Got questions? We’ll respond.

Text your questions to (979) 353-1158, and join us for a special Q&R Session on Sunday, April 21 immediately following* the 9 AM service in the Youth Room.

We want to continue the conversation on these challenging and necessary topics, and we want you to join in! On Sunday, April 21 the sermon will be focused on sexuality, and immediately following the 9 AM service we will host a Question & Response Session. Questions can be texted to (979) 353-1158 and the DC Equipping and Care & Counseling Teams will host a panel of leaders and teachers to respond.

*Approximate start time: 10:45 AM

Miss the seminar?

Not able to make it? Our team has you covered.

Check out the full Church + Culture: Sexuality Seminar on our YouTube channel linked below.

Guest Speaker: Sam Allberry

Sam Allberry is a pastor, author and speaker known for his insights on topics related to the Christian faith and sexuality. His work centers around providing a Biblical perspective on hotly debated issues such as gender-identity, LGBTQ+ topics and marriage, providing practical guidance and wisdom for Christians navigating these complex areas of life. His recent books Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With? and Is God Anti-Gay? offer compassionate and nuanced approaches to these topics to spark meaningful conversations and to encourage believers to deepen their understanding of God’s design for sex and relationships.

Additional Resources:

Read.

Below is a list of authors and their work recommended by the Equipping and Care & Counseling Teams at Declaration Church.

  • What God Has to Say About Our Bodies 

    7 Myths About Singleness

    Is God Anti-Gay

  • Rethinking Sexuality

    Sex and the Single Girl

  • Talking to Kids About Gender Identity 

    Emerging Gender Identities: Understanding the Diverse Experiences of Today’s Youth 

  • People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality is Not Just an Issue - Preston Sprinkle

    Gay Girl, Good God - Jackie Hill Perry

    The Bible and Homosexual Practice - Robert Gagnon

    Same-sex Attraction and the Church: The Surprising Plausibility of the Celibate Life - Ed Shaw

    Our Bodies Tell God’s Story: Discovering the Divine Plan for Love, Sex, and Gender - Christopher West

Watch.

Check out the Sexuality Equipping Class lead by Will Harris (Equipping and Groups Director) and Emily Wise (Groups Deacon), where we explore what the scriptures say about sex, gender and more! Accompanying the recording is the slideshow presentation linked below.

Listen.

The linked podcast episodes and/or shows are both helpful and easily accessible. Each show is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and a few can be found in an online format.

Explore.

Here are two organizations that regularly post helpful content on faith and sexuality.

Authentic Intimacy:

The Center for Faith, Sexuality, & Gender: