The Gospel as Place
By Scott Bessenecker
The empires of this world exploit the vulnerable. Its economics reward those who plunder the environment. Money gravitates to the center while some people are pushed to the margins. In contrast, the economics in the land of God are centrifugal, pushing resources out to the edges. The social forces are magnetic, drawing the excluded into the center.
Resources for parents
Unintended Consequences: A review of “For They Know Not What They Do”
Reviewed by Bridget Eileen Rivera
Daniel Karslake’s most recent documentary uses the power of personal stories paired with expert testimony to explore the real-world impact of anti-LGBTQ teaching.
Webinar: Parenting Queer Kids
Speakers: Pei, Jonathan, Bill, and Tonya
A conversation with Christian parents about the joys & challenges of raising and relating to their LGBTQ children
Think Different
By John Seel
Life is spherical. It is lived in 3D. It is better understood from lived experience than from abstractions. It is messy, provisional, and intrinsically relational. These are the guiding insights of millennials…
What Are Christians to Do with Those Pesky Gay Children?
By Dan Kaser
Gay children—rather than being people the church should turn out—are among the most disenfranchised members of our society. We might even call them “the least of these.”
Not About Me
By Brad and Drew Harper
Space at the Table: Conversations Between an Evangelical Theologian and His Gay Son invites readers into the messy mixture of love and fear that both father and son experienced throughout the coming out process.
More Resources for Parents
Your kid—and/or their friends—have come out as LGBTQ+. You want to understand, to respond lovingly, and to engage all involved in a conversation that keeps the channels of communication open. The resources below can provide the kind of insight you’re looking for.
The Gospel as Place
By Scott Bessenecker
The empires of this world exploit the vulnerable. Its economics reward those who plunder the environment. Money gravitates to the center while some people are pushed to the margins. In contrast, the economics in the land of God are centrifugal, pushing resources out to the edges. The social forces are magnetic, drawing the excluded into the center.
Resources for pastors
Wisdom for the Church from LGBTQ+ Christians
By Bill White
From the back of the gymnasium/fellowship hall, I counted 249 church-goers and leaders, and every one of them was leaning in. No one was on their phone—no, they were too intent on trying to make sense of the unusual scene unfolding in front of them.
Webinar: Pastoral Care for Queer People
By Francesca Nuzzolese
What are the pastoral care needs of queer Christians, and how are they distinct from those of non-queer people? How can you better care for God’s queer children in your ministry, wherever you find yourself on the theological spectrum concerning sexuality and gender?
Book Our “Transforming Conflict Through Curiosity” Workshop
Conflict can be a source of great discomfort and dismay, but it can also be a catalyst for deeper learning and inter/personal growth.
A Name Better than Sons and Daughters: A Review of the Curriculum “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”
Reviewed by Matthew Watson
In her new curriculum, theologian Dr. Megan DeFranza shows herself to be a master storyteller, thoughtfully introducing and weaving the stories of those who do not fit the male-female gender binary.
Webinar: Christian, Queer and Celibate
Speakers: Bethany, Henry, and Peter
Meet three Jesus followers who are living a vocation of celibacy.
A Spiritual Homecoming for LGBT People?
By Andrew Marin
Recent research reveals that 76 percent of LGBT people who have left the church are open to returning to their faith community.
More Resources for Pastors
Our resources allow Christian leaders to access the voices of a wide variety of queer Christians. Regardless of your theological position—or confusion—on these matters, we invite you to use these resources to deepen your insights into those you may be serving …
The Gospel as Place
By Scott Bessenecker
The empires of this world exploit the vulnerable. Its economics reward those who plunder the environment. Money gravitates to the center while some people are pushed to the margins. In contrast, the economics in the land of God are centrifugal, pushing resources out to the edges. The social forces are magnetic, drawing the excluded into the center.
Resources for LGBTQ+ Christians
In the Presence of My Enemies
By Joel Briggs
I think every painter labors long, meticulous hours for those little encounters, brief as they may be, when their work surprises and disrupts the viewer. The piece of art suddenly seizes the viewer, who exclaims something like, “This image!
Trust, Not Suspicion: Eve Tushnet on What Gay Christians Most Need from the Church
We spoke with Eve Tushnet about her new book, Tenderness: A Gay Christian’s Guide to Unlearning Rejection and Experiencing God’s Extravagant Love (Ave Maria Press). Written for gay Christians who want to observe a traditional sexual ethic, the book carries a broader invitation to spiritual healing for gay people of all theological persuasions.
A Testimony that Hurts and Heals: A Review of “Pray Away”
By Tim Otto
In these divided times, as many of us double down in our ideological camps, the new movie Pray Away (Netflix) offers a refreshing alternative by portraying people who not only realize they’ve been terribly wrong but who are also willing to admit it publicly.
I Prefer Belonging
By John Betten
What’s the difference between acceptance and approval?
When I think of straight friends who love and support me as a gay Christian, I think of my friend Chico. Chico is not “affirming” in the way Christians normally use that term, and he does not always approve of my actions or opinions when it comes to sexuality.
Naked at Church?
By Derek Kaser
Can people get naked at your church? Can they bare everything and still be accepted without hesitation?
Fear not—I’m not suggesting we should make room for streakers at church. I’m talking about emotional nakedness.
More Resources for LGBTQ+ Christians
If you’re a Christian who identifies as LGBTQIA+ looking for a wide range of thoughtful voices on the relationship between faith, sexuality and gender, our resources—which focus on honoring our own and others’ experiences—offer a wealth of mature, nuanced voices.
