FAQ
For Students:
- Who Am I In Christ :: throughout scripture we are given assurances of who we are in Christ; here you will find what your true Identity is.
- Coming Out of the Closet [part 1] :: tips for teens on how to come out to their parents
- If Your Friend Says, “I’m Gay” :: an article for friends (Tim Wilkins)
For Parents:
- Loving Your Gay Child :: an article that helps parents better understand and love a child that is gay.
- Loving Your Rebellious Child :: advice & testimony from a rebellious child (Abraham Piper)
- Coming Out of the Closet [part 2] :: tips for parents on how to respond if/when their child comes out
- Parent FAQ’s :: some common questions by parents (from this blog) are answered.
- If Your Child says, “I’m Gay” :: an article for parents and youth workers (Tim Wilkins)
- Same-Sex Attractions and the Issue of Change :: an article about the realistic hope Christ calls Christians to (John Piper)
For Youth Workers:
- Ministering to Gay Students :: a basic overview of how Youth Workers should approach ministering to gay teenagers, especially those within their current youth ministry.
- Helping Parents Love Their Gay Child :: tied to the above article, “Loving Your Gay Child,” this portion of the article helps equip youth workers in walking along side of parents of gay children.
- If Your Child says, “I’m Gay” :: an article for parents and youth workers (Tim Wilkins)
- Coming Out of the Closet [part 3] :: tips for youth workers on how to support teens who want to come out to their parents
- How can the Church Really Help Gays and Lesbians? :: written to help your church become a place of authenticity and safety to those who are gay and lesbian (as well as others who might be too afraid to enter through your doors).
- Has the Church Failed GLBT Teens? Yes and No [part 1] :: a response to an article about gay teens and the Church, this post offers suggestions on changing your mindsets and actions towards the gay community, while not compromising the Truth of God’s Word. You can read part 2 and part 3 here.
- If Your Friend Says, “I’m Gay” :: an article for friends (Tim Wilkins)
- Same-Sex Attractions and the Issue of Change :: an article about the realistic hope Christ calls Christians to (John Piper)
Answers to Questions Most Asked by Gay Teens :: a great collection of questions and answers to help you in the journey of ministry (Live Hope Ministry)
Free anti-bullying resources for youth groups (Dr. Warren Throckmorton)
Addressing the issue of “guys dating guys” and “girls dating girls” in youth group (Jeanne Mayo)
Other resourceful articles dealing with gay teens:
- Called to the Closet (YS)
- Can You Fix My Son? (YS)
- I’m 17 and Gay (YS)
- Imperatives in Helping Students with Sexual Identity (YS)
- Ministry to Bi-sexual Teens (YS)
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