“Welcoming & Affirming: A Guide to Supporting & Working with LGBTQ+ Christian Youth”
Leigh Finke
Broadleaf Books, 2020, 200 Pages

At A Glance: “Welcoming & Affirming” is an insightful and essential guide for Christian leaders and educators, offering practical advice and personal stories to help support and affirm 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in their faith communities.

Overview: “Welcoming & Affirming: A Guide to Supporting & Working with LGBTQ+ Christian Youth” is an essential handbook for anyone involved in Christian settings, addressing the pressing questions about supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in faith communities.

Authored by a team of 2SLGBTQIA+ adults, the book combines practical guidance on topics like sexuality, gender, mental health, and safe sex, with personal testimonials from queer young adults. It’s a vital resource for pastors, youth workers, educators, and church leaders, providing the necessary tools to understand, love, and affirm 2SLGBTQIA+ teens as they navigate their faith and identity, ensuring they feel accepted and valued exactly as they are.

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