Faith, Fear & Authoritarianism: How Christians Can Resist Nationalism
By Liz Cooledge Jenkins
What happens when faith is co-opted for power? We are far from the first Christians to find ourselves forced to address this question. In A People’s History of Christianity, historian Diana Butler Bass traces 2,000 years of push and pull between one version of Christianity that cozies up to power—or seeks to seize it outright—and another version that sides with the people oppressed by this very same power.
Resources for parents
Love Across Deep Difference: A Father’s Journey with His Gay Son
I ask to hear his story and then try to truly listen—without interrupting. I have tried to discern his heart.
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.”
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.
Faith, Fear & Authoritarianism: How Christians Can Resist Nationalism
By Liz Cooledge Jenkins
What happens when faith is co-opted for power? We are far from the first Christians to find ourselves forced to address this question. In A People’s History of Christianity, historian Diana Butler Bass traces 2,000 years of push and pull between one version of Christianity that cozies up to power—or seeks to seize it outright—and another version that sides with the people oppressed by this very same power.
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 …
Faith, Fear & Authoritarianism: How Christians Can Resist Nationalism
By Liz Cooledge Jenkins
What happens when faith is co-opted for power? We are far from the first Christians to find ourselves forced to address this question. In A People’s History of Christianity, historian Diana Butler Bass traces 2,000 years of push and pull between one version of Christianity that cozies up to power—or seeks to seize it outright—and another version that sides with the people oppressed by this very same power.
Resources for LGBTQ+ Christians
Why I Don’t March: A Faith-Based Reflection on Activism and Limitations
By John Janelle Backman
“For the task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone.” —Exodus 18:18
In my unconscious mind, the phrase social justice evokes one image only: me on a street somewhere, with lots of others, carrying placards and shouting words that rhyme.
3 Ways Christians Can Show Up for Transgender People Right Now
By Meg Baatz
Only a few months into this year, we have witnessed sweeping policy changes affecting transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) individuals. Even as Christians hold diverse views on the nature of sex and gender, we must recognize that these policies, along with social responses to them, create real hardships for our TGNC neighbors—hindering their ability to live, work, study, travel, and access basic needs safely.
A Reflection on Juneteenth, Pride and Shared Freedom
By Darren Calhoun
Juneteenth and Pride are connected by the pursuit of freedom, justice, and human dignity. Pride Is a protest asserting our right to exist and thrive. Juneteenth is a reminder of delayed justice and the long journey toward liberation.
Biblical Feminism and the Chicago Declaration: A Women’s History Month Special
By Lē Weaver
The Chicago Declaration was intended to serve as a framework for concrete evangelical engagement with the pressing social issues of the day. Christian Feminism Today (known originally as the Evangelical Women’s Caucus) came into being as a direct result of that Thanksgiving workshop, and with it a movement known as biblical feminism was born.
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.
