When someone in your church says, “I’m gay,” how will you respond?

ReStory Ministries is a tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation endorsed by the Assemblies of God to equip AG churches in ministering to people and families affected by LGBT and gender-identity issues.

ReStory was founded by a group of individuals, each of whom was impacted in some way by LGBT issues. Some have spent decades ministering to gay, lesbian and transgender people. They know these are issues the Church can’t hide from, and they know churches can do more to help those affected.

ReStory offers curriculum, educational materials, seminars, and consultations to equip pastors and leaders to respond effectively when a member of their congregation says, “I think I’m gay,” or, “My daughter just announced she’s a lesbian,” or, “My best friend is transgender — how should I respond?”

ReStory’s monthly webinar series is available exclusively to AG leaders and members to help believers address the issues of homosexuality and gender identity with compassion, confidence and clarity. The webinars are free, but registration is required.

To learn more about ReStory, and access its resources, visit restoryministries.org.

This article originally appeared in the March/April 2018 edition of Influence magazine.