Identity and Belonging: Building Church Community for Celibate, Gay Christians
2023-05-03 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Calvary Church Roseville, 2120 Lexington Avenue N, Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
Identity and Belonging: Building Church Community for Celibate, Gay Christians
May 3, 2023 | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
SOLD OUT!
Location: Calvary Church Roseville

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Greg Coles, Senior Research Fellow for The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender and author of Single, Gay Christian and No Longer Strangers. Greg will explore the definition and experience of Side B Christians, as well as how the Church has historically interacted with and can create a healthy community that embraces the fullness and beauty of Side B Christians.
Those who are Side B believe the goal for every person’s life is to pursue holiness; for LGBT+ believers that is either celibacy or monogamous, opposite-sex marriage.
There will be plenty of time for Q&A with Greg after his presentation.

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OUR SPEAKER

Dr. Gregory Coles | CENTER FOR FAITH, SEXUALITY AND GENDER
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Greg Coles is the Senior Research Fellow working with Dr. Preston Sprinkle, President of the Center for Faith, Sexuality and Gender. The Center helps Christian leaders cultivate a more robust biblical ethic of marriage, sexuality and gender, and helps Churches and ministries create safe and compassionate environments for LGBT+ people and their families.
Raised as the son of American missionaries in Indonesia, Greg began to wrestle with his attraction to other men in adolescence. While searching the scriptures hoping to find some support for same-sex relationships, he concluded that the Christian sexual ethic taught in the Bible reserved sexual intimacy to be experienced only marriage between a man and a woman.

FAQ

WHERE WILL Identity and Belonging: Building Community for Gay Celibate Christians be held?
This event will be held at Calvary Church in Roseville

WILL PARKING BE AVAILABLE?
Yes, there is ample free parking lot space available.

WHEN DOES REGISTRATION CLOSE?
Registration will close on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 9:00 am CST.

WILL FOOD AND COFFEE BE AVAILABLE?
We will have coffee and a light snack available during a 15 minute break.

WHEN DO THE DOORS OPEN?
The doors will open at 1:15 pm on Wednesday afternoon.

If you have any additional questions, please contact our Events Coordinator, Becky Hestness at becky@trasformmn.org

Register

We’re sorry, but this event is Sold Out!

SPEAKERS

OUR SPEAKER

Dr. Gregory Coles | CENTER FOR FAITH, SEXUALITY AND GENDER
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Greg Coles is the Senior Research Fellow working with Dr. Preston Sprinkle, President of the Center for Faith, Sexuality and Gender. The Center helps Christian leaders cultivate a more robust biblical ethic of marriage, sexuality and gender, and helps Churches and ministries create safe and compassionate environments for LGBT+ people and their families.
Raised as the son of American missionaries in Indonesia, Greg began to wrestle with his attraction to other men in adolescence. While searching the scriptures hoping to find some support for same-sex relationships, he concluded that the Christian sexual ethic taught in the Bible reserved sexual intimacy to be experienced only marriage between a man and a woman.

FAQ

FAQ

WHERE WILL Identity and Belonging: Building Community for Gay Celibate Christians be held?
This event will be held at Calvary Church in Roseville

WILL PARKING BE AVAILABLE?
Yes, there is ample free parking lot space available.

WHEN DOES REGISTRATION CLOSE?
Registration will close on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 9:00 am CST.

WILL FOOD AND COFFEE BE AVAILABLE?
We will have coffee and a light snack available during a 15 minute break.

WHEN DO THE DOORS OPEN?
The doors will open at 1:15 pm on Wednesday afternoon.

If you have any additional questions, please contact our Events Coordinator, Becky Hestness at becky@trasformmn.org

Spiritual Conversations for the Non-Religious
2023-01-26 09:00 - 14:00
Spiritual Conversations for the Non-Religious
January 26, 2023 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Calvary Lutheran Church
We are sorry, this event is sold out!
$25, includes lunch (group rates available)
The United States is experiencing a significant religious and cultural shift, especially in youth culture. Younger generations are increasingly suspicious of organized religion. Instead of seeing the Church as a safe place, they see an inauthentic institution filled with hypocrisy that is irrelevant to their lives.
Spiritual Conversations for the Non-Religious is an interactive workshop where you can cultivate a deeper understanding of post-Christian culture, learn practical skills to build relationships with non-religious people, and foster respectful conversations in pursuit of truth.
Bring your team to dialogue and learn together how you can help people think about Jesus in ways that make sense in a secular worldview.

“Steiger is an amazing ministry, reaching out to the growing group of young people who would never walk into a church. The Church should listen to their insights and take advantage of the trainings they offer, so we will be equipped to reach the next generation for Christ.”
-Previous Participant

There will be lots of time for Q+A and dialogue with your team and others.

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SPEAKERS

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OUR SPEAKER

Aaron Pierce | STEIGER INTERNATIONAL
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Aaron Pierce is the International Mission Director of Steiger International, a rapidly-growing, worldwide mission organization that is called to reach and disciple the Global Youth Culture for Jesus. Steiger is active in over 100 cities around the world within the regions of Europe, Eurasia, Central Asia, the Middle East, East Asia, South America, Australasia, and North America.
As a missionary kid, Aaron grew up in the center of Amsterdam, where he saw firsthand the transformational power of God in the lives of many lost and hopeless people. This fueled a life dedicated to mobilizing followers of Jesus to reach young people who would not walk into a church. Aaron was a member of the evangelistic rock band No Longer Music from 2005 to 2011, preaching the Gospel all over Europe, South America, and the Middle East.
Today, Aaron oversees Steiger International’s strategic direction, while teaching at its training events, developing new church and ministry partnerships, continuing to participate in evangelistic outreaches and tours around the world, and much more. Aaron preaches regularly at churches, conferences and events around the world. He is married with 4 kids and lives in Minnetonka, Minnesota (USA).
Learn more about Steiger at www.steiger.org.

Filipe Machado| STEIGER INTERNATIONAL
North America and Asia Pacific Regional Director, International Leadership Team
Minneapolis, USA

FAQ

WHERE WILL Spiritual Conversations for the Non-Religious be held?
Spiritual Conversations for the Non-Religious will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church in Golden Valley

WILL PARKING BE AVAILABLE?
Yes, there is ample free parking lot space available.

WHEN DOES REGISTRATION CLOSE?
Registration will close on Tuesday, January 16, 2023, at 9:00 am CST.

WILL FOOD AND COFFEE BE AVAILABLE?
Yes, a light breakfast, coffee, and lunch will be provided. We will have a gluten sensitive option, however, if you have an allergy or a strict diet, you may want to consider bringing your own food.

WHEN DO THE DOORS OPEN?
The doors will open at 8:30 am on Thursday morning.

If you have any additional questions, please contact our Events Coordinator, Becky Hestness at becky@trasformmn.org

Register

We are sorry, but this event has sold out!

SPEAKERS

OUR SPEAKER

Aaron Pierce | STEIGER INTERNATIONAL
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Aaron Pierce is the International Mission Director of Steiger International, a rapidly-growing, worldwide mission organization that is called to reach and disciple the Global Youth Culture for Jesus. Steiger is active in over 100 cities around the world within the regions of Europe, Eurasia, Central Asia, the Middle East, East Asia, South America, Australasia, and North America.
As a missionary kid, Aaron grew up in the center of Amsterdam, where he saw firsthand the transformational power of God in the lives of many lost and hopeless people. This fueled a life dedicated to mobilizing followers of Jesus to reach young people who would not walk into a church. Aaron was a member of the evangelistic rock band No Longer Music from 2005 to 2011, preaching the Gospel all over Europe, South America, and the Middle East.
Today, Aaron oversees Steiger International’s strategic direction, while teaching at its training events, developing new church and ministry partnerships, continuing to participate in evangelistic outreaches and tours around the world, and much more. Aaron preaches regularly at churches, conferences and events around the world. He is married with 4 kids and lives in Minnetonka, Minnesota (USA).
Learn more about Steiger at www.steiger.org.

Filipe Machado| STEIGER INTERNATIONAL
North America and Asia Pacific Regional Director, International Leadership Team
Minneapolis, USA

FAQ

FAQ

WHERE WILL Spiritual Conversations for the Non-Religious be held?
Spiritual Conversations for the Non-Religious will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church in Golden Valley

WILL PARKING BE AVAILABLE?
Yes, there is ample free parking lot space available.

WHEN DOES REGISTRATION CLOSE?
Registration will close on Tuesday, January 16, 2023, at 9:00 am CST.

WILL FOOD AND COFFEE BE AVAILABLE?
Yes, a light breakfast, coffee, and lunch will be provided. We will have a gluten sensitive option, however, if you have an allergy or a strict diet, you may want to consider bringing your own food.

WHEN DO THE DOORS OPEN?
The doors will open at 8:30 am on Thursday morning.

If you have any additional questions, please contact our Events Coordinator, Becky Hestness at becky@trasformmn.org

Jesus in the Secular World
2022-10-25 12:00 - 14:30
JESUS IN THE SECULAR WORLD
OCTOBER 25, 2022 | 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: CrossPoint Church
9801 France Avenue S., Bloomington, MN 55431

We live in a post-Christian culture where many have walked away from the Church.
The fastest growing religious group in America is the religiously unaffiliated. Over 30 million people have been added to this group in the last decade. This is most pronounced among millennials and generation Zs, many of whom are apathetic, cynical, or even hostile to Christianity.
Jesus in the Secular World is a workshop that provides an in-depth look at the influences, philosophy and implications of the secularized, post-Christian cultural shift in the US.
Bring your team to dialogue and learn together how you can help people think about Jesus in ways that make sense in a secular world view.

“We have had the privilege of having Aaron and the Steiger team speak to our entire staff several times. This training has been instrumental in helping our staff learn how to relate to our clients and share Jesus in a way that is relevant to where they are at. Whenever Aaron present, we not only learn new things, but the staff also can’t wait to have him back!”
Tammy Kocher, Director of New Life Family Services

There will be lots of time for Q+A and dialogue with your team and others.

Registration

SPEAKER

FAQ

This event is sold out. Please check back for any future scheduled events. Thank you!

OUR SPEAKER

Aaron Pierce | STEIGER INTERNATIONAL
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Aaron Pierce is the International Mission Director of Steiger International, a rapidly-growing, worldwide mission organization that is called to reach and disciple the Global Youth Culture for Jesus. Steiger is active in over 100 cities around the world within the regions of Europe, Eurasia, Central Asia, the Middle East, East Asia, South America, Australasia, and North America.
As a missionary kid, Aaron grew up in the center of Amsterdam, where he saw firsthand the transformational power of God in the lives of many lost and hopeless people. This fueled a life dedicated to mobilizing followers of Jesus to reach young people who would not walk into a church. Aaron was a member of the evangelistic rock band No Longer Music from 2005 to 2011, preaching the Gospel all over Europe, South America, and the Middle East.
Today, Aaron oversees Steiger International’s strategic direction, while teaching at its training events, developing new church and ministry partnerships, continuing to participate in evangelistic outreaches and tours around the world, and much more. Aaron preaches regularly at churches, conferences and events around the world. He is married with 4 kids and lives in Minnetonka, Minnesota (USA).

FAQ

WHERE WILL JESUS IN THE SECULAR WORLD BE HELD?
Jesus in the Secular World will be held at CrossPoint Church in Bloomington.

WILL PARKING BE AVAILABLE?
Yes, there is ample free parking lot space available.

WHEN DOES REGISTRATION CLOSE?
Registration will close on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 9:00 am CST.

WILL FOOD AND COFFEE BE AVAILABLE?
Yes, lunch will be provided.

WHEN DO THE DOORS OPEN?
The doors will open at 11:30 am on Tuesday morning.

If you have any additional questions, please contact our Events Coordinator, Becky Hestness at becky@trasformmn.org

Registration

This event is sold out. Please check back for any future scheduled events. Thank you!

SPEAKER

OUR SPEAKER

Aaron Pierce | STEIGER INTERNATIONAL
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Aaron Pierce is the International Mission Director of Steiger International, a rapidly-growing, worldwide mission organization that is called to reach and disciple the Global Youth Culture for Jesus. Steiger is active in over 100 cities around the world within the regions of Europe, Eurasia, Central Asia, the Middle East, East Asia, South America, Australasia, and North America.
As a missionary kid, Aaron grew up in the center of Amsterdam, where he saw firsthand the transformational power of God in the lives of many lost and hopeless people. This fueled a life dedicated to mobilizing followers of Jesus to reach young people who would not walk into a church. Aaron was a member of the evangelistic rock band No Longer Music from 2005 to 2011, preaching the Gospel all over Europe, South America, and the Middle East.
Today, Aaron oversees Steiger International’s strategic direction, while teaching at its training events, developing new church and ministry partnerships, continuing to participate in evangelistic outreaches and tours around the world, and much more. Aaron preaches regularly at churches, conferences and events around the world. He is married with 4 kids and lives in Minnetonka, Minnesota (USA).

FAQ

FAQ

WHERE WILL JESUS IN THE SECULAR WORLD BE HELD?
Jesus in the Secular World will be held at CrossPoint Church in Bloomington.

WILL PARKING BE AVAILABLE?
Yes, there is ample free parking lot space available.

WHEN DOES REGISTRATION CLOSE?
Registration will close on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 9:00 am CST.

WILL FOOD AND COFFEE BE AVAILABLE?
Yes, lunch will be provided.

WHEN DO THE DOORS OPEN?
The doors will open at 11:30 am on Tuesday morning.

If you have any additional questions, please contact our Events Coordinator, Becky Hestness at becky@trasformmn.org
