What is the Christian response and responsibility to LGBTQ+ people? I invite you to explore that anew with me. This blog is a collection of stories, thoughts and insights to help us explore the quieter middle–the place where we set aside divisive rhetoric and elevate the conversation, in search of what matters most: healing and reconciliation. Welcome to my blog!
By Kelly Mellen, Managing Director, Making Things Right When I write the words “we are in a divisive time”, I can already hear a chorus of agreement across so many avenues. I don’t have to even say what kind of
Pope Francis is modeling what many of us advocates are observing behind the scenes – that many Christian leaders are rethinking their responsibility to LGBTQ people…
This 35 year old grew up as a pastor’s kid. When he realized he was gay, he felt no one could find out for fear of…
I try no to give much attention to the media. When your name is involved, that’s a bit trickier…
A pastor asked my take on the Bible in relation to gay marriage. My eventual answer was simple, yet deserved the context of my story…
200+ LGBTQ people have entrusted their stories to me. This one hit me hard. This 61 year old remains in the closet to this day…
If you’re among the growing number of Christians rethinking how to love your LGBTQ+ neighbor, may I propose 3 words to lead with…
Pride month presents us all an opportunity. Some choose to perpetuate divisive rhetoric. “Pride goes before destruction…” or other select bible verses can bolster one’s case, and miss the point
Pope Francis is modeling what many of us advocates are observing behind the scenes – that many Christian leaders are rethinking their responsibility to LGBTQ people…
This 35 year old grew up as a pastor’s kid. When he realized he was gay, he felt no one could find out for fear of…
I try no to give much attention to the media. When your name is involved, that’s a bit trickier…
A pastor asked my take on the Bible in relation to gay marriage. My eventual answer was simple, yet deserved the context of my story…
200+ LGBTQ people have entrusted their stories to me. This one hit me hard. This 61 year old remains in the closet to this day…
