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    We help Christian pastors and parents honor God and relate effectively to LGBT+ loved ones.

    A Biblically Sound, Relationally Honoring Guide

    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 face impossible hurdles and suspicion about their faith. One courageous disclosure can be met with a response that communicates, “I don’t understand you.”

    Guiding Families resources offer a relationally honoring, biblically sound path forward.

    Our resources will help you to respond well when LGBT+ people come out; build a support team for LGBT+ loved ones and their families; and engage LGBT+ individuals in a trusting relationship over the long term.

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    Guiding Families: Expanded Edition

    Guiding Families: The Essentials Edition

    For Every Pastor, Parent, & All Who Care

    Enhance Church Inclusion

    Guiding Families rejects an “us vs. them” mentality for the truth that LGBT+/SSA youth are “us” – our students, teens, and children.

    Increase Family Acceptance

    Christian parents have an opportunity to accept, rather than reject, their children – even while holding to their biblical beliefs.

    Protect Against Victimization

    LGBT+ youth are at increased risk for suicidality, bullying, family rejection, & homelessness – risks pastors & parents can reduce.

    Nourish Faith Identity

    When youth have a stable, loving, safe environment in which to understand their identity, there is room to get to know Jesus Christ.

    "My number one go-to resource for leaders, pastors, parents, and friends with LGBT+ loved ones."

    Dr. Preston Sprinkle
    President, The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender

    "Don’t let the accessible format and practical guidance fool you — Guiding Families is a great work of theology!"

    Rev. Branson Parler, Ph.D.
    Professor of Theological Studies, Kuyper College, Director of Faith Formation, Fourth Reformed Church

    "...an invaluable treasure trove of information and wisdom."

    Dr. Nate Collins
    Ph.D in New Testament at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, author of All But Invisible

    “I long for a world in which every Christian who holds a traditional sexual ethic loves their LGBTQ neighbors with the kind of sensitivity and compassion modeled in this book.”

    Gregory Coles, Ph.D.
    Author of Single, Gay, Christian

    Have Questions? Contact Us

    Email: care@guidingfamilies.com | (978) 212-9630

    Meet The Author

    Bill Henson

    Bill Henson is founder of Lead Them Home and creator of the nationally leading Posture Shift seminar. He has trained over 60,000 Christian leaders on biblically sound LGBT+ inclusion and care, and has guided 5,000 families over the last 15 years. 

    Bill Henson trains national, regional and local ministry teams across North America to extend Christ to LGBT+ people.

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