Preston Sprinkle


Resources:


The Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender, Single, Gay, Christian: A Personal Journey of Faith and Sexual Identity by Gregory Coles; Washed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality by Wesley Hills; Same Sex Attraction and the Church: The Surprising Plausibility of the Celibate Life by Ed Shaw


00:00 - Who is Preston Sprinkle?


05:20 - What is the Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender?


07:00 - How do we think biblically about same-sex attraction?


10:45 - How can we stand in the gap?


17:00 What is the same-sex attracted community hearing (perceiving) from the evangelical church?


19:45 - some practical approaches


22:20 - How do we start friendships with LGBTQ+ individuals?


29:00 - How did Jesus think about/deal with sexuality and sexual issues?


32:45 - Is "Love the sinner, hate the sin," helpful language?


34:23 - How do we respond if a same-sex attracted person comes to our worship service/group and asks about our views?


45:30 - Final Challenge from Dr. Sprinkle: 


     1. Get to know an LGBTQ+ person by listening to them 


     2. Read/Educate yourself on the issues (see resource list above)



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