S4 E11: Beyond Feisty and Divisive: Caring for LGBTQ Youth

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by the Center for Congregations 06/08/2022

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In congregations many have questions and concerns about LGBTQ+ issues. Regardless of your theological stance, it's important to know how to care for youth that may identify as LGBTQ+ and their families as they navigate this complex situation. Mark Oestreicher, youth worker and co-found of The Youth Cartel, shares his wisdom and personal experience on this topic.

Resources

Us versus Us: The Untold Story of Religion and the LGBT Community (Book)

4 Views on Pastoring LGBTQ Teenagers: Effective Ministry to Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer, and Questioning Students Among Us (Book)

A Bigger Table: Building Messy, Authentic, and Hopeful Spiritual Community (Book)

Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians (Book)

Open and Affirming Coalition (organization)

Mark Oestreicher's Socials:

https://www.facebook.com/markoestreicher

https://www.instagram.com/whyismarko/

https://twitter.com/markosbeard

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About the Guest

Mark Oestreicher

Mark Oestreicher of The Youth Cartel has been involved in church ministry his whole life, particularly with teenagers and youth workers. He led the Challenges in Youth Ministry workshop for the Center for Congregations in 2020.

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The Hosts

Ben Tapper

Ben Tapper is an associate for resource consulting with the Center for Congregations. Ben has a passion for communal healing and restoration. He is also a consultant on CRG Chat and helps with social media.

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Matt Burke

Matt Burke is the director of the Northeast Center for Congregations in Fort Wayne and serves as the Center’s Education Director statewide. Matt has a background in classroom, digital and experiential education and most recently served as the associate director of Learning Science at Kaplan Test Prep. He is passionate about using education to develop deeper faith in congregational participants.

Matt earned a B.A. in Religion from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and a Masters of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and his two sons, Silas and Levi. Matt also loves storytelling in films, books and music and finding the intersections of faith and popular culture.

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