God created human beings in his image and commanded them to fill the earth, subdue it, and rule, thereby creating culture (Genesis 1:26-29). At the end of time, diverse worshippers from around the globe and throughout time will bring “the honor and glory of the nations”, and their cultures, into the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:24-27). In the meantime, followers of Christ are faced with the task of approaching every human culture with wisdom and hope, discerning what is to be rejected, redeemed, or received with joy (Acts 17:16-34). When we consider queer culture through this biblical lens, what “honor and glory” do we see? How might God, through the beauty already present in queer culture and the faithful witness of his people, enrich the Church and bring more people to Himself?
Grant graduated from Missouri State University with a degree in Religious Studies and a desire to see the gospel message understood, delighted in, and proclaimed to the world in the lives of faithful Christian sexual and gender minorities. He is passionate about building bridges between Christian and LGBTQ+ communities outside the Church through creative, constructive dialogue and culture making and re-making. Grant is pursuing a Master of Arts in Theology at Covenant Seminary.
How can straight Christians who hold a historic biblical view of sexual ethics provide much-needed support and encouragement for sexual minorities in our churches and communities? In this workshop, we’ll share stories of giving and receiving this type of “allyship.” Together, we’ll reflect on wha...
God created us to live lives of passion, purpose, and delight, but shame, fear and loneliness too often rob us of this fullness of life. These two workshops—one for men, another for women—will discuss the unique causes and consequences of shame, fear and loneliness for sexual minority believers,...
God wrote a book. It’s called the Bible. And its narrative unfolds in four chapters: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and New Creation. The Bible is worthy of our study, trust, and obedience because it reveals God’s good and authoritative design for flourishing life. Many have called its message “good...
