The Mosaic of Your Life. Carl and Masami live in Hebron, KY.
Carl Kerby’s Presentations + Promo Material:
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carl’s schedule, June 26-30
- Announcement Slide
Carl Kerby speaks at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of June 26-30.
Carl Kerby’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Carl Kerby speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Carl Kerby is prepared to give can be found here.
Human Evolution?
Description: Everyone knows humans evolved from ape-like ancestors, right? Looks look at the evidence and see! In our world today we’re inundated with the message that man evolved over millions of years. Our school systems, television programs, movies and even music push this message on us constantly. But, what does the ‘evidence’ really show? Using information from the “Revealing the Link” website Carl will discuss the supposed evolutionary ‘ancestors’ used there to “prove” human evolution. This includes the world famous, Lucy. Once we look beyond the “veneer” at what the actual evidence really shows, you may be surprised! We can and need to have answers to these issues today. This talk is a part of the “Becoming Bold Conference – Live at the 3 Mile Project”. It addresses the “Know it!” & “Share it!” challenge.
Speaker: Carl Kerby is an inspiring, motivating and highly respected Christian speaker. With more than 20 years of ministry experience, Carl shares his extensive knowledge and understanding of God’s creation in his presentations, outreach events, books and other resources as the President and founding board member of Reasons for Hope, Inc.
Carl Kerby is a former air-traffic controller and a creation apologist speaker who teaches how to defend the Bible against scientific naturalism. He was one of the founding board members for Answers in Genesis, and has been described by AiG as one of their most dynamic lecturers on the Book of Genesis. After serving with Answers in Genesis for over 15 years, Carl became the Founder and President of Reasons for Hope. He is a much sought-after speaker both in the United States and abroad, and has spoken in Bermuda, Canada, England, Greece, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Wales and others.
He grew up in a liberal church that taught evolution could be mixed with God’s Word. In 1987 Carl Kerby became a Christian after attending a crusade in Salt Lake City, Utah. While an air-traffic controller and riding in the cockpit on a flight, the Creation vs. Evolution issue came up during a conversation with the pilots. The co-pilot argued that the Bible and Evolution were a totally different worldviews that could not be in harmonized. He then introduced Carl to Ken Ham’s book The Lie: Evolution, which helped him trust in the Bible as authoritative on the issue of creation.
Carl and his wife Masami have been married for more than 30 years. They have two children, Alisa (Bobby) and Carl Jr. (Tish) and four grandchildren, Trey, Naomi, Mari and James. Carl is the author of Remote Control: The Power of Hollywood on Today’s Culture, Absotively, Posilutely, The Best Evidence for Creation and Reasons for Hope In The Mosaic of Your Life. Carl and Masami live in Hebron, KY.
Carl Kerby’s Presentations + Promo Material:
- Talks by Carl Kerby
- Press Kit for Carl Kerby – bio plus promotional video clips
- A series of short deBunked recordings
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carl’s schedule, June 26-30
- Announcement Slide
Carl Kerby speaks at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of June 26-30.
Carl Kerby’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Carl Kerby speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Carl Kerby is prepared to give can be found here.
Wherefore Art The Begats?
Description: Does studying long lists of funny-sounding names so enrapture you that you find yourself studying them deep into the night, or do you keep them on hand as a homeopathic cure for insomnia? In this high-energy presentation, Dan Kreft does the unthinkable–he makes “the begats” fun. Learn what the purpose is for each of the five major genealogies in the Bible, and find out if we really can use them to estimate the age of the earth; the answer may surprise you.
The objective of this talk is to show the audience how to refute the argument for gaps in the Genesis 5 & 11 genealogies using only the Bible, a little common knowledge of history, and some clear reasoning.
Speaker: Dan Kreft is a blood-bought and bullet-proof child of the King by election, a software engineer by trade, a teacher by gifting, and an apologist and author by passion. He earned a degree in electrical engineering from Northwestern University where he played basketball in the BigTen, before going on to play professionally in Europe and the U.S.
Meeting Documents:
The Earth Sciences
Description: Primitive cultures did not have telescopes, deep-sea submersibles, spectrographs or satellites, tools that would have enabled them to discover that the planets orbit the sun, stars possess unique spectrums, the existence of hydrothermal sea vents or the dynamics of clouds — and yet they knew centuries before modern science!
Through beautiful images and video clips, we will open Scripture’s pages and learn what – and how – the ancients understood:
- First day’s light & quantum physics
- Sea-floor spread & plate tectonics
- Clouds, lightning, & hydrology
- Global wind & ocean currents
- Talking plants & crying rocks
- Sun’s influence on earth & beyond
Speaker: Maureen O’Kane grew up believing in evolution until she read a Bible for the first time at the age of 25. Creation’s straightforward story of a personal God designing each species presented a beautiful – and more logical – image of who we are in heaven’s eyes. Since then, Maureen has shared Scripture science programs at schools, campgrounds, women’s retreat, churches, conventions (both U.S. and Canada), and once at the Washington State Penitentiary. More recently, she has spoken at the Design Science Association in Portland, the Creation Association of Puget Sound, and the NW Creation Network, creation apologetics organizations providing churches and families with evidence for God’s creative power.
Her career and community roles have included:
- Marketing Executive for both national and international healthcare corporations
- Motivational Speaker for customer-service training videos
- PR for Non-Profit Organization for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
- Court-Appointed Advocate & Therapeutic Foster Parent
- Bible Class Teacher for teens (27 years) and adult seekers (9 years)
- Depression Recovery Seminar Facilitator Coordinator and Instructor
Maureen’s passion is to research scientific discoveries through the eyes of Scripture, believing science and faith together provide a more complete image of our Creator God. On a personal side, Maureen loves to hike and explore, learn about our planet and fellow creatures, listen to different world views through documentaries and science forums. Family and friends are precious gifts from God, as is being given each day to make a difference. Maureen’s website can be found here.
Meeting Documents:
Lecture recordings at:
Lake Missoula Flood: A Message of Catastrophic Processes
Description: For many years, geologists thought that the channeled Scablands and Dry Falls of Eastern Washington were carved out by gradual processes over many millions of years. Now it has been established that they were caused by a massive flood event. See deep canyons hundreds of feet deep carved in sold basalt rock, yet no flowing water is present! Discover the many evidences of the flood from Montana to the Willamette Valley in Oregon. We will examine the reluctance of the geological community to accept an alternate view to slow processes and long time frames (“the present is key to the past”). We will discuss how these sites support the catastrophic Biblical history of a world-wide flood.
We will illustrate that the face of the earth can be dramatically changed in a few minutes or hours. It doesn’t take millions of years! We will examine the outstanding example of these not well known events in our own back yard that over-shadow the scale and scope of the famous Mt. St Helens Eruption (even though the message is the same).
Speaker: Ron Payne has a B.S. degree in chemistry from the University of Washington and studied microbiology at Oregon State University. He spent 35 years in the Aerospace Industry as a Senior Principle Materials and Process Engineer specializing in chemical processes, waste treatment, metallurgy, circuit board fabrication, metal finishing, adhesives, coatings, paints, cleaning, electronic assembly, procurement engineering and technical documentation. He was a Board member for the Creation Association of Puget Sound (CAPS) and also for the Mount St. Helens Creation Center for more than 15 years. He managed and provided creation resources for CAPS and spoke on various creation topics to homeschool and church groups. He specializes in creation tours to Mount St. Helens and Dry Falls sponsored by the Apologetics Forum.
Meeting Documents:
Lecture recordings:
How Big Is God?
Description: This is an easy to understand presentation about the small things God created (cells) and the big things He created (planets and stars). The talk uses simple to understand math and probability. Topics include:
• Testing our credulity factor
• The Theme: 2 Timothy 3:16 and Romans 1:19-20
• Understanding big numbers and the greatness of God
• God made the small things
• The amazing cell
• God created the BIG things
• The incredible human body
• How big is God?
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Meeting Documents:
- Meeting Flyer
- Complete Schedule for Mike Riddle, Sep. 25-29
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area September 25-29.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
Aliens, UFO’s and the Bible
This talk looks at the scientific and biblical evidence for extraterrestrial life.
• Why the search for extraterrestrial life?
• Influence from the media
• Influence from NASA
• Area 51: Aliens or secret aircraft?
• Aliens, science and logic: six problems
• Analyzing claims that Ezekiel saw a spacecraft (Ezekiel 1)
• Did God create other life in the universe?
• Why is the Universe so big?
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Meeting Documents:
- Meeting Flyer
- Complete Schedule for Mike Riddle, Sep. 25-29
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area September 25-29.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
Establishing and Defending a Biblical Worldview
Description: This presentation goes back to the first three chapters of Genesis in establishing the foundation for and defending the Biblical Worldview.
- The importance of a worldview
- Two worldviews
- Establishing a proper definition
- Essentials of a biblical worldview
- Case study: Genesis 1-3
- Basic hermeneutics
- 10 biblical evidences a day means a day
- Science and the authority of Scripture
- Yom (day) does not always mean a day
- Conclusion
Speaker: Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. Mike is also an adjunct speaker for Answers in Genesis. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty-five years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Some of Mike’s Video Clips:
- Building Critical Thinking Questions – https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=29&v=rBb_qDetiFs
- More video clips – http://www.creationtraining.org/media/videos/
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, Sep. 25-29
- Announcement Slide
- Download Powerpoint slides on CTI website here
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
- Audio recording of lecture can be found here.
- Audio recording of Q&A after lecture can be found here.
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), speaks at the Apologetics Forum meeting on Friday evening, September 27, 2019. He will be available to speak at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of September 25-29.
- Wednesday, September 25, 7:00 pm, Talk on How Big Is God? at Calvary Chapel Lake Stevens, WA.
- Thursday, September 26, 7:00 pm, Talk on Aliens, UFO’s and the Bible at Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Friday, September 27, 8:00 am. Talk on Three Things You Need To Know About Dinosaurs at Grace Academy School in Marysville, WA.
- Friday, September 27, 7:00 pm, Talk on Establishing and Defending a Biblical Worldview at the Apologetics Forum meeting at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Saturday, September 28, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, All-day Basic Creation Training course by Mike Riddle at First Baptist Church in Ferndale, WA.
- Saturday evening, September 28, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Youth Night on Got Questions: Critical Thinking and Dinosaurs at Calvary Chapel Lake Stevens, WA.
- Sunday morning, September 29, 10:00 am, Message on Genesis and Biblical Discernment at Baker Creek Bible Church in Bellingham, WA.
- Sunday evening, September 29, 6:00 pm, Message on The Bible: The First Three Chapters at Calvary Chapel Marysville.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
Basic Creation Training Course.
This one-day course is designed to prepare Christians to speak about and defend the biblical account of creation with confidence and be better equipped to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Target Audience: Ninth grade and above (A great course for getting your high school student trained to defend their faith).
Certification: This course is certified for one Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for Christian school teachers.
Course Goal: To prepare Christians to be able to speak about and defend the biblical account of creation with confidence and be better equipped to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Instructional Method/Format: Lecture, class participation, and exercises.
Course Outline
Chapter 1: Establishing and Defending a Biblical Worldview
Chapter 2: Handling Objections
Chapter 3: Science and Time
Chapter 4: The Flood, Geology, and the Fossil Record
Chapter 5: Biblical Apologetics
Chapter 6: Dismantling Two Foundations of Evolution
Course Length: 1 day (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Course Cost: $45 per student ($35 for each additional family member) $25 Students.
Instructor: Mike Riddle, Founder and President of CTI.
More information on the course and how to register can be found here. You can also call First Baptist Church Ferndale at 360-384-3111 to reserve your place in this course.
Details on the Basic Creation Training course can be found here.
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Meeting Documents:
- Basic Creation Training (BCT) Course Poster
- Announcement Slide
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, Sep. 25-29
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area September 25-29.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
Critical Thinking and Dinosaurs
This program is designed for the youth and others with an interest in being able to defend their faith. The program is structured as follows:
- 6:30 pm – Pizza
- 7:00 pm – Message by Mike Riddle
- 7:45 pm – Panel Discussion with Mike Riddle and Dr. Heinz Lycklama
- 8:30 pm – Dessert
Youth from all area churches are invited to this event.
Description: Mike will lead a discussion on critical thinking skills and how to apply them to what we are being told about dinosaurs.
- Common evolutionists’ tactics
- Three critical thinking questions
- A power question
- Fuzzy words and magic words
- Red-flag words
- Case study: 3 things to know about dinosaurs
- When did they live?
- Are they mentioned in the Bible?
- What happened to them?
Speaker: Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist. Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty-five years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Some of Mike’s Video Clips:
- Building Critical Thinking Questions – https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=29&v=rBb_qDetiFs
- More video clips – http://www.creationtraining.org/media/videos/
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer for posting in churches, schools, etc.
- Announcement Slide
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, Sep. 25-29
- Download Powerpoint slides on CTI website here
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area September 25-29.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
Genesis and Biblical Discernment
This message starts by discussing biblical discernment (1 Th 5:21-22). Three examples are used as lessons on biblical discernment.
1. How long were the days of creation?
2. Did God use evolution?
3. What are schools teaching and not teaching?
The message concludes by focusing on Christian youth and why so many are leaving the church.
The sermon will be followed by a talk on Aliens, UFO’s and the Bible during the SS hour. This talk looks at the scientific and biblical evidence for extraterrestrial life.
• Why the search for extraterrestrial life?
• Influence from the media
• Influence from NASA
• Area 51: Aliens or secret aircraft?
• Aliens, science and logic: six problems
• Analyzing claims that Ezekiel saw a spacecraft (Ezekiel 1)
• Did God create other life in the universe?
• Why is the Universe so big?
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Meeting Documents:
- Meeting Flyer
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, Sep. 25-29
- Announcement Slide
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area September 25-29.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
The Bible: The First Three Chapters
This talk examines the importance of the first three chapters of the Bible. These chapters are critical for our understanding of:
• Who God is
• Marriage
• The Gospel
• Science
• End times
• Why so many youth are leaving the church
• And many more biblical truths
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Meeting Documents:
- Meeting Flyer
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, Sep. 25-29
- Announcement Slide
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area September 25-29.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
The Creation Dialogues
An Engineer Looks at the Creation/Evolution Controversy
Description: A presentation that looks in-depth at the Evolution vs. Creation controversy from the perspective and education of a Christian professional engineer and conclusively answers the question, “Can Christians really accept evolution and millions of years into their faith?” Based on the book The Creation Dialogues – 2nd Edition. Appropriate for ages 12 and older.
Several book resources complimentary to Mr. Mitchell’s talk will be available at the book tables. Mr. Mitchell will also have a number of living fossils on display as well as a table of fossils that will be available for sale.
Fossil and replica images
Here is a photo of the table of fossils and fossil replicas that J.D. will bring with him for sale. There will be fossilized dinosaur bones, mosasaur teeth, various marine fossils, fossil ammonites, fossil fish, and fossil trilobites. The replicas are trilobites, dinosaur brain endocasts, dinosaur eggs, dinosaur claws and dinosaur teeth.
Speaker: J.D. Mitchell is a retired professional engineer in Oregon and Washington and has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington. He has also completed his Master of Biblical Studies in Biblical Creation Apologetics from Master’s Graduate School of Divinity.
J.D. is the Founder of the Institute for Creation Science of Oregon, and speaks and writes regarding the creation versus evolution controversy as a part of his creation science ministry Creation Engineering Concepts. Presentations available from J.D. Mitchell can be found here.
Meeting Documents:
An Introduction to Biblical Apologetics
Description: This talk is designed to help Christians be better prepared to defend their faith in a logical and reasonable manner. The truth about the diametrically opposite worldviews of Christianity and Secularism is made clear. This presentation is appropriate for youth as well as adults.
Several book resources complimentary to Mr. Mitchell’s talk will be available at the book tables. Mr. Mitchell will also have a number of living fossils on display as well as a table of fossils that will be available for sale.
Fossil and replica images
Here is a photo of the table of fossils and fossil replicas that J.D. will bring with him for sale. There will be fossilized dinosaur bones, mosasaur teeth, various marine fossils, fossil ammonites, fossil fish, and fossil trilobites. The replicas are trilobites, dinosaur brain endocasts, dinosaur eggs, dinosaur claws and dinosaur teeth.
Speaker: J.D. Mitchell is a retired professional engineer in Oregon and Washington and has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington. He has also completed his Master of Biblical Studies in Biblical Creation Apologetics from Master’s Graduate School of Divinity.
J.D. is the Founder of the Institute for Creation Science of Oregon, and speaks and writes regarding the creation versus evolution controversy as a part of his creation science ministry Creation Engineering Concepts.
Meeting Documents:
Video/Audio Recordings:
The “Best Evidence” For Evolution
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Neanderthal and Homo Sapiens Skulls Compared
Description: This PowerPoint presentation examines different groupings of favorite atheistic ideas for supporting biological macroevolution as a scientific fact. The first look is at the best evidences that evolutionists supported at the beginning of the speaker’s ministry in 2005; then a description of what the speaker now believes are most often promoted by evolutionists to the general public as the best evidences for evolution. The third examination is of what a recent nationwide survey determined that the youth of today believe are the “most convincing” evidences for evolution. Finally, the very most convincing evidence, according to the youth, is debunked by the speaker.
Several book resources complimentary to Mr. Mitchell’s talk will be available at the book tables. Mr. Mitchell will also have a number of living fossils on display as well as a table of fossils that will be available for sale.
Fossil and replica images
Here is a photo of the table of fossils and fossil replicas that J.D. will bring with him for sale. There will be fossilized dinosaur bones, mosasaur teeth, various marine fossils, fossil ammonites, fossil fish, and fossil trilobites. The replicas are trilobites, dinosaur brain endocasts, dinosaur eggs, dinosaur claws and dinosaur teeth.
Speaker: J.D. Mitchell is a retired professional engineer in Oregon and Washington and has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington. He has also completed his Master of Biblical Studies in Biblical Creation Apologetics from Master’s Graduate School of Divinity.
J.D. is the Founder of the Institute for Creation Science of Oregon, and speaks and writes regarding the creation versus evolution controversy as a part of his creation science ministry Creation Engineering Concepts.
Meeting Documents:
Video/Audio Recordings:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube can be found here.
- Powerpoint Slides used can be found here.
- Audio recording of lecture can be found here.
- Audio recording of Q&A after lecture can be found here.
J.D. Mitchell was with us October 23-25. Here is his speaking schedule.
- Wednesday, Oct. 23, 7:00 PM, Talk on The Creation Dialogues at Calvary Chapel Lake Stevens, WA.
- Thursday, Oct. 24, 7:00 PM, Talk on Defending Your Faith: An Introduction to Biblical Apologetics at Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Friday, Oct. 25, 8:45 AM, Talk on An Introduction to the Biblical Christian Worldview at Grace Academy School in Marysville, WA.
- Friday, Oct. 25, 7:00 PM, Talk on The “Best Evidence” For Evolution at the AFSC meeting at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
Only Believe
Description: The Christian “world” seems to be full of apologists today, trying to defend the Christian faith, and prove the existence of God. This honorable intent is marred by the fact that most modern apologists attempt their ministry in a manner which is unbiblical. In this talk, taken from the book of the same name, Paul gives an introduction to biblical apologetics, commonly known as presuppositional apologetics. He shows its biblical basic, and outlines its methodologies.
Speaker: Paul Taylor, Director of Mount St. Helens Creation Center, was born and grew up near Manchester in the North of England. He studied piano at Chetham’s School of Music, but read Chemistry at the University of Nottingham. Paul taught Chemistry, Physics and Science in government (“public”) schools in England and Wales for 18 years, eventually becoming a Head of Science, with a Masters in Science Education and Management from the University of Cardiff.
Paul was saved at the age of 15. He came across creationist literature in his late teens, and quickly became involved in speaking and writing on the subject of creation and evolution, Genesis and apologetics. Since 2005, he has been a full-time creation speaker, having worked for Answers in Genesis (UK/Europe) and Creation Today. He and his wife are the Directors of the Mount St Helens Creation Center. Paul is married to Geri, and they have five children between them.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer for posting in churches
- Announcement Slide for churches
- Complete schedule for Paul Taylor, November 13-17
Paul Taylor, Director of Mount St. Helens Creation Center, will be back in the Greater Seattle area November 13-17.
- Paul’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Paul speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Paul gives are provided on his website.
Itching Ears
Description: The Apostle Paul said that “the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.” In this talk, based on the book of the same title, we show that the important primary Christian doctrines of the Bible either depend on a foundation of a literal reading of Genesis, or at least are reflected in the text of the early chapters. The talk briefly mentions doctrines such as the Trinity, the Deity of Christ and the Inerrancy of Scripture.
Speaker: Paul Taylor, Director of Mount St. Helens Creation Center, was born and grew up near Manchester in the North of England. He studied piano at Chetham’s School of Music, but read Chemistry at the University of Nottingham. Paul taught Chemistry, Physics and Science in government (“public”) schools in England and Wales for 18 years, eventually becoming a Head of Science, with a Masters in Science Education and Management from the University of Cardiff.
Paul was saved at the age of 15. He came across creationist literature in his late teens, and quickly became involved in speaking and writing on the subject of creation and evolution, Genesis and apologetics. Since 2005, he has been a full-time creation speaker, having worked for Answers in Genesis (UK/Europe) and Creation Today. He and his wife are the Directors of the Mount St Helens Creation Center. Paul is married to Geri, and they have five children between them.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer for posting in churches
- Announcement Slide for churches
- Complete schedule for Paul Taylor, November 13-17
Paul Taylor, Director of Mount St. Helens Creation Center, will be back in the Greater Seattle area November 13-17.
- Paul’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Paul speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Paul gives are provided on his website.
Darwin’s Dangerous Lie
Description: Recent secular biographies of Charles Darwin, such as that of A.N. Wilson, have undermined the previous hagiographical approach of writers such as Janet Browne. Darwin’s personality flaws have been examined, and shown to have continued into adult life. This talk – the preliminary stage of research into producing a major biography of Darwin from a creationist perspective – examines Darwin’s childhood influences, and his youth, and applies these to the events leading up to the publication of the Origin of Species. The spiritual dimension of that publication is also examined.
Speaker: Paul Taylor was born and grew up near Manchester in the North of England. He studied piano at Chetham’s School of Music, but read Chemistry at the University of Nottingham. Paul taught Chemistry, Physics and Science in government (“public”) schools in England and Wales for 18 years, eventually becoming a Head of Science, with a Masters in Science Education and Management from the University of Cardiff.
Paul was saved at the age of 15. He came across creationist literature in his late teens, and quickly became involved in speaking and writing on the subject of creation and evolution, Genesis and apologetics. Since 2005, he has been a full-time creation speaker, having worked for Answers in Genesis (UK/Europe) and Creation Today. He and his wife are the Directors of the Mount St Helens Creation Center. Paul is married to Geri, and they have five children between them.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Paul Taylor’s Schedule, November 13-17
- Announcement Slider
The recordings of the lecture are available.
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube can be found here.
- Audio recording of lecture can be found here.
- Audio recording of Q&A after lecture can be found here.
Paul Taylor, Director of the Mount St. Helens Creation Center, speaks at the following venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of November 13-17, 2019:
- Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6:30 PM, Talk on Only Believe at Cedar Park Church, Chapel of the Resurrection in Bothell, WA.
- Thursday, Nov. 14, 7:00 PM, Talk on Itching Ears at Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Friday, Nov. 15, 8:45 AM, Talk on The Universe – God or Big Bang at Grace Academy School in Marysville, WA.
- Friday, Nov. 15, 7:00 PM, Talk on Darwin’s Dangerous Lie at the AFSC meeting at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Saturday Morning, Nov. 16, 7:00 – 8:30 AM, Mens Breakfast with a talk on How Old is the Earth? at First Baptist Church in Arlington, WA.
- Saturday Evening, Nov. 16, 6:00-8:30 PM, Youth Night Out: Got Questions on Where Birds Eat Horses (The Language of Evolution) at First Baptist Church in Arlington, WA.
- Sunday morning, Nov. 17, 8:30 AM, Worship Service message on Creation or Evolution: Who Cares? and a Sunday School Class on Only Believe at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Sunday Evening, Nov. 17, 6:00 PM, Message on Mount St. Helens: A Message For Today at Summit Park Bible Church in Anacortes, WA.
Speaking topics found here. If you have an interest in having Paul speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com.
How Old Is The Earth?
Description: Why the Earth is only a few thousand years old.
The earth was created by God in six twenty-four hour periods, just a few thousand years ago. This talk is a detailed look at the Biblical and scientific justification for the so-called ‘Young Earth’ position.
Speaker: Paul Taylor, Director of Mount St. Helens Creation Center, was born and grew up near Manchester in the North of England. He studied piano at Chetham’s School of Music, but read Chemistry at the University of Nottingham. Paul taught Chemistry, Physics and Science in government (“public”) schools in England and Wales for 18 years, eventually becoming a Head of Science, with a Masters in Science Education and Management from the University of Cardiff.
Paul was saved at the age of 15. He came across creationist literature in his late teens, and quickly became involved in speaking and writing on the subject of creation and evolution, Genesis and apologetics. Since 2005, he has been a full-time creation speaker, having worked for Answers in Genesis (UK/Europe) and Creation Today. He and his wife are the Directors of the Mount St Helens Creation Center. Paul is married to Geri, and they have five children between them.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer for posting in churches
- Announcement Slide for churches
- Complete schedule for Paul Taylor, November 13-17
Paul Taylor, Director of Mount St. Helens Creation Center, will be back in the Greater Seattle area November 13-17.
- Paul’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Paul speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Paul gives are provided on his website.
Where Birds Eat Horses (The Language of Evolution)
How words can deceive.
This program is designed for the youth and others with an interest in being able to defend their faith. The program is structured as follows:
- 6:00 pm – Pizza
- 6:30 pm – Message by Paul Taylor
- 7:15 pm – Panel Discussion with Paul Taylor and Dr. Heinz Lycklama
- 8:00 pm – Dessert
Youth from all area churches are invited to this event.
Description: This talk focuses on the use of language, as evolutionists attempt to teach their theory. The use of key words, such as ‘probably’ and ‘may be’ is examined. Also the use of rhetorical questions and the imaginative use of narrative are investigated. All of this dissembling is compared to the simple truth of Scripture.
Speaker: Paul Taylor, Director of Mount St. Helens Creation Center, was born and grew up near Manchester in the North of England. He studied piano at Chetham’s School of Music, but read Chemistry at the University of Nottingham. Paul taught Chemistry, Physics and Science in government (“public”) schools in England and Wales for 18 years, eventually becoming a Head of Science, with a Masters in Science Education and Management from the University of Cardiff.
Paul was saved at the age of 15. He came across creationist literature in his late teens, and quickly became involved in speaking and writing on the subject of creation and evolution, Genesis and apologetics. Since 2005, he has been a full-time creation speaker, having worked for Answers in Genesis (UK/Europe) and Creation Today. He and his wife are the Directors of the Mount St Helens Creation Center. Paul is married to Geri, and they have five children between them.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer for posting in churches
- Announcement Slide
- Complete schedule for Paul Taylor, November 13-17
Paul Taylor, Director of Mount St. Helens Creation Center, will be back in the Greater Seattle area November 13-17.
- Paul’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Paul speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Paul gives are provided on his website.
Sunday, November 17
Paul Taylor, the Director of Mount St. Helens Creation Center, will be with us at the worship services and during the Sunday School hour.
Worship Services, 8:30 am and 11:00 am: Paul Taylor, speaks on Creation or Evolution: Who Cares? Why does it matter what Christians believe on the subject? The talk aims to show the correct biblical way to think through the issues, and the implications for other Biblical doctrines.
Sunday School Hour, 9:45 am: Paul Taylor will give a talk on Only Believe. The Christian “world” seems to be full of apologists today, trying to defend the Christian faith, and prove the existence of God. This honorable intent is marred by the fact that most modern apologists attempt their ministry in a manner which is unbiblical. In this talk, taken from the book of the same name, Paul gives an introduction to biblical apologetics, commonly known as presuppositional apologetics. He shows its biblical basic, and outlines its methodologies.
Speaker: Paul Taylor was born and grew up near Manchester in the North of England. He studied piano at Chetham’s School of Music, but read Chemistry at the University of Nottingham. Paul taught Chemistry, Physics and Science in government (“public”) schools in England and Wales for 18 years, eventually becoming a Head of Science, with a Masters in Science Education and Management from the University of Cardiff.
Paul was saved at the age of 15. He came across creationist literature in his late teens, and quickly became involved in speaking and writing on the subject of creation and evolution, Genesis and apologetics. Since 2005, he has been a full-time creation speaker, having worked for Answers in Genesis (UK/Europe) and Creation Today. He and his wife are the Directors of the Mount St Helens Creation Center. Paul is married to Geri, and they have five children between them.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer for posting in churches
- Announcement Slide
- Complete schedule for Paul Taylor, November 13-17
The recordings of the sermon are available.
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube can be found here.
- Audio recording of lecture can be found here.
- Audio recording of Q&A after lecture can be found here.
Paul Taylor, Director of Mount St. Helens Creation Center, will be back in the Greater Seattle area November 13-17.
- Paul’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Paul speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Paul gives are provided on his website.
Mount St. Helens: A Message For Today
Description: The eruption of Mount St Helens in 1980 took evolutionary geologists by surprise, as the Earth’s surface was changed rapidly and catastrophically, instead of in millions of years. Many of the effects seen around the mountain are similar, in miniature, to what we would expect to see worldwide, because of the Flood of Genesis 6 through 8. In this talk, Paul Taylor takes you on a journey to the mountain, so that we can learn the lessons seen there.
Speaker: Paul Taylor, Director of Mount St. Helens Creation Center, was born and grew up near Manchester in the North of England. He studied piano at Chetham’s School of Music, but read Chemistry at the University of Nottingham. Paul taught Chemistry, Physics and Science in government (“public”) schools in England and Wales for 18 years, eventually becoming a Head of Science, with a Masters in Science Education and Management from the University of Cardiff.
Paul was saved at the age of 15. He came across creationist literature in his late teens, and quickly became involved in speaking and writing on the subject of creation and evolution, Genesis and apologetics. Since 2005, he has been a full-time creation speaker, having worked for Answers in Genesis (UK/Europe) and Creation Today. He and his wife are the Directors of the Mount St Helens Creation Center. Paul is married to Geri, and they have five children between them.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer for posting in churches
- Announcement Slide for churches
- Complete schedule for Paul Taylor, November 13-17
Paul Taylor, Director of Mount St. Helens Creation Center, will be back in the Greater Seattle area November 13-17.
- Paul’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Paul speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Paul gives are provided on his website.
DNA Battles: Were Adam & Eve Historical?
We will show a popular DVD on the topic of DNA Battles produced by Evidence Press.Watch the Video Trailer here. Too often Christians accept some form of evolution as the means for our origins. With modern genetics it is time to realize empirical science points to Biblical Creation. DNA Battles explores several lines of evidence which supports a 6,000 year 6-day biblical explanation for Creation.
This 60 minute video features Dr. Robert Carter, Nic Gibson, Ken Ham, Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson, Dr. Terry Mortenson, Dr. Georgia Purdom, Dr. Jonathan Sarfati, Frank Sherwin, and Dr. Jeffrey Tomkins.
Description: Were Adam and Eve Historical? Is the history revealed to us in the Scriptures true? Were Adam & Eve real people? Were they the first two people or was there a population of hominids that just appeared on scene together at the same time?The June, 2011 cover article in Christianity Today lays out several positions for the historicity of Adam and Eve. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, started the BioLogos Foundation. BioLogos is leading the charge for the position that Adam and Eve, if they existed at all, were part of a collective of some 10,000 hominids.The article states, “A BioLogos paper by Venema and Falk declares it more flatly: the human population, they say, ‘was definitely never as small as two… Our species diverged as a population. The data are absolutely clear on that.’”But are the data as clear as they state? What has recent research revealed about mitochondrial DNA? Does recent research on nuclear DNA support evolutionary predictions? In this new DVD, see what seven scientists and two theologians have to say about the evidence.
Producer: Evidence Press has produced their 2018 documentary on the critically important topic of the historicity of Adam and Eve. Aside from the unequivocal Biblical evidence, the scientific evidence from both nuclear DNA and mitochondrial DNA is absolute in its favor of a young historical timeline for mankind. Jim Bendewald is the director of Evidence Press a ministry whose mission is to use media to influence viewers toward a biblical-historical view of Creation.
Background and Video Trailers:
- DNA Battles website
- About DNA Battles
- The Essence of DNA Battles
- DNA Battles Trailer
- DNA Battles Trailer Two
- Interview with Ken Ham
- Interview with Dr. Jeffrey Tomkins
- Interview with Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer for posting in churches
- Announcement Slide for churches
Video/Audio Recordings:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube can be found here.
- Audio recording of lecture can be found here.
- Audio recording of Q&A after lecture can be found here.
Evidence Press Videos available for $12 each at meeting:
- DNA Battles
- Universe Battles
- Testing Evolution
- Echoes of the Jurassic
Do We Have a Climate Crisis?
Description: The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) claims that GW is occurring at a rapid rate, that GW is largely due to the increased burning of fossil fuel, and that we face dire consequences if we don’t cut back on CO2 being released into the atmosphere. The independent Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change (NIPCC) has concluded that Nature, not Human Activity, rules the Climate. We have identified at least sixteen reasons how and why the GW claims made by the alarmists are not substantiated by the evidence, and that. CO2 cannot possibly drive GW. GW alarmism is not supported by the facts and is not warranted.
Gen. 8:22, While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.
Speaker: Dr. Heinz Lycklama earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics (1965) and a Ph. D. degree in experimental Nuclear Physics (1969) from McMaster University in Canada. Since then he has worked in the telecommunications and computer software industries at Bell Telephone Laboratories in NJ and at Interactive Systems Corporation in CA – as an individual contributor and in management positions. In 1992 Dr. Lycklama founded Open Systems Technology Associates (OSTA) to offer his technology management consulting services to various start-ups in the high technology industry. In 2013 Heinz founded the Apologetics Forum to help equip believers in the defense of The Faith.
Being challenged in his Christian faith by what he was taught in university in the 1960’s, Dr. Lycklama has always maintained an active interest in the Creation vs. Evolution controversy. He has developed a series of lectures on Creation vs. Evolution, Christian Apologetics, and Biblical Worldview over the years and presented the material in Sunday school classes, to college students, during church services, at Bible Schools, and other venues in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. With his knowledge of the Bible and science, Dr. Lycklama has continued to develop and present new material in these subject areas. Information on his messages and presentations can be found at www.heinzlycklama.com/messages.
Message Documents:
- Powerpoint Slides (DoWeHaveAClimateCrisis.ppt/pdf)
- Outline of Talk Handout
Evolution’s Showstopper
Description: All attempts by evolutionists to show that first life from non-life by natural processes can be explained by evolution have come to naught for four main reasons: 1) The Law of Biogenesis confirmed by Pasteur in 1864. 2) The failure of experiments like that of Miller in 1953 to show that life can come from non-life. 3) The mathematical probability of forming the first living cell by random chance processes is beyond possible, and 4) The information in a cell (DNA) requires an intelligent mind. The failure of the origin of first life from non-life by natural processes is actually a show stopper for evolution.
Psalm 139:14, I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Speaker: Dr. Heinz Lycklama earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics (1965) and a Ph. D. degree in experimental Nuclear Physics (1969) from McMaster University in Canada. Since then he has worked in the telecommunications and computer software industries at Bell Telephone Laboratories in NJ and at Interactive Systems Corporation in CA – as an individual contributor and in management positions. In 1992 Dr. Lycklama founded Open Systems Technology Associates (OSTA) to offer his technology management consulting services to various start-ups in the high technology industry. In 2013 Heinz founded the Apologetics Forum to help equip believers in the defense of The Faith.
Being challenged in his Christian faith by what he was taught in university in the 1960’s, Dr. Lycklama has always maintained an active interest in the Creation vs. Evolution controversy. He has developed a series of lectures on Creation vs. Evolution, Christian Apologetics, and Biblical Worldview over the years and presented the material in Sunday school classes, to college students, during church services, at Bible Schools, and other venues in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. With his knowledge of the Bible and science, Dr. Lycklama has continued to develop and present new material in these subject areas. Information on his messages and presentations can be found at www.heinzlycklama.com/messages.
Message Documents:
- Powerpoint Slides (EvolutionShowstopper.ppt/pdf)
Video Recording:
- Recorded at Apologetics Symposium meeting on May 1, 2019 here
Dinosaurs, the Ark, and the Bible
Description: Your kids have questions about dinosaurs. Most everybody does! But can those answers be compatible with your faith? Patrick Nurre will tackle some of those questions, like: Just when did the dinosaurs live? How could they fit on the ark? And are they truly extinct? There is compelling evidence to help you to answer these questions.
Patrick Nurre, speaker and author, was in the second grade when he made his first big find – a large dinosaur bone in the alley behind his house! That was the beginning of a love for geology. Raised in beautiful Montana, he spent many days rockhounding near the Big Horn River. This early interest led him to a lifelong study of the world of geology. Patrick was trained in secular geology, but after becoming a Christian, he began to seriously reevaluate his previous evolutionary beliefs, and became, instead, a young-earth creationist.
Today, Patrick conducts geology classes (PreK-12) and seminars in the Seattle area, and speaks at numerous home school and church conventions on geology and our young earth. He also leads a variety of geology field trips every year, including Yellowstone Park, where he helps families discover the Biblical geology of the Park.
Patrick also leads dinosaur and fossil digs in Eastern Montana. He has several resources for all ages, for those interested in pursuing a Biblical study of dinosaurs and fossils, including: Study kits with samples, online classes at Vimeo, and individual fossil samples.
Patrick is the vision behind Northwest Treasures, a 501(c)3 corporation, devoted to creating excellent geology kits, curricula and education for all ages. To help in this endeavor, Patrick has written 17 books on geology, for all ages. He is a long-standing participant in the IAC (International Association of Creation) Professional Development Program. In addition, he draws on over 40 years of pastoring experience. Patrick and his wife, Vicki, have three wonderful children and three grandchildren, and live in Bothell, Washington.
Nurre’s talks can be found here.
Meeting Documents:
Genesis and the Ice Age
Description: Probably the least understood of subjects in earth history is the Ice Age and how it fits into a Biblical worldview. We’ll examine the evidence for an ice age caused by the Genesis Flood, how it could fit into the period between Noah and Abraham, and reinforce confidence in what the Bible says historically.
Patrick Nurre, speaker and author, was in the second grade when he made his first big find – a large dinosaur bone in the alley behind his house! That was the beginning of a love for geology. Raised in beautiful Montana, he spent many days rockhounding near the Big Horn River. This early interest led him to a lifelong study of the world of geology. Patrick was trained in secular geology, but after becoming a Christian, he began to seriously reevaluate his previous evolutionary beliefs, and became, instead, a young-earth creationist.
Today, Patrick conducts geology classes (PreK-12) and seminars in the Seattle area, and speaks at numerous home school and church conventions on geology and our young earth. He also leads a variety of geology field trips every year, including Yellowstone Park, where he helps families discover the Biblical geology of the Park. Patrick is the vision behind Northwest Treasures, a 501(c)3 corporation, devoted to creating excellent geology kits, curricula and education for all ages. To help in this endeavor, Patrick has written 17 books on geology, for all ages. He is a long-standing participant in the IAC (International Association of Creation) Professional Development Program. In addition, he draws on over 40 years of pastoring experience. Patrick and his wife, Vicki, have three wonderful children and three grandchildren, and live in Bothell, Washington.
Meeting Documents:
Recordings of the lecture:
Missions Fest Vancouver 2020
Why The Bible Is Unique
2 Tim. 3:16, All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.
Description: Religions are based on their holy book(s.) The Christian faith is based on the Bible. Is the Bible just another religious book or is it the Word of God? The Bible claims to be God-breathed. Prophecy, history, geography, and archaeology confirm its Truth. There are also some amazingly accurate scientific statements that anticipate the science of today. The Bible is like no other book in the world. It provides many sound evidences and convincing proofs that it is God’s Word. The Bible is like no other book in the world. It provides many sound evidences and convincing proofs that it is God’s Word. The Bible is authoritative in all matters that it addresses; it is infallible, inerrant, complete and final. It is sufficient for our needs, it will accomplish what it promises, and it provides the assurance of our salvation.
Speaker: Dr. Heinz Lycklama earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics (1965) and a Ph. D. degree in experimental Nuclear Physics (1969) from McMaster University in Canada. Since then he has worked in the telecommunications and computer software industries at Bell Telephone Laboratories in NJ and at Interactive Systems Corporation in CA – as an individual contributor and in management positions. In 1992 Dr. Lycklama founded Open Systems Technology Associates (OSTA) to offer his technology management consulting services to various start-ups in the high technology industry. In 2013 Heinz founded the Apologetics Forum to help equip believers in the defense of The Faith.
Being challenged in his Christian faith by what he was taught in university in the 1960’s, Dr. Lycklama has always maintained an active interest in the Creation vs. Evolution controversy. He has developed a series of lectures on Creation vs. Evolution, Christian Apologetics, and Biblical Worldview over the years and presented the material in Sunday school classes, to college students, during church services, at Bible Schools, and other venues in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. With his knowledge of the Bible and science, Dr. Lycklama has continued to develop and present new material in these subject areas. Information on his messages and presentations can be found at www.heinzlycklama.com/messages.
Message Documents:
- Powerpoint Slides (BibleUnique.ppt/pdf) and Notes
Biblical Worldview As It Relates To Science
Description: Today, bible-believers are a great minority among practicing scientists and are subject to much persecution. Yet, modern science was developed on principles directly derived from Christian theology. Despite that history, science today operates without even token admission of its roots. How does this affect current scientific practices? Can we trust the conclusions of all those men and women in white lab coats? Can science operate in a moral and ontological vacuum? We will examine three examples of how the turn from belief in God has affected modern thought: geomorphology (the shape of the earth’s surface), fossilization (the process of preserving the remains of living organisms), and genetics (specifically as it relates to the genetic history of mankind). In each of these subject areas, we will examine the evolutionary scenarios put forth to date and weight them against solid biblical exposition. In the end, we will see that the evolutionary conclusions for each of these subjects is derived more from starting assumptions than it is from reality. Science belongs under the umbrella of Christianity.
Speaker: Dr Carter was converted to Christ at an early age, but did not know what to do with the theory of evolution. He always knew what he wanted to believe, but had no way to express what he was thinking and no evidence to support his views. In his freshman year of college, he was exposed to the information for creation for the first time and soon after adopted it as his modus operandi. He says he felt a tremendous joy when he realized his science and his religion were no longer at odds. This joy (and, he says, Creation magazine and the Journal of Creation) enabled him to get through the in-depth evolutionary training of his undergraduate and graduate programs with his faith intact.
He obtained a BS in Applied Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1992. He then spent four years teaching high school biology, chemistry, physics and electronics before going to the University of Miami to obtain his PhD in Marine Biology. He successfully completed this program in 2003 with a dissertation on “Cnidarian Fluorescent Proteins.” While in Miami, he studied the genetics of pigmentation in corals and other invertebrates, designed and built an aquaculture facility for Caribbean corals, performed well over 500 SCUBA dives, many of them at night, and licensed a spin-off product of his research (a patented fluorescent protein) to a biotech company.
He is currently a senior scientist and speaker for CMI-USA in Atlanta, Georgia, where he lives with his wife, Leanne, and children and is currently researching human genetics and other issues related to biblical creation.
Recordings of some of Dr. Carter’s presentations:
Videos Clips:
- Dr. Carter on The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge.
- More clips: http://creation.com/creation-videos?page=10.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer/Picture
- Poster for Carter’s Schedule, Feb. 25 to March 1
- Announcement Slider
Dr. Rob Carter, research scientist, author and speaker at Creation Ministries International (CMI), will be in the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of February 25 – March 1, 2020:
- Carter’s complete schedule can be found here.
Further details on the CMI website [select Washington Region].
If you have an interest in having Rob speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com.
Biblical Worldview As It Relates To Science
Description: Today, bible-believers are a great minority among practicing scientists and are subject to much persecution. Yet, modern science was developed on principles directly derived from Christian theology. Despite that history, science today operates without even token admission of its roots. How does this affect current scientific practices? Can we trust the conclusions of all those men and women in white lab coats? Can science operate in a moral and ontological vacuum? We will examine three examples of how the turn from belief in God has affected modern thought: geomorphology (the shape of the earth’s surface), fossilization (the process of preserving the remains of living organisms), and genetics (specifically as it relates to the genetic history of mankind). In each of these subject areas, we will examine the evolutionary scenarios put forth to date and weight them against solid biblical exposition. In the end, we will see that the evolutionary conclusions for each of these subjects is derived more from starting assumptions than it is from reality. Science belongs under the umbrella of Christianity.
Speaker: Dr Carter was converted to Christ at an early age, but did not know what to do with the theory of evolution. He always knew what he wanted to believe, but had no way to express what he was thinking and no evidence to support his views. In his freshman year of college, he was exposed to the information for creation for the first time and soon after adopted it as his modus operandi. He says he felt a tremendous joy when he realized his science and his religion were no longer at odds. This joy (and, he says, Creation magazine and the Journal of Creation) enabled him to get through the in-depth evolutionary training of his undergraduate and graduate programs with his faith intact.
He obtained a BS in Applied Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1992. He then spent four years teaching high school biology, chemistry, physics and electronics before going to the University of Miami to obtain his PhD in Marine Biology. He successfully completed this program in 2003 with a dissertation on “Cnidarian Fluorescent Proteins.” While in Miami, he studied the genetics of pigmentation in corals and other invertebrates, designed and built an aquaculture facility for Caribbean corals, performed well over 500 SCUBA dives, many of them at night, and licensed a spin-off product of his research (a patented fluorescent protein) to a biotech company.
He is currently a senior scientist and speaker for CMI-USA in Atlanta, Georgia, where he lives with his wife, Leanne, and children and is currently researching human genetics and other issues related to biblical creation.
Recordings of some of Dr. Carter’s presentations:
Videos Clips:
- Dr. Carter on The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge.
- More clips: http://creation.com/creation-videos?page=10.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carter’s Schedule, Feb. 25 to March 1
- Announcement Slider
Dr. Rob Carter, research scientist, author and speaker at Creation Ministries International (CMI), will be in the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of February 25 – March 1, 2020:
- Carter’s complete schedule can be found here.
Further details on the CMI website [select Washington Region].
If you have an interest in having Rob speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com.
Evolution’s Achilles’ Heels
Description: This is the title of CMI’s groundbreaking new book and documentary. Unlike anything CMI has ever done before, we interviewed 15 PhD scientists and asked them to list the fatal flaws of evolution, according to their own areas of expertise. Instead of our traditional approach of defending the Bible, this time we put the evolutionists on the defensive and make them answer the most difficult questions we could think of. In this introductory talk, Dr. Carter will summarize the major issues for the evolutionist three critical areas: natural selection, genetics, and the origin of life. This is powerful information that you do not want to miss!
Speaker: Dr Carter was converted to Christ at an early age, but did not know what to do with the theory of evolution. He always knew what he wanted to believe, but had no way to express what he was thinking and no evidence to support his views. In his freshman year of college, he was exposed to the information for creation for the first time and soon after adopted it as his modus operandi. He says he felt a tremendous joy when he realized his science and his religion were no longer at odds. This joy (and, he says, Creation magazine and the Journal of Creation) enabled him to get through the in-depth evolutionary training of his undergraduate and graduate programs with his faith intact.
He obtained a BS in Applied Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1992. He then spent four years teaching high school biology, chemistry, physics and electronics before going to the University of Miami to obtain his PhD in Marine Biology. He successfully completed this program in 2003 with a dissertation on “Cnidarian Fluorescent Proteins.” While in Miami, he studied the genetics of pigmentation in corals and other invertebrates, designed and built an aquaculture facility for Caribbean corals, performed well over 500 SCUBA dives, many of them at night, and licensed a spin-off product of his research (a patented fluorescent protein) to a biotech company.
He is currently a senior scientist and speaker for CMI-USA in Atlanta, Georgia, where he lives with his wife, Leanne, and children and is currently researching human genetics and other issues related to biblical creation.
Recordings of some of Dr. Carter’s presentations:
Videos Clips:
- Dr. Carter on The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge.
- More clips: http://creation.com/creation-videos?page=10.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carter’s Schedule, February 25 to March 1
- Announcement Slider
Dr. Rob Carter, research scientist, author and speaker at Creation Ministries International (CMI), will be in the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of February 25 – March 1, 2020:
- Carter’s complete schedule can be found here.
Further details on the CMI website [select Washington Region].
If you have an interest in having Rob speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com.
Description: The new field of ancient DNA is changing everything we once thought about human history. No longer are we sitting in the dark, imagining all sorts of things about where people came from. Instead, we can now peek into their graves and know who was related to whom and where they lived in the past. Our understanding of the settling of Europe, Africa, and Asia have been turned upside down, but Neanderthals and the enigmatic Denisovans have also been brought into the family fold. Ancient DNA challenges the timescale of evolution (since DNA cannot last many thousands of years) but also our interpretation of the Table of Nations in Genesis 10. The picture is entirely biblical, but it is not what many expect when they come to the Bible for the first time.
Speaker: Dr Carter was converted to Christ at an early age, but did not know what to do with the theory of evolution. He always knew what he wanted to believe, but had no way to express what he was thinking and no evidence to support his views. In his freshman year of college, he was exposed to the information for creation for the first time and soon after adopted it as his modus operandi. He says he felt a tremendous joy when he realized his science and his religion were no longer at odds. This joy (and, he says, Creation magazine and the Journal of Creation) enabled him to get through the in-depth evolutionary training of his undergraduate and graduate programs with his faith intact.
He obtained a BS in Applied Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1992. He then spent four years teaching high school biology, chemistry, physics and electronics before going to the University of Miami to obtain his PhD in Marine Biology. He successfully completed this program in 2003 with a dissertation on “Cnidarian Fluorescent Proteins.” While in Miami, he studied the genetics of pigmentation in corals and other invertebrates, designed and built an aquaculture facility for Caribbean corals, performed well over 500 SCUBA dives, many of them at night, and licensed a spin-off product of his research (a patented fluorescent protein) to a biotech company.
He is currently a senior scientist and speaker for CMI-USA in Atlanta, Georgia, where he lives with his wife, Leanne, and children and is currently researching human genetics and other issues related to biblical creation.
Recordings of some of Dr. Carter’s presentations:
Videos Clips:
- Dr. Carter on The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge.
- More clips: http://creation.com/creation-videos?page=10.
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
- Audio recording of lecture can be found here.
- Audio recording of Q&A after lecture can be found here.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carter’s Schedule, Feb. 25 to March 1
- Announcement Slider
Dr. Rob Carter, research scientist, author and speaker at Creation Ministries International (CMI), speaks at the following venues in the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of February 25 – March 1, 2020:
- Friday, February 21, 7:00 PM, Talk on Biblical Worldview As It Relates To Science at Edgewood Bible Church in Edgewood, WA.
- Wednesday, February 26, 7:00 PM, Talk on Biblical Worldview As It Relates To Science at Woodin Valley Baptist Church in Bothell, WA.
- Thursday, February 27, 7:00 PM, Talk on Evolution’s Achilles’ Heels at Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Friday morning, February 28 at 8:45 AM, Talk on “The Science of ‘Race’ vs the Biblical View of Humanity” at Grace Academy School in Marysville, WA.
- Friday, February 28, 7:00 PM, Talk on Ancient DNA and the Bible at the Apologetics Forum meeting at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Saturday morning, February 29, 9:00 AM to noon. Mini-Conference on The Reality of Adam and Eve at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, WA with two seminars, followed by an extended time of Q&A with Dr. Carter. The first seminar will be on Meet Your Ancestors: Adam and Eve and the second one on Y-Chromosome Noah.
- Saturday evening, February 29, 6:00-8:00 PM, Youth Night Out: What About Race? on The Science of ‘Race’ vs. the Biblical View of Humanity at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Sunday morning, March 1, 10:00 AM, Worship service with a message on The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge at Calvary Chapel Eastside in Bellevue, WA.
- Sunday evening, March 1, 6:00 PM, Talk on Dinosaurs and Fossils: Amazing Evidence for Creation! at Summit Park Bible Church in Anacortes, WA.
Further details on the CMI website [select Washington Region].
If you have an interest in having Rob speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Dr. Carter’s talks can be found here.
The Reality of Adam and Eve
In this Mini Conference on The Reality of Adam and Eve, Dr Rob Carter brings two seminars on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until 12 noon. There will be an extended time for Q&A after the second seminar.
The first seminar on Meet Your Ancestors: Adam and Eve starts at 9:00 AM.
Adam and Eve are the ancestors of all people who have ever lived. You may never hear this on television, and, sadly, this fact is not taught in many churches today. Yet, there is a lot of evidence not only for Adam and Eve, but also for Noah’s Flood and the Tower of Babel. Where is this evidence? In our genes! Come and hear about the history of the world as we know it from genetics. The book of Genesis comes alive if one knows where to look, and Dr. Carter has spent years searching for the clues that lead to the answer to the question of the origin of all the peoples on earth. Now, when confronted with a person who does not believe the Bible, you will be equipped to answer with a simple question, “But what did you expect to see?” The things we are learning from modern genetics points straight at Genesis. Come and meet your ancestors: Adam and Eve!
The second seminar on Y-Chromosome Noah starts at 10:30 AM.
There is no specific reason in evolutionary theory to predict a single male ancestor for the human race, but he certainly existed. This single ancestor is also a direct prediction of the biblical text. By analyzing the 1000 Genomes Y chromosome database, it is possible to conclude that ‘Y chromosome Noah’ lived in the biblical time frame, in the Middle East.
Speaker: Dr Carter was converted to Christ at an early age, but did not know what to do with the theory of evolution. He always knew what he wanted to believe, but had no way to express what he was thinking and no evidence to support his views. In his freshman year of college, he was exposed to the information for creation for the first time and soon after adopted it as his modus operandi. He says he felt a tremendous joy when he realized his science and his religion were no longer at odds. This joy (and, he says, Creation magazine and the Journal of Creation) enabled him to get through the in-depth evolutionary training of his undergraduate and graduate programs with his faith intact.
He obtained a BS in Applied Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1992. He then spent four years teaching high school biology, chemistry, physics and electronics before going to the University of Miami to obtain his PhD in Marine Biology. He successfully completed this program in 2003 with a dissertation on “Cnidarian Fluorescent Proteins.” While in Miami, he studied the genetics of pigmentation in corals and other invertebrates, designed and built an aquaculture facility for Caribbean corals, performed well over 500 SCUBA dives, many of them at night, and licensed a spin-off product of his research (a patented fluorescent protein) to a biotech company.
He is currently a senior scientist and speaker for CMI-USA in Atlanta, Georgia, where he lives with his wife, Leanne, and children and is currently researching human genetics and other issues related to biblical creation.
Recordings of some of Dr. Carter’s presentations:
Videos Clips:
- Dr. Carter on The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge.
- More clips: http://creation.com/creation-videos?page=10.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carter’s Schedule, Feb. 25 to March 1
- Announcement Slider
Dr. Rob Carter, research scientist, author and speaker at Creation Ministries International (CMI), will be in the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of February 25 – March 1, 2020:
- Carter’s complete schedule can be found here.
Further details on the CMI website [select Washington Region].
If you have an interest in having Rob speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com.
The Science of ‘Race’ vs. the Biblical View of Humanity
This program is designed for the youth and others with an interest in being able to defend their faith. The program is structured as follows:
- 6:00 pm – Pizza
- 6:30 pm – Message by Dr. Rob Carter
- 7:15 pm – Panel Discussion with Dr. Rob Carter and Dr. Heinz Lycklama
- 8:00 pm – Dessert
Youth from all area churches are invited to this event.
Description: The subject of ‘race’ is a hot-button topic in the world today. The biblical answer is clear. The scientific answer is also clear. And they both say the same thing — there is but one human race and humanity has not been on this planet for more than a few thousand years. Modern DNA analysis has destroyed 150 years of evolutionary, racist, and/or eugenic storytelling. In the end, this is a Gospel issue, as all people descend from Adam and are related to our “Kinsman Redeemer”, Jesus Christ.
Speaker: Dr Carter was converted to Christ at an early age, but did not know what to do with the theory of evolution. He always knew what he wanted to believe, but had no way to express what he was thinking and no evidence to support his views. In his freshman year of college, he was exposed to the information for creation for the first time and soon after adopted it as his modus operandi. He says he felt a tremendous joy when he realized his science and his religion were no longer at odds. This joy (and, he says, Creation magazine and the Journal of Creation) enabled him to get through the in-depth evolutionary training of his undergraduate and graduate programs with his faith intact.
He obtained a BS in Applied Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1992. He then spent four years teaching high school biology, chemistry, physics and electronics before going to the University of Miami to obtain his PhD in Marine Biology. He successfully completed this program in 2003 with a dissertation on “Cnidarian Fluorescent Proteins.” While in Miami, he studied the genetics of pigmentation in corals and other invertebrates, designed and built an aquaculture facility for Caribbean corals, performed well over 500 SCUBA dives, many of them at night, and licensed a spin-off product of his research (a patented fluorescent protein) to a biotech company.
He is currently a senior scientist and speaker for CMI-USA in Atlanta, Georgia, where he lives with his wife, Leanne, and children and is currently researching human genetics and other issues related to biblical creation.
Recordings of some of Dr. Carter’s presentations:
Videos Clips:
- Dr. Carter on The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge.
- More clips: http://creation.com/creation-videos?page=10.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carter’s Schedule, February 25 to March 1
- Announcement Slider
Dr. Rob Carter, research scientist, author and speaker at Creation Ministries International (CMI), will be in the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of February 25 – March 1, 2020:
- Carter’s complete schedule can be found here.
Further details on the CMI website [select Washington Region].
If you have an interest in having Rob speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com.
The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge
Description: 1 Peter 3:15 commands us to have answers and always be ready to defend the Christian faith. This presentation will supply people with vital information about fossils and the Flood. The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge is a great first time presentation designed to train people in how to share the Christian faith using the creation account found in the book of Genesis.
Speaker: Dr Carter was converted to Christ at an early age, but did not know what to do with the theory of evolution. He always knew what he wanted to believe, but had no way to express what he was thinking and no evidence to support his views. In his freshman year of college, he was exposed to the information for creation for the first time and soon after adopted it as his modus operandi. He says he felt a tremendous joy when he realized his science and his religion were no longer at odds. This joy (and, he says, Creation magazine and the Journal of Creation) enabled him to get through the in-depth evolutionary training of his undergraduate and graduate programs with his faith intact.
He obtained a BS in Applied Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1992. He then spent four years teaching high school biology, chemistry, physics and electronics before going to the University of Miami to obtain his PhD in Marine Biology. He successfully completed this program in 2003 with a dissertation on “Cnidarian Fluorescent Proteins.” While in Miami, he studied the genetics of pigmentation in corals and other invertebrates, designed and built an aquaculture facility for Caribbean corals, performed well over 500 SCUBA dives, many of them at night, and licensed a spin-off product of his research (a patented fluorescent protein) to a biotech company.
He is currently a senior scientist and speaker for CMI-USA in Atlanta, Georgia, where he lives with his wife, Leanne, and children and is currently researching human genetics and other issues related to biblical creation.
Recordings of some of Dr. Carter’s presentations:
Videos Clips:
- Dr. Carter on The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge.
- More clips: http://creation.com/creation-videos?page=10.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carter’s Schedule, February 25 to March 1
- Announcement Slider
Dr. Rob Carter, research scientist, author and speaker at Creation Ministries International (CMI), will be in the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of February 25 – March 1, 2020:
- Carter’s complete schedule can be found here.
Further details on the CMI website [select Washington Region].
If you have an interest in having Rob speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com.
Dinosaurs and Fossils: Amazing Evidence for Creation!
Description: People of all ages are captivated by dinosaurs. Unfortunately, evolutionists use dinosaurs to indoctrinate the young and the old with an earth history that includes millions of years but has no room for the Bible. This presentation will show the power of a person’s starting assumptions (or “worldview”) when interpreting past events, and will define the different types of sciences used in investigating the world around us, with a thorough exploration of these enigmatic lizards. Let’s take dinosaurs to the Bible and see what God’s word has to say about them!
Speaker: Dr Carter was converted to Christ at an early age, but did not know what to do with the theory of evolution. He always knew what he wanted to believe, but had no way to express what he was thinking and no evidence to support his views. In his freshman year of college, he was exposed to the information for creation for the first time and soon after adopted it as his modus operandi. He says he felt a tremendous joy when he realized his science and his religion were no longer at odds. This joy (and, he says, Creation magazine and the Journal of Creation) enabled him to get through the in-depth evolutionary training of his undergraduate and graduate programs with his faith intact.
He obtained a BS in Applied Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1992. He then spent four years teaching high school biology, chemistry, physics and electronics before going to the University of Miami to obtain his PhD in Marine Biology. He successfully completed this program in 2003 with a dissertation on “Cnidarian Fluorescent Proteins.” While in Miami, he studied the genetics of pigmentation in corals and other invertebrates, designed and built an aquaculture facility for Caribbean corals, performed well over 500 SCUBA dives, many of them at night, and licensed a spin-off product of his research (a patented fluorescent protein) to a biotech company.
He is currently a senior scientist and speaker for CMI-USA in Atlanta, Georgia, where he lives with his wife, Leanne, and children and is currently researching human genetics and other issues related to biblical creation.
Recordings of some of Dr. Carter’s presentations:
Videos Clips:
- Dr. Carter on The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge.
- More clips: http://creation.com/creation-videos?page=10.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carter’s Schedule, February 25 to March 1
- Announcement Slider
Dr. Rob Carter, research scientist, author and speaker at Creation Ministries International (CMI), will be in the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of February 25 – March 1, 2020:
- Carter’s complete schedule can be found here.
Further details on the CMI website [select Washington Region].
If you have an interest in having Rob speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com.
What Should I Believe: Science or the Bible?
Description: Prophecy, history, geography, and archaeology confirm the truth of the Bible. What about science? The answers to four critical questions show the limitations of science: 1) Can science explain everything? 2) Origins: Creation or Evolution? 3) Does science support Creation? and 4) Is first life by natural processes possible? We conclude that we can trust the Bible AND real science. God is the Creator of the universe and science.
Speaker: Dr. Heinz Lycklama earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics (1965) and a Ph. D. degree in experimental Nuclear Physics (1969) from McMaster University in Canada. Since then he has worked in the telecommunications and computer software industries at Bell Telephone Laboratories in NJ and at Interactive Systems Corporation in CA – as an individual contributor and in management positions. In 1992 Dr. Lycklama founded Open Systems Technology Associates (OSTA) to offer his technology management consulting services to various start-ups in the high technology industry. In 2013 Heinz founded the Apologetics Forum to help equip believers in the defense of The Faith.
Being challenged in his Christian faith by what he was taught in university in the 1960’s, Dr. Lycklama has always maintained an active interest in the Creation vs. Evolution controversy. He has developed a series of lectures on Creation vs. Evolution, Christian Apologetics, and Biblical Worldview over the years and presented the material in Sunday school classes, to college students, during church services, at Bible Schools, and other venues in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. With his knowledge of the Bible and science, Dr. Lycklama has continued to develop and present new material in these subject areas. Information on his messages and presentations can be found at www.heinzlycklama.com/messages.
Message Documents:
- Powerpoint Slides (TrustScienceOrBible.ppt/pdf)
Lecture recordings:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
NW Ministry Conference 2020
The Author of Life: God or Nature?
Psalm 139:14, I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Description: There are two possibilities for the author of life – God or natural processes. The biblical case for first life is presented. Then we examine the case for natural processes and present four reasons why first life cannot form by means of natural processes: 1) Law of Biogenesis, 2) Failure of self-arrangement of molecules into a living organism, 3) Law of Probability, and 4) Information requires an intelligent agent. The fossil record, taxonomy, complexity, and design support the creation of different kinds of living organisms as recorded in the first chapter of Genesis.
Speaker: Dr. Heinz Lycklama earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics (1965) and a Ph. D. degree in experimental Nuclear Physics (1969) from McMaster University in Canada. Since then he has worked in the telecommunications and computer software industries at Bell Telephone Laboratories in NJ and at Interactive Systems Corporation in CA – as an individual contributor and in management positions. In 1992 Dr. Lycklama founded Open Systems Technology Associates (OSTA) to offer his technology management consulting services to various start-ups in the high technology industry. In 2013 Heinz founded the Apologetics Forum to help equip believers in the defense of The Faith.
Being challenged in his Christian faith by what he was taught in university in the 1960’s, Dr. Lycklama has always maintained an active interest in the Creation vs. Evolution controversy. He has developed a series of lectures on Creation vs. Evolution, Christian Apologetics, and Biblical Worldview over the years and presented the material in Sunday school classes, to college students, during church services, at Bible Schools, and other venues in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. With his knowledge of the Bible and science, Dr. Lycklama has continued to develop and present new material in these subject areas. Information on his messages and presentations can be found at www.heinzlycklama.com/messages.
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Powerpoint Slides (AuthorOfLife.ppt/pdf)
The Hidden World of Mount St. Helens
Description: May 18, 2020 marks the 40th anniversary of the eruption of Mount St. Helens. This catastrophic event, in a matter of minutes, produced a 230-square-mile area of destruction, which became known as the ‘blast zone.’ Within its confines, forests, meadows, wetlands, streams, and lakes were severely cataclysmed. Initial predictions from scientists called for a very prolonged and difficult recovery period . However, four decades have now passed and the return of plants and animals to the Mount St. Helens landscape has far exceeded expectations. How has this happened? What behind-the-scenes organisms and processes have produced the healing we observe at the mountain?
Dr. Keith Swenson will give a new power point presentation detailing several little known vignettes of recovery in the blast zone. Through this program, he will explore the apparent design in the Mount St. Helens ecosystem and also relate the observed recovery to global restoration following Noah’s Flood.
Speaker: Dr. Keith Swenson is a retired medical doctor who now teaches courses in biology and geology at Multnomah University in Portland, Oregon. He also served for twenty years as President of Portland’s Design Science Association and was on the board of the Seven Wonders Museum near Mount St. Helens. Keith especially enjoys leading field trips and has taken thousands to Mount St. Helens, the Columbia Gorge, Northwest forests and the Grand Canyon. He has co-led, with Dr. Steve Austin, periodic trips into the “Little Grand Canyon” at Mount St. Helens. Keith has a B.S. in Zoology from the University of Idaho and an M.D. from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He and his wife, Connie, have four grown children.
A good summary of the recovery of the Mount St. Helens area after the devastation of the eruption in May 1980 is described in this article by Swenson and Catchpoole on the creation.com website. The unexpected rapid bounce back provides us insight into how the world recovered from Noah’s Flood.
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Big Bang Cosmology vs. Biblical Creation:
Are They Compatible?
Description: Secular astronomers believe that space and time began through a great cosmic explosion, and yet the Bible says God spoke the universe into existence. While some Christians try to reconcile these two views, the creation account contains a strikingly dissimilar sequence of events.
This presentation will analyze the big bang theory, and the supporting evidence including the redshift of light, cosmic background radiation, as well as homogeneity. Alternative interpretations are presented, which argue that the Earth occupies a special place in the universe after all.
Speaker: Chris Ashcraft is a Christian educator employed as high school science teacher at Cedar Park Christian Schools, and adjunct professor at Northwest University. Chris has also worked in plant biotechnology. He was a research technician at the Cotton Fiber Production Laboratory at Texas Tech University, then at the Plant Transformation Facility at Oklahoma State University, and lastly was the Plant Transformation Specialist for EDEN Bioscience in Bothell, Washington.
He obtained a Bachelor of Science in biology from Wayland Baptist University in 1989, a Master of Science in biology from Texas Tech University in 1996, a Master of Education from the University of Washington in 2008, and a Master in Teaching Math and Science from Seattle Pacific University in 2012.
Chris moved from research science into the teaching profession to serve God in Christian education. His decision was motivated by the impact that secular science is having on people of faith. Today, close to 50% of Christian students lose their belief in God while attending secular schools. This tendency could be lessened if the Church was better equipped to defend the authority of Biblical teachings (1 Peter 3:15). To be prepared for these challenges, it is important that churches provide regular educational programs on creation and other Bible Apologetics.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer for posting in church foyers and on school boards
- Announcement Slide for showing in churches on Sunday before meeting
Recordings of the lecture:
Description: Dr. Fernandes discusses the fastest growing non-Christian worldview in America today—Cultural Marxism. He discusses several aspects of cultural Marxism such as it origin, critical race theory, political correctness, and the new tolerance. Dr. Fernandes also shares the biblical response to this worldview.
Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes is the senior pastor of Trinity Bible Fellowship and the president of the Institute of Biblical Defense. Fernandes founded the Institute of Biblical Defense in 1990 to help train Christians in their defense of the faith. He also teaches Bible, philosophy, and world religions at Crosspoint Academy and the Gateway School of Ministry in Bremerton, WA. He has completed doctoral work in both philosophy of religion (Greenwich University) and theological studies (Columbia Evangelical Seminary). He has authored several books dealing with the defense of the Christian faith. Many lectures/debates/sermons are available on his website.
Darwin’s Blunders, Frauds, and Forgeries
Description: We discuss the most well-documented examples including the discovery of the first life form Bathybius that turned out to be a chemical precipitate, Piltdown man, Java Man, Ancon Sheep Blunder, the Peacock Blunder, the Forehead method of detecting Inferior Races, Hesperopithecus (the human fossil that turned out to be a pig’s tooth), and others.
Speaker: Dr Jerry Bergman is an author, teacher and a speaker. He has taught biology, biochemistry, anatomy and genetics, psychology and other courses for over 40 years at the University of Toledo Medical College, Bowling Green State University, and other colleges. His 9 degrees include a Doctorate from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. The 1,026 college credit hours he has earned is the equivalent to almost 20 master’s degrees. Bergman fits in the website The 10 Most Educated People on the Planet ahead of several others, and in the science area is number one.
His over 1,400 publications are in both scholarly and popular science journals. Dr. Bergman’s work has been translated into 13 languages including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Polish, Czech, Chinese, Arabic and Swedish. His books, and books that include chapters that he authored, are in over 1,500 college libraries in 27 countries. Over 80,000 copies of the 43 books and monographs that he has authored or co-authored are in print.
Bergman has spoken over 2,000 times to college, university and church groups in America, Canada, Europe, the south Sea Islands, and Africa. His Past experience includes speaker and researcher for The Institute for Creation Research.
Bergman’s books and where to buy them can be found here.
Meeting Documents:
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
- Audio recording of lecture can be found here.
- Audio recording of Q&A after lecture can be found here.
Dr. Jerry Bergman, creation research scientist, author and speaker, speaks at the following venues in the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of June 17-21, 2020: All events cancelled except for June 19 event.
- Tuesday, June 16, 7:00 PM, Talk on TBD at TBD. [???]
- Wednesday, June 17, 7:00 PM, Talk on TBD at TBD.
- Thursday, June 18, 7:00 PM, Talk on TBD at Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens.
- Friday morning, June 19 at 8:45 AM, Talk on TBD at Grace Academy School in Marysville, WA.
- Friday, June 19, 7:00 PM, Talk on Darwin’s Blunders, Frauds and Forgeries at the Apologetics Forum meeting at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Saturday morning, June 20, 9:00 AM to noon. Mini-Conference on The Impact of Darwinism at TBD in TBD with two seminars, followed by an extended time of Q&A with Dr. Bergman. The first seminar will be on Evolution Justifies Abortion and the second one on Hitler’s Darwinian Worldview.
- Saturday evening, June 20, 6:00-8:30 PM, Youth Night Out: The Transgender Movement at TBD in TBD.
- Sunday morning, June 21, Worship services at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM with a message on TBD at the Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA. There will also be a Sunday School message on TBD at 11:00 AM.
- Sunday evening, June 21, 6:00 PM, Talk on TBD at Summit Park Bible Church in Anacortes, WA.
If you have an interest in having Jerry speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Dr. Bergman’s talks can be found here.
Real Chemistry Doesn’t Support the Origin of Life by Chemical Evolution
Description: “Better Living Through Chemistry!” We will discover that the information for prescribing life activities and the life force itself is not part of the atoms, molecules and chemical principles even though life rides on or runs on the chemistry of the cells. Evolution assumes that life is a product of the physical atoms and molecule, yet the un-directed process of chemical evolution violates known and verified chemical laws, principles and processes. We will show that the “goo-to-you-by-the-zoo” model is unscientific, especially in proverbial “primordial pond” or oceans. Without a sound foundation of the origin of life, the entire evolutionary model of origin of all life forms falls apart. We will learn some simple chemical facts related to the origin and function of the cell that are the Achilles Heel of the evolutionary model. Then where did all the information and the life force itself come from?
Speaker: Ron Payne has a B.S. degree in chemistry from the University of Washington and studied microbiology at Oregon State University. He spent 35 years in the Aerospace Industry as a Senior Principle Materials and Process Engineer specializing in chemical processes, waste treatment, metallurgy, circuit board fabrication, metal finishing, adhesives, coatings, paints, cleaning, electronic assembly, procurement engineering and technical documentation. He was a Board member for the Creation Association of Puget Sound (CAPS) and also for the Mount St. Helens Creation Center for more than 15 years. He managed and provided creation resources for CAPS and spoke on various creation topics to homeschool and church groups. He specializes in creation tours to Mount St. Helens and Dry Falls sponsored by the Apologetics Forum.
Meeting Documents:
Lecture recordings:
Black Holes: Menace or Myth?
Description: Did you know what the general public thinks is proven science, is still being debated in the scientific community? That black holes are a common belief of both creationists and evolutionists? That Scripture has something to say about these phenomena?
Get ready for a paradigm shift as we examine:
- The evolution of black holes and their place in space
- A prominent astrophysicist’s proof they don’t exist
- Stars labeled as “imposters” due to multiple supernova events
- Black holes that challenge and contradict our theories
- Comments and research from scientists on the subject
- What the Bible says about these destructive collapsed stars
Speaker: Maureen O’Kane grew up believing in evolution until she read a Bible for the first time at the age of 25. Creation’s straightforward story of a personal God designing each species presented a beautiful – and more logical – image of who we are in heaven’s eyes. Since then, Maureen has shared Scripture science programs at schools, campgrounds, women’s retreat, churches, conventions (both U.S. and Canada), and once at the Washington State Penitentiary. More recently, she has spoken at the Design Science Association in Portland, the Creation Association of Puget Sound, and the NW Creation Network, creation apologetics organizations providing churches and families with evidence for God’s creative power.
Her career and community roles have included:
- Marketing Executive for both national and international healthcare corporations
- Motivational Speaker for customer-service training videos
- PR for Non-Profit Organization for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
- Court-Appointed Advocate & Therapeutic Foster Parent
- Bible Class Teacher for teens (27 years) and adult seekers (9 years)
- Depression Recovery Seminar Facilitator Coordinator and Instructor
Maureen’s passion is to research scientific discoveries through the eyes of Scripture, believing science and faith together provide a more complete image of our Creator God. On a personal side, Maureen loves to hike and explore, learn about our planet and fellow creatures, listen to different world views through documentaries and science forums. Family and friends are precious gifts from God, as is being given each day to make a difference. Maureen’s website can be found here.
Meeting Documents:
Lecture recordings at:
Which God?
Description: How can we be sure the God of the Bible is the One True God? In a world with many religions, there is a rational way to establish certainty in responding to this question. This is an interactive talk in which the case for the God of the Bible is made through abductive reasoning. Taking Paul (Romans 1) to task, we observe “the effect” (the natural world) and learn a great deal about “the cause” (God). Then a comparison is made of the “candidates” proposed by the major religions of the world in order to figure out which god is the right God. This talk will strengthen your faith!
Speaker: Dr. Juan Valdes Juan has always had an curious mind and asked lots of questions growing up. Searching for answers has been his passion and a lifelong journey. He had his first debate in 10th grade Biology class. Juan believes people have good questions and we as Christians need to have good answers. He desires to live out the command in the Bible where we’re told to always be ready to give an answer and to do so with the right attitude (1 Peter 3:15).
Further, Juan feels called to equip young people for the battles they face every day in an increasingly hostile culture. He also desires to equip parents and pastors so that they’re able to engage the youth. Juan loves to see people emboldened when they realize that there’re excellent arguments in support of the Truth. Most importantly, he enjoys removing the obstacles that keep people from surrendering to Christ.
When Juan’s not traveling, he is engaged in the pastorate of his bilingual congregation in Miami, FL. When he has down time (which isn’t often) you might find him in a quiet place reading a book or fishing. Juan’s educational background includes graduate work at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and master’s degrees from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and Logos Graduate School. He also has a Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Descriptions of many of Juan’s talks can be found here.
Video clips from Reasons For Hope YouTube channel:
- Debunked 15 : Evolution is a Fact – from Reasons For Hope Debunked series
- Darwinism Does Not Work – video clip with Juan Valdes speaking
Meeting Documents:
Lecture recordings at:
Do We Have a Climate Crisis?
Description: The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) claims that GW is occurring at a rapid rate, that GW is largely due to the increased burning of fossil fuel, and that we face dire consequences if we don’t cut back on CO2 being released into the atmosphere. The independent Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change (NIPCC) has concluded that Nature, not Human Activity, rules the Climate. We have identified at least sixteen reasons how and why the GW claims made by the alarmists are not substantiated by the evidence, and that. CO2 cannot possibly drive GW. GW alarmism is not supported by the facts and is not warranted.
Gen. 8:22, While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.
Speaker: Dr. Heinz Lycklama earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics (1965) and a Ph. D. degree in experimental Nuclear Physics (1969) from McMaster University in Canada. Since then he has worked in the telecommunications and computer software industries at Bell Telephone Laboratories in NJ and at Interactive Systems Corporation in CA – as an individual contributor and in management positions. In 1992 Dr. Lycklama founded Open Systems Technology Associates (OSTA) to offer his technology management consulting services to various start-ups in the high technology industry. In 2013 Heinz founded the Apologetics Forum to help equip believers in the defense of The Faith.
Being challenged in his Christian faith by what he was taught in university in the 1960’s, Dr. Lycklama has always maintained an active interest in the Creation vs. Evolution controversy. He has developed a series of lectures on Creation vs. Evolution, Christian Apologetics, and Biblical Worldview over the years and presented the material in Sunday school classes, to college students, during church services, at Bible Schools, and other venues in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. With his knowledge of the Bible and science, Dr. Lycklama has continued to develop and present new material in these subject areas. Information on his messages and presentations can be found at www.heinzlycklama.com/messages.
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Announcement Slide
- Powerpoint Slides DoWeHaveAClimateCrisis.pdf
- Outline of Talk Outline.pdf
Lecture recordings:
Biblical Answers to Controversial Issues
Description: This presentation provides biblical answers to some of the most controversial issues and most often asked questions of the day.
- Can God make a rock too heavy for Him to lift?
- How can God be good when He allows bad things to happen?
- Why would a loving God send people to hell?
- A biblical answer to the distant starlight problem
Speaker: Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. Mike is also an adjunct speaker for Answers in Genesis. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty-five years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Some of Mike’s Video Clips:
- Building Critical Thinking Questions – https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=29&v=rBb_qDetiFs
- More video clips – http://www.creationtraining.org/media/videos/
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Announcement Slide
- Download Powerpoint slides on CTI website here
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
- Audio recording of lecture can be found here.
- Audio recording of Q&A after lecture can be found here.
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), speaks at the Apologetics Forum meeting on Friday evening, November 20, 2020. He will be available to speak at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of November 20-22.
- Friday, November 20, 8:00 am. Talk on Amazing Events in American History at Grace Academy School in Marysville, WA.
- Friday, November 20, 7:00 pm, Talk on Biblical Answers to Controversial Issues at the Apologetics Forum meeting at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Saturday, November 21, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, All-day Basic Creation Training course by Mike Riddle at Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Saturday evening, November 21, 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Youth Night Out on Why Human Evolution is False at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Sunday morning, November 22, 9:00 am, Sunday School message on The Bible: First Three Chapters and Worship Service message on The True Gospel vs. False Gospels at Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Sunday evening, November 22, 6:00 pm, Message on 4 Things To Know About Dinosaurs at Calvary Chapel Marysville in WA.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
Basic Creation Training Course.
This one-day course is designed to prepare Christians to speak about and defend the biblical account of creation with confidence and be better equipped to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Target Audience: Ninth grade and above (A great course for getting your high school student trained to defend their faith).
Certification: This course is certified for one Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for Christian school teachers.
Course Goal: To prepare Christians to be able to speak about and defend the biblical account of creation with confidence and be better equipped to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Instructional Method/Format: Lecture, class participation, and exercises.
Course Outline
Chapter 1: Establishing and Defending a Biblical Worldview
Chapter 2: Handling Objections
Chapter 3: Science and Time
Chapter 4: The Genesis Flood, Geology, and the Fossil Record
Chapter 5: Biblical Apologetics (Answering Challenges)
Chapter 6: Dismantling Two Foundations of Evolution
Course Length: 1 day (8:30 am – 5:30 pm)
Course Cost: $45 per student ($35 for each additional family member) $25 Students.
Instructor: Mike Riddle, Founder and President of CTI.
More information on the course and how to register can be found here. You can also call Cornerstone Bible Church at 360-386-9871 to reserve your place in this course.
Details on the Basic Creation Training course can be found here.
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Meeting Documents:
- Basic Creation Training (BCT) Course Poster
- Announcement Slide
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, Nov. 20-22
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area November 18-22.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
Why Human Evolution is False
This program is designed for the youth and others with an interest in being able to defend their faith. The program is structured as follows:
- 6:00 pm – Games + Pizza
- 7:00 pm – Message by Mike Riddle
- 7:45 pm – Panel Discussion with Mike Riddle and Dr. Heinz Lycklama
- 8:30 pm – Dessert
Youth from all area churches are invited to this event.
Description: Mike will lead a discussion on the lack of evidence for human evolution.
- Two false evolution facts
- A case study
- The amazing human body
Speaker: Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist. Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty-five years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Some of Mike’s Video Clips:
- Building Critical Thinking Questions – https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=29&v=rBb_qDetiFs
- More video clips – http://www.creationtraining.org/media/videos/
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer for posting in churches, schools, etc.
- Announcement Slide
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, November 20-22
- Download Powerpoint slides on CTI website here
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area November 20-22.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
The Bible: The First Three Chapters
Discipleship Hour: This talk examines the importance of the first three chapters of the Bible. These chapters are critical for our understanding of:
• Who God is
• Marriage
• The Gospel
• Science
• End times
• Why so many youth are leaving the church
• And many more biblical truths
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Meeting Documents:
- Meeting Flyer
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, November 20-22
- Announcement Slide
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area November 20-22.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
The True Gospel vs. False Gospels
Worship Service: This message explains the True Gospel as it is presented in 1 Cor.15:3-4. Attributes of the True Gospel are presented in these three ways:
• The first Gospel in Scripture
• The Gospel in the Old Testament
• The full context of the Gospel
We then explain how to recognize false gospels by comparing them to the True Gospel. This provides a serious warning to the church today.
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Meeting Documents:
- Meeting Flyer
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, November 20-22
- Announcement Slide
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area November 20-22.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
4 Things To Know About Dinosaurs
Description: Here are 4 things you need to know about Dinosaurs and biblical history:
- Where did dinosaurs come from?
- When did they live?
- What happened to them?
- Are they mentioned in the Bible?
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Meeting Documents:
- Meeting Flyer
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, November 20-22
- Announcement Slide
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area November 20-22.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
Apologetics Forum Plans For December 2020
We normally show a good Apologetics DVD during our meeting in December. Since we can not hold a meeting in person at this time, we are suggesting you do one or both of the following:
- Select one of the films below to watch with your audience of choice
- Buy some books and/or DVDs from AFSC’s large selection as gifts
1. Watch a Video in December
Watch one of the films listed below. Invite family members, colleagues, friends, and/or acquaintances into your home to watch a film and discuss together. Here is a list from a few Creation organizations, Apologetics organizations, and other credible sources that you may enjoy during the month of December.
A. Genesis Impact: Do Natural History Museums Display the Truth About Origins? A video by Genesis Apologetics. You can play the film trailer here, and the complete one-hour film here. Note that you can watch the film without ads by renting it. You can also purchase the DVD online. Genesis Apologetics has many other DVDs available on its website.
B. Genesis Apologetics also has a mobile app! This app addresses most evolutionary topics covered in public school between 5th and 12th grades! Sections include – Did Humans Evolve? – Debunking Evolution Theory – Fossils & Transitional Forms – Does Science “Prove” Evolution? – The Age of the Earth & The Bible – What about Dinosaurs? and more. Download App today! Many short video clips to watch here.
C. Apologetics Forum videos recorded at monthly meetings can be found here.
D. You can find a variety of videos to watch from other Apologetics/Creation websites here.
2. Give a Gift For Christmas
You can buy books, DVDs, and booklets as a gift for your loved ones (or yourself) at Christmas. Since we have not been able to hold meetings in person for some time now, we would like to make you aware of the items for sale from the Apologetics Forum website here. The price for each item is provided in the spreadsheet. Send an email to Ron Payne, or call him at 425-820-2897, with a list of the items you wish to purchase. He will send them to you via USPS. You can pay by check or here via PayPal or credit card.
ICR Guide series, children’s coloring books, CMI Evolution’s Achilles’ Heel, Ministry DVDs such as God of Wonders, and Answers books make excellent gifts for Christmas.
For orders over $30, we will include a free copy of Dr. Don Chittick’s book – The Puzzle of Ancient Man – Evidence for Advanced Technology in Past Civilizations.
For orders over $50, shipping will be free.
Information: The Basis For Life
Psalm 139:14, I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Description: Life consists of material (matter & energy) as well as non-material parts (information). We look at the nature of information, machines and programs in writing systems, computer systems, and living systems. Each system requires an intelligent mind and a design, and therefore an intelligent designer. The information and the programs in the human cell are orders of magnitude greater than that of a computer system. Living organisms require information, programs, storage, complexity, and design. We were created by an Intelligent Being (God) and did not get here by random chance natural processes.
Speaker: Dr. Heinz Lycklama earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics (1965) and a Ph. D. degree in experimental Nuclear Physics (1969) from McMaster University in Canada. Since then he has worked in the telecommunications and computer software industries at Bell Telephone Laboratories in NJ and at Interactive Systems Corporation in CA – as an individual contributor and in management positions. In 1992 Dr. Lycklama founded Open Systems Technology Associates (OSTA) to offer his technology management consulting services to various start-ups in the high technology industry. In 2013 Heinz founded the Apologetics Forum to help equip believers in the defense of The Faith.
Being challenged in his Christian faith by what he was taught in university in the 1960’s, Dr. Lycklama has always maintained an active interest in the Creation vs. Evolution controversy. He has developed a series of lectures on Creation vs. Evolution, Christian Apologetics, and Biblical Worldview over the years and presented the material in Sunday school classes, to college students, during church services, at Bible Schools, and other venues in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. With his knowledge of the Bible and science, Dr. Lycklama has continued to develop and present new material in these subject areas. Information on his messages and presentations can be found at www.heinzlycklama.com/messages.
Message Documents:
- Powerpoint Slides (Information4Life.pdf)
- Questions and Answers (QuestionsInformation4Life.pdf)
Recordings of the lecture:
Do We Have a Climate Crisis?
Description: The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) claims that GW is occurring at a rapid rate, that GW is largely due to the increased burning of fossil fuel, and that we face dire consequences if we don’t cut back on CO2 being released into the atmosphere. The independent Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change (NIPCC) has concluded that Nature, not Human Activity, rules the Climate. We have identified at least sixteen reasons how and why the GW claims made by the alarmists are not substantiated by the evidence, and that. CO2 cannot possibly drive GW. GW alarmism is not supported by the facts and is not warranted.
Gen. 8:22, While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.
Speaker: Dr. Heinz Lycklama earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics (1965) and a Ph. D. degree in experimental Nuclear Physics (1969) from McMaster University in Canada. Since then he has worked in the telecommunications and computer software industries at Bell Telephone Laboratories in NJ and at Interactive Systems Corporation in CA – as an individual contributor and in management positions. In 1992 Dr. Lycklama founded Open Systems Technology Associates (OSTA) to offer his technology management consulting services to various start-ups in the high technology industry. In 2013 Heinz founded the Apologetics Forum to help equip believers in the defense of The Faith.
Being challenged in his Christian faith by what he was taught in university in the 1960’s, Dr. Lycklama has always maintained an active interest in the Creation vs. Evolution controversy. He has developed a series of lectures on Creation vs. Evolution, Christian Apologetics, and Biblical Worldview over the years and presented the material in Sunday school classes, to college students, during church services, at Bible Schools, and other venues in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. With his knowledge of the Bible and science, Dr. Lycklama has continued to develop and present new material in these subject areas. Information on his messages and presentations can be found at www.heinzlycklama.com/messages.
Message Documents:
- Powerpoint Slides DoWeHaveAClimateCrisis.pdf
- Outline of Talk Outline.pdf
Lecture recordings:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
Impact of Evolutionism on Society
Description: Evolutionism, in supplanting theism, is having a significant impact on our postmodern culture in ethics. We present the results of this and show how the church can combat this today.
The ideas associated with Evolution have consequences and are having an impact on the ethics of our society. The Evolution vs. Creation controversy is not a battle between Science and Religion, but a War of Worldviews. Evolution has a pervasive influence on every aspect of man’s thinking, including his ethics. Darwin removed the theological basis of the moral code of Christianity. We have seen the deadly results of this in the 20th century, and we continue to see the impact in our society on the sanctity of life, racism, morality, rights, family, education, and business ethics today.
Speaker: Dr. Heinz Lycklama earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics (1965) and a Ph. D. degree in experimental Nuclear Physics (1969) from McMaster University in Canada. Since then he has worked in the telecommunications and computer software industries at Bell Telephone Laboratories in NJ and at Interactive Systems Corporation in CA – as an individual contributor and in management positions. In 1992 Dr. Lycklama founded Open Systems Technology Associates (OSTA) to offer his technology management consulting services to various start-ups in the high technology industry. In 2013 Heinz founded the Apologetics Forum to help equip believers in the defense of The Faith.
Being challenged in his Christian faith by what he was taught in university in the 1960’s, Dr. Lycklama has always maintained an active interest in the Creation vs. Evolution controversy. He has developed a series of lectures on Creation vs. Evolution, Christian Apologetics, and Biblical Worldview over the years and presented the material in Sunday school classes, to college students, during church services, at Bible Schools, and other venues in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. With his knowledge of the Bible and science, Dr. Lycklama has continued to develop and present new material in these subject areas. Information on his messages and presentations can be found at www.heinzlycklama.com/messages.
Message Documents:
- Powerpoint Slides at ImpactOfEvolution.pdf
Recordins of the lecture:
- Video recording of lecture can be found here.
Interpreting the Geology of Our National Parks
Description: This seminar looks at three of our most famous national parks from a young-earth perspective – Yellowstone, Yosemite and Petrified Forest – and helps you see a new way of understanding their amazing features. This seminar focuses on how you can apply the Scriptures to what you see as you venture through these national parks.
Patrick Nurre, speaker and author, was in the second grade when he made his first big find – a large dinosaur bone in the alley behind his house! That was the beginning of a love for geology. Raised in beautiful Montana, he spent many days rockhounding near the Big Horn River. This early interest led him to a lifelong study of the world of geology. Patrick was trained in secular geology, but after becoming a Christian, he began to seriously reevaluate his previous evolutionary beliefs, and became, instead, a young-earth creationist.
Today, Patrick conducts geology classes (PreK-12) and seminars in the Seattle area, and speaks at numerous home school and church conventions on geology and our young earth. He also leads a variety of geology field trips every year, including Yellowstone Park, where he helps families discover the Biblical geology of the Park. Patrick is the vision behind Northwest Treasures, a 501(c)3 corporation, devoted to creating excellent geology kits, curricula and education for all ages. To help in this endeavor, Patrick has written 17 books on geology, for all ages. He is a long-standing participant in the IAC (International Association of Creation) Professional Development Program. In addition, he draws on over 40 years of pastoring experience. Patrick and his wife, Vicki, have three wonderful children and three grandchildren, and live in Bothell, Washington.
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Wonders of God’s Creation
Description: Modern technologies have provided mankind with a look at the the creation never before seen. Advancements in molecular biology and microscopy have revealed a nano-scale complexity that Darwin and his contemporaries could never have imaged. Likewise developments in astronomy have given us a sense of the immense scale of the cosmos.
This presentation aptly uses discoveries from both the microscopic and macroscopic realms to guide believers to a better appreciation of the Glory of God. Drawing from electron micrographs and space telescope images, we will take a tour of His works that reveal the magnificence that is our Father in heaven.
Speaker: Chris Ashcraft is a Christian educator employed as high school science teacher at Cedar Park Christian Schools, and adjunct professor at Northwest University. Chris has also worked in plant biotechnology. He was a research technician at the Cotton Fiber Production Laboratory at Texas Tech University, then at the Plant Transformation Facility at Oklahoma State University, and lastly was the Plant Transformation Specialist for EDEN Bioscience in Bothell, Washington.
He obtained a Bachelor of Science in biology from Wayland Baptist University in 1989, a Master of Science in biology from Texas Tech University in 1996, a Master of Education from the University of Washington in 2008, and a Master in Teaching Math and Science from Seattle Pacific University in 2012.
Chris moved from research science into the teaching profession to serve God in Christian education. His decision was motivated by the impact that secular science is having on people of faith. Today, close to 50% of Christian students lose their belief in God while attending secular schools. This tendency could be lessened if the Church was better equipped to defend the authority of Biblical teachings (1 Peter 3:15). To be prepared for these challenges, it is important that churches provide regular educational programs on creation and other Bible Apologetics.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer for posting in church foyers and on school boards
- Announcement Slide for showing in churches on Sunday before meeting
Recordings of the lecture:
Genesis Apologetics G1 Conference
MARCH 17, 24, 31 (2021) 6:00PM – 8:00 PM
THE ANNUAL G1 CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD ONLINE THIS YEAR!
SIGN UP TODAY TO REGISTER (REGISTRATION IS FREE)
DOWNLOAD CONFERENCE FLYER HERE
Join Genesis Apologetics for this year’s G1 Conference! We’re teaming with a dozen speakers to answer top questions about Creation, Noah’s Flood, the Bible, and dinosaurs! Our team includes Drs. John Jackson and Derek Zahnd from Jessup University, Joe Walters from Encounter Church, Pastor Scott Hollingshead from Doxa, Dr. Georgia Purdom from Answers in Genesis, Dr. Brian Thomas from ICR, Perseus Poku from Sound Reasoning Ministries, Dr. Rob Carter from CMI, and Archaeologist Dr. Carl Morgan. The conference is online and registration is free!
The conference starts at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m. on three consecutive Wednesdays: March 17, 24, and 31. The complete schedule for each date can be found online on the Genesis Apologetics Website here.
Description: Throughout history the problem of evil has been the number one objection against belief in God. How could a good God allow evil and innocent human suffering? If God created everything else that exists, did God create evil? Dr. Fernandes discusses how Christian theologians have responded to these objections throughout church history. He also shows that evil is actually evidence for God, not against God.
Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes is the senior pastor of Trinity Bible Fellowship and the president of the Institute of Biblical Defense. Fernandes founded the Institute of Biblical Defense in 1990 to help train Christians in their defense of the faith. He also teaches Bible, philosophy, and world religions at Crosspoint Academy and the Gateway School of Ministry in Bremerton, WA. He has completed doctoral work in both philosophy of religion (Greenwich University) and theological studies (Columbia Evangelical Seminary). He has authored several books dealing with the defense of the Christian faith. Many lectures/debates/sermons are available on his website.
Meeting Documents:
Lecture recordings at:
Do We Have a Climate Crisis?
Description: The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) claims that GW is occurring at a rapid rate, that GW is largely due to the increased burning of fossil fuel, and that we face dire consequences if we don’t cut back on CO2 being released into the atmosphere. The independent Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change (NIPCC) has concluded that Nature, not Human Activity, rules the Climate. We have identified at least sixteen reasons how and why the GW claims made by the alarmists are not substantiated by the evidence, and that. CO2 cannot possibly drive GW. GW alarmism is not supported by the facts and is not warranted.
Gen. 8:22, While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.
Speaker: Dr. Heinz Lycklama earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics (1965) and a Ph. D. degree in experimental Nuclear Physics (1969) from McMaster University in Canada. Since then he has worked in the telecommunications and computer software industries at Bell Telephone Laboratories in NJ and at Interactive Systems Corporation in CA – as an individual contributor and in management positions. In 1992 Dr. Lycklama founded Open Systems Technology Associates (OSTA) to offer his technology management consulting services to various start-ups in the high technology industry. In 2013 Heinz founded the Apologetics Forum to help equip believers in the defense of The Faith.
Being challenged in his Christian faith by what he was taught in university in the 1960’s, Dr. Lycklama has always maintained an active interest in the Creation vs. Evolution controversy. He has developed a series of lectures on Creation vs. Evolution, Christian Apologetics, and Biblical Worldview over the years and presented the material in Sunday school classes, to college students, during church services, at Bible Schools, and other venues in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. With his knowledge of the Bible and science, Dr. Lycklama has continued to develop and present new material in these subject areas. Information on his messages and presentations can be found at www.heinzlycklama.com/messages.
Message Documents:
- Powerpoint Slides DoWeHaveAClimateCrisis.pdf, [PPT]
- Outline of Talk Outline.pdf
Lecture recordings:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
The Hidden World of Mount St. Helens
Description: May 18, 2020 marked the 40th anniversary of the eruption of Mount St. Helens. This catastrophic event, in a matter of minutes, produced a 230-square-mile area of destruction, which became known as the ‘blast zone.’ Within its confines, forests, meadows, wetlands, streams, and lakes were severely cataclysmed. Initial predictions from scientists called for a very prolonged and difficult recovery period . However, four decades have now passed and the return of plants and animals to the Mount St. Helens landscape has far exceeded expectations. How has this happened? What behind-the-scenes organisms and processes have produced the healing we observe at the mountain?
Dr. Keith Swenson will give a new power point presentation detailing several little known vignettes of recovery in the blast zone. Through this program, he will explore the apparent design in the Mount St. Helens ecosystem and also relate the observed recovery to global restoration following Noah’s Flood.
Speaker: Dr. Keith Swenson is a retired medical doctor who now teaches courses in biology and geology at Multnomah University in Portland, Oregon. He also served for twenty years as President of Portland’s Design Science Association and was on the board of the Seven Wonders Museum near Mount St. Helens. Keith especially enjoys leading field trips and has taken thousands to Mount St. Helens, the Columbia Gorge, Northwest forests and the Grand Canyon. He has co-led, with Dr. Steve Austin, periodic trips into the “Little Grand Canyon” at Mount St. Helens. Keith has a B.S. in Zoology from the University of Idaho and an M.D. from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He and his wife, Connie, have four grown children.
A good summary of the recovery of the Mount St. Helens area after the devastation of the eruption in May 1980 is described in this article by Swenson and Catchpoole on the creation.com website. The unexpected rapid bounce back provides us insight into how the world recovered from Noah’s Flood.
Meeting Documents:
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How Old is The Earth?
Description: How old is the earth? Is it 4.8 billion years as evolutionary geology teaches or just thousands of years ago as the Bible teaches? The issues around this debate is likely the biggest issue that separates a Christian Worldview from a secular Worldview and unfortunately also between Christians. It is a fundamental issue of AUTHORITY: Man or God? We will discuss the fundamental flaws in the evolutionary processes of radiometric age dating, the assumptions being made, numerous examples of inconsistent results and many evidences of catastrophic geological events that demonstrate “It doesn’t Take Millions of Years”. We will learn about “Critical Thinking” applied to this subject.
Speaker: Ron Payne has a B.S. degree in chemistry from the University of Washington and studied microbiology at Oregon State University. He spent 35 years in the Aerospace Industry as a Senior Principle Materials and Process Engineer specializing in chemical processes, waste treatment, metallurgy, circuit board fabrication, metal finishing, adhesives, coatings, paints, cleaning, electronic assembly, procurement engineering and technical documentation. He was a Board member for the Creation Association of Puget Sound (CAPS) and also for the Mount St. Helens Creation Center for more than 15 years. He managed and provided creation resources for CAPS and spoke on various creation topics to homeschool and church groups. He specializes in creation tours to Mount St. Helens and Dry Falls sponsored by the Apologetics Forum.
Meeting Documents:
Lecture recordings:
Problems with Distant Starlight
Description: Many Christian laymen and apologists alike stumble over what has been dubbed “the distant starlight problem,” citing it as a key obstacle to their acceptance of a young (i.e. ~6,000 year) creation.
In this presentation, I’ll take this difficult topic by the horns and demonstrate to non-technical audiences how the distant starlight problem is a double-edged sword that cuts both ways–against young- and old-earth creationists alike; it is not the proverbial nail in the young-earth coffin that many think it is.
Speaker: Dan Kreft, the Seven-Foot Apologist, is a teacher, speaker, and author of the three-volume book, “Jesus” Is Not the Answer to Every Sunday School Question. He holds a degree in electrical engineering from Northwestern University, played professional basketball for three years, and is a recovering software engineer of twenty-two years. In addition to his own ministry, Dan also serves on the board of directors for the Apologetics Forum of Snohomish County, and is an adjunct teacher for Creation Training Initiative. Dan lives in Bothell, WA with his wife Adair, four kids, a dog, some cats, and a flock of aging chickens. He is also quite fond of Oreo® cookies and Lucky Charms®.
Meeting Documents:
Lecture recordings at:
Close Encounters: The Evolution Connection
Description: Are unidentified flying objects real? Are they from advanced civilizations in other parts of our galaxy?
Most UFO sightings may be attributed to natural phenomena. But some defy explanation.
From Star Trek to ET, our culture has been conditioned to believe that there must be extraterrestrial life “out there” somewhere.
This presentation examines the evidence and shows how these phenomena are linked with belief in evolution and paranormal activity. It turns out that there’s a spiritual component that needs to be exposed: “for we are not ignorant of his devices.” (2 Corinthians 2:11)
Speaker: Bruce Barton has degrees in meteorology and theology, with studies in engineering and graduate work in atmospheric sciences. Mr. Barton was an instrumentation engineer in R&D for Weyerhaeuser Company until retirement. He has a broad background as a teacher and speaker to groups of all ages in a wide range of subjects including science and technology, aviation, and Bible topics, particularly apologetics. Bruce has been speaking on the Creation/Evolution controversy for over ten years, especially to homeschool groups. He continues to give seminars and lead field trips for them. Bruce served on the Board of Directors for CAPS.
Bruce’s web site is at monarch.nwcreation.net.
A few short video clips:
- By R.C. Sproul on Ideas Have Consequences.
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Recordings of the lecture:
Do The Math
Description:
The BIG question: Were mathematics discovered or invented? If the former, then who is the brilliant mathematician behind the language of the universe? If the latter, then we can credit this abstract science of number, quantity and space as a construct by humans. Is there any evidence for the answer?
Prepare to see math in a whole new light as we explore:
- Our History with Math
- Creation’s Universal Language
- Mathletes of the Natural World
- Our Amazing Math-Brain
- The Harmony of Music & Math
- Evidence for a Master Mathematician
Speaker: Maureen O’Kane grew up believing in evolution until she read a Bible for the first time at the age of 25. Creation’s straightforward story of a personal God designing each species presented a beautiful – and more logical – image of who we are in heaven’s eyes. Since then, Maureen has shared Scripture science programs at schools, campgrounds, women’s retreat, churches, conventions (both U.S. and Canada), and once at the Washington State Penitentiary. More recently, she has spoken at the Design Science Association in Portland, the Creation Association of Puget Sound, and the NW Creation Network, creation apologetics organizations providing churches and families with evidence for God’s creative power.
Her career and community roles have included:
- Marketing Executive for both national and international healthcare corporations
- Motivational Speaker for customer-service training videos
- PR for Non-Profit Organization for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
- Court-Appointed Advocate & Therapeutic Foster Parent
- Bible Class Teacher for teens (27 years) and adult seekers (9 years)
- Depression Recovery Seminar Facilitator Coordinator and Instructor
Maureen’s passion is to research scientific discoveries through the eyes of Scripture, believing science and faith together provide a more complete image of our Creator God. On a personal side, Maureen loves to hike and explore, learn about our planet and fellow creatures, listen to different world views through documentaries and science forums. Family and friends are precious gifts from God, as is being given each day to make a difference. Maureen’s website can be found here.
Meeting Documents:
Lecture recordings at:
Answers For Non-Believers
Description: Is God evil because He killed men, women and children?
• The common answer
• The problem of evil
• What is evil?
• Did God create evil?
• Is God to blame?
Is distant starlight a problem?
• Answering the believer
• Answering the nonbeliever (and theistic evolutionist)
Have scientists proven the Bible wrong?
• Nothing could exist without a Creator
• The Bible proves itself
• Observable science vs. assumptions
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Announcement Slide
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, September 22-26
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area September 22-26.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
Biblical Apologetics 1: Answering The Challenges
Description: The theme of this seminar is on learning how to be a 1 Peter 3:15 Christian (have a ready answer). Many challenges are answered such as:
• Who was Cain’s wife?
• How could Adam have named all the animals in one day?
• How could Noah fit all the animals on the Ark?
• How can the first three days of creation be literal days when the sun was not created until the fourth day?
• Is the Bible scientific?
• Does carbon-14 dating prove the earth is old?
• Is the Bible outdated?
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Announcement Slide
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, September 22-26
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area September 22-26.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
Equipping Youth For The Battlefield
Description: PART 1: The Situation
• Understanding the culture (Acts 2 and Acts 17)
• 7 reasons why youth are leaving the church
• The state of Christian education
• The Atheist Indoctrination Project
• The Clergy Letter Project
• The Teaching Evolution Initiative
• The world is out-educating the church
PART 2: The Mission
• The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20)
• The full context of the Gospel
PART 3: Executing the Mission for Victory
• The plan of action (2 Timothy 2:2)
• Understanding education (educating for success)
• The BIG Six (what youth need to know)
• Two final notes
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
- Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Announcement Slide
- Download Powerpoint slides on CTI website here
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
- Audio recording of lecture can be found here.
- Audio recording of Q&A after lecture can be found here.
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), speaks at the Apologetics Forum meeting on Friday evening, September 24, 2021. He will be available to speak at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of September 22-26.
- Wednesday, September 22, 7:00 pm. Talk on Answers For Non-Believers at Calvary Chapel in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Thursday, September 23, 7:00 pm. Talk on Biblical Apologetics 1: Answering The Challenges at Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Friday, September 24, 8:00 am. Talk on Critical Race Theory: Yes, No, or Neutral? at Grace Academy School in Marysville, WA.
- Friday, September 24, 7:00 pm, Talk on Equipping Youth For The Battlefield at the Apologetics Forum meeting at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Saturday, September 25, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, All-day Basic Creation Training course by Mike Riddle and Dan Kreft at Snohomish Emmanuel Baptist Church in Snohomish, WA.
- Saturday evening, September 25, 6:30 – 9:00 pm, Youth Night Out with a talk on Dissecting “The Math of The Great Flood” by Dan Kreft at Calvary Chapel in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Sunday morning, September 26, 9:00 am, Sunday School message on Four Things To Know About Dinosaurs and at 10:00 am, Worship Service message on Genesis and The Sovereignty of God at Snohomish Emmanuel Baptist Church in Snohomish, WA..
- Sunday evening, September 26, 6:00 pm, Message on The Bible: The First Three Chapters at Summit Park Bible Church in Anacortes, WA.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
Basic Creation Training Course.
This one-day course is designed to prepare Christians to speak about and defend the biblical account of creation with confidence and be better equipped to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Target Audience: Ninth grade and above (A great course for getting your high school student trained to defend their faith).
Certification: This course is certified for one Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for Christian school teachers.
Course Goal: To prepare Christians to be able to speak about and defend the biblical account of creation with confidence and be better equipped to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Instructional Method/Format: Lecture, class participation, and exercises.
Course Outline
Chapter 1: Establishing and Defending a Biblical Worldview
Chapter 2: Handling Objections
Chapter 3: Science and Time
Chapter 4: The Genesis Flood, Geology, and the Fossil Record
Chapter 5: Biblical Apologetics (Answering Challenges)
Chapter 6: Dismantling Two Foundations of Evolution
Course Length: 1 day (8:30 am – 5:30 pm)
Course Cost: $45 per student ($35 for each additional family member) $25 Students.
Instructor: Mike Riddle, Founder and President of CTI.
More information on the course and how to register can be found here. You can also call Snohomish Emmanuel Baptist Church at 360-568-2987 to reserve your place in this course.
Details on the Basic Creation Training course can be found here.
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Meeting Documents:
- Basic Creation Training (BCT) Course Poster
- Announcement Slide
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, September 22-26
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area September 22-26.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
Dissecting “The Math of the Great Flood”
This program is designed for the youth and others with an interest in being able to defend their faith. The program is structured as follows:
- 6:30 pm – Pizza
- 7:00 pm – Message by Dan Kreft
- 7:45 pm – Panel Discussion with Dan Kreft and Dr. Heinz Lycklama
- 8:30 pm – Dessert
Youth from all area churches are invited to this event.
Description: Years ago, I ran into a YouTube video that uses mathematics to prove that Noah’s flood could not have happened, and it made me ask “What if everything I’ve believed about the flood is wrong?” We’ll take a look at this video and see why there’s nothing to be afraid of. This is a fun introduction to rubber-meets-the-road apologetics that demonstrates how to think critically, how to spot logical fallacies, and the dangers of not looking up scriptures that others quote.
Speaker: Dan Kreft, the Seven-Foot Apologist, is a teacher, speaker, and author of the three-volume book, “Jesus” Is Not the Answer to Every Sunday School Question. He holds a degree in electrical engineering from Northwestern University, played professional basketball for three years, and is a recovering software engineer of twenty-two years. In addition to his own ministry, Dan also serves on the board of directors for the Apologetics Forum of Snohomish County, and is an adjunct teacher for Creation Training Initiative. Dan lives in Bothell, WA with his wife Adair, four kids, a dog, some cats, and a flock of aging chickens. He is also quite fond of Oreo® cookies and Lucky Charms®.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer for posting in churches, schools, etc.
- Announcement Slide
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, Sep. 22-26
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be in the Greater Seattle area September 22-26. His complete schedule can be found here if you have an interest in attending one of his presentations.
Sunday School: Four Things To Know About Dinosaurs
Why speak about dinosaurs
Challenge 1: Where did dinosaurs come from?
Challenge 2: When did dinosaurs live?
Challenge 3: are dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible?
Challenge 4: Why is this important
How to use this information with a nonbeliever
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Announcement Slide
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, September 22-26
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area September 22-26.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
Worship Service: Genesis and the Sovereignty of God
What does sovereignty mean?
A theme of the Bible
Part 1: Establishing the foundation
Part 2: Genesis is the key to understanding the Gospel
Part 3: Genesis is the key to understanding end times
Part 4: The battle for sovereignty: The long war against God
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Announcement Slide
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, September 22-26
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area September 22-26.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
The Bible: The First Three Chapters
Description: This seminar examines the importance of the first three chapters of the Bible. These chapters are critical for our understanding of:
• Who God is
• Marriage
• The Gospel
• Science
• End times
• Why so many youth are leaving the church
• And many more biblical truths
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Announcement Slide
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, September 22-26
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area September 22-26.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
Know The True Worldview
Description: A worldview is a philosophy, ideology or religion that provides an overarching approach to understanding God, the world, and man’s relationship to both. A complete worldview contains a perspective regarding each of the ten disciplines: theology, philosophy, ethics, biology, psychology, sociology, law, politics, economics, and interpretation of history. A worldview is a way of viewing or interpreting all of reality. We compare the Biblical Worldview with the competing worldviews of Islam, Secular Humanism, Marxism, New Age, and Postmodernism. We show that only Christianity satisfies the criteria for determining truth. It is coherent, rational, matches reality and explains the real world.
Speaker: Dr. Heinz Lycklama earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics (1965) and a Ph. D. degree in experimental Nuclear Physics (1969) from McMaster University in Canada. Since then he has worked in the telecommunications and computer software industries at Bell Telephone Laboratories in NJ and at Interactive Systems Corporation in CA – as an individual contributor and in management positions. In 1992 Dr. Lycklama founded Open Systems Technology Associates (OSTA) to offer his technology management consulting services to various start-ups in the high technology industry. In 2013 Heinz founded the Apologetics Forum to help equip believers in the defense of The Faith.
Being challenged in his Christian faith by what he was taught in university in the 1960’s, Dr. Lycklama has always maintained an active interest in the Creation vs. Evolution controversy. He has developed a series of lectures on Creation vs. Evolution, Christian Apologetics, and Biblical Worldview over the years and presented the material in Sunday school classes, to college students, during church services, at Bible Schools, and other venues in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. With his knowledge of the Bible and science, Dr. Lycklama has continued to develop and present new material in these subject areas. Information on his messages and presentations can be found at www.heinzlycklama.com/messages.
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Announcement Slide
- Powerpoint Slides TrueWorldview.pdf
Lecture recordings:
Biological Robotics: Incredible Design in Life
Description: We can tell when something shows evidence of having a human designer. So when things in nature show those same characteristics—only on a much more complex level—it makes sense to attribute that to a Designer as well. Jonathan discusses several evidences of magnificent design in nature, including DNA, molecular machines, the complexity of the cell, and more. He also demolishes arguments of ‘bad design’..
Speaker: Dr Sarfati, senior scientist at CMI, is a dual citizen of Australia and New Zealand. He earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from a secular NZ university. Dr Sarfati co-authored papers in mainstream scientific journals including one on high-temperature superconductors published in Nature when he was 22.
Jonathan was a co-founder of an Apologetics Society in New Zealand, then joined Creation Ministries International (CMI) in Australia in 1996. In 2010, he and his American wife transferred from the Australian office to the USA office near Atlanta.
Dr Sarfati has authored some of the most popular and powerful books on the issues of origins, strongly defending biblical (‘young earth’) creation and refuting the strongest arguments for evolution and millions of years. His first book, Refuting Evolution, has sold half a million copies, making it the best-selling creationist book of all time (apart from the Bible!). His latest and most important book is The Genesis Account, a thorough 800-page theological and scientific commentary on Genesis 1–11.
Jonathan is also a chess master and former New Zealand chess champion, and drew a tournament game with former world champion Boris Spassky. One specialty is playing simultaneous chess games, sometimes ‘blindfold’, i.e. from memory.
Video Clips of some of Dr. Sarfati’s presentations:
- http://videos.creation.com.s3.amazonaws.com/speaker-promos/us/Jonathan%20Sarfati.mp4 – CMI Speaker Promotion.
- http://creation.com/media-search?q=Dr+Jonathan+Sarfati – Sarfati clips.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule
- Announcement Slide
Recording of lecture:
- Video recording can be found here
Dr. Jonathan Sarfati speaks at the Apologetics Forum meeting on Friday evening, November 19, 2021. He will be available to speak at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of November 17-21.
Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Sarfati speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Dr. Sarfati is prepared to give can be found here.
Description: The right view of Genesis Creation enables us to think clearly about ‘life’ issues such as abortion, euthanasia, cloning, animal rights, stem cells, etc. Conversely, consistent evolutionary thinking undermines the biblical sanctity of innocent human life, as in Nazi Germany.
Speaker: Dr Sarfati, chief scientist at CMI, is a dual citizen of Australia and New Zealand. He earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from a secular NZ university. Dr Sarfati co-authored papers in mainstream scientific journals including one on high-temperature superconductors published in Nature when he was 22.
Jonathan was a co-founder of an Apologetics Society in New Zealand, then joined Creation Ministries International (CMI) in Australia in 1996. In 2010, he and his American wife transferred from the Australian office to the USA office near Atlanta.
Dr Sarfati has authored some of the most popular and powerful books on the issues of origins, strongly defending biblical (‘young earth’) creation and refuting the strongest arguments for evolution and millions of years. His first book, Refuting Evolution, has sold half a million copies, making it the best-selling creationist book of all time (apart from the Bible!). His latest and most important book is The Genesis Account, a thorough 800-page theological and scientific commentary on Genesis 1–11.
Jonathan is also a chess master and former New Zealand chess champion, and drew a tournament game with former world champion Boris Spassky. One specialty is playing simultaneous chess games, sometimes ‘blindfold’, i.e. from memory.
Video Clips of some of Dr. Sarfati’s presentations:
- http://videos.creation.com.s3.amazonaws.com/speaker-promos/us/Jonathan%20Sarfati.mp4 – CMI Speaker Promotion.
- http://creation.com/media-search?q=Dr+Jonathan+Sarfati – Sarfati clips.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for complete schedule
- Announcement Slide
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
- Audio recording of lecture can be found here.
- Audio recording of Q&A after lecture can be found here.
Dr. Jonathan Sarfati, senior scientist at Creation Ministries International (CMI), speaks at the following venues during the weekend of November 17-21, 2021.
- Wednesday, November 17, 6:30 pm. Talk on Design, Deluge & Dilemma at Turning Point Church in Lacey, WA.
- Thursday, November 18, 7:00 pm. Talk on Biological Robotics: Incredible Design in Life at Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA..
- Friday morning, November 19 at 8:00 AM, Talk on Jurassic Reality: Dinosaurs and Most Asked Questions at Grace Academy School in Marysville, WA.
- Friday, November 19, 7:00 pm. Talk on Bioethics: Issues of Life, Death, and Morality at the Apologetics Forum meeting at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Saturday morning, November 20, 9:00 AM to noon. Mini-Conference on Genesis and Scientific Evidence at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, WA with two seminars, followed by an extended time of Q&A with Dr. Sarfati. The first seminar will be on The Genesis Flood: Biblical Realism Scientific Models and the second one on Jurassic Reality: Dinosaurs and Most Asked Questions.
- Saturday afternoon, November 20, 1 pm to 4 pm, Chess Challenge with Dr. Sarfati challenging up to 30 players at the same time at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, WA.
- Saturday evening, November 20, 6:00-8:30 PM, Youth Night Out with a talk on Christianity For Skeptics: Refuting the New Atheists at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Sunday morning, November 21, 10:00 AM, Worship service with a message on Is Genesis a Literal History? at Calvary Chapel Eastside in Bellevue, WA.
- Sunday evening, November 21, 6:00 pm. Talk on Biological Robotics: Incredible Design in Life at Woodin Valley Bible Church in Bothell, WA.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Sarfati speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Dr. Sarfati is prepared to give can be found here.
Mini Conference: Genesis and Scientific Evidence
In this Mini Conference on Genesis and Scientific Evidence, Dr Jonathan Sarfati brings two seminars on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until 12 noon.
- The Genesis Flood: Biblical Realism and Scientific Models
- Jurassic Reality: Dinosaurs and Most Asked Questions
There will be an extended time for Q&A after the second seminar.
The Mini-Conference is followed by a Chess Challenge with Dr. Sarfati, a chess master and former New Zealand chess champion, challenging up to 30 chess players at the same time at 1:00 PM. Register online here.
The first seminar at 9:00 AM is on The Genesis Flood: Biblical Realism and Scientific Models
The Flood during Noah’s day is vital to understand the history of our planet. This talk explains why in detail, and answers many common questions. For example: Does the Bible teach a global or local Flood? How does science fit in? What models are right, and what should be rejected? What are the main evidences in the rocks and fossils that the globe was totally covered? Why did lifespans drop sharply after the Flood?
The second seminar at 10:30 AM is on Jurassic Reality: Dinosaurs and Most Asked QuestionPeople of all ages are captivated by dinosaurs. Unfortunately, evolutionists use dinosaurs to indoctrinate the young and the old with an earth history that includes millions of years but has no room for the Bible. This presentation will show the power of a person’s starting assumptions (or “worldview”) when interpreting past events, and will define the different types of sciences used in investigating the world around us, with a thorough exploration of these enigmatic lizards. Let’s take dinosaurs to the Bible and see what God’s word has to say about them!
Speaker: Dr Jonathan Sarfati, chief scientist at CMI, is a dual citizen of Australia and New Zealand. He earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from a secular NZ university. Dr Sarfati co-authored papers in mainstream scientific journals including one on high-temperature superconductors published in Nature when he was 22.
Jonathan was a co-founder of an Apologetics Society in New Zealand, then joined Creation Ministries International (CMI) in Australia in 1996. In 2010, he and his American wife transferred from the Australian office to the USA office near Atlanta.
Dr Sarfati has authored some of the most popular and powerful books on the issues of origins, strongly defending biblical (‘young earth’) creation and refuting the strongest arguments for evolution and millions of years. His first book, Refuting Evolution, has sold half a million copies, making it the best-selling creationist book of all time (apart from the Bible!). His latest and most important book is The Genesis Account, a thorough 800-page theological and scientific commentary on Genesis 1–11.
Jonathan is also a chess master and former New Zealand chess champion, and drew a tournament game with former world champion Boris Spassky. One specialty is playing simultaneous chess games, sometimes ‘blindfold’, i.e. from memory.
Video Clips of some of Dr. Sarfati’s presentations:
- http://videos.creation.com.s3.amazonaws.com/speaker-promos/us/Jonathan%20Sarfati.mp4 – CMI Speaker Promotion.
- http://creation.com/media-search?q=Dr+Jonathan+Sarfati – Sarfati video clips.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for complete schedule
- Announcement Slide
Dr. Jonathan Sarfati speaks at the Apologetics Forum meeting on Friday evening, November 19, 2021. He may be available to speak at other venues in the Greater Seattle area, November 17-21.
Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Sarfati speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Dr. Sarfati is prepared to give can be found here.
Further details on Sarfati’s schedule are on the Creation Ministries International website [select Washington Region].
Calling All Chess Players!
Open Chess Challenge with Dr. Jonathan Sarfati
Dr. Sarfati will play up to 30 chess players at once in the afternoon after the Mini-Conference to be held in the morning at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, WA. Players are selected on a first come basis and must bring their own chess board to the tournament.
Register for this chess challenge at ApologeticsForum.org/chess. Spectators and cheerleaders are welcome.
Dr Jonathan Sarfati Ph.D., F.M. is an accomplished chess master and a former New Zealand Chess Champion, representing New Zealand in three Chess Olympiads (he drew with Boris Spassky, world champion 1969-1972). In 1988, the International Chess Federation awarded him the title of F.I.D.E. Master (FM). Jonathan has been known to play multiple chess matches while he is blindfolded. Jonathan more regularly plays multiple sighted challengers, up to 20 – 30 at a time.
Dr. Sarfati has performed this feat, against up to 12 challengers at once, at several major international conferences. A former chess champion of New Zealand, Jonathan is a scientist whose Ph.D. is in physical chemistry and quantum physics. He works for Creation Ministries International as a lecturer, scientist, and writer, showing how Christians can believe the Bible from cover to cover—especially when it comes to Genesis and creation vs evolution!
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule
- Announcement Slide
Dr. Jonathan Sarfati speaks at the Apologetics Forum meeting on Friday evening, November 19, 2021. He will be available to speak at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of November 17 to 21..
Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Sarfati speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Dr. Sarfati is prepared to give can be found here.
A chess challenge story from the past
Samuel Reshevsky, age 8, defeating several chess masters at once in France (1920). One fellow, third from right, seems rather frustrated.
Christianity for Skeptics: Refuting the New Atheists
This program is designed for the youth and others with an interest in being able to defend their faith. The program is structured as follows:
- 6:00 pm – Games + Pizza
- 7:00 pm – Message by Dr. Jonathan Sarfati
- 7:45 pm – Panel Discussion with Dr. Sarfati and Dr. Heinz Lycklama
- 8:30 pm – Dessert
Youth from all area churches are invited to this event.
Description: Dr. Jonathan Sarfati will lead a discussion on Christianity for Skeptics. He co-authored a book by this title with Dr. Steve Kumar in 2012.
Despite their assertive confidence, the skeptics’ arguments are vulnerable. See how
atheism logically leads to a denial of reason and objective right and wrong. Learn
to avoid some common fallacies.
Speaker: Dr Jonathan Sarfati, senior scientist at CMI, is a dual citizen of Australia and New Zealand. He earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from a secular NZ university. Jonathan was a co-founder of an Apologetics Society in New Zealand, then joined Creation Ministries International (CMI) in Australia in 1996. In 2010, he and his American wife transferred from the Australian office to the USA office near Atlanta.
Dr Sarfati has authored some of the most popular and powerful books on the issues of origins, strongly defending biblical (‘young earth’) creation and refuting the strongest arguments for evolution and millions of years. His first book, Refuting Evolution, has sold half a million copies, making it the best-selling creationist book of all time (apart from the Bible!). His latest and most important book is The Genesis Account, a thorough 800-page theological, historical, and scientific commentary on Genesis 1–11.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer for posting in churches, schools, etc.
- Announcement Slide
- Complete schedule for Dr. Sarfati, November 17-21, 2021
Is Genesis a Literal History?
Refuting Compromise From the Scripture
Description: A six day, young earth understanding of Genesis is the only one that comes from the text itself, which is why the rest of Scripture interprets it that way. Long-age views are a modern aberration that comes from imposing outside ideas of uniformitarian “science” upon the text. See how compromising views render the Bible meaningless to a dying world. You’ll be encouraged and energized to hear there is no need for compromise and that there are answers. The evidence for Creation and the Bible’s account of history is all around us if only we know how to look for it, and Jonathan will show you how to do just that!
Speaker: Dr Sarfati, senior scientist at CMI, is a dual citizen of Australia and New Zealand. He earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from a secular NZ university. Dr Sarfati co-authored papers in mainstream scientific journals including one on high-temperature superconductors published in Nature when he was 22.
Jonathan was a co-founder of an Apologetics Society in New Zealand, then joined Creation Ministries International (CMI) in Australia in 1996. In 2010, he and his American wife transferred from the Australian office to the USA office near Atlanta.
Dr Sarfati has authored some of the most popular and powerful books on the issues of origins, strongly defending biblical (‘young earth’) creation and refuting the strongest arguments for evolution and millions of years. His first book, Refuting Evolution, has sold half a million copies, making it the best-selling creationist book of all time (apart from the Bible!). His latest and most important book is The Genesis Account, a thorough 800-page theological and scientific commentary on Genesis 1–11.
Jonathan is also a chess master and former New Zealand chess champion, and drew a tournament game with former world champion Boris Spassky. One specialty is playing simultaneous chess games, sometimes ‘blindfold’, i.e. from memory.
Video Clips of some of Dr. Sarfati’s presentations:
- http://videos.creation.com.s3.amazonaws.com/speaker-promos/us/Jonathan%20Sarfati.mp4 – CMI Speaker Promotion.
- http://creation.com/media-search?q=Dr+Jonathan+Sarfati – Sarfati clips.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule
- Announcement Slide
Dr. Jonathan Sarfati speaks at the Apologetics Forum meeting on Friday evening, November 19, 2021. He will be available to speak at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of November 17-21.
Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Sarfati speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Dr. Sarfati is prepared to give can be found here.
Biological Robotics: Incredible Design in Life
Description: We can tell when something shows evidence of having a human designer. So when things in nature show those same characteristics—only on a much more complex level—it makes sense to attribute that to a Designer as well. Jonathan discusses several evidences of magnificent design in nature, including DNA, molecular machines, the complexity of the cell, and more. He also demolishes arguments of ‘bad design’..
Speaker: Dr Sarfati, senior scientist at CMI, is a dual citizen of Australia and New Zealand. He earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from a secular NZ university. Dr Sarfati co-authored papers in mainstream scientific journals including one on high-temperature superconductors published in Nature when he was 22.
Jonathan was a co-founder of an Apologetics Society in New Zealand, then joined Creation Ministries International (CMI) in Australia in 1996. In 2010, he and his American wife transferred from the Australian office to the USA office near Atlanta.
Dr Sarfati has authored some of the most popular and powerful books on the issues of origins, strongly defending biblical (‘young earth’) creation and refuting the strongest arguments for evolution and millions of years. His first book, Refuting Evolution, has sold half a million copies, making it the best-selling creationist book of all time (apart from the Bible!). His latest and most important book is The Genesis Account, a thorough 800-page theological and scientific commentary on Genesis 1–11.
Jonathan is also a chess master and former New Zealand chess champion, and drew a tournament game with former world champion Boris Spassky. One specialty is playing simultaneous chess games, sometimes ‘blindfold’, i.e. from memory.
Video Clips of some of Dr. Sarfati’s presentations:
- http://videos.creation.com.s3.amazonaws.com/speaker-promos/us/Jonathan%20Sarfati.mp4 – CMI Speaker Promotion.
- http://creation.com/media-search?q=Dr+Jonathan+Sarfati – Sarfati clips.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule
- Announcement Slide
Dr. Jonathan Sarfati speaks at the Apologetics Forum meeting on Friday evening, November 19, 2021. He will be available to speak at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of November 17-21.
Dr. Sarfati’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Sarfati speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Dr. Sarfati is prepared to give can be found here.
Apologetics Forum Plans For December 2021
We normally show a good Apologetics DVD during our meeting in December. This year we are suggesting you do one or both of the following:
- Select one of the films below to watch with your audience of choice
- Buy some books and/or DVDs from AFSC’s large selection as gifts
1. Watch a Video in December
Watch one of the films listed below. Invite family members, colleagues, friends, and/or acquaintances into your home to watch a film and discuss together. Here is a list from a few Creation organizations, Apologetics organizations, and other credible sources that you may enjoy during the month of December.
A. Genesis Impact: Do Natural History Museums Display the Truth About Origins? A video by Genesis Apologetics. You can play the film trailer here, and the complete one-hour film here. Note that you can watch the film without ads by renting it. You can also purchase the DVD online. Genesis Apologetics has many other DVDs available on its website.
B. Genesis Apologetics also has a mobile app! This app addresses most evolutionary topics covered in public school between 5th and 12th grades! Sections include – Did Humans Evolve? – Debunking Evolution Theory – Fossils & Transitional Forms – Does Science “Prove” Evolution? – The Age of the Earth & The Bible – What about Dinosaurs? and more. Download App today! Many short video clips to watch here.
C. Apologetics Forum videos recorded at monthly meetings can be found here.
D. You can find a variety of videos to watch from other Apologetics/Creation websites here.
E. Peruse the Is Genesis History? website to view and purchase videos here and here.
2. Give a Gift For Christmas
You can buy books, DVDs, and booklets as a gift for your loved ones (or yourself) at Christmas. The Apologetics Forum offers items for sale at its meetings. In addition these items are also available for sale from the Apologetics Forum website here. The price for each item is provided in the spreadsheet. Send an email to Ron Payne, or call him at 425-820-2897, with a list of the items you wish to purchase. He will send them to you via USPS. You can pay by check or via PayPal or credit card here.
ICR Guide series, children’s coloring books, CMI Evolution’s Achilles’ Heel, Ministry DVDs such as God of Wonders, and Answers books make excellent gifts for Christmas.
For orders over $35, we will include a free copy of Dr. Don Chittick’s book – The Puzzle of Ancient Man – Evidence for Advanced Technology in Past Civilizations.
Free shipping for orders over $75.
Documents:
Geology and the Genesis Flood
Description: There are many geological anomalies that are better explained by the Genesis Flood. This seminar will address some of the great mysteries of modern secular geology and how the Genesis Flood explains them. Such subjects include planation surfaces, the starting and stopping of a so-called ice age, living fossils, extinctions, and rock and mineral alteration as well as origin of the rock types.
Patrick Nurre, speaker and author, was in the second grade when he made his first big find – a large dinosaur bone in the alley behind his house! That was the beginning of a love for geology. Raised in beautiful Montana, he spent many days rockhounding near the Big Horn River. This early interest led him to a lifelong study of the world of geology. Patrick was trained in secular geology, but after becoming a Christian, he began to seriously reevaluate his previous evolutionary beliefs, and became, instead, a young-earth creationist.
Today, Patrick conducts geology classes (PreK-12) and seminars in the Seattle area, and speaks at numerous home school and church conventions on geology and our young earth. He also leads a variety of geology field trips every year, including Yellowstone Park, where he helps families discover the Biblical geology of the Park. Patrick is the vision behind Northwest Treasures, a 501(c)3 corporation, devoted to creating excellent geology kits, curricula and education for all ages. To help in this endeavor, Patrick has written 17 books on geology, for all ages. He is a long-standing participant in the IAC (International Association of Creation) Professional Development Program. In addition, he draws on over 40 years of pastoring experience. Patrick and his wife, Vicki, have three wonderful children and three grandchildren, and live in Bothell, Washington.
Meeting Documents:
Recordings of the lecture:
The Case For God
Description: Can Christianity be defended beyond a shadow of a doubt? Depends on your worldview! We have good arguments for you. The cumulative case for God’s existence is overwhelming. This talk is designed to present the four classical arguments for God’s existence. Each argument (Design, Creation, Morality, and Being) is presented clearly and objections are considered.
Speaker: Dr. Juan Valdes Juan has always had an curious mind and asked lots of questions growing up. Searching for answers has been his passion and a lifelong journey. He had his first debate in 10th grade Biology class. Juan believes people have good questions and we as Christians need to have good answers. He desires to live out the command in the Bible where we’re told to always be ready to give an answer and to do so with the right attitude (1 Peter 3:15).
Further, Juan feels called to equip young people for the battles they face every day in an increasingly hostile culture. He also desires to equip parents and pastors so that they’re able to engage the youth. Juan loves to see people emboldened when they realize that there’re excellent arguments in support of the Truth. Most importantly, he enjoys removing the obstacles that keep people from surrendering to Christ.
When Juan’s not traveling, he is engaged in the pastorate of his bilingual congregation in Miami, FL. When he has down time (which isn’t often) you might find him in a quiet place reading a book or fishing. Juan’s educational background includes graduate work at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and master’s degrees from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and Logos Graduate School. He also has a Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Descriptions of many of Juan’s talks can be found here.
Video clips from Reasons For Hope YouTube channel:
- Debunked 15 : Evolution is a Fact – from Reasons For Hope Debunked series
- Darwinism Does Not Work – video clip with Juan Valdes speaking
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Dr. Valdes’ complete schedule here
- Announcement Slide
Lecture recordings at:
Dr. Juan Valdes, Pastor of a Spanish Church in Florida, Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics, and speaker for Reasons For Hope (rforh), speaks at the following venues during the weekend of February 23-27, 2022.
Dr. Valdes’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Valdes speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Dr. Valdes is prepared to give can be found here.
The Doubt Virus
Description: Doubt is destroying young Christians when their faith is challenged and they are unprepared to respond. Let’s help them! To further the dilemma, the answers provided by many range from irrelevant to heretical. Many of these young people find that nobody has a good answer and few Christians even care. What can we do to fight the spread of this virus? Juan will help you identify the issues and prescribe a cure!
Speaker: Dr. Juan Valdes Juan has always had an curious mind and asked lots of questions growing up. Searching for answers has been his passion and a lifelong journey. He had his first debate in 10th grade Biology class. Juan believes people have good questions and we as Christians need to have good answers. He desires to live out the command in the Bible where we’re told to always be ready to give an answer and to do so with the right attitude (1 Peter 3:15).
Further, Juan feels called to equip young people for the battles they face every day in an increasingly hostile culture. He also desires to equip parents and pastors so that they’re able to engage the youth. Juan loves to see people emboldened when they realize that there’re excellent arguments in support of the Truth. Most importantly, he enjoys removing the obstacles that keep people from surrendering to Christ.
When Juan’s not traveling, he is engaged in the pastorate of his bilingual congregation in Miami, FL. When he has down time (which isn’t often) you might find him in a quiet place reading a book or fishing. Juan’s educational background includes graduate work at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and master’s degrees from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and Logos Graduate School. He also has a Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Descriptions of many of Juan’s talks can be found here.
Video clips from Reasons For Hope YouTube channel:
- Debunked 15 : Evolution is a Fact – from Reasons For Hope Debunked series
- Darwinism Does Not Work – video clip with Juan Valdes speaking
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster with complete schedule
- Announcement Slide
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
Dr. Juan Valdes, Pastor of a Spanish Church in Florida, Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics, and speaker for Reasons For Hope (rforh), speaks at the following venues during the weekend of February 23-27, 2022.
Dr. Valdes’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Valdes speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Dr. Valdes is prepared to give can be found here.
A Universe From Nothing
Description: This talk is a response to the latest attempt by scientists to explain origins without God. Naturalism, the foundation of modern science, will never find the right answer on origins, since by definition the Creator of the natural world must be supernatural. Hence, some of the most brilliant minds in modern science are proposing some of the most foolish answers to the origin question. Let’s deal with it.
Speaker: Dr. Juan Valdes Juan has always had an curious mind and asked lots of questions growing up. Searching for answers has been his passion and a lifelong journey. He had his first debate in 10th grade Biology class. Juan believes people have good questions and we as Christians need to have good answers. He desires to live out the command in the Bible where we’re told to always be ready to give an answer and to do so with the right attitude (1 Peter 3:15).
Further, Juan feels called to equip young people for the battles they face every day in an increasingly hostile culture. He also desires to equip parents and pastors so that they’re able to engage the youth. Juan loves to see people emboldened when they realize that there’re excellent arguments in support of the Truth. Most importantly, he enjoys removing the obstacles that keep people from surrendering to Christ.
When Juan’s not traveling, he is engaged in the pastorate of his bilingual congregation in Miami, FL. When he has down time (which isn’t often) you might find him in a quiet place reading a book or fishing. Juan’s educational background includes graduate work at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and master’s degrees from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and Logos Graduate School. He also has a Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Descriptions of many of Juan’s talks can be found here.
Video clips from Reasons For Hope YouTube channel:
- Debunked 15 : Evolution is a Fact – from Reasons For Hope Debunked series
- Darwinism Does Not Work – video clip with Juan Valdes speaking
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster with complete schedule
- Announcement Slide
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
- Audio recording of lecture can be found here.
- Audio recording of Q&A after lecture can be found here.
Dr. Juan Valdes, Pastor of a Spanish Church in Florida, Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics, and speaker for Reasons For Hope (rforh), speaks at the following venues during the weekend of February 23-27, 2022.
- Wednesday, February 23, 6:30 pm. Talk on The Case For God at the Apologetics Symposium meeting at Cedar Park Church in Bothell, WA.
- Thursday, February 24, 7:00 pm. Talk on The Doubt Virus at Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Friday morning, February 25 at 8:00 AM, Talk on Faith vs. Reason at Grace Academy School in Marysville, WA.
- Friday, February 25, 7:00 pm. Talk on A Universe From Nothing at the Apologetics Forum meeting at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Saturday morning, February 26, 9:00 AM to noon. Mini Conference on Why God Makes Sense In a World That Doesn’t! at Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA with two seminars, followed by an extended time of Q&A with Dr. Valdes. The talks are on the following topics:
- Session 1: The absurdity of life without God
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Session 2: Saving truth in a world that has lost it
- Session 3: Extended Q&A.
- Saturday evening, February 26, 6:00-7:30 PM. Talk on Five Reasons Why I’m Not An Atheist at Calvary Chapel of Marysville in Marysville, WA.
- Sunday morning, February 27, 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM, Worship service with a message on What Does God Think of Me? and a Sunday School message on The Doubt Virus at 10:00 AM at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Sunday evening, February 27, 6:00 PM. Talk on Engaging Moral Relativism at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Snohomish, WA.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Valdes speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Dr. Valdes is prepared to give can be found here.
Mini-Conference: Why God Makes Sense In A World That Doesn’t!
In this Mini Conference Dr. Juan Valdes brings two seminars on this theme on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until 12 noon.
- 9:00 AM: The absurdity of life without God – This talk addresses the human predicament in a post truth world.
- 10:30 AM: Saving truth in a world that has lost it – This talk addresses the causes of so much confusion in our post truth world and how we can respond to it.
There will be an extended time for Q&A after the second seminar.
Speaker: Dr. Juan Valdes Juan has always had an curious mind and asked lots of questions growing up. Searching for answers has been his passion and a lifelong journey. He had his first debate in 10th grade Biology class. Juan believes people have good questions and we as Christians need to have good answers. He desires to live out the command in the Bible where we’re told to always be ready to give an answer and to do so with the right attitude (1 Peter 3:15).
Further, Juan feels called to equip young people for the battles they face every day in an increasingly hostile culture. He also desires to equip parents and pastors so that they’re able to engage the youth. Juan loves to see people emboldened when they realize that there’re excellent arguments in support of the Truth. Most importantly, he enjoys removing the obstacles that keep people from surrendering to Christ.
When Juan’s not traveling, he is engaged in the pastorate of his bilingual congregation in Miami, FL. When he has down time (which isn’t often) you might find him in a quiet place reading a book or fishing. Juan’s educational background includes graduate work at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and master’s degrees from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and Logos Graduate School. He also has a Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Descriptions of many of Juan’s talks can be found here.
Video clips from Reasons For Hope YouTube channel:
- Debunked 15 : Evolution is a Fact – from Reasons For Hope Debunked series
- Darwinism Does Not Work – video clip with Juan Valdes speaking
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster with complete schedule
- Announcement Slide
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
Dr. Juan Valdes, Pastor of a Spanish Church in Florida, Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics, and speaker for Reasons For Hope (rforh), speaks at the following venues during the weekend of February 23-27, 2022.
Dr. Valdes’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Valdes speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Dr. Valdes is prepared to give can be found here.
Five Reasons Why I’m Not An Atheist
Description: If you’re wanting to reach out to those who disagree strongly with Christianity, this is the talk. This talk is prepared to engage people who are antagonistic toward theism in general and Christianity in particular. It is a methodical, rational, and clear refutation of the “New Atheists.”
Speaker: Dr. Juan Valdes Juan has always had an curious mind and asked lots of questions growing up. Searching for answers has been his passion and a lifelong journey. He had his first debate in 10th grade Biology class. Juan believes people have good questions and we as Christians need to have good answers. He desires to live out the command in the Bible where we’re told to always be ready to give an answer and to do so with the right attitude (1 Peter 3:15).
Further, Juan feels called to equip young people for the battles they face every day in an increasingly hostile culture. He also desires to equip parents and pastors so that they’re able to engage the youth. Juan loves to see people emboldened when they realize that there’re excellent arguments in support of the Truth. Most importantly, he enjoys removing the obstacles that keep people from surrendering to Christ.
When Juan’s not traveling, he is engaged in the pastorate of his bilingual congregation in Miami, FL. When he has down time (which isn’t often) you might find him in a quiet place reading a book or fishing. Juan’s educational background includes graduate work at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and master’s degrees from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and Logos Graduate School. He also has a Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Descriptions of many of Juan’s talks can be found here.
Video clips from Reasons For Hope YouTube channel:
- Debunked 15 : Evolution is a Fact – from Reasons For Hope Debunked series
- Darwinism Does Not Work – video clip with Juan Valdes speaking
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster with complete schedule
- Announcement Slide
Lecture recordings at:
Dr. Juan Valdes, Pastor of a Spanish Church in Florida, Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics, and speaker for Reasons For Hope (rforh), speaks at the following venues during the weekend of February 23-27, 2022.
Dr. Valdes’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Valdes speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Dr. Valdes is prepared to give can be found here.
Sunday Morning, February 27
Dr. Juan Valdes, Pastor of a Spanish church in Florida and a speaker with Reasons For Hope, will be with us at the worship services and during the Sunday School hour.
Worship Services at 8:30 am and 11:00 am:
Dr. Valdes will speak on What Does God Think of Me? This is primarily an evangelistic talk using a powerful analogy that focuses on how sin has tainted the image of God in us and how God longs to restore that image through a saving relationship with Christ.
Sunday School hour at 10:00 am:
Dr. Valdes will speak on The Doubt Virus. Doubt is destroying young Christians when their faith is challenged and they are unprepared to respond. Let’s help them! To further the dilemma, the answers provided by many range from irrelevant to heretical. Many of these young people find that nobody has a good answer and few Christians even care. What can we do to fight the spread of this virus? Juan will help you identify the issues and prescribe a cure!
Speaker: Dr. Juan Valdes Juan has always had an curious mind and asked lots of questions growing up. Searching for answers has been his passion and a lifelong journey. He had his first debate in 10th grade Biology class. Juan believes people have good questions and we as Christians need to have good answers. He desires to live out the command in the Bible where we’re told to always be ready to give an answer and to do so with the right attitude (1 Peter 3:15).
Further, Juan feels called to equip young people for the battles they face every day in an increasingly hostile culture. He also desires to equip parents and pastors so that they’re able to engage the youth. Juan loves to see people emboldened when they realize that there’re excellent arguments in support of the Truth. Most importantly, he enjoys removing the obstacles that keep people from surrendering to Christ.
When Juan’s not traveling, he is engaged in the pastorate of his bilingual congregation in Miami, FL. When he has down time (which isn’t often) you might find him in a quiet place reading a book or fishing. Juan’s educational background includes graduate work at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and master’s degrees from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and Logos Graduate School. He also has a Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Descriptions of many of Juan’s talks can be found here.
Video clips from Reasons For Hope YouTube channel:
- Debunked 15 : Evolution is a Fact – from Reasons For Hope Debunked series
- Darwinism Does Not Work – video clip with Juan Valdes speaking
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Dr. Valdes’ complete schedule here
- Announcement Slide
Dr. Juan Valdes, Pastor of a Spanish Church in Florida, Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics, and speaker for Reasons For Hope (rforh), speaks at the following venues during the weekend of February 23-27, 2022.
Dr. Valdes’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Valdes speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Dr. Valdes is prepared to give can be found here.
Engaging Moral Relativism
Description: Can Christians support a “What’s right for you, may not be right for me!” mentality? Let’s see. This talk addresses the prevailing moral ethic of our culture. It is widely accepted by many (including Christian youth) that each individual can decide what is right and wrong for themselves. The talk presents a complete rebuttal of the main tenants of moral relativism and provides a strong biblical and rational foundation for moral absolutism.
Speaker: Dr. Juan Valdes Juan has always had an curious mind and asked lots of questions growing up. Searching for answers has been his passion and a lifelong journey. He had his first debate in 10th grade Biology class. Juan believes people have good questions and we as Christians need to have good answers. He desires to live out the command in the Bible where we’re told to always be ready to give an answer and to do so with the right attitude (1 Peter 3:15).
Further, Juan feels called to equip young people for the battles they face every day in an increasingly hostile culture. He also desires to equip parents and pastors so that they’re able to engage the youth. Juan loves to see people emboldened when they realize that there’re excellent arguments in support of the Truth. Most importantly, he enjoys removing the obstacles that keep people from surrendering to Christ.
When Juan’s not traveling, he is engaged in the pastorate of his bilingual congregation in Miami, FL. When he has down time (which isn’t often) you might find him in a quiet place reading a book or fishing. Juan’s educational background includes graduate work at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and master’s degrees from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and Logos Graduate School. He also has a Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Descriptions of many of Juan’s talks can be found here.
Video clips from Reasons For Hope YouTube channel:
- Debunked 15 : Evolution is a Fact – from Reasons For Hope Debunked series
- Darwinism Does Not Work – video clip with Juan Valdes speaking
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster with complete schedule
- Announcement Slide
Lecture recordings at:
Dr. Juan Valdes, Pastor of a Spanish Church in Florida, Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics, and speaker for Reasons For Hope (rforh), speaks at other venues during the weekend of February 23-27, 2022.
Dr. Valdes’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Valdes speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Dr. Valdes is prepared to give can be found here.
Mount St. Helens: Evidence of Catastrophe
Description: Using 2 Peter 3:3-6 as a springboard, lessons are drawn from the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens that challenge us to the core about our views of earth history. The events leading up to the eruption, the drama of the eruption itself, and its aftermath remind us that “millions of years” worth of geologic change can take place rapidly. Belief in a recent creation and world-destroying Flood are reasonable.
Mr. Hoesch earned a B.A. in Geology from the University of Colorado and a M.S. in Geology from the Institute for Creation Research. In between these degrees he worked for seven years in petroleum exploration, both as engineer and geologist. Since earning his master’s degree, he served as a missionary for one year in China and then 17 years at the Institute for Creation Research in southern California – as information officer, speaker, tour-leader, and research assistant. Outdoor education, mostly leading tour groups to Grand Canyon has been Bill’s focus for the past several years. In 2021 he was called to become the Director of the Mount St. Helens Creation Center where he has served since October of that year.
Meeting Documents:
Recordings of the lecture:
Why Did God Create Viruses?
Description: Documents the critical role of viruses in creation and all life forms. Shows viruses have an important, but often unappreciated, place in God’s creation. They are also very well designed to fulfill their role. Several examples are documented in this well-illustrated presentation.
Speaker: Dr Jerry Bergman is an author, teacher and a speaker. He has taught biology, biochemistry, anatomy and genetics, psychology and other courses for over 40 years at the University of Toledo Medical College, Bowling Green State University, and other colleges. His 9 degrees include a Doctorate from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. The 1,026 college credit hours he has earned is the equivalent to almost 20 master’s degrees. Bergman fits in the website The 10 Most Educated People on the Planet ahead of several others, and in the science area is number one.
His over 1,400 publications are in both scholarly and popular science journals. Dr. Bergman’s work has been translated into 13 languages including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Polish, Czech, Chinese, Arabic and Swedish. His books, and books that include chapters that he authored, are in over 1,500 college libraries in 27 countries. Over 80,000 copies of the 43 books and monographs that he has authored or co-authored are in print.
Bergman has spoken over 2,000 times to college, university and church groups in America, Canada, Europe, the south Sea Islands, and Africa. His Past experience includes speaker and researcher for The Institute for Creation Research.
Bergman’s books and where to buy them can be found here.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Dr. Bergman’s complete schedule
- Announcement Slider
Dr. Jerry Bergman, creation research scientist, author and speaker, speaks at the Apologetics Forum meeting on Friday evening, April 22, 2022. He will be available to speak at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of April 20-24, 2022.
Dr. Bergman’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Jerry speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Dr. Bergman’s talks can be found here.
Dogs Created As Man’s Companion Prove Creation
Description: A study of dogs’ design, temperament, variety, and personality shows that they were created specifically to be companions, helpmates, and servants for humans. No other animal meets this requirement. Dr. Bergman shows with many examples why this is true and why we should thank God for the gift of this canine.
Speaker: Dr Jerry Bergman is an author, teacher and a speaker. He has taught biology, biochemistry, anatomy and genetics, psychology and other courses for over 40 years at the University of Toledo Medical College, Bowling Green State University, and other colleges. His 9 degrees include a Doctorate from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. The 1,026 college credit hours he has earned is the equivalent to almost 20 master’s degrees. Bergman fits in the website The 10 Most Educated People on the Planet ahead of several others, and in the science area is number one.
His over 1,400 publications are in both scholarly and popular science journals. Dr. Bergman’s work has been translated into 13 languages including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Polish, Czech, Chinese, Arabic and Swedish. His books, and books that include chapters that he authored, are in over 1,500 college libraries in 27 countries. Over 80,000 copies of the 43 books and monographs that he has authored or co-authored are in print.
Bergman has spoken over 2,000 times to college, university and church groups in America, Canada, Europe, the south Sea Islands, and Africa. His Past experience includes speaker and researcher for The Institute for Creation Research.
Bergman’s books and where to buy them can be found here.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Dr. Bergman’s complete schedule
- Announcement Slider
- Talk recorded on YouTube here
Dr. Jerry Bergman, creation research scientist, author and speaker, speaks at the Apologetics Forum meeting on Friday evening, April 22, 2022. He will be available to speak at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of April 20-24, 2022.
Dr. Bergman’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Jerry speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Dr. Bergman’s talks can be found here.
Apes As Ancestors Debunked
Description: Dr. Bergman reviews the only book, Apes as Ancestors, ever published by a creationist that carefully examines the evidence showing that apes as human ancestors has been disproven from the peer reviewed paleontological literature. The 360 page 8.5 x 11 inch book is well documented by several thousand references. In Apes as Ancestors, four scholars take a detailed look at the fossil evidence, including numerous photos taken by the authors themselves. They describe the fossils, where they found them, what others have to say about them, and what can be realistically and reliably determined from the fossils. They focus on the evidence – what does it actually tell us? The results may surprise you.
Speaker: Dr Jerry Bergman is an author, teacher and a speaker. He has taught biology, biochemistry, anatomy and genetics, psychology and other courses for over 40 years at the University of Toledo Medical College, Bowling Green State University, and other colleges. His 9 degrees include a Doctorate from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. The 1,026 college credit hours he has earned is the equivalent to almost 20 master’s degrees. Bergman fits in the website The 10 Most Educated People on the Planet ahead of several others, and in the science area is number one.
His over 1,400 publications are in both scholarly and popular science journals. Dr. Bergman’s work has been translated into 13 languages including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Polish, Czech, Chinese, Arabic and Swedish. His books, and books that include chapters that he authored, are in over 1,500 college libraries in 27 countries. Over 80,000 copies of the 43 books and monographs that he has authored or co-authored are in print.
Bergman has spoken over 2,000 times to college, university and church groups in America, Canada, Europe, the south Sea Islands, and Africa. His Past experience includes speaker and researcher for The Institute for Creation Research.
Bergman’s books and where to buy them can be found here.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Dr. Bergman’s complete schedule
- Announcement Slider
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
- Audio recording of lecture can be found here.
- Audio recording of Q&A after lecture can be found here.
Dr. Jerry Bergman, creation research scientist, author and speaker, speaks at the following venues in the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of April 20-24, 2022.
- Wednesday, April 20, 6:30 pm. Talk on Why Did God Create Viruses? at the Apologetics Symposium meeting at Cedar Park Church in Bothell, WA.
- Thursday, April 21, 7:00 pm. Talk on Dogs Created As Man’s Companion Prove Creation at Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Friday morning, April 22 at 8:00 AM, Talk on Let The Animals Speak About Creation at Grace Academy School in Marysville, WA.
- Friday, April 22, 7:00 pm. Talk on Apes As Ancestors Debunked at the Apologetics Forum meeting at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Saturday morning, April 23, 9:00 AM to noon. Mini Conference on The Theme Apes As Ancestors Debunked at Emmanuel Baptist Church of Snohomish with two seminars, followed by an extended time of Q&A with Dr. Bergman. The talks are:
- 1st seminar – The Neanderthals: An Evolutionary Link or Our Brothers?
- 2nd seminar – Chimp and Human DNA 98% Similar?
- Extended Q&A
- Saturday evening, April 23, 6:00-8:30 PM, Youth Night Out with a talk on Let The Animals Speak About Creation at Calvary Chapel Lake Stevens in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Sunday morning, April 24, 10:00 AM, Worship service with a message on So They Are Without Excuse at Calvary Chapel Eastside in Bellevue.
- Sunday evening, April 24, 6:00 pm. Message on To Create Man, God First Had to Create a Universe at Summit Park Bible Church in Anacortes, WA.
If you have an interest in having Jerry speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Dr. Bergman’s talks can be found here.
Mini Conference: Apes As Ancestors Debunked
In this Mini Conference on Apes As Ancestors Debunked, Dr. Jerry Bergman brings two seminars on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until 12 noon.
- The Neanderthals: An Evolutionary Link or Our Brothers?
- Are Human and Chimps 98% Similar?
There will be an extended time for Q&A after the second seminar.
Head Of A Neanderthal Man.
The first seminar at 9:00 AM is on The Neanderthals: An Evolutionary Link or Our Brothers?
A history of the Neanderthal claims as our primitive pre-human forbearers shows they are fully human and not primitive evolutionary ancestors. The history of Neanderthal from an ape man missing link in human evolution to just another people group is documented in detail using color photographs.
The second seminar at 10:30 AM is on Are Human and Chimps 98% Similar?A very common claim still occasionally employed to prove ape to human evolution is the claim that Chimp and Human DNA is 99 or 98 percent similar. In fact the similarity is no more 84 percent meaning that the difference is close to a half billion DNA differences. Dr. Bergman reviews the major evidence that exposes the 98% myth.
Speaker: Dr Jerry Bergman is an author, teacher and a speaker. He has taught biology, biochemistry, anatomy and genetics, psychology and other courses for over 40 years at the University of Toledo Medical College, Bowling Green State University, and other colleges. His 9 degrees include a Doctorate from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. The 1,026 college credit hours he has earned is the equivalent to almost 20 master’s degrees. Bergman fits in the website The 10 Most Educated People on the Planet ahead of several others, and in the science area is number one.
His over 1,400 publications are in both scholarly and popular science journals. Dr. Bergman’s work has been translated into 13 languages including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Polish, Czech, Chinese, Arabic and Swedish. His books, and books that include chapters that he authored, are in over 1,500 college libraries in 27 countries. Over 80,000 copies of the 43 books and monographs that he has authored or co-authored are in print.
Bergman has spoken over 2,000 times to college, university and church groups in America, Canada, Europe, the south Sea Islands, and Africa. His Past experience includes speaker and researcher for The Institute for Creation Research.
Bergman’s books and where to buy them can be found here.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for complete schedule
- Announcement Slide
Dr. Jerry Bergman, creation research scientist, author and speaker, speaks at the Apologetics Forum meeting on Friday evening, April 22, 2022. He will be available to speak at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of April 20-24, 2022.
Dr. Bergman’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Jerry speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Dr. Bergman’s talks can be found here.
Youth Night Out: Let The Animals Speak About Creation
This program is designed for the youth and others with an interest in being able to defend their faith. The program is structured as follows:
- 6:00 pm – Games + Pizza
- 7:00 pm – Message by Dr. Jerry Bergman
- 7:45 pm – Panel Discussion with Dr. Bergman and Dr. Heinz Lycklama
- 8:30 pm – Dessert
Description: Using several examples to document the fact that so-called missing links are everywhere, most life forms appear in the fossil record fully formed, and no documented precursors exist.
Speaker: Dr Jerry Bergman is an author, teacher and a speaker. He has taught biology, biochemistry, anatomy and genetics, psychology and other courses for over 40 years at the University of Toledo Medical College, Bowling Green State University, and other colleges. His 9 degrees include a Doctorate from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. The 1,026 college credit hours he has earned is the equivalent to almost 20 master’s degrees. Bergman fits in the website The 10 Most Educated People on the Planet ahead of several others, and in the science area is number one.
His over 1,400 publications are in both scholarly and popular science journals. Dr. Bergman’s work has been translated into 13 languages including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Polish, Czech, Chinese, Arabic and Swedish. His books, and books that include chapters that he authored, are in over 1,500 college libraries in 27 countries. Over 80,000 copies of the 43 books and monographs that he has authored or co-authored are in print.
Bergman has spoken over 2,000 times to college, university and church groups in America, Canada, Europe, the south Sea Islands, and Africa. His Past experience includes speaker and researcher for The Institute for Creation Research.
Bergman’s books and where to buy them can be found here.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Dr. Bergman’s complete schedule
- Announcement Slider
Dr. Jerry Bergman, creation research scientist, author and speaker, speaks at the Apologetics Forum meeting on Friday evening, April 22, 2022. He will be available to speak at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of April 20-24, 2022.
Dr. Bergman’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Jerry speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Dr. Bergman’s talks can be found here.
So They Are Without Excuse
Description: Dr. Bergman documents by logic and case histories the fact that a major reason people become atheists is a result of accepting Darwinism. The basic reality of God is plain enough. Open your eyes and there it is! By taking a long and thoughtful look at what God has created, people have always been able to see what their eyes as such can’t see: eternal power, for instance, and the mystery of his divine being. So they are without excuse. Romans 1:20.
Speaker: Dr Jerry Bergman is an author, teacher and a speaker. He has taught biology, biochemistry, anatomy and genetics, psychology and other courses for over 40 years at the University of Toledo Medical College, Bowling Green State University, and other colleges. His 9 degrees include a Doctorate from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. The 1,026 college credit hours he has earned is the equivalent to almost 20 master’s degrees. Bergman fits in the website The 10 Most Educated People on the Planet ahead of several others, and in the science area is number one.
His over 1,400 publications are in both scholarly and popular science journals. Dr. Bergman’s work has been translated into 13 languages including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Polish, Czech, Chinese, Arabic and Swedish. His books, and books that include chapters that he authored, are in over 1,500 college libraries in 27 countries. Over 80,000 copies of the 43 books and monographs that he has authored or co-authored are in print.
Bergman has spoken over 2,000 times to college, university and church groups in America, Canada, Europe, the south Sea Islands, and Africa. His Past experience includes speaker and researcher for The Institute for Creation Research.
Bergman’s books and where to buy them can be found here.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Dr. Bergman’s complete schedule
- Announcement Slider
Recording:
- Message recorded on YouTube here starting at 34:15.
Dr. Jerry Bergman, creation research scientist, author and speaker, speaks at the Apologetics Forum meeting on Friday evening, April 22, 2022. He will be available to speak at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of April 20-24, 2022.
Dr. Bergman’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Jerry speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Dr. Bergman’s talks can be found here.
To Create Man, God First Had to Create a Universe
Description: A well-illustrated presentation on the creation of the universe showing it was specifically designed for human life. Documents the fact that our Earth must be designed as we see around us, for life on our planet. This even includes lightening, volcanoes, the earth’s magnetic field, the five layer atmosphere, and the enormous oceans and seas. Without these systems no life as we know it could exist. Gen. 1:26-31.
Speaker: Dr Jerry Bergman is an author, teacher and a speaker. He has taught biology, biochemistry, anatomy and genetics, psychology and other courses for over 40 years at the University of Toledo Medical College, Bowling Green State University, and other colleges. His 9 degrees include a Doctorate from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. The 1,026 college credit hours he has earned is the equivalent to almost 20 master’s degrees. Bergman fits in the website The 10 Most Educated People on the Planet ahead of several others, and in the science area is number one.
His over 1,400 publications are in both scholarly and popular science journals. Dr. Bergman’s work has been translated into 13 languages including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Polish, Czech, Chinese, Arabic and Swedish. His books, and books that include chapters that he authored, are in over 1,500 college libraries in 27 countries. Over 80,000 copies of the 43 books and monographs that he has authored or co-authored are in print.
Bergman has spoken over 2,000 times to college, university and church groups in America, Canada, Europe, the south Sea Islands, and Africa. His Past experience includes speaker and researcher for The Institute for Creation Research.
Bergman’s books and where to buy them can be found here.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Dr. Bergman’s complete schedule
- Announcement Slider
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of message on YouTube here.
Dr. Jerry Bergman, creation research scientist, author and speaker, speaks at the Apologetics Forum meeting on Friday evening, April 22, 2022. He will be available to speak at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of April 20-24, 2022.
Dr. Bergman’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Jerry speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Dr. Bergman’s talks can be found here.
The Scientific Law That Makes Evolution Impossible
Description: Evolutionists can run, but they cannot hide from the law. So why does everyone seem to avoid the subject of the second law of thermodynamics, both evolutionists, AND creationists? This lecture will take the mystery out of this foundational law of science, and explain its proper application to virtually everything… especially evolution. In science, laws make theories moot. So let’s face up to the law, and use our most powerful weapon!
Speaker: Mark Champneys was born a fifth-generation Mormon, but became an evangelical Christian in 1973 after studying Romans. His journey as a truth-seeker led him into counter-cult ministry, teaching, and evangelism. His ministries include evangelism training to reach Mormons, children, and atheists. Mr. Champneys has authored six tracts, is a videographer, and regular conference lecturer. He wrote and produced the video documentary Evolution Demolition, as well as numerous other short videos on creation. Most recently, after much study, Mark produced a documentary on the second law of thermodynamics, entitled When Scientists Ignore Science.
More information on these websites: MormonsNeedHope.com, EvolutionDemolition.info, EvangelicalBeliefs.com, Child Evangelism Fellowship, and MomentOfTruth.info.
Meeting Documents:
Recording of the lecture:
- Video recording was not done on May 20, 2022. The video recording of a similar talk titled “The 2nd Law of Thermodynamics: Making Everything Else Moot” done on December 1, 2021 can be found here. You can also find an earlier short version of Mark’s talk titled “When Scientists Ignore Science: The Second Law of Thermodynamics” here.
Sexual Reproduction:
Evolution’s Decisive Downfall – God’s Decisive Design
Description: Plant and animal sexual reproduction scientifically defy logic – how it could have “spontaneously” arisen. It is a “one generational” process that needs to be fully developed on a chemical and cellular basis as well as physiologically in two distinct sexes in thousands of distinct species all concurrently and fully functional or there is no second generation. Natural selection cannot facilitate the development of sexual reproduction because it runs on sexual reproduction. Sexual reproduction is a most significant flaw in evolutionary theory since it eliminates the time factor (even if you assume an evolutionary time scale exists in the first place) in the equation:
Time + Chance + Sexual Reproduction +Natural Selection = New Species
Many evolutionists consider sexual reproduction the Queen of evolutionary problems with no explanation and almost always avoided, even more so than the chemical origin of life. They always talk about the “Why” but never the “How”. The “one generational” sexual reproduction problem is a very simple concept but a powerful apologetic tool to dismantle evolutionary theory and support Biblical design.
Speaker: Ron Payne has a B.S. degree in chemistry from the University of Washington and studied microbiology at Oregon State University. He spent 35 years in the Aerospace Industry as a Senior Principle Materials and Process Engineer specializing in chemical processes, waste treatment, metallurgy, circuit board fabrication, metal finishing, adhesives, coatings, paints, cleaning, electronic assembly, procurement engineering and technical documentation. He was a Board member for the Creation Association of Puget Sound (CAPS) and also for the Mount St. Helens Creation Center for more than 15 years. He managed and provided creation resources for CAPS and spoke on various creation topics to homeschool and church groups. He specializes in creation tours to Mount St. Helens and Dry Falls sponsored by the Apologetics Forum, of which he is now a Board member.
Meeting Documents:
Lecture recordings:
Worldviews In Conflict
Description: While the United States has a firm foundation in Christianity and the vast majority of the population believes in God, we are unable to teach about God in our public schools. This presentation takes a hard-hitting look at the War of Worldviews facing Christians today, and examines the factors that have contributed to the secularization of US schools.
In 1 Peter 3:15 we are instructed to “Always be prepared to give an answer,” and yet most Christian are unable to defend their faith through logic, reason, and empirical evidence. Using recent surveys and events to demonstrate the impact of the worldviews conflict on our society, this message hopes to inspire scholarly pursuits and political action to face the challenges of the future.
Speaker: Chris Ashcraft is a Christian educator employed as high school science teacher at Cedar Park Christian Schools, and adjunct professor at Northwest University. Chris has also worked in plant biotechnology. He was a research technician at the Cotton Fiber Production Laboratory at Texas Tech University, then at the Plant Transformation Facility at Oklahoma State University, and lastly was the Plant Transformation Specialist for EDEN Bioscience in Bothell, Washington.
He obtained a Bachelor of Science in biology from Wayland Baptist University in 1989, a Master of Science in biology from Texas Tech University in 1996, a Master of Education from the University of Washington in 2008, and a Master in Teaching Math and Science from Seattle Pacific University in 2012.
Chris moved from research science into the teaching profession to serve God in Christian education. His decision was motivated by the impact that secular science is having on people of faith. Today, close to 50% of Christian students lose their belief in God while attending secular schools. This tendency could be lessened if the Church was better equipped to defend the authority of Biblical teachings (1 Peter 3:15). To be prepared for these challenges, it is important that churches provide regular educational programs on creation and other Bible Apologetics.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer for posting in church foyers and on school boards
- Announcement Slide for showing in churches on Sunday before meeting
Recordings of the lecture:
Become an apologetics leader in your church and community
This 5-day course is held at the Ridgecrest Christian Conference Center in Black Mountain, NC (near Asheville). The course is designed to equip Christians with 7 steps to become an effective creation speaker/teacher. The price of $450 includes the course workbook, 5 nights of lodging, and all meals.
Topics
| Monday Evening (7:00 pm) | Introduction to biblical creation and apologetics |
| Tuesday | The days of creation, sin and death Handling objections to a literal 6-day creation Workshop: group presentations Basic apologetics – part 1 Basic apologetics – part 2 Introduction to presuppositional apologetics Communication and teaching skills |
| Wednesday | Student presentations (3-5 minutes each) Why the Bible is true The Genesis Flood and the Bible Geology, time and the fossil record |
| Thursday | Advanced apologetics – part 1 Life-long learning tools (critical thinking skills) Discernment and the emergent church movement Workshop: defense presentation The origin of life The moral argument for God |
| Friday | Student presentations (3-5 minutes each) Advanced apologetics – part 2 (the rights fight) Defense of biblical marriage Dinosaurs and the Bible (a talk for children) A critique of evolution (mutations and natural selection) Defending the sanctity of human life |
| Saturday | Dating methods: carbon-14 and assumptions Course review Final exam |
More information on the Training Course can be found here:
Reasons For a Young Earth
Description: Many of the world’s leading scientists believe that the world is billions of years old. Dr. Fernandes shows that this contradicts the clear teaching of the Bible. Christian leaders throughout the history of the church have literally interpreted the first eleven chapters of Genesis. It has only been since the rise of enlightenment rationalism and Darwinian evolution that Christian preachers and professors have reinterpreted the Bible to try to make it teach an old earth and a local flood. Dr. Fernandes argues that we should not change the clear meaning of the biblical text due to the changing theories of fallible people.
Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes is the senior pastor of Trinity Bible Fellowship and the president of the Institute of Biblical Defense. Fernandes founded the Institute of Biblical Defense in 1990 to help train Christians in their defense of the faith. He also teaches Bible, philosophy, and world religions at Crosspoint Academy and the Gateway School of Ministry in Bremerton, WA. He has completed doctoral work in both philosophy of religion (Greenwich University) and theological studies (Columbia Evangelical Seminary). He has authored several books dealing with the defense of the Christian faith. Many lectures/debates/sermons are available on his website.
Meeting Documents:
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
- Talk Outline and Powerpoint Slides can be downloaded.
- Audio recording of lecture can be found here.
- Audio recording of Q&A after lecture can be found here.
Principles of Warfare: Bringing Down Strongholds
1. Know the Enemy
2. Know the mission (Matt. 28:19-20)
3. Obedience – Follow Orders (apologetics)
4. Know the Enemy’s Tactics and Strategies (the deception of evolution, control the education system)
5. Train the Troops (9 things our youth need to know)
6. Take the Offensive (Christianity is not a playground it is a battleground)
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Announcement Slide
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, September 21-25
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area September 21-25.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
Social Justice, CRT and the Bible
• Part 1: Know the enemy
• Part 2: Laying the foundation for destruction
• Part 3: Social Justice movement
• Part 4: Critical Race Theory (CRT)
• Part 5: CRT, SJ, BLM and the Bible
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Announcement Slide
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, September 21-25
Lecture recording at:
- Video recording Social Justice, CRT & the Bible here.
- Video recording Answers for Non Believers here.
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area September 21-25.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
Answering The Challenges
We answer some of the common challenges to the Christian faith:
- In Genesis 2:4 the word day does not mean a literal day, so why do they have to mean a literal day in Genesis 1?
- We should not let the age of the earth divide us. We should come together in unity and fight against evolution.
- My teacher knows I am a Christian and asked me if I believed in natural selection. What should I say?
- The story about Noah and the flood was borrowed (copied) from earlier stories such as the account of Gilgamesh. We know this because there are so many similarities between the two stories.
- The distant starlight challenge
- Scientists have proven the Bible is false
- The Bible doesn’t teach how God created.
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Announcement Slide
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, September 21-25
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
- Audio recording of lecture can be found here.
- Audio recording of Q&A after lecture can be found here.
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area September 21-25. Here is his complete schedule.
- Wednesday, September 21, 6:30 pm. Talk on Principles of Warfare: Bringing Down Strongholds at Apologetics Symposium meeting at Cedar Park Church in Bothell, WA.
- Thursday, September 22, 9:00 am – Talk on Critical Thinking Skills and Tactics for the Apologetics Class; 11:05 am – Talk on Social Justice, CRT and the Bible for the Omnibus Class at Evangel Classical School in Marysville, WA.
- Thursday, September 22, 7:00 pm. Talk on Social Justice, CRT, and The Bible at Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Friday, September 23, 8:00 am. Talk on Critical Thinking Skills and Tactics at Grace Academy School in Marysville, WA.
- Friday, September 23, 7:00 pm, Talk on Answering The Challenges at the Apologetics Forum meeting at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Saturday, September 24, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, All-day Basic Creation Training course by Mike Riddle at Calvary Chapel Lake Stevens in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Sunday morning, September 25, 9:00 AM Sunday School hour with a message on Answering The Challenges; 10:30 AM Worship service with a message on Why The Bible Is True at First Baptist Church in Arlington, WA.
- Sunday evening, September 25, 6:00 pm, Talk on Social Justice, CRT, and The Bible at Emmanuel Baptist Church of Snohomish in Snohomish, WA.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
Basic Creation Training Course
This one-day course is designed to prepare Christians to speak about and defend the biblical account of creation with confidence and be better equipped to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Target Audience: Ninth grade and above (A great course for getting your high school student trained to defend their faith).
Certification: This course is certified for one Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for Christian school teachers.
Course Goal: To prepare Christians to be able to speak about and defend the biblical account of creation with confidence and be better equipped to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Instructional Method/Format: Lecture, class participation, and exercises.
Course Outline
Chapter 1: Biblical Foundations
Chapter 2: Genesis and the Days of Creation
Chapter 3: Theological Problems with an Old Earth
Chapter 4: Science and Time
Chapter 5: Biblical Apologetics
Chapter 6: The Genesis Flood and Geology
Chapter 7: The Fossil Record and the Bible
Chapter 8: Dismantling Two Foundations of Evolution
Course Length: 1 day (8:30 am – 5:30 pm)
Course Cost: $45 per student ($35 for each additional family member) $25 Students.
Instructor: Mike Riddle, Founder and President of CTI.
More information on the course and how to register can be found here. You can also call Barry at (425) 870-8682 to reserve your place in this course.
Details on the Basic Creation Training course can be found here.
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Meeting Documents:
- Basic Creation Training (BCT) Course Poster
- Announcement Slide
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, September 21-25
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area September 21-25.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
Sunday Morning, September 25
Mike Riddle, President of Creation Training Initiative, will be with us at the worship service at 10:30 AM, and during the Sunday School hour at 9:00 AM.
Sunday School: Answering the Challenges
We answer some of the common challenges to the Christian faith:
- Gen 1:31 states that God’s creation was “very good”, however in Gen 2:18 He states, “it is not good”. Was God’s creation good or not? There seems to be a contradiction here.
- Show me any evidence for the existence of God
- Why would God punish someone for all eternity for committing small sins that don’t hurt anyone else?
- There are only about 6 verses out the over 31.000 that talk about homosexuality. In addition, Jesus never talked about it. So why are Christians against it? Shouldn’t you be focusing on more important issues in the Bible?
- If Jesus is the only way to God, then what about all the people who have never heard of Him?
- Why did God put the tree of the “Knowledge of Good and Evil” in the Garden of Eden when He knew what would happen?
- Suffering proves God is not a loving God.
- Creation is a secondary doctrine, therefore we should not focus on it
Worship Service: Why The Bible Is True
Powerful evidence why the Bible is the one and only true Word of God. The talk examines six criteria which demonstrate the Bible is true and can be trusted from beginning to end.
1. Testimony of the book (internal evidence)
2. Are there any differences between religions?
3. Who wrote the book (Bible)?
4. Which one agrees with reality.
5. Which one answers ultimate questions.
6. How do we get saved?
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Announcement Slide
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, September 21-25
- Watch video here
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area September 21-25.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
Social Justice, CRT and the Bible
• Part 1: Know the enemy
• Part 2: Laying the foundation for destruction
• Part 3: Social Justice movement
• Part 4: Critical Race Theory (CRT)
• Part 5: CRT, SJ, BLM and the Bible
Mike Riddle – President of CTI & Education Specialist
Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics.
- An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School.
- Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training.
- Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training.
- Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.
- Mike currently lectures and teaches world-wide on creation apologetics, Christian education, science and the Bible, and developing a biblical worldview.
He resides in Boise, ID with his wife Lesley.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Announcement Slide
- Complete schedule for Mike Riddle, September 21-25
Mike Riddle, Founder and President of Creation Training Initiative (CTI), will be back in the Greater Seattle area September 21-25.
- Mike’s complete schedule can be found here.
If you have an interest in having Mike speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. A list and brief description of many of the seminars and sermons that Mike gives are provided on his website. More details here:
- Mike Riddle Bio – http://creationwiki.org/Mike_Riddle
- Mike Riddle Talks – http://www.creationtraining.org/seminars/
The Non-Mythical Adam and Eve
Description: Many people believe science has proven that Adam and Eve never existed. In this presentation, Dr. Carter digs into the science of genetics, using the most up-to-date information, to show how Adam and Eve are completely consistent with the data. Instead of discrediting Genesis, modern science affirms that we came from just two ancestors who lived only a few thousand years ago.
Speaker: Dr Carter was converted to Christ at an early age, but did not know what to do with the theory of evolution. He always knew what he wanted to believe, but had no way to express what he was thinking and no evidence to support his views. In his freshman year of college, he was exposed to the information for creation for the first time and soon after adopted it as his modus operandi. He says he felt a tremendous joy when he realized his science and his religion were no longer at odds. This joy (and, he says, Creation magazine and the Journal of Creation) enabled him to get through the in-depth evolutionary training of his undergraduate and graduate programs with his faith intact.
He obtained a BS in Applied Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1992. He then spent four years teaching high school biology, chemistry, physics and electronics before going to the University of Miami to obtain his PhD in Marine Biology. He successfully completed this program in 2003 with a dissertation on “Cnidarian Fluorescent Proteins.” While in Miami, he studied the genetics of pigmentation in corals and other invertebrates, designed and built an aquaculture facility for Caribbean corals, performed well over 500 SCUBA dives, many of them at night, and licensed a spin-off product of his research (a patented fluorescent protein) to a biotech company.
He is a senior scientist and speaker for CMI-USA in Atlanta, Georgia, where he is currently researching human genetics and other issues related to biblical creation.
Recordings of some of Dr. Carter’s presentations:
Videos Clips:
- Dr. Carter on The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge.
- More clips: http://creation.com/creation-videos?page=10.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carter’s Schedule, October 26-30
- Announcement Slider
- Watch video here
Dr. Rob Carter, research scientist, author and speaker at Creation Ministries International (CMI), will be in the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of October 26-30, 2022:
- Carter’s complete schedule can be found here.
Further details on the CMI website [select Washington Region].
If you have an interest in having Rob speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com.
What Darwin Didn’t Know
Description: Dr. Carter shares historical insight into Darwin’s past and the ideas that helped formulate the most widely embraced theory in science. Do Darwin’s theories on origins still stand up in today’s scientific world? If he were alive today, what would he think of the currently accepted evidence for his theory? In light of modern science, would he dare to invent an evolutionary theory of origins if he were still around now? Come find out What Darwin Didn’t Know.
Speaker: Dr Carter was converted to Christ at an early age, but did not know what to do with the theory of evolution. He always knew what he wanted to believe, but had no way to express what he was thinking and no evidence to support his views. In his freshman year of college, he was exposed to the information for creation for the first time and soon after adopted it as his modus operandi. He says he felt a tremendous joy when he realized his science and his religion were no longer at odds. This joy (and, he says, Creation magazine and the Journal of Creation) enabled him to get through the in-depth evolutionary training of his undergraduate and graduate programs with his faith intact.
He obtained a BS in Applied Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1992. He then spent four years teaching high school biology, chemistry, physics and electronics before going to the University of Miami to obtain his PhD in Marine Biology. He successfully completed this program in 2003 with a dissertation on “Cnidarian Fluorescent Proteins.” While in Miami, he studied the genetics of pigmentation in corals and other invertebrates, designed and built an aquaculture facility for Caribbean corals, performed well over 500 SCUBA dives, many of them at night, and licensed a spin-off product of his research (a patented fluorescent protein) to a biotech company.
He is a senior scientist and speaker for CMI-USA in Atlanta, Georgia, where he is currently researching human genetics and other issues related to biblical creation.
Recordings of some of Dr. Carter’s presentations:
Videos Clips:
- Dr. Carter on The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge.
- More clips: http://creation.com/creation-videos?page=10.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carter’s Schedule, October 26-30
- Announcement Slider
- Watch video here
Dr. Rob Carter, research scientist, author and speaker at Creation Ministries International (CMI), will be in the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of October 26-30, 2022:
- Carter’s complete schedule can be found here.
Further details on the CMI website [select Washington Region].
If you have an interest in having Rob speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com.
Species Were Designed to Change
God’s Created Kinds
Description: We look at a new way to think about species and how God designed them to change. The thought that God created all species as we see them today comes to us from Greek philosophy, not scripture. Yet, Darwin argued that the Bible was wrong because species do indeed change. How does one answer this? First, we have to understand that there is a clear example in the Bible of a species changing rapidly (Jacob’s flocks). Second, we need to understand that species were designed to change because God used brilliant engineering and genetic problem-solving algorithms when He created them. God did not limit himself to static species but instead allowed for potential change in a multitude of ways. This includes the creation of hidden alleles, closely-linked gene variants that can only be unlinked during recombination, natural selection, epigenetic inheritance, and by setting up genomes to mutate in predictable ways in the original genetic blueprints of His created kinds. In fact, ‘change over time’ is a central tenet of modern creationist thinking.
Speaker: Dr Carter was converted to Christ at an early age, but did not know what to do with the theory of evolution. He always knew what he wanted to believe, but had no way to express what he was thinking and no evidence to support his views. In his freshman year of college, he was exposed to the information for creation for the first time and soon after adopted it as his modus operandi. He says he felt a tremendous joy when he realized his science and his religion were no longer at odds. This joy (and, he says, Creation magazine and the Journal of Creation) enabled him to get through the in-depth evolutionary training of his undergraduate and graduate programs with his faith intact.
He obtained a BS in Applied Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1992. He then spent four years teaching high school biology, chemistry, physics and electronics before going to the University of Miami to obtain his PhD in Marine Biology. He successfully completed this program in 2003 with a dissertation on “Cnidarian Fluorescent Proteins.” While in Miami, he studied the genetics of pigmentation in corals and other invertebrates, designed and built an aquaculture facility for Caribbean corals, performed well over 500 SCUBA dives, many of them at night, and licensed a spin-off product of his research (a patented fluorescent protein) to a biotech company.
He is a senior scientist and speaker for CMI-USA in Atlanta, Georgia, where he is currently researching human genetics and other issues related to biblical creation.
Recordings of some of Dr. Carter’s presentations:
Videos Clips:
- Dr. Carter on The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge.
- More clips: http://creation.com/creation-videos?page=10.
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
- Audio recording of lecture can be found here.
- Audio recording of Q&A after lecture can be found here.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carter’s Schedule, October 26-30
- Announcement Slider
Dr. Rob Carter, research scientist, author and speaker at Creation Ministries International (CMI), speaks at the following venues in the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of October 26-30, 2022:
- Wednesday, October 26, 8:00 am. Talk on The ‘Braided Baramin’ Concept at Biology Class at Evangel Classic School in Marysville, WA.
- Wednesday, October 26, 6:30 pm. Talk on The Non-Mythical Adam and Eve at Calvary Chapel Lake Stevens in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Thursday, October 27, 7:00 pm. Talk on What Darwin Didn’t Know at Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Friday morning, October 28 at 8:00 AM, Talk on Biblical Worldview of Science at Grace Academy School in Marysville, WA.
- Friday, October 28, 7:00 pm. Talk on Species Were Designed To Change at the Apologetics Forum meeting at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Saturday morning, October 29, 9:00 AM to noon. Mini-Conference on “Engineering Principles” at Emmanuel Baptist Church of Snohomish in Snohomish, WA with two seminars, followed by an extended time of Q&A with Dr. Carter. The first seminar will be on Genetic Engineering and the second one on Amazing Engineering in Ancient Egypt.
- Saturday evening, October 29, 6:00-8:30 PM, Youth Night Out with a talk on Biblical Worldview As It Relates To Science at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Sunday morning, October 30, 9:00 AM, Sunday School with a message on The Science of ‘Race’ vs. The Biblical World View of Humanity; 10:00 AM, Worship service with a message on The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge at Emmanuel Baptist Church of Snohomish in Snohomish, WA.
- Sunday evening, October 30, 6:00 pm. Talk on Genetic Engineering at Summit Park Bible Church in Anacortes, WA.
Further details on the CMI website [select WA in “Filter by Region” box].
If you have an interest in having Rob speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Dr. Carter’s talks can be found here.
Engineering Principles
In this Mini Conference on Engineering Principles, Dr. Rob Carter brings two seminars on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until 12 noon.
- Genetic Engineering
- Amazing Engineering in Ancient Egypt
There will be an extended time for Q&A after the second seminar.
The first seminar at 9:00 AM is on Genetic Engineering.
The ability to change the DNA essentially any species raises challenges to the biblical worldview. Are humans allowed to monkey with God’s creation in this way? What if the changes are designed to improve or save human life? What if the changes would occur, or already have occurred, in nature? These are honest questions that need to be discussed openly. Yet, there are definite limits to what we are morally allowed to do. Specifically, the modification of human embryos is a very dangerous practice in that these techniques often induce abnormalities that the future adult human would have to suffer through. Also, a baby has no ability to give informed consent. Worse, the modern practice of genetic engineering often uses aborted fetuses or cell lines derived from aborted fetuses or leftover embryos from the fertility industry. This is a grave moral hazard. Despite the known problems, all aspects of genetic engineering should be not necessarily be outlawed, for there is a great potential benefit to humanity.
The second seminar at 10:30 AM is on Amazing Engineering in Ancient Egypt.
The ancient Egyptians may not have had the wheel, and they never mastered some as simple as the arch, but they build amazing things in their near-treeless world by becoming the masters of stone and sand. From exquisite stone vases carved from the hardest basalt to the Great Pyramid of Cheops, they were both artisans and engineers. This insular society had forgotten almost everything about the God of the Bible, yet they joined together to make long-lasting monuments to their greatness that still awe us today. How did they do these amazing things? The answers are ingenious.
Speaker: Dr Carter was converted to Christ at an early age, but did not know what to do with the theory of evolution. He always knew what he wanted to believe, but had no way to express what he was thinking and no evidence to support his views. In his freshman year of college, he was exposed to the information for creation for the first time and soon after adopted it as his modus operandi. He says he felt a tremendous joy when he realized his science and his religion were no longer at odds. This joy (and, he says, Creation magazine and the Journal of Creation) enabled him to get through the in-depth evolutionary training of his undergraduate and graduate programs with his faith intact.
He obtained a BS in Applied Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1992. He then spent four years teaching high school biology, chemistry, physics and electronics before going to the University of Miami to obtain his PhD in Marine Biology. He successfully completed this program in 2003 with a dissertation on “Cnidarian Fluorescent Proteins.” While in Miami, he studied the genetics of pigmentation in corals and other invertebrates, designed and built an aquaculture facility for Caribbean corals, performed well over 500 SCUBA dives, many of them at night, and licensed a spin-off product of his research (a patented fluorescent protein) to a biotech company.
He is a senior scientist and speaker for CMI-USA in Atlanta, Georgia, where he is currently researching human genetics and other issues related to biblical creation.
Recordings of some of Dr. Carter’s presentations:
Videos Clips:
- Dr. Carter on The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge.
- More clips: http://creation.com/creation-videos?page=10.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carter’s Schedule, October 26-30
- Announcement Slider
- Watch video here
Dr. Rob Carter, research scientist, author and speaker at Creation Ministries International (CMI), will be in the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of October 26-30, 2022:
- Carter’s complete schedule can be found here.
Further details on the CMI website [select Washington Region].
If you have an interest in having Rob speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com.
Youth Night Out: Biblical Worldview & Science
This program is designed for the youth and others with an interest in being able to defend their faith. The program is structured as follows:
- 6:00 pm – Games + Pizza
- 7:00 pm – Message by Dr. Rob Carter
- 7:45 pm – Panel Discussion with Dr. Carter and Dr. Lycklama
- 8:30 pm – Dessert
Description: Today, bible-believers are a great minority among practicing scientists and are subject to much persecution. Yet, modern science was developed on principles directly derived from Christian theology. Despite that history, science today operates without even token admission of its roots. How does this affect current scientific practices? Can we trust the conclusions of all those men and women in white lab coats? Can science operate in a moral and ontological vacuum? We will examine three examples of how the turn from belief in God has affected modern thought: geomorphology (the shape of the earth’s surface), fossilization (the process of preserving the remains of living organisms), and genetics (specifically as it relates to the genetic history of mankind). In each of these subject areas, we will examine the evolutionary scenarios put forth to date and weight them against solid biblical exposition. In the end, we will see that the evolutionary conclusions for each of these subjects is derived more from starting assumptions than it is from reality. Science belongs under the umbrella of Christianity.
Speaker: Dr Carter was converted to Christ at an early age, but did not know what to do with the theory of evolution. He always knew what he wanted to believe, but had no way to express what he was thinking and no evidence to support his views. In his freshman year of college, he was exposed to the information for creation for the first time and soon after adopted it as his modus operandi. He says he felt a tremendous joy when he realized his science and his religion were no longer at odds. This joy (and, he says, Creation magazine and the Journal of Creation) enabled him to get through the in-depth evolutionary training of his undergraduate and graduate programs with his faith intact.
He obtained a BS in Applied Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1992. He then spent four years teaching high school biology, chemistry, physics and electronics before going to the University of Miami to obtain his PhD in Marine Biology. He successfully completed this program in 2003 with a dissertation on “Cnidarian Fluorescent Proteins.” While in Miami, he studied the genetics of pigmentation in corals and other invertebrates, designed and built an aquaculture facility for Caribbean corals, performed well over 500 SCUBA dives, many of them at night, and licensed a spin-off product of his research (a patented fluorescent protein) to a biotech company.
He is a senior scientist and speaker for CMI-USA in Atlanta, Georgia, where he is currently researching human genetics and other issues related to biblical creation.
Recordings of some of Dr. Carter’s presentations:
Videos Clips:
- Dr. Carter on The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge.
- More clips: http://creation.com/creation-videos?page=10.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carter’s Schedule, October 26-30
- Announcement Slider
- Watch video here
Dr. Rob Carter, research scientist, author and speaker at Creation Ministries International (CMI), will be in the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of October 26-30, 2022:
- Carter’s complete schedule can be found here.
Further details on the CMI website [select Washington Region].
If you have an interest in having Rob speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com.
Sunday Morning, October 30
Dr. Rob Carter, Senior Scientist at Creation Ministries International, will be with us at the worship service at 10:30 AM, and during the Sunday School hour at 9:00 AM.
Sunday School: The Science of ‘Race’ vs. the Biblical Worldview of Humanity
The subject of ‘race’ is a hot-button topic in the world today. The biblical answer is clear. The scientific answer is also clear. And they both say the same thing — there is but one human race and humanity has not been on this planet for more than a few thousand years. Modern DNA analysis has destroyed 150 years of evolutionary, racist, and/or eugenic storytelling. In the end, this is a Gospel issue, as all people descend from Adam and are related to our “Kinsman Redeemer”, Jesus Christ.
Worship Service: The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge
1 Peter 3:15 commands us to have answers and always be ready to defend the Christian faith. This presentation will supply people with vital information about fossils and the Flood. The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge is a great first time presentation designed to train people in how to share the Christian faith using the creation account found in the book of Genesis.
Speaker: Dr Carter was converted to Christ at an early age, but did not know what to do with the theory of evolution. He always knew what he wanted to believe, but had no way to express what he was thinking and no evidence to support his views. In his freshman year of college, he was exposed to the information for creation for the first time and soon after adopted it as his modus operandi. He says he felt a tremendous joy when he realized his science and his religion were no longer at odds. This joy (and, he says, Creation magazine and the Journal of Creation) enabled him to get through the in-depth evolutionary training of his undergraduate and graduate programs with his faith intact.
He obtained a BS in Applied Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1992. He then spent four years teaching high school biology, chemistry, physics and electronics before going to the University of Miami to obtain his PhD in Marine Biology. He successfully completed this program in 2003 with a dissertation on “Cnidarian Fluorescent Proteins.” While in Miami, he studied the genetics of pigmentation in corals and other invertebrates, designed and built an aquaculture facility for Caribbean corals, performed well over 500 SCUBA dives, many of them at night, and licensed a spin-off product of his research (a patented fluorescent protein) to a biotech company.
He is a senior scientist and speaker for CMI-USA in Atlanta, Georgia, where he is currently researching human genetics and other issues related to biblical creation.
Recordings of some of Dr. Carter’s presentations:
Videos Clips:
- Dr. Carter on The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge.
- More clips: http://creation.com/creation-videos?page=10.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carter’s Schedule, October 26-30
- Announcement Slider
- Watch video The Alternative here
- Watch video The Science of Race here
Dr. Rob Carter, research scientist, author and speaker at Creation Ministries International (CMI), will be in the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of October 26-30, 2022:
- Carter’s complete schedule can be found here.
Further details on the CMI website [select Washington Region].
If you have an interest in having Rob speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com.
Genetic Engineering
Description: The ability to change the DNA of essentially any species raises challenges to the biblical worldview. Are humans allowed to monkey with God’s creation in this way? What if the changes are designed to improve or save human life? What if the changes would occur, or already have occurred, in nature? These are honest questions that need to be discussed openly. Yet, there are definite limits to what we are morally allowed to do. Specifically, the modification of human embryos is a very dangerous practice in that these techniques often induce abnormalities that the future adult human would have to suffer through. Also, a baby has no ability to give informed consent. Worse, the modern practice of genetic engineering often uses aborted fetuses or cell lines derived from aborted fetuses or leftover embryos from the fertility industry. This is a grave moral hazard. Despite the known problems, all aspects of genetic engineering should not necessarily be outlawed, for there is a great potential benefit to humanity.
Speaker: Dr Carter was converted to Christ at an early age, but did not know what to do with the theory of evolution. He always knew what he wanted to believe, but had no way to express what he was thinking and no evidence to support his views. In his freshman year of college, he was exposed to the information for creation for the first time and soon after adopted it as his modus operandi. He says he felt a tremendous joy when he realized his science and his religion were no longer at odds. This joy (and, he says, Creation magazine and the Journal of Creation) enabled him to get through the in-depth evolutionary training of his undergraduate and graduate programs with his faith intact.
He obtained a BS in Applied Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1992. He then spent four years teaching high school biology, chemistry, physics and electronics before going to the University of Miami to obtain his PhD in Marine Biology. He successfully completed this program in 2003 with a dissertation on “Cnidarian Fluorescent Proteins.” While in Miami, he studied the genetics of pigmentation in corals and other invertebrates, designed and built an aquaculture facility for Caribbean corals, performed well over 500 SCUBA dives, many of them at night, and licensed a spin-off product of his research (a patented fluorescent protein) to a biotech company.
He is a senior scientist and speaker for CMI-USA in Atlanta, Georgia, where he is currently researching human genetics and other issues related to biblical creation.
Recordings of some of Dr. Carter’s presentations:
Videos Clips:
- Dr. Carter on The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge.
- More clips: http://creation.com/creation-videos?page=10.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carter’s Schedule, October 26-30
- Announcement Slider
Dr. Rob Carter, research scientist, author and speaker at Creation Ministries International (CMI), will be in the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of October 26-30, 2022:
- Carter’s complete schedule can be found here.
Further details on the CMI website [select Washington Region].
If you have an interest in having Rob speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com.
12 Reasons Why The Bible Is Unique
2 Tim. 3:16, All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.
Description: Religions are based on their holy book(s). There are over 300 ‘holy’ books in the world. The Christian faith is based on the Bible. The Bible claims to be God-breathed, 2 Tim. 3:16, and authoritative in all matters that it addresses; it is infallible, inerrant, complete and final. Is the Bible just another religious book or is it the Word of God? We look at evidences for Truth in the Bible in 12 different areas – direct claims, unity, manuscript transmission, canonicity, teachings, history, science, prophecy, Lord’s testimony, durability, ethics, and supernatural power. The Bible matches reality; none of the so-called ‘holy’ books in the world comes anywhere close.
Speaker: Dr. Heinz Lycklama earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics (1965) and a Ph. D. degree in experimental Nuclear Physics (1969) from McMaster University in Canada. Since then he has worked in the telecommunications and computer software industries at Bell Telephone Laboratories in NJ and at Interactive Systems Corporation in CA – as an individual contributor and in management positions. In 1992 Dr. Lycklama founded Open Systems Technology Associates (OSTA) to offer his technology management consulting services to various start-ups in the high technology industry. In 2013 Heinz founded the Apologetics Forum to help equip believers in the defense of The Faith.
Being challenged in his Christian faith by what he was taught in university in the 1960’s, Dr. Lycklama has always maintained an active interest in the Creation vs. Evolution controversy. He has developed a series of lectures on Creation vs. Evolution, Christian Apologetics, and Biblical Worldview over the years and presented the material in Sunday school classes, to college students, during church services, at Bible Schools, and other venues in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. With his knowledge of the Bible and science, Dr. Lycklama has continued to develop and present new material in these subject areas. Information on his messages and presentations can be found at www.heinzlycklama.com/messages.
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Announcement Slider
- Powerpoint Slides (BibleUnique.ppt/pdf) and Notes
Lecture recordings at:
4 Powerful Words In Apologetics
Description: Most Christians desire to be able to present their faith to others. But they are often held back from this because they aren’t confident in their ability to answer questions that cross the lines of science and faith. There are Four Powerful Words that if understood correctly will help you to navigate the debate that rages around Genesis, our origins, and the Flood. And these words can be applied to every single scientific question or debate. They will help you to acquire enough understanding to confidently answer many of the intimidating questions used by modern scientists that confuse those who trust the Scriptures.
Patrick Nurre, speaker and author, was in the second grade when he made his first big find – a large dinosaur bone in the alley behind his house! That was the beginning of a love for geology. Raised in beautiful Montana, he spent many days rockhounding near the Big Horn River. This early interest led him to a lifelong study of the world of geology. Patrick was trained in secular geology, but after becoming a Christian, he began to seriously reevaluate his previous evolutionary beliefs, and became, instead, a young-earth creationist.
Today, Patrick conducts geology classes (PreK-12) and seminars in the Seattle area, and speaks at numerous home school and church conventions on geology and our young earth. He also leads a variety of geology field trips every year, including Yellowstone Park, where he helps families discover the Biblical geology of the Park. Patrick is the vision behind Northwest Treasures, a 501(c)3 corporation, devoted to creating excellent geology kits, curricula and education for all ages. To help in this endeavor, Patrick has written 17 books on geology, for all ages. He is a long-standing participant in the IAC (International Association of Creation) Professional Development Program. In addition, he draws on over 40 years of pastoring experience. Patrick and his wife, Vicki, have three wonderful children and four grandchildren, and live in Bothell, Washington.
Meeting Documents:
Recordings of the lecture:
Why Should Anyone Believe The Bible?
Description: Why should anyone believe the Bible? If you think you’re about to hear about a bunch of evidences or arguments for the truth of Scripture, you’re in for quite a surprise….because it’s not about evidences, and it’s not about arguments. Basically, it’s not about you at all.
Speaker: Dan Kreft, the Seven-Foot Apologist, is a teacher, speaker, and author of the three-volume book, “Jesus” Is Not the Answer to Every Sunday School Question. He holds a degree in electrical engineering from Northwestern University, played professional basketball for three years, and is a recovering software engineer of over twenty-three years. In addition to his own ministry, Dan also serves on the board of directors for the Apologetics Forum of Snohomish County, and is an adjunct teacher for Creation Training Initiative. Dan lives in Bothell, WA with his wife Adair. They have four kids, a dog, some cats, and a flock of free-loading chickens. He is also quite fond of Oreo® cookies and Lucky Charms®.
Meeting Documents:
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
Apologetics with Dr. Kerby?
Description: You’ll never look at a zoo the same after this talk! This is fun, fast paced and biblical! Audiences across the globe have been thrilled with this colorful, eye-catching presentation on some of the most astounding evidences of God’s handiwork. The talk builds to an unforgettable conclusion! Do you know what the ‘Best Evidence’ is that God created? This talk will address the “Know it!” & “Share it!” challenge.
Speaker: Carl Kerby is an inspiring, motivating and highly respected Christian speaker. With more than 20 years of ministry experience, Carl shares his extensive knowledge and understanding of God’s creation in his presentations, outreach events, books and other resources as the President and founding board member of Reasons for Hope, Inc.
Carl Kerby is a former air-traffic controller and a creation apologist speaker who teaches how to defend the Bible against scientific naturalism. He was one of the founding board members for Answers in Genesis, and has been described by AiG as one of their most dynamic lecturers on the Book of Genesis. After serving with Answers in Genesis for over 15 years, Carl became the Founder and President of Reasons for Hope. He is a much sought-after speaker both in the United States and abroad, and has spoken in Bermuda, Canada, England, Greece, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Wales and others.
He grew up in a liberal church that taught evolution could be mixed with God’s Word. In 1987 Carl Kerby became a Christian after attending a crusade in Salt Lake City, Utah. While an air-traffic controller and riding in the cockpit on a flight, the Creation vs. Evolution issue came up during a conversation with the pilots. The co-pilot argued that the Bible and Evolution were a totally different worldviews that could not be in harmonized. He then introduced Carl to Ken Ham’s book The Lie: Evolution, which helped him trust in the Bible as authoritative on the issue of creation.
Carl and his wife Masami have been married for more than 30 years. They have two children, Alisa (Bobby) and Carl Jr. (Tish) and four grandchildren, Trey, Naomi, Mari and James. Carl is the author of Remote Control: The Power of Hollywood on Today’s Culture, Absotively, Posilutely, The Best Evidence for Creation and Reasons for Hope In The Mosaic of Your Life. Carl and Masami live in Hebron, KY.
Carl Kerby’s Presentations + Promo Material:
- Talks by Carl Kerby
- Press Kit for Carl Kerby – bio plus promotional video clips
- A series of short deBunked recordings
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carl’s schedule, February 22-26
- Announcement Slide
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
There Is No Truth – Debunked!
Description: One of the comments we hear the most when working with the younger generation is framed in a few ways. Most of the time it’s in statements like, “There is no truth!” or “You have your truth, I have my truth!”. But, are those statement . . . true? In this wide ranging talk Carl will challenge these statements as well as show you WHY it is important for people to have a standard for truth. Without that “standard referent” things fall apart. What’s a “standard referent”?, Why does this matter?, Can’t we just all “speak our truth” and get along? All these questions and more will be addressed.
Speaker: Carl Kerby is an inspiring, motivating and highly respected Christian speaker. With more than 20 years of ministry experience, Carl shares his extensive knowledge and understanding of God’s creation in his presentations, outreach events, books and other resources as the President and founding board member of Reasons for Hope, Inc.
Carl Kerby is a former air-traffic controller and a creation apologist speaker who teaches how to defend the Bible against scientific naturalism. He was one of the founding board members for Answers in Genesis, and has been described by AiG as one of their most dynamic lecturers on the Book of Genesis. After serving with Answers in Genesis for over 15 years, Carl became the Founder and President of Reasons for Hope. He is a much sought-after speaker both in the United States and abroad, and has spoken in Bermuda, Canada, England, Greece, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Wales and others.
He grew up in a liberal church that taught evolution could be mixed with God’s Word. In 1987 Carl Kerby became a Christian after attending a crusade in Salt Lake City, Utah. While an air-traffic controller and riding in the cockpit on a flight, the Creation vs. Evolution issue came up during a conversation with the pilots. The co-pilot argued that the Bible and Evolution were a totally different worldviews that could not be in harmonized. He then introduced Carl to Ken Ham’s book The Lie: Evolution, which helped him trust in the Bible as authoritative on the issue of creation.
Carl and his wife Masami have been married for more than 30 years. They have two children, Alisa (Bobby) and Carl Jr. (Tish) and four grandchildren, Trey, Naomi, Mari and James. Carl is the author of Remote Control: The Power of Hollywood on Today’s Culture, Absotively, Posilutely, The Best Evidence for Creation and Reasons for Hope In The Mosaic of Your Life. Carl and Masami live in Hebron, KY.
Carl Kerby’s Presentations + Promo Material:
- Talks by Carl Kerby
- Press Kit for Carl Kerby – bio plus promotional video clips
- A series of short deBunked recordings
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carl’s schedule, February 22-26
- Announcement Slide
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
Fossils Prove Evolution – Debunked!
Description: Let’s talk about fossils and what the evidence actually supports. Slow, gradual processes or rapid, catastrophic processes? This entertaining talk will challenge the belief that the fossil record supports the teaching of millions of years. A proper understanding of what the ‘evidence’ shows in the fossil record is vital to having Biblical answers in today’s world. We will cover how bias and world-views affect the way that we see the world around us. Questions such as, “What do fossils really show us?” “Doesn’t it take millions of years for fossil formation?” “What about the phylogenetic charts of many animal families ‘proving’ evolution?” will all be discussed. You will learn how to look at these things with a critical eye. The information in this talk will help prepare you to reconnect the Bible to the real world. This talk will address the “Know it!” challenge.
Speaker: Carl Kerby is an inspiring, motivating and highly respected Christian speaker. With more than 20 years of ministry experience, Carl shares his extensive knowledge and understanding of God’s creation in his presentations, outreach events, books and other resources as the President and founding board member of Reasons for Hope, Inc.
Carl Kerby is a former air-traffic controller and a creation apologist speaker who teaches how to defend the Bible against scientific naturalism. He was one of the founding board members for Answers in Genesis, and has been described by AiG as one of their most dynamic lecturers on the Book of Genesis. After serving with Answers in Genesis for over 15 years, Carl became the Founder and President of Reasons for Hope. He is a much sought-after speaker both in the United States and abroad, and has spoken in Bermuda, Canada, England, Greece, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Wales and others.
He grew up in a liberal church that taught evolution could be mixed with God’s Word. In 1987 Carl Kerby became a Christian after attending a crusade in Salt Lake City, Utah. While an air-traffic controller and riding in the cockpit on a flight, the Creation vs. Evolution issue came up during a conversation with the pilots. The co-pilot argued that the Bible and Evolution were a totally different worldviews that could not be in harmonized. He then introduced Carl to Ken Ham’s book The Lie: Evolution, which helped him trust in the Bible as authoritative on the issue of creation.
Carl and his wife Masami have been married for more than 30 years. They have two children, Alisa (Bobby) and Carl Jr. (Tish) and four grandchildren, Trey, Naomi, Mari and James. Carl is the author of Remote Control: The Power of Hollywood on Today’s Culture, Absotively, Posilutely, The Best Evidence for Creation and Reasons for Hope In The Mosaic of Your Life. Carl and Masami live in Hebron, KY.
Carl Kerby’s Presentations + Promo Material:
- Talks by Carl Kerby
- Press Kit for Carl Kerby – bio plus promotional video clips
- A series of short deBunked recordings
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carl’s schedule, February 22-26
- Announcement Slide
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
- Audio recording of lecture can be found here.
- Audio recording of Q&A after lecture can be found here.
Carl Kerby speaks at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of February 22-26.
- Wednesday, February 22, 7:00 PM. Talk on What Is The ‘Best’ Evidence God Created? at Calvary Chapel Lake Stevens, WA.
- Thursday morning, February 23 at 11:00 AM, Talk on Fossils Prove Evolution…Debunked! at Evangel Classic School in Marysville, WA.
- Thursday, February 23, 7:00 PM. Talk on There Is No Truth…Debunked! at Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Friday morning, February 24 at 8:00 AM, Talk on Human Evolution is a Fact…DeBunked! at Grace Academy School in Marysville, WA.
- Friday, February 24, 7:00 PM. Talk on Fossils Prove Evolution – Debunked! at the Apologetics Forum meeting at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Saturday morning, February 25, 9:00 AM to noon. Mini Conference on Evolution Debunked at Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA with two seminars, followed by an extended time of Q&A with Carl Kerby. The talks are on the following topics:
- Session 1: March of Progress…DeBunked!
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Session 2: Path to Birds…DeBunked!
- Session 3: Extended Q&A.
- Saturday evening, February 25, 6:00-8:30 PM. Youth Night Out with a talk on Jurassic Park at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Sunday morning, February 26, Worship services at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM with a message on Genesis Doesn’t Matter…DeBunked! at Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Sunday evening, February 26, 6:00 PM. Talk on What About … Dinosaurs? at Calvary Everett in Everett, WA.
If you have an interest in having Carl Kerby speak at your church, school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Some of the presentations that Carl Kerby is prepared to give can be found here.
Mini-Conference – Evolution Debunked!
In this Mini Conference Carl Kerby brings two seminars on the theme of Evolution Debunked! on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until 12 noon with a break after the first seminar.
- 9:00 AM: March of Progress – Debunked! – DeBunking One of the Most Misleading Images in History. In this talk, Carl Kerby begins with the very first chart depicting human evolution as found in the “Early Man” volume of the Life Nature Library. He then navigates through each illustration displayed on the diagram―critically evaluating every one of its supposed human ancestors. This chart, used confidently by evolutionists for decades to support their stance on origins, has been one of the most misleading and deceiving images in history. But what “evidence” do they actually have to support these illustrations showing human ancestry? Carl will answer this question thoroughly and clearly, while using only secular sources to support his claims. Christians have nothing to be afraid of―that’s for sure!
- 10:30 AM: The Path to Birds – Debunked! – Taking the popular image entitled “Path to Birds,” which allegedly depicts the evolution of dinosaurs to birds, Carl Kerby will critically evaluate each supposed avian ancestor and look at the evidence with a logical and evidential mindset. Does Jurassic Park get it right? Does the evidence actually support the image? We invite you to see for yourself so that you can make an informed decision and learn what the artwork truly reveals.
- There will be an extended time for Q&A after the second seminar.
Speaker: Carl Kerby is an inspiring, motivating and highly respected Christian speaker. With more than 20 years of ministry experience, Carl shares his extensive knowledge and understanding of God’s creation in his presentations, outreach events, books and other resources as the President and founding board member of Reasons for Hope, Inc.
Carl Kerby is a former air-traffic controller and a creation apologist speaker who teaches how to defend the Bible against scientific naturalism. He was one of the founding board members for Answers in Genesis, and has been described by AiG as one of their most dynamic lecturers on the Book of Genesis. After serving with Answers in Genesis for over 15 years, Carl became the Founder and President of Reasons for Hope. He is a much sought-after speaker both in the United States and abroad, and has spoken in Bermuda, Canada, England, Greece, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Wales and others.
He grew up in a liberal church that taught evolution could be mixed with God’s Word. In 1987 Carl Kerby became a Christian after attending a crusade in Salt Lake City, Utah. While an air-traffic controller and riding in the cockpit on a flight, the Creation vs. Evolution issue came up during a conversation with the pilots. The co-pilot argued that the Bible and Evolution were a totally different worldviews that could not be in harmonized. He then introduced Carl to Ken Ham’s book The Lie: Evolution, which helped him trust in the Bible as authoritative on the issue of creation.
Carl and his wife Masami have been married for more than 30 years. They have two children, Alisa (Bobby) and Carl Jr. (Tish) and four grandchildren, Trey, Naomi, Mari and James. Carl is the author of Remote Control: The Power of Hollywood on Today’s Culture, Absotively, Posilutely, The Best Evidence for Creation and Reasons for Hope In The Mosaic of Your Life. Carl and Masami live in Hebron, KY.
Carl Kerby’s Presentations + Promo Material:
- Talks by Carl Kerby
- Press Kit for Carl Kerby – bio plus promotional video clips
- A series of short deBunked recordings
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carl’s schedule, February 22-26
- Announcement Slide
Lecture recordings at:
Youth Night Out: Jurassic Park or Jesus: Who Knows More?
This program is designed for the youth and others with an interest in being able to defend their faith. The program is structured as follows:
- 6:00 pm – Games + Pizza
- 7:00 pm – Message by Carl Kerby
- 7:45 pm – Panel Discussion with Carl Kerby and Dr. Heinz Lycklama
- 8:30 pm – Dessert
Description: Using secular media Carl teaches how to address popular claims about the Bible and dinosaurs! Ask this question in the church today and almost every Christian will ‘say’ Jesus! The only problem is that when asked specific questions about dinosaurs Christians will answer with a ‘Jurassic Park’ mentality! Using clips from the wildly popular ‘Jurassic Park’ movies Carl shares what is being taught in the movies but then contrasts it with what the Bible teaches and science really shows. This is a very powerful multi-media presentation that will help all to differentiate between ‘fact’ and ‘fiction’! This talk is a part of the “Becoming Bold Conference – Live at the 3 Mile Project”. It is also invaluable in teaching a generation how to critically evaluate what they are watching and will address the “Know it!” challenge.
Speaker: Carl Kerby is an inspiring, motivating and highly respected Christian speaker. With more than 20 years of ministry experience, Carl shares his extensive knowledge and understanding of God’s creation in his presentations, outreach events, books and other resources as the President and founding board member of Reasons for Hope, Inc.
Carl Kerby is a former air-traffic controller and a creation apologist speaker who teaches how to defend the Bible against scientific naturalism. He was one of the founding board members for Answers in Genesis, and has been described by AiG as one of their most dynamic lecturers on the Book of Genesis. After serving with Answers in Genesis for over 15 years, Carl became the Founder and President of Reasons for Hope. He is a much sought-after speaker both in the United States and abroad, and has spoken in Bermuda, Canada, England, Greece, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Wales and others.
He grew up in a liberal church that taught evolution could be mixed with God’s Word. In 1987 Carl Kerby became a Christian after attending a crusade in Salt Lake City, Utah. While an air-traffic controller and riding in the cockpit on a flight, the Creation vs. Evolution issue came up during a conversation with the pilots. The co-pilot argued that the Bible and Evolution were a totally different worldviews that could not be in harmonized. He then introduced Carl to Ken Ham’s book The Lie: Evolution, which helped him trust in the Bible as authoritative on the issue of creation.
Carl and his wife Masami have been married for more than 30 years. They have two children, Alisa (Bobby) and Carl Jr. (Tish) and four grandchildren, Trey, Naomi, Mari and James. Carl is the author of Remote Control: The Power of Hollywood on Today’s Culture, Absotively, Posilutely, The Best Evidence for Creation and Reasons for Hope In The Mosaic of Your Life. Carl and Masami live in Hebron, KY.
Carl Kerby’s Presentations + Promo Material:
- Talks by Carl Kerby
- Press Kit for Carl Kerby – bio plus promotional video clips
- A series of short deBunked recordings
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carl’s schedule, February 22-26
- Announcement Slide
- Watch Video here
Worship Services at 8:30 am and 10:30 am
Description: This talk will share vitally important research on the youth that are leaving the church. We can stem the tide! This talk is vital to understanding why the book of Genesis is so important to the issues we are dealing with in the world today. In a culture where we are losing so many young people who are raised in the church we need to figure out what the causes are. If you don’t know “when” and “why” we are losing them, we can never figure out a “how” to solve the problem. Ps. 11:3 – If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do?
Speaker: Carl Kerby is an inspiring, motivating and highly respected Christian speaker. With more than 20 years of ministry experience, Carl shares his extensive knowledge and understanding of God’s creation in his presentations, outreach events, books and other resources as the President and founding board member of Reasons for Hope, Inc.
Carl Kerby is a former air-traffic controller and a creation apologist speaker who teaches how to defend the Bible against scientific naturalism. He was one of the founding board members for Answers in Genesis, and has been described by AiG as one of their most dynamic lecturers on the Book of Genesis. After serving with Answers in Genesis for over 15 years, Carl became the Founder and President of Reasons for Hope. He is a much sought-after speaker both in the United States and abroad, and has spoken in Bermuda, Canada, England, Greece, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Wales and others.
He grew up in a liberal church that taught evolution could be mixed with God’s Word. In 1987 Carl Kerby became a Christian after attending a crusade in Salt Lake City, Utah. While an air-traffic controller and riding in the cockpit on a flight, the Creation vs. Evolution issue came up during a conversation with the pilots. The co-pilot argued that the Bible and Evolution were a totally different worldviews that could not be in harmonized. He then introduced Carl to Ken Ham’s book The Lie: Evolution, which helped him trust in the Bible as authoritative on the issue of creation.
Carl and his wife Masami have been married for more than 30 years. They have two children, Alisa (Bobby) and Carl Jr. (Tish) and four grandchildren, Trey, Naomi, Mari and James. Carl is the author of Remote Control: The Power of Hollywood on Today’s Culture, Absotively, Posilutely, The Best Evidence for Creation and Reasons for Hope In The Mosaic of Your Life. Carl and Masami live in Hebron, KY.
Carl Kerby’s Presentations + Promo Material:
- Talks by Carl Kerby
- Press Kit for Carl Kerby – bio plus promotional video clips
- A series of short deBunked recordings
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carl’s schedule, February 22-26
- Announcement Slide
Sermon recording at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
What About Dinosaurs?
Description: Does the Bible really talk about dinosaurs? Yes, and you may be surprised at how much it says! When we start from the Scriptures as it was give to us, real history from the only one who has always been there and knows everything, we will understand the world around us in a very different manner. Dinosaurs are one of the major tools used by the secular world to train children into believing the world is millions of years old and the Bible isn’t true. Well, in this talk we will start with the Bible to answer common questions such as: Does the Bible talk about dinosaurs? Why don’t we find the word dinosaur in the Bible? Did dinosaurs go on the ark and if so how did they fit? Don’t dinosaurs prove the earth is millions of years old? What happened to the dinosaurs? Yes, the answers will be different from what you hear on Discovery Channel! But that’s because our starting point is different. This talk will address the “Know it!” and “Share it!” challenge.
Speaker: Carl Kerby is an inspiring, motivating and highly respected Christian speaker. With more than 20 years of ministry experience, Carl shares his extensive knowledge and understanding of God’s creation in his presentations, outreach events, books and other resources as the President and founding board member of Reasons for Hope, Inc.
Carl Kerby is a former air-traffic controller and a creation apologist speaker who teaches how to defend the Bible against scientific naturalism. He was one of the founding board members for Answers in Genesis, and has been described by AiG as one of their most dynamic lecturers on the Book of Genesis. After serving with Answers in Genesis for over 15 years, Carl became the Founder and President of Reasons for Hope. He is a much sought-after speaker both in the United States and abroad, and has spoken in Bermuda, Canada, England, Greece, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Wales and others.
He grew up in a liberal church that taught evolution could be mixed with God’s Word. In 1987 Carl Kerby became a Christian after attending a crusade in Salt Lake City, Utah. While an air-traffic controller and riding in the cockpit on a flight, the Creation vs. Evolution issue came up during a conversation with the pilots. The co-pilot argued that the Bible and Evolution were a totally different worldviews that could not be in harmonized. He then introduced Carl to Ken Ham’s book The Lie: Evolution, which helped him trust in the Bible as authoritative on the issue of creation.
Carl and his wife Masami have been married for more than 30 years. They have two children, Alisa (Bobby) and Carl Jr. (Tish) and four grandchildren, Trey, Naomi, Mari and James. Carl is the author of Remote Control: The Power of Hollywood on Today’s Culture, Absotively, Posilutely, The Best Evidence for Creation and Reasons for Hope In The Mosaic of Your Life. Carl and Masami live in Hebron, KY.
Carl Kerby’s Presentations + Promo Material:
- Talks by Carl Kerby
- Press Kit for Carl Kerby – bio plus promotional video clips
- A series of short deBunked recordings
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Carl’s schedule, February 22-26
- Announcement Slide
Lecture recordings at:
- Watch Video recording of lecture here.
Voyage To The Galapagos
Description: The Galapagos Islands are inextricably linked to Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution by means of natural selection. The islands’ birds, reptiles, and even plants, are promoted as “Exhibit A” in the case for evolution. How, then, should Biblical creationists respond to these assertions? What is the true meaning of Galapagos and its mockingbirds, finches, giant tortoises, and iguanas? Dr. Keith Swenson, Adjunct Professor of Natural Sciences at Multnomah University, takes us on a voyage to the Galapagos Islands, by means of beautiful PowerPoint images. He will show that Darwin’s islands, rather than being a great laboratory for the study of evolution, are, in reality, a magnificent showcase for Creation and the Flood.
Speaker: Dr. Keith Swenson is a retired medical doctor who now teaches courses in biology and geology at Multnomah University in Portland, Oregon. He also served for twenty years as President of Portland’s Design Science Association and was on the board of the Seven Wonders Museum near Mount St. Helens. Keith especially enjoys leading field trips and has taken thousands to Mount St. Helens, the Columbia Gorge, Northwest forests and the Grand Canyon. He has co-led, with Dr. Steve Austin, periodic trips into the “Little Grand Canyon” at Mount St. Helens. Keith has a B.S. in Zoology from the University of Idaho and an M.D. from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He and his wife, Connie, have four grown children.
Meeting Documents:
Lecture recordings at:
The Ice Age: Only The Bible Can Explain It!
Description: The Ice Age is a major mystery of mainstream Earth science, the difficulty of which is analyzed in the talk. The evidence indicates that the Ice Age occurred after the Flood, so the Flood must have caused a climate change right afterwards that resulted in a rapid Ice Age. Many details of the Ice Age have been worked out from over 45 years of research, such as it was only about 700 years long, and there was only one ice age, and there will be no future ice age. Bonus features, if talk an hour long, include the extinction of the woolly mammoth, Ice Age mix of warmth-loving and cold-loving animals and plants, the existence of big lakes in now dry areas of the Earth, and the mass extinction at the end of the Ice Age.
Speaker: Michael J. Oard has a M.S. in Atmospheric Science from the University of Washington. He has worked in atmospheric research and retired from the U.S. National Weather Service after 30 years of service. Michael has worked in creation research in the earth sciences for almost 50 years and is the author, co-author, editor of many creation science books on the Ice Age and the Flood. He also has published hundreds of research article in the creation science literature. Michael has been married over 50 years and has 4 grown children and 12 grandchildren.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Creation Research Society, and is an adjunct speaker for Creation Ministries International. Additional material written by Michael on the Flood and the Ice Age may be found at his website http://michael.oards.net/.
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Michael’s schedule, April 26-30
- Announcement Slider
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
Whatever Happened To The Dinosaurs?
Description: This is a fun talk with lots of cartoons. It goes into the types of dinosaurs, which is important for how many dinosaurs were needed on the ark, a subject discussed later in the talk. Evolutionists have many problems with dinosaurs, such as what animal did they evolve from and why they went extinct. Other problems include dinosaurs living at polar latitudes, dinosaur living in the “desert,” and unfossilized dinosaurs with soft tissue that is supposed to have survived in the ground for over 65 million years. The last topic is whether dinosaurs were on the ark. If they were then there were post-Flood dinosaurs, which explain a host of mysteries, such as dragon legends all over the Earth, pictographs and other artwork depicting dinosaurs, and the likelihood that Job saw dinosaurs, such as Behemoth and Leviathan..
Speaker: Michael J. Oard has a M.S. in Atmospheric Science from the University of Washington. He has worked in atmospheric research and retired from the U.S. National Weather Service after 30 years of service. Michael has worked in creation research in the earth sciences for almost 50 years and is the author, co-author, editor of many creation science books on the Ice Age and the Flood. He also has published hundreds of research article in the creation science literature. Michael has been married over 50 years and has 4 grown children and 12 grandchildren.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Creation Research Society, and is an adjunct speaker for Creation Ministries International. Additional material written by Michael on the Flood and the Ice Age may be found at his website http://michael.oards.net/.
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Michael’s schedule, April 26-30
- Announcement Slider
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
What Does The Lake Missoula Flood Teach Us?
Description: This talk describes the abundant evidence for the existence of glacial Lake Missoula at the peak of the Ice Age and its bursting forth creating the Channeled Scabland of eastern Washington in a matter of days. It focuses on the question of why practically every mainstream earth scientists rejected the Lake Missoula flood for 40 years, despite a overwhelming amount of evidence. The reason shows their bias against big events and shows why they will never see evidence for the Genesis Flood that stares them in the face. Now that mainstream scientists have accepted the Lake Missoula flood, they have gone on to postulate anywhere from 40 to 100 at the peak of the last ice age, not to speak of there other 30 supposed ice ages in the past 2.5 million years. Obvious evidence is presented that there really was only one large Lake Missoula flood. The features left behind from the Lake Missoula flood are then used to show that similar features all over the Earth were caused by a global Flood.
Speaker: Michael J. Oard has a M.S. in Atmospheric Science from the University of Washington. He has worked in atmospheric research and retired from the U.S. National Weather Service after 30 years of service. Michael has worked in creation research in the earth sciences for almost 50 years and is the author, co-author, editor of many creation science books on the Ice Age and the Flood. He also has published hundreds of research article in the creation science literature. Michael has been married over 50 years and has 4 grown children and 12 grandchildren.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Creation Research Society, and is an adjunct speaker for Creation Ministries International. Additional material written by Michael on the Flood and the Ice Age may be found at his website http://michael.oards.net/.
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Michael’s schedule, April 26-30
- Announcement Slider
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
- Audio recording of lecture can be found here.
- Audio recording of Q&A after lecture can be found here.
Michael Oard speaks at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of April 26-30, 2023.
- Wednesday, April 26, 7:00 pm. Talk on The Ice Age: Only The Bible Can Explain It! at Calvary Chapel Lake Stevens, WA.
- Thursday morning, April 27 at 11:00 AM, Talk on What Does The Missoula Flood Teach Us? at Evangel Classic School in Marysville, WA
- Thursday, April 27, 7:00 pm. Talk on Whatever Happened To The Dinosaurs at Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Friday morning, April 28 at 8:00 AM, Talk on Is Evolution A Fact? at Grace Academy School in Marysville, WA.
- Friday, April 28, 7:00 pm. Talk on What Does The Missoula Flood Teach Us? at the Apologetics Forum meeting at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Saturday morning, April 29, 9:00 AM to noon. Mini Conference on The Theme Evidence For Noah’s Flood at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Snohomish, WA with two seminars, followed by an extended time of Q&A with Michael Oard. The talks are:
- Session 1: Worldwide Evidence For Noah’s Flood
- Session 2: Earth’s Surface Shaped By Receding Floodwater
- Session 3: Extended Q&A
- Saturday evening, April 29, 6:00-8:30 PM, Talk on Is Evolution a Fact? at Youth Night Out at Calvary Chapel Lake Stevens, WA.
- Sunday morning, April 30, 9:00 AM, Sunday School hour with a message on What Happened To The Dinosaurs? and Worship Service at 10:00 AM with a message on Noah’s Flood: What Does The Bible Say? at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Snohomish, WA.
- Sunday evening, April 30, 6:00 pm. Message on What Is The Origin Of The Grand Canyon? at Summit Park Bible Church in Anacortes, WA.
If you have an interest in having Michael Oard speak at your church, Christian school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Oard’s talks can be found here.
Mini-Conference: Evidence For Noah’s Flood
In this Mini Conference Michael Oard brings two seminars on the theme of Evidence For Noah’s Flood on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until 12 noon with a break after the first seminar, and extended Q&A after the second seminar:
- Session 1: Worldwide Evidence For Noah’s Flood – The evidence for the global Genesis Flood is provided by all the hundreds of flood traditions from all over the world. Evidence for the Flood is found in sedimentary rocks that commonly cover huge distances and show little or no erosion between layers—unlike how mainstream geologist interpret the rocks based on small events over millions of years. Trillions of fossils in the sedimentary rocks provide powerful evidence for a global Flood, since fossilization today is rare (remember that mainstream scientists rely on present processes to explain the past). Moreover, the fossil record does not show
evolution because of the gaps in the fossil record. Marine organisms, mostly mollusks,
that make up 95% of fossils are predominantly closed shelled, strongly indicating that
they were buried and fossilized rapidly all over the earth. This points to a global
catastrophe and not small events over millions of years, the alternative mainstream view.
Lastly, the talk delves into what we learned about the Flood from the eruption of Mount
St. Helens. - Session 2: Earth’s Surface Shaped By Receding Floodwater – A variety of evidences for the receding of the Floodwater off the continents will be provided. Geological evidence is first presented for differential vertical tectonics to drain the Floodwater. As the Floodwater first drains as wide currents, great erosion occurs with the formation of planation surfaces and the long transport of resistant rocks. As more and more land is exposed above the Floodwater, the water becomes more channelized forming another set of unique landforms. Water and wind gaps, pediments, and submarine canyons will be described. All these features are very difficult, if not
impossible, to explain by the uniformitarian paradigm, providing strong evidence for the reality of the Genesis Flood. - There will be an extended time for Q&A after the second seminar.
Speaker: Michael J. Oard has a M.S. in Atmospheric Science from the University of Washington. He has worked in atmospheric research and retired from the U.S. National Weather Service after 30 years of service. Michael has worked in creation research in the earth sciences for almost 50 years and is the author, co-author, editor of many creation science books on the Ice Age and the Flood. He also has published hundreds of research article in the creation science literature. Michael has been married over 50 years and has 4 grown children and 12 grandchildren.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Creation Research Society, and is an adjunct speaker for Creation Ministries International. Additional material written by Michael on the Flood and the Ice Age may be found at his website http://michael.oards.net/.
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster with Michael Oard’s schedule, April 26-30
- Announcement Slider
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
Youth Night Out: Is Evolution A Fact?
This program is designed for the youth and others with an interest in being able to defend their faith. The program is structured as follows:
- 6:00 pm – Games + Pizza
- 7:00 pm – Message by Michael Oard
- 7:45 pm – Panel Discussion with Michael Oard and Dr. Heinz Lycklama
- 8:30 pm – Dessert
Description: Although the culture claims evolution is a fact, this talk goes into three main reasons why it cannot be a fact. First, evolution cannot be a fact by the definitions of evolution and science. Macroevolution is not observed going on today, so it is not science.
Second, evolution cannot be a fact because modern biology shows that every organism is vastly too complex to have evolved by chance, even with the pathetic mechanisms of mutations and natural selection.
Third, evolution cannot be a fact because it contradicts the Bible. Genesis 1 states that organisms were created by kinds and to reproduce within their own kinds and not into some other kind (macro-evolution). The Bible also teaches, summarized in Rom 5:12, that there was no death of man or the animals until man sinned, while evolution states that there has been mass death over millions of years before man supposedly evolved at the very end.
Speaker: Michael J. Oard has a M.S. in Atmospheric Science from the University of Washington. He has worked in atmospheric research and retired from the U.S. National Weather Service after 30 years of service. Michael has worked in creation research in the earth sciences for almost 50 years and is the author, co-author, editor of many creation science books on the Ice Age and the Flood. He also has published hundreds of research article in the creation science literature. Michael has been married over 50 years and has 4 grown children and 12 grandchildren.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Creation Research Society, and is an adjunct speaker for Creation Ministries International. Additional material written by Michael on the Flood and the Ice Age may be found at his website http://michael.oards.net/.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Michael’s schedule, April 26-30
- Announcement Slide
Sunday Morning, April 30:
Sunday School + Worship Service
Michael Oard, Creation Scientist and author, will be with us to bring messages during the Sunday School hour at 9:00 AM, and the worship service at 10:00 AM.
Sunday School: Whatever Happened to The Dinosaurs?
This is a fun talk with lots of cartoons. It goes into the types of dinosaurs, which is important for how many dinosaurs were needed on the ark, a subject discussed later in the talk. Evolutionists have many problems with dinosaurs, such as what animal did they evolve from and why they went extinct. Other problems include dinosaurs living at polar latitudes, dinosaurs living in the “desert,” and unfossilized dinosaurs with soft tissue that is supposed to have survived in the ground for over 65 million years. The last topic is whether dinosaurs were on the ark. If they were then there were post-Flood dinosaurs, which explain a host of mysteries, such as dragon legends all over the Earth, pictographs and other artwork depicting dinosaurs, and the likelihood that Job saw dinosaurs, such as Behemoth and Leviathan.
Worship Service: Noah’s Flood – What Does The Bible Say?
This talk lists the many reasons why Scripture clearly says the Genesis Flood was global, and that Jesus believed in a global Flood. It talks about details of the ark, such as whether it was roomy enough for all the animals. What we know about the pre-Flood environment is discussed as well as the controversial suggested mechanisms for the Flood.
Speaker: Michael J. Oard has a M.S. in Atmospheric Science from the University of Washington. He has worked in atmospheric research and retired from the U.S. National Weather Service after 30 years of service. Michael has worked in creation research in the earth sciences for almost 50 years and is the author, co-author, editor of many creation science books on the Ice Age and the Flood. He also has published hundreds of research article in the creation science literature. Michael has been married over 50 years and has 4 grown children and 12 grandchildren.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Creation Research Society, and is an adjunct speaker for Creation Ministries International. Additional material written by Michael on the Flood and the Ice Age may be found at his website http://michael.oards.net/.
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster with Michael Oard’s schedule, April 26-30
- Announcement Slider
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
What Is The Origin Of The Grand Canyon?
Description: The origin of the Grand Canyon has been a huge mystery for mainstream scientists for over 150 years. This is demonstrated right away in this talk. Then the talk goes into the two creationists hypotheses for the origin of the Grand Canyon. It shows that the post-Flood dam-breach hypothesis, supposedly caused when 2 to 3 lakes ponded east of Grand Canyon by the draining Flood waters, breached several hundreds years after the Flood. There are many problems with this hypothesis, two of which seem fatal. The second creationist hypothesis is more likely and that is the Grand Canyon was carved late in the Flood by rapid channelized erosion. Evidence for this is presented as well as how each segment of the Grand Canyon can be carved by the draining, channelized Floodwater.
Speaker: Michael J. Oard has a M.S. in Atmospheric Science from the University of Washington. He has worked in atmospheric research and retired from the U.S. National Weather Service after 30 years of service. Michael has worked in creation research in the earth sciences for almost 50 years and is the author, co-author, editor of many creation science books on the Ice Age and the Flood. He also has published hundreds of research article in the creation science literature. Michael has been married over 50 years and has 4 grown children and 12 grandchildren.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Creation Research Society, and is an adjunct speaker for Creation Ministries International. Additional material written by Michael on the Flood and the Ice Age may be found at his website http://michael.oards.net/.
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Michael’s schedule, April 26-30
- Announcement Slider
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
Our Created Solar System
Description: Did our Solar System form from a cloud of gas, billions of years ago? Or is it consistent with the Creation account in Genesis instead? This presentation goes planet by planet through our Solar System, showing how each of the planets (along with many of their moons) uniquely contradicts secular origins models, and how they serve as beautiful testimonies to our Creator.
Speaker: Spike Psarris, has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and has done graduate work in Physics. He worked for a number of years as an engineer in the US military space program. He entered that program as an atheist and an evolutionist, and left it as a creationist and a Christian. Today he speaks on creation/evolution, especially as it relates to astronomy, and has published two DVDs on the subject.
His website is CreationAstronomy.com.
Message Documents:
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
Distant Starlight and Biblical Creation
Description: We see stars and galaxies that are so far away, it seems their light would need millions or even billions of years for the light to reach us. Many people have used this to challenge the idea that the heavens and Earth were created merely thousands of years ago. This talk shows how this seemingly straightforward challenge relies on multiple assumptions being true—and at least some of them are false. Furthermore, it is not Biblical Creation which is disproved by distant starlight. It turns out that the Big Bang model has a fatal ‘light travel time’ problem of its own. The vastness of the cosmos does not disprove the Bible–instead, it supports the glory of our Creator.
Spike Psarris, has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and has done graduate work in Physics. He worked for a number of years as an engineer in the US military space program. He entered that program as an atheist and an evolutionist, and left it as a creationist and a Christian. Today he speaks on creation/evolution, especially as it relates to astronomy, and has published two DVDs on the subject.
His website is CreationAstronomy.com.
Message Documents:
Lecture recordings at:
The History of Western Thought
Description: Dr. Fernandes gives a brief overview of the history of Western thought showing that the Christian worldview has led to the freedom and prosperity the West has enjoyed. Now that the West is rejecting Christ, the future looks bleak. Once a culture rejects the God of the Bible, the loss of truth, morality, meaning, and the value of human life will follow. Only a return to the Christian worldview can save Western Civilization.
Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes is the senior pastor of Trinity Bible Fellowship and the president of the Institute of Biblical Defense. Fernandes founded the Institute of Biblical Defense in 1990 to help train Christians in their defense of the faith. He also teaches Bible, philosophy, and world religions at Crosspoint Academy and the Gateway School of Ministry in Bremerton, WA. He has completed doctoral work in both philosophy of religion (Greenwich University) and theological studies (Columbia Evangelical Seminary). He has authored several books dealing with the defense of the Christian faith. Many lectures/debates/sermons are available on his website.
New Testament Archaeology
Description: The New Testament of the Bible records the history of the Church, beginning shortly before the birth of Jesus. However, this important record is under attack by Archaeologists who have claimed that the Biblical account of history is inaccurate or even fictitious. Key events in Christianity, such as the crucifixion, have been challenged on archaeological grounds because no records of the Roman governor Pontius Pilate had been found. This multimedia presentation will review several well known Biblical events and figures that can now be substantiated by recent archaeological finds.
Speaker: Chris Ashcraft is a Christian educator employed as high school science teacher at Cedar Park Christian Schools, and adjunct professor at Northwest University. Chris has also worked in plant biotechnology. He was a research technician at the Cotton Fiber Production Laboratory at Texas Tech University, then at the Plant Transformation Facility at Oklahoma State University, and lastly was the Plant Transformation Specialist for EDEN Bioscience in Bothell, Washington.
He obtained a Bachelor of Science in biology from Wayland Baptist University in 1989, a Master of Science in biology from Texas Tech University in 1996, a Master of Education from the University of Washington in 2008, and a Master in Teaching Math and Science from Seattle Pacific University in 2012.
Chris moved from research science into the teaching profession to serve God in Christian education. His decision was motivated by the impact that secular science is having on people of faith. Today, close to 50% of Christian students lose their belief in God while attending secular schools. This tendency could be lessened if the Church was better equipped to defend the authority of Biblical teachings (1 Peter 3:15). To be prepared for these challenges, it is important that churches provide regular educational programs on creation and other Bible Apologetics.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer for posting in church foyers and on school boards
- Announcement Slide for showing in churches on Sunday before meeting
Recordings of the lecture:
Photosynthesis: An Evolutionary Dilemma
Description: Energy from the sun needs a mechanism to convert and direct energy to life processes but life processes are needed to be in place from the start to facilitate energy conversion to useful life energy. Photosynthesis is the extremely complex process that is critical to be fully functioning at the beginning before all other life could exist since all animal life depends on plants for all metabolic processes. This process is critical for plant metabolism itself! How could plants metabolize nutrients and carbon dioxide to develop without photosynthesis? No evolutionary answer for another un-answerable ‘Chicken and Egg’ problem. Did this process evolve concurrently with animal life over millions of years?.
Speaker: Ron Payne has a B.S. degree in Chemistry from the University of Washington and studied microbiology at Oregon State University. He received Christ 1969 in high school. He was actively engaged in the Navigator ministry at the University of Washington, Oregon State University and the Eastside Community Ministry. He and his wife homeschooled their four children through high school and has 6 grandchildren.
He was actively involved in the local Boy Scout Troop Leadership for about 12 years. He served as a volunteer firefighter and EMT at the Redmond Fire Department for about 8 years. He served as an intern for discipling and facilitator for Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University for a number of years in local eastside churches. He spent 35 years in the Aerospace Industry as a Senior Principle Materials and Process Engineer specializing in chemical processes, waste treatment, metallurgy, circuit board fabrication, metal finishing, adhesives, coatings, paints, cleaning, electronic assembly, procurement engineering and technical documentation.
He was a Board member for the Creation Association of Puget Sound (CAPS) and also for the Mount St. Helens Creation Center for more than 15 years. He has spoken and led workshops on various creation topics to homeschool, church groups and local creation forums. He specializes in creation tours to Mount St. Helens sponsored by the Mount St. Helens Creation Center and Dry Falls sponsored by the Apologetics Forum of Snohomish County, of which he is now a Board member (speaker and manages creation resources).
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer for posting in church foyers and on school boards
- Announcement Slide for showing in churches on Sunday before meeting
Recordings of the lecture:
Human Evolution
Description: The media, movies, and nature programs overwhelmingly emphasize the idea that humans evolved from primate ancestors. But what do genetics and the fossil record say? Not a month goes by that we don’t read science headlines like, “Prehistoric human shakes up evolutionary tree” (Reuters, 2021). Do people and chimps really have 98% similar DNA? Who or what was “Lucy”? Were the Neanderthals sub-human? Are our wisdom teeth, appendices, and tonsils just evolutionary leftovers? Dr. Sherwin’s non-technical presentation confirms that people have always been people, just as Genesis says.
Speaker: Dr. Frank Sherwin received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Western State College, Gunnison, Colorado, in 1978. He attended graduate school at the University of Northern Colorado, where he studied under the late Gerald D. Schmidt, one of the foremost parasitologists in America. In 1985, Dr. Sherwin obtained a master’s degree in zoology. He published his research in the peer reviewed Journal of Parasitology. In 2021, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Science from Pensacola Christian College. He contributes his scientific expertise to a variety of ICR’s publications on creation science and is one of ICR’s most sought-after speakers. He is the author of The Ocean Book and Guide to Animals, co-author of The Fossil Record: Unearthing Nature’s History of Life and The Human Body: An Intelligent Design, and a contributor to Guide to Creation Basics and Creation Basics & Beyond.
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Frank’s schedule, September 20-24
- Announcement Slider
Lecture recording:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
God’s Designed Insects
Description: The Phylum Arthropoda is the largest group of animals in the living world. Within this group are the amazing insects. Dr. Sherwin uses the fossil record to show that insects have always been insects. Join him as he discusses the bee’s grass seed-sized brain that has the ability to recognize faces, the design of the dragonfly, and the metamorphosis and migration of butterflies.
Speaker: Dr. Frank Sherwin received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Western State College, Gunnison, Colorado, in 1978. He attended graduate school at the University of Northern Colorado, where he studied under the late Gerald D. Schmidt, one of the foremost parasitologists in America. In 1985, Dr. Sherwin obtained a master’s degree in zoology. He published his research in the peer reviewed Journal of Parasitology. In 2021, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Science from Pensacola Christian College. He contributes his scientific expertise to a variety of ICR’s publications on creation science and is one of ICR’s most sought-after speakers. He is the author of The Ocean Book and Guide to Animals, co-author of The Fossil Record: Unearthing Nature’s History of Life and The Human Body: An Intelligent Design, and a contributor to Guide to Creation Basics and Creation Basics & Beyond.
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Frank’s schedule, September 20-24
- Announcement Slider
Lecture recording:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
Scientific Evidence For Creation
Description: Critics regularly say, “Creation is either something you believe or don’t believe, but there’s no evidence for it.” The case for creation is rooted in what Paul teaches in Romans 1—that God’s work and attributes are “clearly seen.” Dr. Sherwin describes the tools needed to discern objects that have been made (created) vs. objects that form over time through chance and natural processes. He then provides convincing evidence for creation from the microscopic world (bacteria and molecular machines) and the macroscopic world (animals like the bat and woodpecker).
Speaker: Dr. Frank Sherwin received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Western State College, Gunnison, Colorado, in 1978. He attended graduate school at the University of Northern Colorado, where he studied under the late Gerald D. Schmidt, one of the foremost parasitologists in America. In 1985, Dr. Sherwin obtained a master’s degree in zoology. He published his research in the peer reviewed Journal of Parasitology. In 2021, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Science from Pensacola Christian College. He contributes his scientific expertise to a variety of ICR’s publications on creation science and is one of ICR’s most sought-after speakers. He is the author of The Ocean Book and Guide to Animals, co-author of The Fossil Record: Unearthing Nature’s History of Life and The Human Body: An Intelligent Design, and a contributor to Guide to Creation Basics and Creation Basics & Beyond.
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Frank’s schedule, September 20-24
- Announcement Slider
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
- Audio recording of lecture can be found here.
- Audio recording of Q&A after lecture can be found here.
Dr. Frank Sherwin speaks at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of September 20-24, 2023.
- Wednesday, September 20, 7:00 pm. Talk on Human Evolution at Calvary Chapel Lake Stevens in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Thursday, September 21, at 9:15 AM. Talk on God’s Designed Insects at Evangel Classic School in Marysville, WA.
- Thursday, September 21, 7:00 pm. Talk on God’s Designed Insects at Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Friday morning, September 22, at 8:00 AM, Talk on Animals of The Bible at Grace Academy School in Marysville, WA.
- Friday, September 22, 7:00 PM. Talk on Scientific Evidence For Creation at the Apologetics Forum meeting at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Saturday morning, September 23, 9:00 AM to noon. Mini-Conference on the Theme Earth: Designed For Life at First Baptist Church in Arlington, WA with two seminars, followed by an extended time of Q&A with Dr. Sherwin. The talks (the speaker’s 2 favorites) are:
- Session 1: The Wonderful Oceans
- Session 2: Hummingbirds By Design
- Session 3: Extended Q&A
- Saturday evening, September 23, 6:00-8:30 PM, Youth Night Out with a talk on What Your Science Textbooks Don’t Teach You at Lifeway Church in Arlington, WA.
- Sunday morning, September 24, 9:00 AM, Sunday School hour with a message on The Founders of Science and Worship Service at 10:30 AM with a message on Your Origins Matter at First Baptist Church in Arlington, WA.
- Sunday evening, September 24, 6:00 PM. Message on War Of The Worldviews at Summit Park Bible Church in Anacortes, WA.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Frank Sherwin speak at your church, Christian school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. Sherwin’s talks can be found here.
Earth: Designed For Life
In this Mini Conference Dr. Sherwin brings two seminars on the theme of Earth: Designed For Life on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until 12 noon with a break after the first seminar, and extended Q&A after the second seminar:
- Session 1: The Wonderful Oceans – Dr. Sherwin discusses the amazing variety of marine life found in venues from tidal pools all the way to crushing ocean depths over five miles down. He also talks about the critical connection between moon-induced tides and weather, and important paths or currents in the oceans mentioned in Scripture (Psalm 8). Finally, he addresses how the volume of water in the oceans relates to the Genesis Flood.
- Session 2: Hummingbirds By Design – Of all the birds of God’s creation, the hummingbird might be the most remarkable. Everything about these creatures shouts design. Their little hearts can beat more than 1,000 times a minute, while their wings beat from 50 to 80 times a second. Its specialized interaction with plants, visual color range, complex vocalization, unique flight, and physiological capabilities are a testament to God’s design.
- There will be an extended time for Q&A after the second seminar.
Speaker: Dr. Frank Sherwin received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Western State College, Gunnison, Colorado, in 1978. He attended graduate school at the University of Northern Colorado, where he studied under the late Gerald D. Schmidt, one of the foremost parasitologists in America. In 1985, Dr. Sherwin obtained a master’s degree in zoology. He published his research in the peer reviewed Journal of Parasitology. In 2021, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Science from Pensacola Christian College. He contributes his scientific expertise to a variety of ICR’s publications on creation science and is one of ICR’s most sought-after speakers. He is the author of The Ocean Book and Guide to Animals, co-author of The Fossil Record: Unearthing Nature’s History of Life and The Human Body: An Intelligent Design, and a contributor to Guide to Creation Basics and Creation Basics & Beyond.
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster with Dr. Sherwin’s schedule, September 20-24
- Announcement Slider
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
Youth Night Out: What Your Science Textbooks Don’t Teach You
This program is designed for the youth and others with an interest in being able to defend their faith. The program is structured as follows:
- 6:00 pm – Games + Pizza
- 7:00 pm – Message by Dr. Frank Sherwin
- 7:45 pm – Panel Discussion with Dr. Frank Sherwin and Dr. Heinz Lycklama
- 8:30 pm – Dessert
There are natural limits to biological change? Geologists now see the evidence for a world-wide cataclysmic event in the past? Your body is not littered with ‘useless leftovers’ of slow & gradual evolution? Chimpanzees and people do not have 98.5% the same DNA? Birds are not dinosaurs? Evolutionists agree this planet was completely covered with water in the past? There are dozens of examples of soft dinosaur tissue in the fossil record?
These and many other examples Dr. Sherwin will cover in his presentation regarding scientific facts and evidences that are “overlooked” or not covered in your science textbooks.
Speaker: Dr. Frank Sherwin received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Western State College, Gunnison, Colorado, in 1978. He attended graduate school at the University of Northern Colorado, where he studied under the late Gerald D. Schmidt, one of the foremost parasitologists in America. In 1985, Dr. Sherwin obtained a master’s degree in zoology. He published his research in the peer reviewed Journal of Parasitology. In 2021, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Science from Pensacola Christian College. He contributes his scientific expertise to a variety of ICR’s publications on creation science and is one of ICR’s most sought-after speakers. He is the author of The Ocean Book and Guide to Animals, co-author of The Fossil Record: Unearthing Nature’s History of Life and The Human Body: An Intelligent Design, and a contributor to Guide to Creation Basics and Creation Basics & Beyond.
Meeting Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Frank’s schedule, September 20-24
- Announcement Slide
Sunday Morning, September 24:
Sunday School + Worship Service
Dr. Frank Sherwin, Creation Scientist and author, will be with us to bring messages during the Sunday School hour at 9:00 AM, and the worship service at 10:30 AM.
Sunday School: The Founders of Science
We have all heard of Newton, Kepler, Boyle, Faraday and others whose original scientific discoveries and research have paved the way for later generations. What is not well-known and in fact has been hidden or dismissed, is that most of these great scientists were also men of God and His Word. Learn ‘the rest of the story’ when it comes to the faith and dedication these people had to Christ and Scripture.
Worship Service: Your Origins Matter
This message is designed for students in secular schools as well as those working in secular environments. Dr. Sherwin looks at the first 11 chapters of Genesis and explains why they should be taken literally, not allegorically or poetically. He concludes with an appeal to Christians to know why they believe what they believe and why Genesis should be our rock-solid foundation for the Christian worldview.
Speaker: Dr. Frank Sherwin received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Western State College, Gunnison, Colorado, in 1978. He attended graduate school at the University of Northern Colorado, where he studied under the late Gerald D. Schmidt, one of the foremost parasitologists in America. In 1985, Dr. Sherwin obtained a master’s degree in zoology. He published his research in the peer reviewed Journal of Parasitology. In 2021, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Science from Pensacola Christian College. He contributes his scientific expertise to a variety of ICR’s publications on creation science and is one of ICR’s most sought-after speakers. He is the author of The Ocean Book and Guide to Animals, co-author of The Fossil Record: Unearthing Nature’s History of Life and The Human Body: An Intelligent Design, and a contributor to Guide to Creation Basics and Creation Basics & Beyond.
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster with Sherwin’s schedule, September 20-24
- Announcement Slider
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
War Of The Worldviews
Description: Everyone has a worldview. Sadly, many adopt a materialistic one that embraces Darwinian evolution as an alternative to the Genesis creation account. Ideas have consequences, especially when it comes to our origin and destiny. About half of Christian students who attend nominal Christian schools or secular colleges or universities forsake their faith before graduating. This talk is an introduction to the critical origins issue, with 1 Peter 3:15 as a foundation.
Speaker: Dr. Frank Sherwin received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Western State College, Gunnison, Colorado, in 1978. He attended graduate school at the University of Northern Colorado, where he studied under the late Gerald D. Schmidt, one of the foremost parasitologists in America. In 1985, Dr. Sherwin obtained a master’s degree in zoology. He published his research in the peer reviewed Journal of Parasitology. In 2021, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Science from Pensacola Christian College. He contributes his scientific expertise to a variety of ICR’s publications on creation science and is one of ICR’s most sought-after speakers. He is the author of The Ocean Book and Guide to Animals, co-author of The Fossil Record: Unearthing Nature’s History of Life and The Human Body: An Intelligent Design, and a contributor to Guide to Creation Basics and Creation Basics & Beyond.
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for Frank’s schedule, September 20-24
- Announcement Slider
Lecture recording:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
Lessons From Space
Description: Dr. DeYoung examines what we have learned from the study of the space age and draws these five conclusions:
- Planet earth is unique
- The universe begins with supernatural creation
- The universe operates by physical laws
- Space is beyond measure in size
- The universe is wearing out
Speaker: Dr. Don DeYoung is a creation scientist and educator specializing in astronomy and physics. He holds an emeritus science faculty position at Grace College, Winona Lake, Indiana following a career in teaching and research. Don is a graduate of Michigan Tech (B.S., M.S.), Grace Seminary (M.Div.), and Iowa State University (PhD, physics). He has written 21 books on Bible-science topics including object lessons for kids.
Don is a Fellow and past president of the Creation Research Society with over 1700 members worldwide. He speaks and writes on a broad range of Bible-science topics and believes that the details of nature are a powerful testimony to the Creator’s care for us. Don is regarded as one of the Creation Pioneers.
Don and his wife Sally have three married daughters and ten grand and great-grandchildren. His activities include kayak-fishing and wilderness backpacking.
His books include Thousands not Billions (2005), Discovery of Design (2009), Astronomy and the Bible (2010), Our Created Moon (2010) and 77 Science Activities for Kids (2013)..
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for DeYoung’s schedule, October 18-22
- Announcement Slider
Lecture recording at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
Lessons From Space
Description: Dr. DeYoung examines what we have learned from the study of the space age and draws these five conclusions:
- Planet earth is unique
- The universe begins with supernatural creation
- The universe operates by physical laws
- Space is beyond measure in size
- The universe is wearing out
Speaker: Dr. Don DeYoung is a creation scientist and educator specializing in astronomy and physics. He holds an emeritus science faculty position at Grace College, Winona Lake, Indiana following a career in teaching and research. Don is a graduate of Michigan Tech (B.S., M.S.), Grace Seminary (M.Div.), and Iowa State University (PhD, physics). He has written 21 books on Bible-science topics including object lessons for kids.
Don is a Fellow and past president of the Creation Research Society with over 1700 members worldwide. He speaks and writes on a broad range of Bible-science topics and believes that the details of nature are a powerful testimony to the Creator’s care for us. Don is regarded as one of the Creation Pioneers.
Don and his wife Sally have three married daughters and ten grand and great-grandchildren. His activities include kayak-fishing and wilderness backpacking.
His books include Thousands not Billions (2005), Discovery of Design (2009), Astronomy and the Bible (2010), Our Created Moon (2010) and 77 Science Activities for Kids (2013)..
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for DeYoung’s schedule, October 18-22
- Announcement Slider
Lecture recording at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
The Age of The Earth
Description: Dr. DeYoung will present contrasting views on earth history, and discuss the theological implications of deep time. Evidences for a Young Earth provided during his talk include carbon-14, fossils and rock formations.
Speaker: Dr. Don DeYoung is a creation scientist and educator specializing in astronomy and physics. He holds an emeritus science faculty position at Grace College, Winona Lake, Indiana following a career in teaching and research. Don is a graduate of Michigan Tech (B.S., M.S.), Grace Seminary (M.Div.), and Iowa State University (PhD, physics). He has written 21 books on Bible-science topics including object lessons for kids.
Don is a Fellow and past president of the Creation Research Society with over 1700 members worldwide. He speaks and writes on a broad range of Bible-science topics and believes that the details of nature are a powerful testimony to the Creator’s care for us. Don is regarded as one of the Creation Pioneers.
Don and his wife Sally have three married daughters and ten grand and great-grandchildren. His activities include kayak-fishing and wilderness backpacking.
His books include Thousands not Billions (2005), Discovery of Design (2009), Astronomy and the Bible (2010), Our Created Moon (2010) and 77 Science Activities for Kids (2013)..
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for DeYoung’s schedule, October 18-22
- Announcement Slider
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
- Audio recording of lecture can be found here.
- Audio recording of Q&A after lecture can be found here.
Dr. Don DeYoung speaks at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of October 18-22, 2023.
- Wednesday, October 18, 7:00 pm. Talk on Lessons From Space at Calvary Chapel Lake Stevens in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Thursday, October 19, 9:15 am. Talk on The Case For Creation at Evangel Classic School in Marysville, WA.
- Thursday, October 19, 7:00 pm. Talk on Lessons From Space at Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Friday morning, October 20 at 8:00 AM, Talk on “Mathew Maury, Pathfinder of the Seas” at Grace Academy School in Marysville, WA.
- Friday, October 20, 7:00 pm. Talk on The Age Of The Earth at the Apologetics Forum meeting at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Saturday morning, October 21, 9:00 AM to noon. Mini-Conference on Discovery of Design at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, WA with two seminars, followed by an extended time of Q&A with Dr. DeYoung. The talks are:
- Session 1: Design in Nature and Biomimicry
- Session 2: The Moon, Our Nearest Neighbor in Space
- Session 3: Extended Q&A
- Sunday morning, October 22, 10:00 AM, Sunday School with a message on Questions and Answers on the Bible and Science. Worship Services at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM with a message on The Genesis Flood at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Sunday evening, October 22, 6:00 pm. Message on The Moon, Our Nearest Neighbor In Space at Calvary Everett in Everett, WA.
If you have an interest in having Dr. Don DeYoung speak at your church, Christian school, home school group, or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com. DeYoung’s talks can be found here.
Discovery of Design
In this Mini Conference Dr. DeYoung brings two seminars on the theme of Discovery of Design on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until 12 noon with a break after the first seminar, and extended Q&A after the second seminar:
- Session 1: Design in Nature and Biomimicry – Dr. DeYoung presents practical design ideas learned about nature, and how these ideas were applied to the design of velcro (e.g. feathers), and in medical tests (e.g. horseshoe crabs). Design examples are shown in flight, water life, land animals, people, and plants.
- Session 2: The Moon, Our Nearest Neighbor in Space – Dr. DeYoung covers the important facts about earth’s moon, including: a) natural moon origin theories, b) evidences for the moon’s recent supernatural creation, and c) the moon’s importance for our survival and well-being.
- Session 3: Extended Q&A.
Speaker: Dr. Don DeYoung is a creation scientist and educator specializing in astronomy and physics. He holds an emeritus science faculty position at Grace College, Winona Lake, Indiana following a career in teaching and research. Don is a graduate of Michigan Tech (B.S., M.S.), Grace Seminary (M.Div.), and Iowa State University (PhD, physics). He has written 21 books on Bible-science topics including object lessons for kids.
Don is a Fellow and past president of the Creation Research Society with over 1700 members worldwide. He speaks and writes on a broad range of Bible-science topics and believes that the details of nature are a powerful testimony to the Creator’s care for us. Don is regarded as one of the Creation Pioneers.
Don and his wife Sally have three married daughters and ten grand and great-grandchildren. His activities include kayak-fishing and wilderness backpacking.
His books include Thousands not Billions (2005), Discovery of Design (2009), Astronomy and the Bible (2010), Our Created Moon (2010) and 77 Science Activities for Kids (2013)..
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster with Dr. Sherwin’s schedule, October 18-22
- Announcement Slider
Lecture recordings at:
- Video recording on YouTube here.
Sunday Morning, October 22:
Sunday School + Worship Services
Dr. Don DeYoung, research scientist, author, and speaker will be with us to bring messages during the Sunday School hour at 10:00 AM, and the worship services at 8:30 AM and .
Sunday School: Q&A on the Bible and Science
Dr. DeYoung will lead a discussion on, and answer questions focused on, the following topics related to the Bible and Science:
- What is Biblical creation?
- How long were the Days of Creation?
- Does evolution occur?
- Did cavemen exist?
- Is climate change real?
- What do we learn from carbon-14 dating?
- Was there a big bang?
- Do aliens exist?
Worship Service: The Genesis Flood
This message emphasizes the importance of the Flood story in Genesis and its relation to the Gospel. Dr. DeYoung covers the Ark and its passengers, sources of the Flood waters, and the physical evidence of the Flood. He concludes with an appeal to Christians to know why they believe what they believe and why Genesis is our rock-solid foundation for the Christian worldview.
Speaker: Dr. Don DeYoung is a creation scientist and educator specializing in astronomy and physics. He holds an emeritus science faculty position at Grace College, Winona Lake, Indiana following a career in teaching and research. Don is a graduate of Michigan Tech (B.S., M.S.), Grace Seminary (M.Div.), and Iowa State University (PhD, physics). He has written 21 books on Bible-science topics including object lessons for kids.
Don is a Fellow and past president of the Creation Research Society with over 1700 members worldwide. He speaks and writes on a broad range of Bible-science topics and believes that the details of nature are a powerful testimony to the Creator’s care for us. Don is regarded as one of the Creation Pioneers.
Don and his wife Sally have three married daughters and ten grand and great-grandchildren. His activities include kayak-fishing and wilderness backpacking.
His books include Thousands not Billions (2005), Discovery of Design (2009), Astronomy and the Bible (2010), Our Created Moon (2010) and 77 Science Activities for Kids (2013)..
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster with DeYoung’s schedule, October 18-22
- Announcement Slider
Message recording at:
- Video recording of worship service on YouTube here.
The Moon, Our Nearest Neighbor in Space
Description: Dr. DeYoung covers the important facts about earth’s moon, including: a) natural moon origin theories, b) evidences for the moon’s recent supernatural creation, and c) the moon’s importance for our survival and well-being.
Speaker: Dr. Don DeYoung is a creation scientist and educator specializing in astronomy and physics. He holds an emeritus science faculty position at Grace College, Winona Lake, Indiana following a career in teaching and research. Don is a graduate of Michigan Tech (B.S., M.S.), Grace Seminary (M.Div.), and Iowa State University (PhD, physics). He has written 21 books on Bible-science topics including object lessons for kids.
Don is a Fellow and past president of the Creation Research Society with over 1700 members worldwide. He speaks and writes on a broad range of Bible-science topics and believes that the details of nature are a powerful testimony to the Creator’s care for us. Don is regarded as one of the Creation Pioneers.
Don and his wife Sally have three married daughters and ten grand and great-grandchildren. His activities include kayak-fishing and wilderness backpacking.
His books include Thousands not Billions (2005), Discovery of Design (2009), Astronomy and the Bible (2010), Our Created Moon (2010) and 77 Science Activities for Kids (2013)..
Message Documents:
- Flyer
- Poster for DeYoung’s schedule, October 18-22
- Announcement Slider
Lecture recording at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
One World Religion Rising:
Contending for Christ Against This Deception
Description: Shahram Hadian examines the rising One World Religion and how we contend for Christ against the deception.
- Exposing the multi-faith One World Religion of Revelation 13, 16 & 17
- Outlining the Islamic/Vatican unholy alliance setting the stage for the “Abrahamic Faith” lie
- Apologetically detailing 10 reasons why Islam can never be an Abrahamic Faith
- How the Abrahamic Faith deception is compromising the Gospel, the Great Commission and missional practices
- Detailing how One World Religion will increase persecution of true Christians
- We need a Godly awakening to equip us to obey God & contend for Christ
Speaker: Pastor Shahram Hadian is the founder of the Truth in Love Ministry, and is a sought-after speaker who travels around North America addressing critical issues facing us as believers and as Americans.A Christian pastor and former Muslim, Shahram was born in Iran, came to America to escape an oppressive Islamic regime and had a powerful conversion to Christianity in 1999. Shahram’s unique background includes experience as a pastor, police officer, teacher, coach, and servant leader in his community. He was a candidate for the governor of WA State in 2012.
Message Documents:
Lecture recording at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
The Great Pushback:
Preparing The End Time Church To Counter The Great Reset
Description: Shahram Hadian exposes the evil global agenda set to enslave humanity.
• Exposing the Great Reset, the Great Narrative & the Great Deception
• Detailing how Bible prophecy is unfolding before our very eyes
• Connecting Global & Central Bank Digital Currency to the Mark of the Beast System
• Preparing the End Time Church to counter the Great Reset
• Activating a revival of Godly men & women
• Awakening ministers of Truth to be Front Line Pastors
• Focusing our efforts on local instead of global
• Building alternative systems for education, health freedom, food supply, etc.
Speaker: Pastor Shahram Hadian is the founder of the Truth in Love Ministry, and is a sought-after speaker who travels around North America addressing critical issues facing us as believers and as Americans.A Christian pastor and former Muslim, Shahram was born in Iran, came to America to escape an oppressive Islamic regime and had a powerful conversion to Christianity in 1999. Shahram’s unique background includes experience as a pastor, police officer, teacher, coach, and servant leader in his community. He was a candidate for the governor of WA State in 2012.
Message Documents:
Lecture recording at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
One World Religion Rising:
Contending for Christ Against This Deception
Description: Shahram Hadian examines the rising One World Religion and how we contend for Christ against the deception.
- Exposing the multi-faith One World Religion of Revelation 13, 16 & 17
- Outlining the Islamic/Vatican unholy alliance setting the stage for the “Abrahamic Faith” lie
- Apologetically detailing 10 reasons why Islam can never be an Abrahamic Faith
- How the Abrahamic Faith deception is compromising the Gospel, the Great Commission and missional practices
- Detailing how One World Religion will increase persecution of true Christians
- We need a Godly awakening to equip us to obey God & contend for Christ
Speaker: Pastor Shahram Hadian is the founder of the Truth in Love Ministry, and is a sought-after speaker who travels around North America addressing critical issues facing us as believers and as Americans. A Christian pastor and former Muslim, Shahram was born in Iran, came to America to escape an oppressive Islamic regime and had a powerful conversion to Christianity in 1999. Shahram’s unique background includes experience as a pastor, police officer, teacher, coach, and servant leader in his community. He was a candidate for the governor of WA State in 2012.
Message Documents:
Lecture recording at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
Shahram Hadian speaks at churches, Christian Schools, Home School groups, and other venues within the Greater Seattle area during the weekend of November 15-19, 2023.
- Wednesday, November 15, 7:00 pm. Talk on One World Religion Rising at Calvary Chapel Lake Stevens in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Thursday, November 16, 7:00 pm. Talk on The Great Pushback at Cornerstone Bible Church in Lake Stevens, WA.
- Friday, November 17, 7:00 pm. Talk on One World Religion Rising at the Apologetics Forum meeting at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
- Saturday evening, November 18, 5:30 pm. Message on We Will Not Comply at Bethany Pentecostal Church in Port Angeles, WA.
- Sunday evening, November 19, 6:00 pm, Talk on We Will Not Comply at Atonement Free Lutheran Church in Arlington, WA.
We Will Not Comply:
The Battle Between Obeying God vs. Government
Description: Shahram Hadian will expose the evil New World Order/globalist plan for humanity.
- He will outline historic persecution of Christians throughout the church age
- He will reveal the abuse of Romans 13 that creates a tolerance towards evil and tyranny
- He will detail Biblical examples of our duty to obey God’s laws rather than man’s laws when they are in conflict
- Shahram will equip us to stand in the face of this opposition to our faith & insulate our churches & businesses
- He will share about the need to build alternative systems for education, health
freedom, food supply, etc. in preparation for the days ahead - He will emphasize why we MUST Declare Our Dependency on God
Speaker: Pastor Shahram Hadian is the founder of the Truth in Love Ministry, and is a sought-after speaker who travels around North America addressing critical issues facing us as believers and as Americans.A Christian pastor and former Muslim, Shahram was born in Iran, came to America to escape an oppressive Islamic regime and had a powerful conversion to Christianity in 1999. Shahram’s unique background includes experience as a pastor, police officer, teacher, coach, and servant leader in his community. He was a candidate for the governor of WA State in 2012.
Message Documents:
Lecture recording at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
We Will Not Comply:
The Battle Between Obeying God vs. Government
Description: Shahram Hadian will expose the evil New World Order/globalist plan for humanity.
- He will outline historic persecution of Christians throughout the church age
- He will reveal the abuse of Romans 13 that creates a tolerance towards evil and tyranny
- He will detail Biblical examples of our duty to obey God’s laws rather than man’s laws when they are in conflict
- Shahram will equip us to stand in the face of this opposition to our faith & insulate our churches & businesses
- He will share about the need to build alternative systems for education, health
freedom, food supply, etc. in preparation for the days ahead - He will emphasize why we MUST Declare Our Dependency on God
Speaker: Pastor Shahram Hadian is the founder of the Truth in Love Ministry, and is a sought-after speaker who travels around North America addressing critical issues facing us as believers and as Americans.A Christian pastor and former Muslim, Shahram was born in Iran, came to America to escape an oppressive Islamic regime and had a powerful conversion to Christianity in 1999. Shahram’s unique background includes experience as a pastor, police officer, teacher, coach, and servant leader in his community. He was a candidate for the governor of WA State in 2012.
Message Documents:
Lecture recording at:
- Video recording of lecture on YouTube here.
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