“How can I convince my gay friends to come back to church? Many of them feel that the Church and God have rejected them.”
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How Can I Convince My Gay Friends to Come Back to Church?
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"Thank you all the way from Oregon. I deeply appreciate being shepherded by Pastor Greg and everyone else on the panels. You are a rare find in the church nowadays. Tackling tough questions with humility and a kingdom perspective. It has been life changing for me in such tumultuous times."
– Heather, from Oregon
One evening playing around with Microsoft Copilot, formerly Edge Chat, I entered:
“What percent of the WH church staff is from the LGBTQ community”
A little scary: brought we to: https://whchurch.org/sermon/get-real_2/
There were four sermon responses specific to LCBTQ communities concerned where Greg exactly stands.
Does love trump theology?
Paul’s response is well worth the listen.
Paul has a book “Understanding Transgender Identities”
I’d recommend telling them about this community, QCF, Q Christian Fellowship,
Whether through Conference, Community Groups, Parent Summit, or a variety of resources, Q Christian Fellowship is cultivating radical belonging for LGBTQ+ Christians and allies.
https://www.qchristian.org/
They’re having their annual conference in Oregon next year.
January 22-25, 2026 | Portland, OR
The Q Christian Fellowship Conference is an annual gathering where LGBTQ+ Christians, parents, and allies: gather for worship, fellowship, workshops, and keynote speakers; make lifelong friendships or reunite with those friends; experience healing, transformation, and hope; witness the fullness of God’s love and affirmation through each other.