The first followers of Jesus called themselves The Way. Their community was made up of all kinds of people united by the calling and gifting of the Holy Spirit among them. Nearly 2000 years later, we attempt to do the same but are sometimes hindered by the structures and ideals within our traditions. Many of us have heard the voice of the Holy Spirit calling and gifting us to love, affirm, and celebrate LGBTQIA+ people, but there is much work yet to be done.

As a gay pastor, I feel my calling is to help educate and liberate followers of Jesus in this movement of the Spirit. For those of us who identify as LGBTQIA+ there are often wounds to be healed and misconceptions to be overcome. For our allies, there is a need for deeper learning to understand how to best support their LGBTQIA+ siblings in Christ.

My hope is that all who venture here will gain wisdom and understanding, hope and liberation, peace and wholeness.