Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say

by Dr. Preston M. Sprinkle

Embodied by Dr. Preston M. Sprinkle strikes a rare balance, staying biblically grounded without being tone-deaf and compassionate without watering things down. Sprinkle addresses transgender identities with nuance, clarity, and a genuine respect for lived experience. A solid read for Christians who want to engage the topic with both conviction and humility.

Emerging Gender Identities: Understanding the Diverse Experiences of Today's Youth

by Mark Yarhouse and Julia Sadusky

Emerging Gender Identities by Mark Yarhouse and Julia Sadusky is a thoughtful and grounded guide for Christians seeking to better understand the complex landscape of gender-diverse youth. With clinical insight and pastoral care, Yarhouse and Sadusky offer a compassionate, research-informed framework that avoids panic and promotes presence. A must-read for anyone walking alongside teens in today’s evolving conversations around gender.

Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was, and Who God Has Always Been

by Jackie Hill Perry

Gay Girl, Good God is Jackie Hill Perry’s raw and redemptive story of wrestling with same-sex attraction, identity, and the relentless love of God. Written in a lyrical, spoken-word style, it’s an easy but deeply impactful read that invites readers into her journey from confusion and brokenness to wholeness in Christ. Honest, compelling, and full of grace, it’s for anyone seeking to understand, to hope, or to heal.

Grace // Truth 1.0

by Dr. Preston M. Sprinkle

Grace // Truth 1.0 is a five-week small group learning experience that introduces Christians to LGBT+ people, the language to use and avoid, a theologically faithful view of marriage and sexuality, and practical guidance on how to embody the love of Christ toward sexual and gender minorities.

Grace // Truth 2.0: Five More Conversations Every Thoughtful Christian Should Have About Faith, Sexuality & Gender

by Dr. Preston M. Sprinkle

Grace//Truth 2.0 is a five-week study that builds on Grace//Truth 1.0, diving deeper into LGBT+ topics. It examines affirming arguments, explores biblical views on transgender and intersex persons, and offers practical ways to live out Jesus’ grace and truth in ministry.

Leading a Church in a Time of Sexual Questioning: Grace-Filled Wisdom for Day-to-Day Ministry

by Bruce B. Miller

Leading a Church in a Time of Sexual Questioning offers guidance for church leaders seeking to minister with grace in a time when sexual norms are changing rapidly. Bruce presents a theology of sexuality alongside real-world advice for navigating ministry to and alongside LGBTQ+ individuals.

Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teen’s Guide to Understanding Homosexuality

by Dr. Preston M. Sprinkle

Living in a Gray World is a clear, compassionate guide for Christian teens navigating the complex and often polarizing conversations around homosexuality. Dr. Preston Sprinkle breaks down tough questions with honesty, real stories, and biblical insight—helping young readers understand what Scripture says while maintaining a heart of grace. 

Posture Shift

Christian homes and communities of faith should be the safest places for LGBT+ family and friends. Posture Shift is a leading training and consulting resource for church and ministry leaders on LGBT+ inclusion and care. They serve leadership teams around the globe—including churches, private schools, camps, student and youth ministries, counseling teams, and other para-church ministries.

Revoice

Many of us feel like we navigate the topics of faith and sexuality alone, but we don’t have to. Revoice exists to see people who are sexual minorities (including same-sex attracted and LGBTQ+ people) encounter Jesus, flourish in the church, and advance the mission of God through the power of their testimony—all while observing the historical Christian sexual ethic of celibacy or marriage between one man and one woman.

Talking to Kids about Gender Identity: A Roadmap for Christian Compassion, Civility, and Conviction

by Mark Yarhouse

This practical, biblically grounded guide by Dr. Mark Yarhouse helps parents navigate conversations about gender identity with wisdom and compassion. It equips families to critically engage gender theory, recognize signs of gender dysphoria, and navigate relationships with those who identify differently—modeling both conviction and kindness in a changing culture.

When Children Come Out: A Guide for Christian Parents

by Mark A. Yarhouse and Olya Zaporozhets

When a child comes out as LGBTQ+, many Christian parents feel unprepared for the emotional and spiritual journey ahead. Drawing on research and real-life stories, Mark Yarhouse and Olya Zaporozhets offer practical guidance to help parents process their experiences, deepen relationships, and parent with love over fear. This resource shifts the focus from cultural debates to meaningful connection and growth.

Why Does God Make People Gay and Then Say You Can’t Be That Way?

Jeff Jones, Lead Pastor

In recent years, the conversation around sexual orientation has become highly sensitive in our culture and in the church. No matter what side of the issue we are on, it is important to understand what the Bible says about sexuality. As many of us grapple with reconciling our faith and our sexuality, we might wonder, “Why does God make people gay and then say you can’t be that way?” Join us this week as we learn what it means for everyone to follow God’s design for sex.