Pastors in Process is a daylong, private gathering designed to support, equip, and connect pastors of non-affirming churches who want to lead their congregations to become more inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ Christians. 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. After the gathering, they will be invited to join a private, closed Facebook group for Pastors in Process attendees. They will also be given complimentary access to participate in The Reformation Project’s virtual Parents in Process gathering in September, details of which will be announced soon. Many of last year’s Pastors in Process participants shared that attending our Parents in Process program was particularly helpful in providing them a window into what some of their own church members were experiencing, which is why we are offering the same opportunity to pastors again this year.
Before applying, please read our values page carefully: www.reformationproject.org/values. 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.
