Growing Up Queer in Evangelical Spaces

Millions are exiting the church, and one of the most salient issues they cite is its treatment of LGBTQ people. Evangelical churches in particular say they are welcoming, but nothing could be further from the truth. Do they actually ask queer people about their experiences?

Authors Brandan Robertson and Brandon Flanery are teaming up in this online Zoom event to gather for a few moments and sort through some of the questions.

• What do LBGTQ people experience in the name of "love"?
• What is the difference between "everyone is welcome" and "affirming"?
• What is the "gay glass ceiling"?
• How do you relate queerness to your spirituality?
• How can pastors support queer people in their congregation?

Has there been any progress with whether churches welcome LGBTQ people to preach, lead, teach Sunday school to children, and have the spiritual right to marry?

Join in this informal, one-hour discussion to learn more, to better realize you're not alone in your journey, and to help us all better see where we're headed spiritually in the exvangelical and post-evangelical world.

Brandan Robertson is a noted author, activist, and public theologian, dedicated to exploring the intricate connections between spirituality, sexuality, and social renewal. He serves as the Pastor of Sunnyside Reformed Church in NYC and is also known as the "TikTok Pastor," with a vast digital reach of over 215k followers and 5.5 million views engaging his inclusive theological digital content.

Brandon Flanery is an ex-pastor, ex-missionary, and ex-evangelical who writes about the tenuous intersection of faith and sexuality. He’s conducted research on the consequences of beliefs and why people are leaving Christianity. His writings are featured in The Scribe, Baptist News Global, the University of Colorado, and the Colorado Springs Indy, and his debut book, Stumbling: A Sassy Memoir about Coming Out of Evangelicalism, premiered August of this year. In addition to being a writer, Flanery co-founded the LGBTQ Christian dating app, believr.

Hosted by Lake Drive Books and sponsored by believr, an app where LGBTQ+ people of faith can find connection, belonging, and love.

This event will be recorded, featured speakers only.