Whosoever Ministries, Inc.
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Whosoever Ministries inc. is an essential resource for LGBT christians. I have been using the website for many months now and find it a great source of encouragement and inspiration. I would even go further and say that it has taken me out of the isolation that many people feel who are Christian and Gay. As a gay christian from Ireland, I have not much direct contact with other LGBT christian groups. The website, email groups, and the podcasts make me feel that I am part of the organisation, even though I have not met any of the people who run it in person. The recorded sermons are a lifeline to someone who does not feel at home in their own local church. The resouce material is excellent, from the prayer and scripture material to the website itself which is very informative and easy to follow. I almost feel as if Candace is my own pastor, because I have listened to her podcasts and find her to be one of the most inspirational preachers that I have heard. I have received a very warm welcome on my local rainbow fish group mailing list. This is a group that puts God and the people it serves first and it inspires us who use it to do the same. It has turned my life around and made me feel good about being Christian and gay. I am glad that I have this opportunity to let other people know about it.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the way that it helped me to turn to my faith without fear, helped me realise that I was not alone and that it was ok to be gay and Christian
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
expand worldwide, this would benefit anyone that experiences it.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Interacting with other members, listening and reading the sermons and resources and experiencing my faith and the gift of my sexual orientation in a new and exiting way.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
I havent met anyone in person, but anyone I have dealt with in the group via email have been dedicated LGBT people who are serious about their mission and a joy to deal with
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Take its mission in person to millions who so despetely need it.
Ways to make it better...
My experience could only be improved if I met the people who ran it in person, but as I live in another country this would not be possible.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
The religous right, and all the other challenges faced by LGBT christians
One thing I'd also say is that...
The people who conceived the idea for this organisation were obviously very courageous, compassionate people with a very positive vision of how they would like to enrich the lives of others.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
"Whosoever" is a superb resource, with many articles of relevance to LGBT people and allies, and for people who are in any way confused about the interaction between being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender and being a Christian. Many writers, including clergy and lay people, as well as the editor herself, write provocative articles in each issue that meaningfully affirm LGBT people, and amply demonstrate that there is no inconsistency between being LGBT and being a Christian. This magazine is designed to empower and embolden people to realize that God is greater than homophobic rhetoric and actions; one's experience with God is far more important than the ignorant and often hateful messages propounded from all too many pulpits and other venues throughout the world; the Bible in no way condemns "homosexuality" as we understand that term today. This online magazine, "Whosoever," is first rate in every respect, as is its editor Candace Chellew-Hodge.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
my small role in knowing that "Whosoever" has undoubtedly saved lives and empowered LGBT Christians and non-Christians to live fulfilling lives.
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I can't think of anything that would make my experience with this online magazine any better. It is simply superb in every respect.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Whosoever Ministries, Inc. is an outstanding non-profit! It is accessible to anyone on the internet seeking to find guidance for their worries in regards to their sexuality and religion in a honest, thoughtful, and compassionate way. They helped to alleviate my anxieties about being both christian and a lesbian. They gave me strength with their words.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The power of the written word - in that reading the answers to my questions uplift my soul when I feel my faith can't go on.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Whosoever Ministries is an online Christian magazine for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community. It's positive, fully supportive message that the Gospel includes EVERYONE without exception is incredibly important to glbt Christians everywhere. It features excellent articles by some of the finest liberal Christian minds: John Spong, Rembert Truluck, and hundreds more. With religious bigots screaming hatred, Whosoever is a vital breath of fresh air to my community. It was extremely important to me when I came out, I cannot commend it highly enough.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Positive lives of countless glbt Christians. My entire view of God was shaped by this ministry, leading to a solid life in a gay-friendly local Episcopal church.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Stand back, let the original people run it - they're fantastic!
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The intelligence of the articles, the fact that they clearly show the love of God and unmask the horrid, false theology of the fundamentalists.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
I have met only one of the volunteers - through e-mail - but that was a deeply life changing experience for me. Dr. Rembert Truluck patiently helped me come out and confess that I was molested as a very young child. It was like I was born anew. Thanks!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Expand the website and possibly put out a print edition, advertise. This is one ministry that desperately needs to be far more widely known in the gay community.
Ways to make it better...
Can't think of a single thing I would change. It's wonderful.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Probably lack of donations, a fate every organization suffers from. They're great, though, really!
One thing I'd also say is that...
This organization literally changed my life and I am so deeply grateful to them all. Rembert Truluck and John Spong write copiously, and I have just about devoured all of their books and most of their articles. The authors here are fantastic!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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