Because the most effective ministry to people affected by LGBTQ is Pastoral Care inside the local church.
How will you mentor the man who struggles with same-sex attractions and wants to live obediently?
What's your advice to the Christian parents whose daughter just "came out" to them? How will you answer the gay couple who visit your church asking to be married?
What will you teach the young people in your church who have gay friends and want to know what to say or not say to them? How will you address the pastoral challenges LGBTQ poses?
In this 18-part video series,
I've put together key strategies
for pastors to:
Mentor the same-sex attracted
Answer the questions and criticisms that so often come your way
when you address the topic
Develop curriculum for teaching children and youth
Rebut the claims of gay-affirming theologians
Establish in house ministry to Same-Sex Strugglers
and to Parents of LGBTQ children
Understand the roots and resolution of homosexuality
Address the questions and concerns of transgender people
Develop church policies and procedures to meet ethical
and legal challenges the modern church faces
Explain to non-believers
• Where we stand on sexuality
• Why we stand there
• How we take our stand
The issue is here.
The need is growing.
It's time to respond.
Let's respond together.
Example Curriculum
- WHERE WE STAND Workbook
- OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS (27:44)
- OUR APOLOGIA (WHY WE BELIEVE WHAT WE BELIEVE) (34:00)
- WHAT MAKES PEOPLE GAY? (40:22)
- ANSWERING PRO-GAY THEOLOGY PT 1: THE "GAY CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE" (28:58)
- PRO-GAY THEOLOGY AND THE OLD TESTAMENT (32:32)
- PRO-GAY THEOLOGY AND THE NEW TESTAMENT (47:16)
- Part One: Test and Essay Questions
- HOW WE ANSWER Workbook
- "PASTOR, I'M SAME-SEX ATTRACTED" (52:36)
- "PASTOR, MY CHILD IS LBGBTQ" (24:07)
- "PASTOR, I THINK I'M TRANSGENDER" (32:12)
- "PASTOR, MY HUSBAND IS GAY" (34:05)
- ANSWERING THE TOP 10 QUESTIONS (41:08)
- WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? (SERMON MESSAGE) (31:22)
- Part Three: Test and Essay Questions
FAQ's
1. "How long will I be able to view the series after I purchase it?
Your purchase of this series enables you to view it as many times as you like for one year after the date of purchase. If you'd like to continue using it for another year (or 6 months), please contact us and we can offer a renewal rate.
2. "How many people can I watch this with?"
Feel free to watch this with your staff, but If you choose to view it in a larger group outside your staff, we do ask that you contact us for licensing permission.
3. "Does it matter what order I watch this series in?"
It really does. This series was put together for each lesson to build on the prior ones, so we strongly suggest you view it in the order it's arranged.
4. "Could I use the workbook outlines to teach classes in my own church?"
Since all of the material in this series is copyrighted and protected, we ask that you do not use it or duplicate it for any purpose, other than to accompany viewing the series and doing the exercises and tests that are part of the workbook.
5. "Do any other benefits come with this purchase, other than the workbook and the videos?"
Yes! First, we'll be adding to this workbook as new items of interest come up, and you'll be notified when any additions are made. Second, we'll be sending you articles and videos of interest on a regular basis. Third, we are forming an online community for Pastors and Ministry Leaders who have purchased this series and wish to remain in touch with us, and to connect with other leaders who have also gone through the series.