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My Child Identifies as LGBTQIA+

Do I Need Support?

by Marsha Inman, Friends and Family Director

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Parents who come to Living Hope for support and help often expect to learn the steps they can take to help their child (adult or minor) end their struggle with same-sex attraction or gender confusion.  It can be distressing when they realize that first, this is not something in their control, and second, that this is often a long journey with many ups and downs. 

If Living Hope doesn't offer a quick fix, why would it be helpful for parents to access the support that is offered?  There are many reasons that it is beneficial to have support in this journey.  When parents realize that this is also a difficult time for their child, it changes their perspective.  Their child has probably struggled with unwanted feelings for some time but did not share them because they knew it would not be received well.  None of us choose what things we are going to be tempted by – their child certainly did not decide to struggle with these feelings so they could rebel against their parents.  Learning why their son or daughter struggles with same-sex attraction and appreciating how difficult it can be to say no to such strong feelings helps the parent to (read the rest of the story here)

Created to Attach

by Ricky Chelette, Executive Director

We live in the most connected era in human history. Almost nothing happens in our world that we don't immediately know about it. We are all connected. With the click of a button, we can talk with friends across the room or around the world.

Social media has allowed us to have hundreds, thousands, even millions of "friends" online. With so many people connected, you would think we would be the happiest people ever. But that is not the case. 

Loneliness, suicide, self-harm, and isolation have increased exponentially. Each of us longs for a deep connection that we lack with the… (read the rest of the story)

God Transforms Us…

“I joined Living Hope Ministries in Arlington seeking healing from my same-sex attractions. I found a community of men who understood my yearning for masculinity. As a result, the power of my same-sex attraction lifted.

I was able to share without shame that I had no desire to kiss a girl. “Gross,” I thought. When I voiced my obsessions, temptations, sin, and trauma, I was empowered. I was inspired by others whose sexuality God had redeemed.

I was consistently pointed to Jesus, supported in growing as a man of God in a safe environment, held accountable, and helped in navigating my conflicting desires. And I changed. It was an incredible time in my life.”

-Men’s Ministry Participant

Please Join Us

The Institute of Biblical Sexuality (IBS) Conference is an event for believers to be equipped to respond to all areas of sexuality with a balance of Truth and Grace that will draw all sinners into His Kingdom and restore their lives.

Join us as we explore why sexuality is a gospel issue. We will gather experts and practitioners with decades of experience to discuss this critical and culturally relevant issue in the church. Click the picture above to register today!

The Conference will culminate with our LHM 35th Anniversary Celebration, so mark your calendars and join us for an incredible weekend of learning, inspiration, and celebration!

Ricky Chelette, executive director of Living Hope Ministries, leads a breakout called Reaching the LGBTQ+ Community at the Reach Evangelism and Missions Conference Monday at Severns Valley Baptist Church in Elizabethtown. (Kentucky Today/Robin Cornetet)

Educating People Transforming Churches

Unlock new perspectives on sexuality and gender identity by inviting Living Hope to your church. We bring our expertise to help you understand and engage with our society's fixation on sexuality and identity. We can also help you nurture gender-healthy children in a world of gender confusion. Hurry and secure your spot for 2024 as our calendar fills up rapidly. Don't miss this unique opportunity; reach out to us now!

We were blessed to be invited to serve the following Churches:

March 2-3: Temple Baptist Church, Hattiesburg, MS

March 11-12: Kentucky Baptist Evangelism Conference, Louisville, KY

March 17-18: First Baptist Church, Arnold, MO

March 28: First Baptist Church College Service, Arlington, TX