Parenting LGBTQ Kids
Love your kids like Jesus. This 11-part series helps Christian parents navigate the journey of raising and walking alongside their LGBTQ child.
An 11-part series designed for parents of LBGTQ kids. Each session includes a teaching video hosted by Dr. Preston Sprinkle, along with testimonials, as well as a variety of supplemental materials.
WATCH VIDEO (10:58)
FREE PREVIEWParents Discussion Guide
Terminology Guide
Welcome Survey
Report & Survey: Challenges Faced by Christian Parents of LGBTQ Kids (Download)
Supplemental - Dear Church: I'm Gay (20:38)
Supplemental: Why Didn’t Jesus Mention Homosexuality? (Download)
Supplemental: Was Homosexuality the Sin of Sodom? (Download)
Supplemental: 15 Reasons for Affirming Same-Sex Relations – and 15 Responses (Download)
Supplemental: Did Adult Consensual Same-Sex Relationships Exist in Bible Times? (Download)
Greg Coles' Story
Kat LaPrairie's Story
John Wilson's Story
Heather Skriba's Story
Webinar: Parenting LGBTQ Kids with Greg Coles & Preston Sprinkle
WATCH VIDEO (20:05)
Parents Discussion Guide
Webinar: A Christian Perspective on Parenting Gay Children
Supplemental: Four Truths I Wish I'd Known as a Gay Teen (Blog)
Webinar: How Can Parents and LGBTQ Kids Build Relationships Across Theological Difference?
WATCH VIDEO (19:14)
Parents Discussion Guide
Counseling Referral Contact
WATCH VIDEO (25:25)
Parents Discussion Guide
Supplemental: 10 Things I Wish Every Christian Leaders Knew About Gay Teens in Their Church (Download)
WATCH VIDEO (20:54)
Parents Discussion Guide
Supplemental: A Christian Perspective on Parenting a Gay Child (Download)
WATCH VIDEO (24:25)
Parents Discussion Guide
Webinar: Creating Healthy Churches for LGBTQ+ People
Supplemental: Is Same-Sex Attraction (or “Being Gay”) a Sin? (Download)
Webinar: A Healthy Church for LGBTQ People, Part 1
Webinar: A Healthy Church for LGBTQ People, Part 2
Mid-Point Survey
WATCH VIDEO (24:01)
Parents Discussion Guide
Supplemental: Your Arguments about Sexual Ethics Matter Less than You Think (Blog)
WATCH VIDEO (25:58)
Parents Discussion Guide
Supplemental: Should Christians Attend a Same-Sex Wedding Ceremony? (Download)
WATCH VIDEO (21:25)
Parents Discussion Guide
Webinar: Parenting LGBTQ Kids
Webinar: Q&A Webinar for Parents of LGBTQ Kids
WATCH VIDEO (21:21)
Parents Discussion Guide
Supplemental: A Biblical Conversation About Transgender Identities (Download)
Webinar: An Introduction to the Transgender Conversation
Supplemental: Reflections on the Debate Concerning the Desistance Rate among Young People Experiencing Gender Dysphoria (Download)
Webinar: Humanizing Dialogue in the Trans Conversation
WATCH VIDEO (20:52)
Parents Discussion Guide
Supplemental: What Pronouns Should Christians Use for Transgender People? (Download)
Webinar: A Christian Perspective on Parenting Trans Kids and Teens
WATCH VIDEO (22:20)
Parents Discussion Guide
Supplemental: A Christian Survey of Sex Reassignment Surgery and Hormone Therapy (Download)
Supplemental: An Endocrinologist’s Perspective on Puberty Blockers & Cross Sex Hormones (Podcast or Video Option)
Completion Survey
Thank You!
1. According to God’s design and intent, sex difference (male and female) is an intrinsic part of what marriage is. While same-sex marriage is legal in some countries, it does not represent a historical, Christian view of marriage. 2. All sex outside of marriage is sin. 3. The Fall has corrupted God’s original intent for human sexuality in all persons; therefore, all people—straight or non-straight—experience corruption in their sexuality. 4. Simply experiencing attraction to the same sex (or being gay) is not in itself a morally culpable sin. 5. Biological sex is an essential part of human identity. 6. All forms of abuse, slander, dehumanization, or oppression toward fellow humans are an affront against God’s sacred image, which has been stamped upon all people.
Our most requested resource to date has been a series designed specifically for parents of LGBTQ kids. We've surveyed hundreds of parents of LGBTQ kids, meticulously reviewed scripts, and interviewed amazing parents and LGBTQ people alike to bring you a one-of-a-kind series. You’ll learn practical ways to love your LGBTQ child and we'll humanize the discussion as we present powerful testimonies of parents who maintained their faith convictions while loving their children.
This eCourse is $99 and will be accessible for 18 months after your purchase. After 18 months, you will need to repurchase the course.
If you have questions about technical support, please email us at [email protected]. If you have theological questions, please refer to our Pastoral Papers, which can be downloaded for free at https://www.centerforfaith.com/resources.
While we are not a counseling organization, we do keep a growing list of counselors and therapists who have told us that they help clients explore sexuality and gender identity in a way that honors their Christian faith. You can request a referral at www.centerforfaith.com/contact
This course is designed and priced for one user (or, in this case, one household) per login. If you wish to have multiple logins for relatives or friends, we kindly ask that they purchase their own subscription to this course.
We believe that faithful Christians who experience attraction to the same sex or gender dysphoria can reach different conclusions about which language is most helpful to describe their experience. To understand two different faithful approaches to this question, read our blog dialogue "Gay vs. "Same Sex Attraction" (centerforfaith.com). For additional discussion of concerns about the phrase "gay Christian" (and responses to those concerns), watch "What Does 'Gay Christian' Actually Mean?" We will also be hosting a webinar about these topics on April 25, 2022, called "Should Christians Identify as Gay?"