Resources for your journey in
learning & unlearning

Matthew 12 and Good Fruit
Anonymous

On Same-Sex Marriage
Rev. Duane Kelderman

Reading the Bible and Sexuality
Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat
These are stories gathered from individuals who want to be seen and heard. In most cases, they requested to be identified.
In those instances where revealing their identity could cause harm to the individuals or to their relationships with others, their stories are included with pseudonyms and are identified as such.

Lesbian marriage love outshining a church community who failed to love.
Robin Hampton (Terra’s wife)

From the familiarity of the church to following the Magi star beyond. . .
Child of the Christian Reformed Church

To love another person is to see the face of God (Quote by Victor Hugo)
Lyle Clark and Fred Herrema
Explore how the bible’s teachings affirm and support LGBTQ+ individuals, offering a deeper understanding of faith and identity for LGBTQ+ Christians.

On Same-Sex Marriage
Rev. Duane Kelderman

Reading the Bible and Sexuality
Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat

1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture
Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat, Sharon “Rocky” Roggio, Bill Taekema, Ed Oxford

1946: Beyond and Behind the Scenes
Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat, Sharon “Rocky” Roggio, Bill Taekema, Ed Oxford
Learn about churches that are leading the way in creating inclusive, welcoming environments for LGBTQ+ individuals, fostering acceptance, support, and spiritual growth.

Matthew 12 and Good Fruit
Anonymous

The Role of Religion and Faith in the Psychological & Spiritual Lives of LGBTQ+ Persons
Dr. Emily Helder and Ellen Jones

Help or Harm: How Churches and Families Can Choose to Respond
Dr. Emily Helder, Katherine Johnson, Ian Van Haren
Discover resources and guidance for healing from past spiritual wounds, helping individuals reclaim their faith and find peace after experiencing hurt in faith communities.

Homosexuality, The Bible, And The Church
William Loader, Megan DeFranza, Wesley Hill, Steven Holmes

Help or Harm: How Churches and Families Can Choose to Respond
Dr. Emily Helder, Katherine Johnson, Ian Van Haren