Theology in the Raw Conference
Mar
31
to Apr 2

Theology in the Raw Conference

To be a Christian is to be an exile. The Bible has a name for the country we’ve been exiled to: Babylon. As exiles living in Babylon, we need to think biblically, Christianly, indeed exilically—not partisanly—through cultural and political issues. 

At the Theology in the Raw conference, we will be challenged to think like exiles about race, sexuality, gender, critical race theory, hell, transgender identities, climate change, creation care, American politics, and what it means to love your democratic or republican neighbor as yourself. Different views will be presented. No question is off limits. No political party will be praised. Everyone will be challenged to think. And Jesus will be upheld as supreme.

Location:
Calvary Chapel Boise
123 South Auto Drive 
Boise, ID 83709

Registration: 

  • In-Person $149 (Save $20 if you register by September 30)

  • Virtual Pass + 7 Days On Demand Access: $50

  • In Person Friday Night Afterparty: $12

  • Price at door: $165

* If you're unable to stream the event live, you'll have On Demand access to the recording for 7 Days. 

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Faith, Sexuality, and Gender Conference
Oct
21
7:30 AM07:30

Faith, Sexuality, and Gender Conference

Join us in Boise, or stream live online!

In the all-day conference, Dr. Preston Sprinkle dives deep into the theological, relational, and ministry-related questions that come up in the LGBTQ conversation. 

PLEASE NOTE: If you have NOT previously attended a “Leaders Forum” but are attending the all-day “Faith, Sexuality, and Gender Conference,” we highly recommend you register for and attend “Introduction to the LGBTQ Conversation” taking place the night before. During the Intro event, Preston lays the biblical and relational foundation for material covered in this full-day conference.

Location:
Calvary Chapel Boise
123 South Auto Drive
Boise, ID 83709

Registration: 

  • In-Person $80 (Groups of 4+ pay only $70 each)

  • Stream Online $50 (Groups of 4+ pay only $40 each)

* If you're unable to stream the event live, you'll have On Demand access to the recording for 7 Days. 

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Introduction to the LGBTQ Conversation
Oct
20
5:30 PM17:30

Introduction to the LGBTQ Conversation

Join us in Boise or Stream Live Online!

In this 2 ½ hour event, Dr. Preston Sprinkle will lay a relational and theological foundation for how Christians should engage the LGBTQ conversation. This event is geared towards all Christians interested in learning more about this important topic; it will be particularly helpful for parents with LGBTQ kids, leaders, and anyone with LGBTQ friends and loved ones.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have NOT previously attended a “Leaders Forum” but are attending the all-day “Faith, Sexuality, and Gender Conference” the next day, we highly recommend you register for and attend this “Introduction to the LGBTQ Conversation.”  During this Intro event, Preston lays the biblical and relational foundation for material covered in the full-day conference. 

Location:
Calvary Chapel Boise
123 South Auto Drive 
Boise, ID 83709

Registration: 

  • In-Person $20

  • Stream Online $15

* If you're unable to stream the event live, you'll have On Demand access to the recording for 7 Days. 

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Revoice Pre-Conference
Oct
7
2:30 PM14:30

Revoice Pre-Conference

The trans* conversation raises many questions that are different from the sexually conversation; T is quite different from LGB. But our posture as Christians should be the same--one of radical grace and uncompromising truth. Dr. Preston Sprinkle, author of Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say will give an overview of the trans* conversation, addressing the various theological, philosophical, biological, and pastoral questions that are pertinent to the topic. Preston will then dialogue with some trans* or gender dysphoric Christians to help us better understand this topic from a relational perspective. We will leave ample room for audience Q & A.

Note: This Pre-Conference is open to all, regardless of whether or not you're attending the full Revoice Conference.

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Webinar: An Introduction to the Transgender Conversation
May
18
7:30 PM19:30

Webinar: An Introduction to the Transgender Conversation

  • Time: 8:30-10:00pm EST

  • Cost: $20/screen

Questions about the “T” of LGBTQIA+ can be complicated and overwhelming for non-trans* people. Yet, they might be the most prevalent questions people ask in sexuality and gender conversations. In this webinar, Dr. Preston Sprinkle, president of The Center and author of Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say, will give an overview of the transgender conversation, introducing us to the important concepts, identity terms, and the main things every Christian should understand in order to understand and love trans* people well.

Can’t attend live? A recording will be available for purchase after the event.

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Webinar: Sexuality and the Gospel - An Evening with Jackie Hill Perry
May
6
7:30 PM19:30

Webinar: Sexuality and the Gospel - An Evening with Jackie Hill Perry

  • Time: 8:30-10:00pm EST

  • Cost: $20/screen

Jackie Hill Perry is a Christian, wife, mother, poet, hip hop artist, writer, speaker, and has an amazing testimony about meeting Jesus while living as a lesbian. Jackie is the author of Gay Girl, Good God, and has become an outspoken voice in boldly proclaiming the centrality of the gospel in conversations about sexuality. In this webinar, Jackie will talk about how the gospel relates to sexuality and then respond to text-in questions from our live audience. This webinar will be perfect for anyone who’s wrestling with their faith and sexuality, parents with LGBTQ kids, Christian leaders, or anyone wanting to embody both grace and truth in their conversations about sexuality.

All registration fees for this webinar will be given to the ministries of Jackie Hill Perry and The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender

Can’t attend live? A recording will be available for purchase after the event.

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Webinar: Creating Healthy Churches for LGBTQ People
Apr
13
7:30 PM19:30

Webinar: Creating Healthy Churches for LGBTQ People

  • Time: 8:30-10:00pm EST

  • Primary Audience: Pastors, elders, leaders

  • Cost: $20/screen

One of the most difficult things for any pastor is creating a church culture where they can have healthy conversations about LGBTQ related questions, and create a climate where people wrestling with their own sexuality or gender identity can feel loved and discipled. That’s why Preston is hosting Bruce Miller and Laurie Krieg as special guests on this webinar. Bruce is a seasoned pastor, author, and mentor who’s done a fantastic job cultivating a healthy church environment for SSA/LGBTQ people within a traditional sexual ethic. Laurie is same-sex attracted and brings much wisdom and lived experience to the question of how pastors can create healthy, Christ-centered church environments for LGBTQ/SSA people.

Can’t attend live? A recording will be available for purchase after the event.

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Webinar: Parenting LGBTQ Kids
Mar
23
7:30 PM19:30

Webinar: Parenting LGBTQ Kids

  • Time: 8:30-10:00pm EST

  • Primary Audience: Parents and others with LGBTQ loved ones

  • Cost: $20/screen

Our most requested webinar! We get more questions from parents with LGBTQ/SSA kids than any from anyone else. In this webinar, Preston will host a conversation with two different parents and their LGBTQ or same-sex attracted Christian kids and talk open and honestly about how they have navigated their relationship. They’ll discuss the pros and the cons, the things they did well, and the things they didn’t do too well. The goal is to give out much wisdom from lived experience to others trying to navigate their relationship with their own LGBTQ/SSA kids or loved ones. 

Can’t attend live? A recording will be available for purchase after the event.

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Webinar: A Christian Perspective on Parenting Trans* Kids/Teens
Aug
25
4:30 PM16:30

Webinar: A Christian Perspective on Parenting Trans* Kids/Teens

Join Preston and his guests for this Webinar! Tuesday, August 25th from 5:30-7:00pm PDT (8:30-10:00pm EST).

This webinar is focused on helping Christian parents navigate issues related to parenting trans* kids/teens; that is, kids who experience gender dysphoria, are wrestling with their gender identity, and/or identify as transgender, nonbinary, gender fluid, genderqueer, or gender nonconforming (and other related identities). Our focus will be on parenting kids who are college age or younger, but this webinar will also be helpful for any parent with a trans* kid of any age.

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Free Webinar: Gay, Christian, Celibate: An Evening with Wesley Hill
Aug
11
4:00 PM16:00

Free Webinar: Gay, Christian, Celibate: An Evening with Wesley Hill

Join us for this FREE Webinar! Tuesday, August 11th from 5:00-6:00pm PDT (8:00-9:00pm EST).

Wesley is the author of the well-known book Washed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality, which is an autobiographical account of Wesley’s journey as a gay Christian pursuing celibacy. Wesley is the author of several other books and is Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Trinity School for Ministry.

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Webinar: A Christian Perspective on Parenting Gay Children
Jul
21
4:30 PM16:30

Webinar: A Christian Perspective on Parenting Gay Children

Join me for “A Christian Perspective on Parenting Gay Children.” Tuesday, July 21st from 5:30-7:00pm PST (8:30-10:00pm EST)

Two special guests will lead us in this webinar: Greg Coles and his father Dave Coles. Greg is 30 years old, has a Ph.D. in English from Penn State, is a worship leader, author, speaker, and a zealous follower of Jesus. Greg came out to his parents when he was 25 years old and they have a vibrant relationship.

Registration:$20 per computer (covers both parents)

Note: The webinar recording will be made available for all registrants. If you can't join us live, you can still register and watch later. 

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Free Webinar: How to Engage the LGBT+ Conversation
May
11
4:30 PM16:30

Free Webinar: How to Engage the LGBT+ Conversation

Join Preston Sprinkle for a FREE webinar on Monday, May 11th from 5:30-7:00pm PST (8:30-10:00pm EST) on how to engage those you disagree with on the topic of faith and sexuality.

Almost every Christian these days finds themselves in conversations about sexuality with people they disagree with: parents with their kids, pastors with their congregants, friends with friends, and so on. Oftentimes, both sides speak past each other because they haven’t taken the time to understand where the other person is coming from.

How can we engage these conversations with a passion for truth and an unswerving love for others? 

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Phoenix, AZ: One Day Leaders Forum
May
7
7:30 AM07:30

Phoenix, AZ: One Day Leaders Forum

At the One Day Leaders Forum, Dr. Preston Sprinkle will help you to engage tough questions about faith, sexuality, and gender with theological faithfulness and courageous love. This full-day event will address many of the pressing theological, relational, and ministry-related questions that Christian leaders are asking.

The One Day Leaders Forum is focused specifically on leaders, pastors, and educators. We would encourage all leaders attending this Forum to invite their churches or the people they are leading to the 2 1/2 hour Introduction the night before.

Sponsored by:
Vineyard Gilbert

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Phoenix, AZ: An Introduction to the LGBT+ Conversation
May
6
5:30 PM17:30

Phoenix, AZ: An Introduction to the LGBT+ Conversation

At the Introduction to the LGBT+ Conversation, Dr. Preston Sprinkle will help you to engage tough questions about faith, sexuality, and gender with theological faithfulness and courageous love.

This 2 1/2 hour Introduction is a condensed version of the first 4 sessions of the full One Day Leaders Forum, which will be held the next day. In terms of audience, this event is geared towards all Christians interested in learning more about this important topic, while the full One Day Leaders Forum is focused specifically on leaders, pastors, and educators.

Sponsored by:
Vineyard Gilbert

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Philadelphia, PA: One Day Leaders Forum
May
1
7:30 AM07:30

Philadelphia, PA: One Day Leaders Forum

At the One Day Leaders Forum, Dr. Preston Sprinkle will help you to engage tough questions about faith, sexuality, and gender with theological faithfulness and courageous love. This full-day event will address many of the pressing theological, relational, and ministry-related questions that Christian leaders are asking.

The One Day Leaders Forum is focused specifically on leaders, pastors, and educators. We would encourage all leaders attending this Forum to invite their churches or the people they are leading to the 2 1/2 hour Introduction the night before.

Sponsored by:
Willowdale Chapel
Presbyterian Church of Kennett Square
Providence Church in West Chester

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Philadelphia, PA: Intro to the LGBT+ Conversation
Apr
30
5:30 PM17:30

Philadelphia, PA: Intro to the LGBT+ Conversation

At the Introduction to the LGBT+ Conversation, Dr. Preston Sprinkle will help you to engage tough questions about faith, sexuality, and gender with theological faithfulness and courageous love.

This 2 1/2 hour Introduction is a condensed version of the first 4 sessions of the full One Day Leaders Forum, which will be held the next day. In terms of audience, this event is geared towards all Christians interested in learning more about this important topic, while the full One Day Leaders Forum is focused specifically on leaders, pastors, and educators.

Sponsored by:
Willowdale Chapel
Presbyterian Church of Kennett Square
Providence Church in West Chester

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Seattle, WA: An Introduction to the LGBT+ Conversation
Mar
15
5:30 PM17:30

Seattle, WA: An Introduction to the LGBT+ Conversation

At the Introduction to the LGBT+ Conversation, Dr. Preston Sprinkle will help you to engage tough questions about faith, sexuality, and gender with theological faithfulness and courageous love.

In terms of audience, this event is geared towards all Christians interested in learning more about this important topic. 

Sponsored by: Reach Church

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Nashville, TN: One Day Leaders Forum
Mar
11
7:30 AM07:30

Nashville, TN: One Day Leaders Forum

  • Fellowship Bible Church - Brentwood Campus (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

At the One Day Leaders Forum, Dr. Preston Sprinkle will help you to engage tough questions about faith, sexuality, and gender with theological faithfulness and courageous love. This full-day event will address many of the pressing theological, relational, and ministry-related questions that Christian leaders are asking.

The One Day Leaders Forum is focused specifically on leaders, pastors, and educators. We would encourage all leaders attending this Forum to invite their churches or the people they are leading to the 2 1/2 hour Introduction the night before.

Sponsored by:
Fellowship Bible Church
Fellowship Nashville

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Nashville, TN: An Introduction to the LGBT+ Conversation
Mar
10
5:30 PM17:30

Nashville, TN: An Introduction to the LGBT+ Conversation

  • Fellowship Bible Church - Brentwood Campus (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

At the Introduction to the LGBT+ Conversation, Dr. Preston Sprinkle will help you to engage tough questions about faith, sexuality, and gender with theological faithfulness and courageous love.

This 2 1/2 hour Introduction is a condensed version of the first 4 sessions of the full One Day Leaders Forum, which will be held the next day. In terms of audience, this event is geared towards all Christians interested in learning more about this important topic, while the full One Day Leaders Forum is focused specifically on leaders, pastors, and educators.

Sponsored by:
Fellowship Bible Church
Fellowship Nashville

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Northern Colorado: One Day Leaders Forum
Mar
6
7:30 AM07:30

Northern Colorado: One Day Leaders Forum

At the One Day Leaders Forum, Dr. Preston Sprinkle will help you to engage tough questions about faith, sexuality, and gender with theological faithfulness and courageous love. This full-day event will address many of the pressing theological, relational, and ministry-related questions that Christian leaders are asking.

The One Day Leaders Forum is focused specifically on leaders, pastors, and educators. We would encourage all leaders attending this Forum to invite their churches or the people they are leading to the 2 1/2 hour Introduction the night before.

Sponsored by:
Dayspring Christian Academy
Timberline Church
Christ Community Church
Grace Place Church

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Northern Colorado, An Introduction to the LGBT+ Conversation
Mar
5
5:30 PM17:30

Northern Colorado, An Introduction to the LGBT+ Conversation

At the Introduction to the LGBT+ Conversation, Dr. Preston Sprinkle will help you to engage tough questions about faith, sexuality, and gender with theological faithfulness and courageous love. 

This 2 1/2 hour Introduction is a condensed version of the first 4 session of the full One Day Leaders Forum, which will be held the next day. In terms of audience, this event is geared towards all Christians interested in learning more about this important topic, while the full One Day Leaders Forum is focused specifically on leaders, pastors, and educators.

Sponsored by:
Dayspring Christian Academy
Timberline Church
Christ Community Church
Grace Place Church

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Orange County, CA: One Day Leaders Forum
Feb
10
7:30 AM07:30

Orange County, CA: One Day Leaders Forum

At the One Day Leaders Forum, Dr. Preston Sprinkle will help you to engage tough questions about faith, sexuality, and gender with theological faithfulness and courageous love. This full-day event will address many of the pressing theological, relational, and ministry-related questions that Christian leaders are asking.

The One Day Leaders Forum is focused specifically on leaders, pastors, and educators. We would encourage all leaders attending this Forum to invite their churches or the people they are leading to the 2 1/2 hour Introduction the night before.

Sponsored by: 
Rockharbor Church
Branches Church Huntington Beach
Biola University

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Orange County, CA: An Introduction to the LGBT+ Conversation
Feb
9
5:30 PM17:30

Orange County, CA: An Introduction to the LGBT+ Conversation

At the Introduction to the LGBT+ Conversation, Dr. Preston Sprinkle will help you to engage tough questions about faith, sexuality, and gender with theological faithfulness and courageous love.

This 2 1/2 hour Introduction is a condensed version of the first 4 sessions of the full One Day Leaders Forum, which will be held the next day. In terms of audience, this event is geared towards all Christians interested in learning more about this important topic, while the full One Day Leaders Forum is focused specifically on leaders, pastors, and educators.

Sponsored by:
Branches Church Huntington Beach
Rockharbor Church
Biola University

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