Episode 098: 4 Views on Pastoring LGBTQ Teenagers
Nick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGen
English - April 10, 2018 05:00 - 57 minutes - 27.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 87 ratingsChristianity Religion & Spirituality Religion Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this episode, I talk with Shelley Donaldson, Nick Elio, Mark Oestreicher, and Eric Woods – 4 of the 5 contributing authors of 4 Views on Pastoring LGBTQ Teenagers. They each share why they wanted to be a part of this project and why it's important to have an open dialogue about this. Specifically, we […]
In this episode, I talk with Shelley Donaldson, Nick Elio, Mark Oestreicher, and Eric Woods – 4 of the 5 contributing authors of 4 Views on Pastoring LGBTQ Teenagers. They each share why they wanted to be a part of this project and why it's important to have an open dialogue about this. Specifically, we lean into the question: What do you do when LGBTQ teenagers in your ministry come out to you? While these authors do not all agree on everything, they are united in desiring that LGBTQ teenagers feel that the church is a safe place for them and know that they are loved by God. It's a great, open, honest conversation that allows leaders of all opinions and beliefs to learn from one another.
Connect with the Authors
Shelley Donaldson: Facebook | Twitter |Instagram | Email | TheTravellingTheologian.com
Gemma Dunning: Facebook | Twitter | GemmaDunning.com
Nick Elio: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | NickElio.com
Mark Oestreicher: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | WhyIsMarko.com
Eric Woods: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | EricDWoods.com
Links Mentioned in This Episode
4 Views on Pastoring LGBTQ Teenagers
4 Views on Pastoring LGBTQ Teenagers (Kindle Edition)
What should I do when LGBTQ teenagers in my ministry come out to me?
Remember you are ministering to people
Know that you’re the first resource to offer
Understand that your role is is to remind them they are loved by God, they are loved by you, you're there for them, and you want them there
Affirm their courage in telling you
Be honest about where you’re at
Ask: What can I do for you?
Actively remind them (and all teenagers in your ministry) that their identity comes from the fact that they are a child of God
Action Items
Get 4 Views on Pastoring LGBTQ Teenagers and read it
Have necessary conversations with leadership, parents, students, and volunteers
Train your team to pastor LGBTQ teenagers
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