About this book

When LGBT+ loved ones come out, parents can experience shock. Fear and grief can disable their initial reaction. Emotions erupt. Hurtful words spill. Trust is damaged. Relationships become disconnected.Meanwhile, in the church, LGBT+ people often hear impossible hurdles and suspicion about their faith. One courageous disclosure can be met with a response that communicates, "I don't understand you" or "You are not welcome here." Guiding Families offers a relationally honoring, biblically sound path forward. It is being called "the single best resource" for parents and pastors when LGBT+ people come out. Author Bill Henson's heart for Guiding Families flows from over a decade of experience… Read more

When LGBT+ loved ones come out, parents can experience shock. Fear and grief can disable their initial reaction. Emotions erupt. Hurtful words spill. Trust is damaged. Relationships become disconnected.Meanwhile, in the church, LGBT+ people often hear impossible hurdles and suspicion about their faith. One courageous disclosure can be met with a response that communicates, "I don't understand you" or "You are not welcome here." Guiding Families offers a relationally honoring, biblically sound path forward. It is being called "the single best resource" for parents and pastors when LGBT+ people come out. Author Bill Henson's heart for Guiding Families flows from over a decade of experience training church leaders and caring for LGBT+ people and their families. He is creator of Posture Shift, the leading training and consulting resource on LGBT+ inclusion and relational care in the conservative church.