Year End Update

"Honoring All Voices" at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Huntington Station, NY

It's been an extraordinary year.  By the grace of God, my book Jesus, the Bible, and Homosexuality: Explode the Myths, Heal the Church has resonated with more people in more places than I ever could have imagined.  The book is now in its 4th printing--a mere 9 months after publication.  On my book tour I've spoken at 64 events across 37 cities in 16 different states.  The crowds have been amazing--we had 200 people in Greensboro, North Carolina; over 250 came out to hear me speak at the University of South Carolina (in Columbia, SC); and over 250 people came out to hear me speak in Nashville, Tennessee.  Everywhere I go people are eager to embrace the teachings of Jesus and welcome gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people in their midst. 

The book tour has been one of the greatest experiences of my life.  I have been encouraged to see firsthand that there is a large middle group of people in the church and society who deeply believe everyone should be treated equally.  I've been privileged to meet hundreds of gay and lesbian people, many with families, who have shown tremendous courage and kept the faith in spite of unjust treatment by the church and society.  And I've been moved to see people reconnect with their faith and deepen their relationship with Christ.   

Thank you to everyone who has supported this book and this ministry. 

Peace and strength,
Jack