Accompanying LGBTQ+ Youth
Published: Spring 2024
Description
In this course, we will we will be providing tools to help youth leaders accompany, work with, and support LGBTQ+ young people.
This is designed so that each section can be completed in one gathering. If every section were to be completed, with the group meeting weekly, this course would take six weeks to complete. It is also possible to complete the course in a shorter period of time by combining sections based on your team’s availability. Similarly, it could be expanded, and the focal Scripture passages—merely used here as a discussion starter and a backdrop for the youth ministry topics— could be used as a jumping-off point for a whole Bible study for each gathering. We hope that the person leading this effort will feel free to adapt what is provided to their community’s needs.
Course Takeaways
- Master inclusive language and respect pronoun preferences to create a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ youth.
- Cultivate welcoming spaces that embrace diversity and create a sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ individuals within youth programs.
- Develop advanced strategies to enhance support within communities, including program design, sensitive pastoral care, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth rights and well-being.
