LGBTQ People and the Church: 31 Million Stories
Data shows 31 million LGBTQ adults have a faith background, yet many have been pushed out of church. What does this mean for your community?
You Can’t Wait for Your Senior Pastor: Students are Asking LGBTQ Questions Now
Students are asking LGBTQ questions now. Here’s how youth pastors can lead with clarity and care—even if their church isn’t ready.
How Do I Share LGBTQ Resources with My Pastor?
Here are the 5 principles to think about when you are planning on talking with your pastor about LGBTQ questions in a church that does not have open or helpful conversations about these things.
That NY Times Article: an Awkward Start
When I realized the journalist wanted a peek at some of my key journal entries, I froze. Sure, there was outright fear of what she’d think (or the hordes of people who might read them). But the real issue is that I’d need to share them first with Timothy.
3 Reasons Why Youth Pastors Struggle with LGBTQ Questions
Often, youth ministry is the first place where LGBTQ issues surface in the church. Youth workers often feel trapped because their students DEFINITELY want to talk about LGBTQ inclusion and yet so many times church leadership does NOT want to have those conversations.
My Top 10 LGBTQ Faith Books Read in 2024
Books on LGBTQ issues in the church abound. 2024 published many, and here are those top books plus a few more I read this year that I recommend. This list is split between conservative and progressive Christian interpretations around LGBTQ inclusion in the church.