Are you the pastor of a non-affirming church who wants to move the conversation on LGBTQ inclusion forward in your congregation?
Do you need tools, guidance, and support as you discern your next steps?
If so, you are not alone. And we’re offering a private program for pastors just like you.
We’ve heard from many pastors of non-affirming churches who feel isolated and under-equipped as they seek to foster a more inclusive posture toward LGBTQ Christians in their churches, and we are looking forward to this opportunity to help to change those dynamics.
Lead Pastor of Vintage Church in Lawrence, Kansas
Pastor of Towne View Baptist Church in Kennesaw, Georgia
Executive Director of The Reformation Project
If you are a pastor of a non-affirming church and are interested in attending the gathering on September 15, you can e-mail us confidentially at .
Please make the subject line of your e-mail “Pastors in Process program,” and please describe the current state of conversations around LGBTQ inclusion in your church and why you would like to participate. Please also describe your alignment with our Statement of Faith and values. Spaces are limited, and whether we are able to include you or not, your name and information will be kept private.
Pastors in Process is a private, virtual gathering designed to support, equip, and connect pastors of non-affirming churches who want to lead their congregations toward greater LGBTQ inclusion.
Participants will hear from pastors who have led their churches to become affirming, learn about the complex dynamics involved in this conversation, and connect with other pastors who are in similar positions.
Once pastors apply and are invited to participate, they will have a one-on-one call with The Reformation Project’s Executive Director, Matthew Vines, before the virtual gathering. Before applying, please read our values page carefully. Our values are love for God, love for the Bible, love for the church, monogamy and covenant, and diversity and inclusion.
We want to help churches advance LGBTQ inclusion in ways that strengthen their commitment to the authority of Scripture and to orthodox Christian theology, which is why we are specifically seeking to support pastors who are aligned with our organizational values.
Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about Pastors in Process:
Standard registration is $25, but early registration of $20 is available through August 17.
We are grateful for your support for LGBTQ Christians, but this program is specifically for pastors of non-affirming churches.
Yes. We know how sensitive these conversations are and we place a premium on confidentiality. No identifying information about participants will be shared publicly.
No, but you need to at least be open to the conversation. We are happy to dialogue with you about any theological questions you may have, but the purpose of the program is not to debate theology.
Yes. As an affirming organization, our primary focus in this program is on equipping pastors who hope to lead their churches to become LGBTQ-affirming, but as long as you want to help your church become more inclusive of LGBTQ Christians, you are welcome to participate—even if you aren’t sure about becoming affirming.
The core values that will shape this gathering (and all events hosted by The Reformation Project) are as follows:
We seek to honor God with everything we do, with our lives and with our relationships.
We love the Bible and revere it as the Word of God, inspired by God and authoritative for Christian life and practice.
We love the church, and we are compelled by our love for the church to help the body of Christ truly be the hands and feet of Jesus.
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Attending Pastors in Process was one of the best investments our congregation has made in the last ten years. It gave me tangible specifics to communicate with my leadership teams and wise, measured, thoughtful steps to consider as we led our church family through an in-depth conversation on human sexuality and marriage."
Former Pastors in Process attendee
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I have participated in very few programs that are as thoughtfully attentive and practical as Pastors in Process, which is a phenomenal gift to clergy and churches. The Reformation Project is a thoroughly Christian, clearly focused, values-driven, and deeply effective organization.”
Former Pastors in Process attendee
