Theology of Gender & Sexuality

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Theology of Gender & Sexuality

Keynote

June 9, 2023 • Dr. Robert Gagnon

Dr. Robert Gagnon is on Restored Hope's Advisory Council and Board of Reference. He gives a biblically thorough and passionate talk on "Theology of Gender & Sexuality".

Robert A. J. Gagnon is Professor of New Testament Theology at Houston Baptist University. Previously he was a tenured Associate Professor of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, teaching there for 23 years (1994-2017). Before that he had a one-year position as Visiting Professor of Religion at Middlebury College in Vermont. He has a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College, an M.T.S. from Harvard Divinity School, and a Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary. His main fields of interest are Pauline theology and sexual issues in the Bible. He is also an ordained elder at a Presbyterian Church (USA) in Pittsburgh. He is the author of The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2001; 520 pgs.); co-author (with Dan O. Via) of Homosexuality and the Bible: Two Views (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2003; 125 pgs.); and, as a service to the church, provides a large amount of free material on the web dealing with Scripture and homosexuality. He has been quoted in, or has written for, the New York Times, National Public Radio, CNN, U.S. News and World Report, Christianity Today, Christian Century, and other news outlets and popular magazines.

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Once Gay Always Gay? Findings from 30 Case Studies

June 9, 2023 • Rev. Linda Seiler PhD

For decades, Linda felt like a man trapped in a female body and was exclusively attracted to women. Today, she is content in a female body and wholly attracted to men, offering a unique, compassionate perspective as one who once struggled with her own sexuality and gender identity. An ordained Assemblies of God minister, Linda shares candidly from her own struggles coupled with a strong scriptural foundation and the latest scientific research regarding the origins of same-sex attractions and transgender desires. Linda earned a PhD from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Her recently released book, "Trans-Formation", was based on her dissertation of 30 case studies of men and women who were once same-sex attracted and have experienced transformation. Dr. Seiler is the Executive Director of "ReStory Ministries" whose goal is to equip and resource churches to address homosexuality and gender identity. Linda is an avid golfer, dark chocolate lover, and cat mom to feline Facebook sensations Bo & Tabby. ©http://restoredhopenetwork.org Permissions: videos and screenshots may be used for private consumption without written permission. Any media usage must obtain written permission from the Restored Hope Network Board of Directors.

Testimony - Mark & Christy

June 9, 2023

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Best Practices for Christian Leaders: How to Help Men & Women w/SSA

June 9, 2023 • Melissa Ingraham

Melissa Ingraham is a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona, where she serves as the Director of Counseling Services for Arizona Christian University. As a result of the healing and transformation that God provides, Melissa has been counseling, ministering to, and training others for over 15 years. She co-founded with her husband Garry Love & Truth Network, which seeks to equip the Body of Christ to develop environments of transformation for the majority of Christians struggling with sexual and relational brokenness. Their website is http://www.loveandtruthnetwork.com ©http://restoredhopenetwork.org Permissions: videos and screenshots may be used for private consumption without written permission. Any media usage must obtain written permission from the Restored Hope Network Board of Directors.