The Gay Christian Network

Thank you for supporting people who were born LGBT.

i would like to thank you for your effort......however,am from Uganda East Africa,where LGBT is purnishable by jail or death....how can you help us to be strong in our rights??

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Thanx alot

GCN has been a place of hope and community for me. One can post prayer requests and get support when in the lowest of times - often, for many of us, when we come out and our fellow Christians denigrate and hurt us. Finding support - even if it is from someone far away - is essential to our learning to accept ourselves. I have not personally experienced organized in-person community on a more local or regional basis in person through GCN; perhaps that is an area for improvement.

This organization is eerily similar to the same churches the protest against. From the outside they look like a safe-haven; a place where you can learn and grow in Christ while being open and honest about who you are without the fear of condemnation or judgment. However, once one becomes active within the community they find it is a terribly different story. You are severely restricted on your ability to share ideas if it goes against the general consensus and will become a target of threats and condemnation if you stand firm to what you believe in. Psychologically speaking this site is a very detrimental site to the recovery of those who are seeking help from it. I have several reasons for saying this. First; their idea of support is enabling those seeking support to continue to wallow in their problems while providing them with no more than half hearted, truly empty positive affirmations. However their guise of Christian is no more than that. In promoting the sovereignty of Christ on that site, along with faith in Him and the Word you place yourself at being ejected from the site. They will so hatefully condemn the heterosexual community for their lack of acceptance just to turn around and do the same to those who come to their site seeking fellowship w/other bible believing homosexuals. I would not donate to this site whatsoever as it is unfruitful; a fact that is evident from it's stagnation in development and technology in spite of it's decade in existence. Any homosexuals, or family members of homosexuals seeking spiritual support would be better going to Exodus International. While I do not believe with Exodus International's agenda to make everyone "ex-gay" their practices and faith are more consistent with Christs teaching and they do stand a better chance of inciting personal growth within those who reach out to them. --M. J. Thomas D.Div

This is a great place for christians who are gay to find fellowship and acceptance. The people are true followers of God and are always looking to help those who are struggling to finding there identities, or help those who have loved ones in their lives that are find acceptance with them. They truly seek to bridge the gap between faith and sexuality that has broken or severely damaged families and persons of same-sex attraction.

GCN is a wonderful organization. I have struggled with reconciling my faith and sexual oreintation for my whole life, and it has been hazardous to my health more often than once.

Until I found GCN, I didn't have the possibility of ever finding that resolution and revolution in my thinking. The change in my life as a result of GCN has been drastic and overwhelmingly positive.

I can honestly say that I probably would be dead at my own hands without the Gay Christian Network's ministry.

Thank you, GCN!

hi justin,

i like addressing things to a person lol anyway.. i look to become more involved* within the gcn network and here is why.. you're Awesome! no well that's true but seriously gcn has helped me mostly through the video ministry (streaming) i've listened to many episodes and have been extremely encouraged in my Christian walk.

one specific example how gcn has helped me.. my faith has been strengthened and relationship with Him restored.

... this work is saving lives :-)

tommy

*giving, volunteering, boards :-)

The Gay Christian Network is a wonderful non-profit organization that provides resources to the lgbt christian community and its allies. They have an online community as well as an annual conference, weekly podcast and a number of other resources. GCN helps those who are struggling with their sexuality and spirituality as well as give encouragement and community for those who are confident with who God made them.

This organization helped me realize that its okay to be myself!

I was so relieved to find GCN so that I knew I was not alone. I am a straight christian and I would like to see full equal respect and love go out to ALL members of Christ's body, especially including our glbt brothers and sisters.

They have been a real help to me, the site is great and forums and I've got in touch with other gay christian people what a support.

Thanks GCN

This organization has literally saved my life. At a time in my life when I was sure that the God that I loved so much hated me for the way that He made me, I found GCN in the Summer of 2009, and found out that I couldn't be farther from the truth. I learned that God loved me just the way I was.
Thank you, GCN. Words aren't enough.

The experience of having a room full of Christians that are supporting one another is as the commercials say...is priceless

GCN is an organization which bridges the gap between gay people and Christians. We have the unenviable position of standing in between worlds as we attempt to grow in our understanding of ourselves and God. Every day more and more people become a part of this family as we all attempt to reach for the unconscious goal of every human; to be loved as God made us.

GCN has helped me stay grounded in my faith when the rest of the world tells me that I'm wrong. Without GCN i don't know where my faith would be today! It's made me so strong and I don't have anymore doubts!

AS a christian man it is most difficult to go to church or at times to be apart of the Christian religion when so much gay bashing seems to be the norm within the christian community. I have not yet had the pleasure to attend at GCN conference. However the GCN web site has so much information to aid a person struggling to come to terms with their own sexuality. I have listened to several of the radio broadcasts and it is difficult to explain just how some of the interviews gave me a word of encouragement at a moment when I so needed it. If I can say it without sounding perhaps shallow, the GCN website is a great internet friend. I hope to attend the GCN conference in January 2012 in Orlando FL.

GCN was there for me when I was trying to reconcile my faith and sexuality and felt there was no place to turn. I've since met my partner through it and made some wonderful friends and a great support network. I stick around to give back to those who come after who find themselves where I was 6 years ago. There's still a great need for this kind of organization.

When I struggled most with my faith and my orientation as a gay man, I was uplifted and healed by the the overwhelming support I received from both the moderators and the general members of GCN. I am a whole person now. GCN gave me a way to express myself within a safe and secure online environment. More recently, I met a wonderful person who, I am happy to announce, is a beautifl part of my life. Only through the wonderful means of connection through GCN could he and I have met.

Just nice to have a gay Christian organization out there

GCN provided me with hope, peace and knowledge in a time when my hope was all but destroyed. I found caring people and great resources. I appreciate and support what they are doing and want their ministry to continue so that it can serve others in the same way and more.

GCN is amazing. They provide much-needed support and resources for the Christian community on the topics of what it means to be gay and Christian.

GCN is a breath of fresh air. I have thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of this site and find it especially pertinent to the issues of gay Christians. I especially appreciate their offering a network of people who are sensitive and responsive to the posts.

As a Christian minister I realize that the LGBTQ has been all too often demonized b y the Church, leading those of faith in the community with no where to turn and causing folks to feel bad about themselves.
GCN is a marvelous antidote to this. They do great work, and are firmly committed to both people and Christ.

The Gay Christian Network (GCN) helps thousands of Christians who are gay or lesbian, to gain a positive attitude towards their homosexuality. There is still a lot of hate and discrimination towards homosexuals these days, especially within churches. Therefore, the work of GCN is urgently needed, and can help building bridges.

GCN has helped me a lot on both my relationship with god and with feeling good about my self.

I became part of the Gay Christian Network after I had mostly come to terms with my faith and sexuality, a struggle to which most of their resources are devoted. It has been incredibly encouraging, nonetheless, for me to find a community of other gay Christians, and I have even met my partner through the site.

I treasure the friendships that I have formed on GCN, however, and the site will always have value if for no other reason than providing those.

I appreciate Jason's research on the Gay Christian issue and his opinion on GCN. I've read his articles. I also appreciate the support and views of the people in the Waiting Until Marriage section. I believe sex is intended, by God, for marriage only, and it's very helpful having the support from like-minded people on GCN.

THis group gives us all hope that the world might understand and can chnge how they view gays, Christian or not.

This website has been invaluable to me in my coming out process. It has supplied severl resources my wife and I have used to help us transition our lives in the truth that I am gay.

This site is amazingly helpful to people struggling to resolve their faith and sexuality. It provides a very great overview and the boards are great for getting peoples personal testimonies and making lifelong connections with people who have gone through what you're currently going through.

GCN is an organization that has been helping folks who are struggling with reconciling their sexual orientation with their faith. I have been heavily involved with them for three years, and have seen first hand the difference that this organization has made in the lives of those who are members and those who seek guidance and support. Often, this organization is among the first contacts a person makes on their journey of reconciliation. The staff, while modest in numbers, is augmented by over 100 volunteer leaders and many thousands of active members.

This website has so many aspects of service. Dealing with gay issues, with Christian issues and addiction issues. The website meets needs on so many levels - social, spiritual and physical.

They are also careful who they let in and who has access, so in the additiction chat sites, they are members who are there for a reasion.

Giving Hope and a Natural atmosphere of Acceptance is the most powerful surroundings for any support group. There are minorities within all groups of minorities and all are being accepted and supported in GCN, not all board members and leaders of a network can pull this off like they have done and are committed to continue.

GCN has had my support for a long time, just after I attended their first annual conference gathering in Dallas. Never had I seen this world in such a new light as during the days of that conference, social settings and prayer.

Was referred to GCN a couple of years ago. It has been a real inspiration for me - both as a unseful and balanced resource on Biblical theology, but as also a way of maying connections in the gay Christian community - many of whom are now my friends. It has been a real spiritual blessing.

The Gay Christian Network (or GCN as we like to call it) has been an amazing resource that has changed my life in a very positive way. I have met so many wonderful friends that share both my faith and my journey to reconcile my faith and my sexuality.

I am very fortunate to be in an area with a very large and active GCN community. We get together and have potlucks, Bible studies, game nights, Christmas parties, birthday parties, or just about anything else that we can make an excuse to get together for. It's a great community both online and offline and has made such a positive difference in my life. This year I was able to attend the annual GCN Conference. The speakers were amazing and once again I was blessed by this ministry.

I'm very glad that its the first result on Google when you search for "gay christian." It has helped thousands of LGBT people in need and I know they will continue to do so.

Thanks GCN!

GCN is truly an oasis, a haven for those struggling to reconcile sexual orientation and Christian faith. As one who is gay and married to a
straight spouse, and has only in recent years come to be OK with my orientation, I've been greatly blessed by the safe space that GCN has created for those on a journey of figuring out how to integrate
'gay' and 'Christian' in their lives, regardless of where they are in that process. There is much encouragement and support to be found here,
and a spirit of grace and humility is clearly evident in the midst of a wide diversity of experiences and perspectives.

GCN is an amazing organization which provides support and resources to people who want to find a way to reconcile their faith with their sexual orientation, and to the people who love them. When people within our church responded with judgment and rejection to our efforts to have an honest discussion about this issue, GCN provided the safety, support, and Christian fellowship we needed. GCN is a lifeline where most churches fall short. Our son is one among many who might not be alive today without GCN.

GCN is a great resource for Christians, like me, who also happen to be gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender or those who support their GLBT family and friends. Stumbling upon GCN after a Google search nearly 3 years ago, I have become a more active member of the organization and in addition to being better able to reconcile myself and my faith, I have seen it work for others as well.

GCN is awesome. This web is the reason I'm still holding on to what I believe, and that is God. Before finding this site I always thought that I was alone. but not anymore. I meet the most wonderful people on this site, and some of them became my best friends. Thanks GCN.

Reaching out to others in your neighborhood and around the globe. Dispelling ugly myths and lies & spreading Truth and Love.

GCN has helped me live my life an immeasurable amount!!

Confidence to be who I was fearfully and wonderfully created to be, without fear or condemnation!
Courage to share my story and help those who have been oppressed by ancient doctrinal values and standards in the church falsely under the name of an all loving God!
Comedy, contacts, confidence in terms of trust, c

In a world that's often quite hostile towards gay people, the church regretfully plays a unhelpful role (to put it mildly). Many people assume that the Bible condemns homosexuality and they take this for granted, without even bothering to check the facts. We need more gay christians who have the knowledge, the compassion and the courage to face these challenges head on. GCN plays an important role in this discussion and at the same time it helps gay christians to build their own community.

GCN whats can I say, one of the only public non-profits that support the belief system of Gay Christians. Im proud to be a member and would encourage anyone to log in and get connected.

GCN is a cornerstone they Ive had the pleasure to be apart of that hellps me connect with others who believe in Christ and are gay.

Life is tough, God is good, GCN is there for you.


Be Well,



Brian Karapetian

GNC was a website a Christian friend found for me after my daughter came out to me. When I told my daughter about it, all she could say was, "Christian and Gay are two words I never would have put together". All she had read on the internet was very hateful words which made her think that she could no longer belong to the family of God, and that her father and I would no longer love her once we found out she was gay. (because we are Christian) We went to their convention and found some healing and a feeling of belonging that has been missing for some time. There is still so much hurt though, and so much reconciling to be done. I really hope you consider this non-profit worthy of attention and support.

My personal experience with The Gay Christian Network has been an absolute GOD send. I've attend the GCN conference in Denver this past January and was blessed in so many ways. In more ways then I may have ever expected.

GCN has saved my life and my mind. Accepting myself as who God made me to be is a real blessing. Without GCN this would've never happened.

God Bless GCN!

For far too long, I'd felt that my only options were either to be Christian by minimizing my humanity or to be gay my minimizing my faith... or to be delusional. GCN has kept me sane, given me quite a bit of personal support, and shown me that there are thousands of other out there like me.
This sounds like a cliche, but there honestly aren't ANY other organizations that structure their beliefs the same way at GCN, and I'm thankful for all they've done.

GCN has been the most important website in my life. It was because of this site that I learned that I was not alone, that there were many other Christian men just like myself that struggled their whole life with same sex attraction. I had been trained prior to believe that I lacked faith and was defective spiritually and it was my fault that God refused to hear my consistent prayers for an alteration of my orientation. Without GCN I might never have received the inner peace that I have now and I don't know if my walk with God would still exist. I am extremely grateful for this ministry and know without any doubt that it has been transformed the lives of many individuals for the better.

GCN is a place for people to be who they are. I love that it is a safe place, and a place where like minded Christian Believers can share their hurts, and rejoice in victories!! I am so glad God led me to GCN when I was searching for a place that would speak to my deepest heart. The ministry that happens in this sweet place is so desparately needed in such a time as this. I am a grateful member of GCN.

When I finally came to terms with being a Lesbian and a Christian at the same time - I did not know where to turn. Then I searched for Gay Christain on the internet and found this website. It was what I needed. It has a section talking about the specific points regarding Christianity and homosexuality. And then a message board to connect with other Gay Christians. And now I am connected with other Christians in my area and not only connect on the website but also in person.

This community is open and accepting and there to help and support all Gay Christians and their family.

No only is it a website and connecting locally but also they have an annual conference which I am looking forward to attending the next one.

The Gay Christian Network is an amazing organization! They helped me immensely while I was trying to to reconcile my faith and my sexuality and I know that they have done the same for so many others. Additionally, they do great work within the larger Christian community to try and help make it a more welcoming place for all LGBT people.

The Gay Christian Network is the light in the darkness that is sometimes found in being gay and Christian. I found the organization to be a really caring place for people who are gay to find support in their daily lives and to live as Christians. While primarily Christian based, GCN is open to anyone.

GCN is probably the #1 gay christian network on the web. It serves a very diverse group of denominations and does a lot to support gay Christians as well as their friends and family.

I came to GCN when I was at a very low point in my life. I was the victim of a crime and GCN was my first point of non-discriminatory Christian support. Many persons expressed their support for me during that time. I am extremely happy to have found GCN.

I've found GCN to be a most interesting and informative site. It's been particularly helpful in broadening my persepctives on how we live and move and have our being. I've been moved by many of the life stories, and stimulated by many of the points of view expressed. And I've been informed by reading the debates and other expressions of a atheological nature. This is a great resource!

There is not enough available memory on this site for me to even begin to express what GCN means to me. It has been by far the single most helpful site for me while I was coming out. It continues to help me keep things in proper focus and reclaim my self esteem as a valid individual. I am grateful for their site and organization in general. I guarantee they help save lives on a regular basis. Coming to terms with one's sexuality is difficult and there are a lot of encouraging people at GCN!

The Gay Christian Network provides a supportive system for gay, lesbian and transgendered persons on the basis of Christ's love for EVERYONE! As gay males, my partner and I were removed from membership in the Church of the Nazarene because we were gay. GCN provided a place where I could connect with others, find acceptance and learn more about the hope that we have in Jesus Christ.

GCN is a wonderful and most needed tool to access people who are both Christian and gay. GCN has provided support and connection and I do believe that through GCN both lives and souls were saved.

GCN is a fabulous resource for LGBT (and questioning) people who are also Christian. Joining GCN has given me access to many people who have a great idea of what it means to be gay and Christian. I have received wonderful advice from GCN users and I have also been able to give advice of my own. GCN also has allowed me to meet new friends. Best of all, GCN has allowed me to make prayer requests and offer prayer for people in need.

This site is a great way to connect with other Christians of varying interests and perspectives.

I became involved with GCN about 1 year ago, and it has been a driving factor in the growth of my spiritual experience ever since. This organization serves people all over the globe, and does it on a shoestring budget. They have an outstanding staff of caring and educated individuals who work diligently every day to help serve those with great need in spiritual and emotional concerns.

GCN is doing important work, critical.
So many faith-filled people are out there needing to hear that God DOES love them despite their orientation. He loves ALL of His created beings. I was recently blessed by attending the annual conference. It was wonderful being around people who don't feel that being LGBT and being a Believer in Jesus Christ are mutually exclusive. The organization welcomes varied views and promotes dialogue among people with views that differ.
This organization is a lifeline for many.

GCN was there for me in a crucial time of spiritual and emotional development. After coming out of ex-gay therapy and organizations for nearly 5 years, I needed a home where people could accept me, and love me while I figured myself out. And that's what GCN provided me. Their Side A AND Side B communities were wonderful. I developed some deep, lasting friendships that continue to this day. They provided me community, love, support, and care when I needed it most. I'm forever indebted to Justin and Ron for their gracious, generous leadership, and for helping to create such an AMAZING organization!

GCN is the most amazing group of Christian people. 3 years my life was a mess I was attending a church that did not accept homosexuals. I would attend church and pray that the Lord would fix me and all week I would push back all my thought s and feelings holding them inside. never talking about them for fear that my family and church family would hate me as much as i hated myself. Then one day I will never forget it I sat at the computer and a google search for gay Christians. What I found was my new church home. I was welcomed with open arms and told that I was ok, that it is ok to be me. I joined in the message boards and quickly made friends that will be in my life forever. Through those Godly friendships I learned that it is ok to be gay and that Gods love is not only for the perfect christian man that walks the straight and narrow. but God loves me just as I am. I threw open the doors of the closet and and stepped out about 3 months after finding GCN and I have never looked back.

Through their annual conference, online message boards, and regional gatherings, GCN brings much needed hope to people across the sexual identity spectrum who are struggling to integrate their faith into their whole selves.

I was adopted at age 14 by a pastor and his wife back in 1988. I embraced Christianity around the time of my adoption. But had a hard time understanding my thoughts and feelings toward other girls. In 2004, after falling in love with my best girl friend, I realized I was mostly attracted to women and was gay. I went through ex-gay therapy which seemed to bring in more self hatred and insecurity to my unchanged orientation. I found Gay Christian Network the summer of 2007 and the community helped me change my view of how God saw me as well as how I felt about myself. I am tremendously grateful for GCN being there at one of the most crucial times in my life where everywhere I turned, I could not find ample support. I am now living a healthy, vibrant life, and have embraced who I am. Thanks, GCN for being there for me!

Gloria

Wonderful group! This group provides a level of critical engagement between GLBT people of faith and the broader Christian community. Its service is unique, genuine, and incredibly effective as it builds bridges between two seemingly disparate groups.

I believe that the Gay Christian Network is full of resources for Christians who wish to commune with each other. It also has small groups such as side b, people of color, mixed orientation marriages, and so on; for those who need these individualized or theme specific groups. I am thankful that a christian outlet such as the Gay Christian Network exists.

When i first came out as a Gay Christian, my life was falling apart. My parents looked down at me, my friends thought I was insane, even my church kicked me out. But the GCN helped me along, the people are the best, the workers and volunteers are so helpful and the owner.. well words can't describe how much he's helped put my mind and spirit at ease.

GCN is a place where I can go as a person of faith; a catholic gay man.I can go there to chat with other gay catholics and the broad church of christianity. So many gay & lesbian people recieve negative messages from their faiths that this place is truly special in that it is affirming and has something for every type of christian. I can do this whether I be in the warmth of a place where i am accepted, tolerated and valued by my fellow human beings or on one of those cold days when I have heard or experienced hate. St Francis said "that in giving we recieve..." so additionally on this site i can support others in heir faith and human struggle to live.

GCN provides a truly unique and desperately needed service to the LGBT community and it's allies. There are few organizations that provide the level of support and community that I have experienced with GCN. They are saving and changing lives daily with the way they are serving this community!

During chapters of my life when I had no brick-&-mortar faith community to speak of, GCN offered me the loving support and empowering community that I needed in order to grow further in my faith & be reconciled to my identity as a gay person. From the few years I spent as an active posting member there, I experienced and witnessed countless others experience transformation directly as a result of access to other faithful gay Christians and so many loving allies. The effect of GCN on my young adult life is not to be underestimated. I regard them as highly worthy of any available funding or institutional support.

Before finding GCN I was having a hard time reconciling my faith with my sexuality. I'd embrace one part of who I was, and ignore the other to try and fit into what every community I was in at the moment. It was crazy. The friendships I have made at GCN have let me embrace myself as a whole human being... one who is Christian and gay.

GCN is a great way to connect with other LGBT Christians. This population is often overlooked by both the broader Christian and LGBT communities. GCN has been a great resource, by providing a forum where people can chat and support each other in both faith and relationship issues, and by putting together annual conferences. It is also a great way to network and find people in your area to work with for local activities.

The Gay Christian Network is like no other network in the world! It has encouraged me many times when I was feeling low. I'm so glad to be included in the world of networks because GCN makes it possible.

Please understand that it's important to me that this network stays "on" because it makes it seem that I count! I have a voice in what goes on in the world! I hope that if you haven't taken the time to look into this network, that you will now do it. You'll no doubt see what I see in that it makes it possible for me to be included . . . and you too!

This site has changed my life!
I never knew this kind of support was out there for me.
I was about to give up all hope for trying to reconcile my religious experience with my personal life...and then a friend mentioned this site to me.

It has given me great connections and the strength and confidence to surge forward in my life.

I am a Christian gay man that has struggled with how this could be for 27 years. I came across The Gay Christian Network after coming to the end of my rope so to speak. I found there a community of people just like me! I found many interesting articles that helped me tremendously on my journey to accepting myself and realizing that I am accepted by God.

This organization offers hope, encouragement, and affirmation to those children of God disenfranchised by the Church. They make the concept of "What would Jesus do?" more than just an idea - they MAKE IT A REALITY by inclusiveness and acceptance of ALL Christians.

GCN is a safe place for gay Christians to spend time with each other, voice concerns, and learn that they're not alone in their struggles.

GCN is a "lighthouse" on the stormy sea of life for gay Christians. I first discovered this organization by googling "gay Christian." I listened to inspiring testimonials of noted gay Christians on GCN radio who had gone through trials and tribulations as a result of being a gay Christian and how they had handled those situations. GCN offers a very inspiring conference once a year where gay Christians can share their stories and hear engaging speakers challenge us in our spiritual growth. As a 70-year-old, I am so grateful that help is now available for the young Christian who realizes that his or her sexuality conflicts with what he/she has been taught.

The ministry of the Gay Christian Network has been a wonderful source of support and encouragement for me as a Christian who happens to be gay. Their website provides many opportunities thru message boards, videos, articles and get-togethers to show support and encouragement to the growing family at GCN. I have met some incredible brothers and sisters in Christ thru some of the regional events and I will be forever changed due to the relationships I have built with these dear people.

Good organization. This is a bunch of BS going through all of these hoops and hurdles.

GCN has been both an inspiration and a resource to touch others who need friendship, prayers or advice with coping in a world that often turns a blind eye to diversity.
I have made some lasting friendships through GCN's resources because GCN is full of real people just like you and me. It's not only an online community of hope...people have extended their social 'real life' networks via the message boards and available Conferences and workshops offered by GCN and it's staff. To receive and give support in a 'safe' environment where individuals meet and find that they are not alone in their spiritual and personal journeys is a great asset in this day and time.

Since I became a member of Gay Christian Network (GCN), their mission-mindedness has rejuvenated my faith and services to humanity. The Organization has reached out to so many people in and outside the country who are being marginalized, discriminated and bullied because of whom they are. They're working hard to give hope to the hopeless, help to the helpless, home to the homeless and love to the hated just because of their sex orientatation. This is mission in practice. I owe them every thing good for their growth and expansion.

GCN has really given me a circle of friends that truly understand and support me in the things I'm going through. They reach out and help others with no kind of expectations for anything in return.

When I learned that my son had discovered he is gay, I was concerned for his belief in God. GCN helped me to see that gays can definitely be Christian!

GNC is the only christian non profit orginisation in the world that seemed to excist on the internet. Being a citizen of Germany, it was not possible for me to communicate with any other GLBT Christians in my city. With GCN, I am connected to others who believe and want to make a difference in the lives of young members of the GLBT society.

My family ws not very supportive, and being able to realise that there are other GLBT christians, who even would like to help and contact me, really changed my life. Dialogue is very important for someone in a depressive situation like I found myself in.

Through the DVD "Through my eyes" (a project of the GCNetwork), I was able to open the eyes of those in my direct surroundings, conscerning the GLBT youth, and esspecially the views of christians in the matter of homosexuality.

This site would be missed, if ever it would not excist anymore.

Daniel

It serves an important function in letting glbt individuals know they can be a Christian just as they are without changing their sexuality.

I check this website in order to follow the connection between the "LGBT world" and the Church.

GCN is a dominant, though not the only, organization that effectively represents thousands of Christians who happen to also be gay with dignity and respect. Sigh of relief, encouragement and education are some of the results of their service which is quite refreshing.

this is really good site. i recomend it very much for gays and lesbi cristians. you are welcome!

When I first came to the site, I was expecting a lot of people who didn't know what they were talking about. But as I read the blogs and forum posts I realized that all these people here had answers and I saw a bigger picture of who Christ is through it.

GCN inspired me to rebuild my relationship with God.

I found this site via a friend, and while online found out about the annual conference, having experience in the production side of events like this, I volunteered to help design, program and run the lighting for this event. While doing this, I found that I got far more out of the event than I ever could have ever imagined.

As a conservative Christian coming to terms with being gay, it was hard to find resources to help me make sense of this. I found the Gay Christian Network (GCN) online, and it provided me with a strong tangible sense of support. I not only met members online and received support from them, but I was able to attend functions and make friends with many of them. I was also able to encourage and support others at GCN struggling with the same issues. Over the years I have attended the national annual conference twice and have attended the CampOut event in the summer three times. It has been wonderful and has helped me to see that it is ok to Christian and gay and that my life is not ruined but instead is opening to a new chapter of joy, friends and possibilities.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with many gay and lesbian clients. This website has proved to be an invaluable resource in helping my clients connect with other like-minded individuals throughout the country.

GCN is a vital resource to youth, especially, in their journey of self-discovery and integration of their same-sex sexual orientation and evangelical Christian faith. By providing an online social network and community of support, GCN is a unique lifeline for those who are often marginalized and persecuted by their families and church friends. Its written resources, videos, chatrooms, conferences, and opportunities for local connection save lives, literally. I'm proud to refer people to GCN and to support this ministry as a donor.

GCN has been an instrument of GOD for me to reconcile my faith and sexuality and eventually unlearn and learn the truth about homosexuality

I was married for 21 years, and have two children. My wife and I served as Associate Pastors, and then as missionaries in Africa for a total of 8 years in ministry. Until recently, I have had a difficult time bringing my faith together with my sexuality. Reading GCN gives me hope and support as I continue that journey....

GCN has been on the front line for those of us who have been alienated from our major denominations with a welcoming and helpful presence. They are showing us that God truly loves us just as we are.

Through GCN I've found friends and community after years of feeling isolated and alone. First, I developed relationships online, and now that has moved to meeting people in person and becoming true friends.

GCN is a safe place for people to grow!

As a gay man living in a very conservate community it is enlightning to have an online community where I can be with others like myself that are discovering and working on their relationship with God! We are all on different religious paths but with GCN we come together as one.

GCN has been a very important part of my life for over two years now. I love the faith community that is found in the forums. It is a way for gay Christians to find affirmation in others and that it IS possible to be both gay and Christian. In my opinion, it better helps us to seek God's will when we can live our lives authentic and whole by being who we were created to be.

I found GCN after a quick search on the Internet for the terms "gay" and "Christian". After clicking on their link and reviewing the forum posting I encountered a community that would profoundly challenge and inspire me in my own spiritual life as a gay young man of faith.

Most of the faith based organizations I had dealt with in my life had always considered me a second class Christian and my opinions, ideas and beliefs were often discarded as ill-informed or misaligned with the truth presented by the church.

At GCN, I found and encountered a group of people that accepted me as I am and would dialogue with me on a personal level about the unique questions and circumstances I found myself in. This was a place as diverse as the world I live in and always offered a fresh and new perspective to each situation and query I had.

I would encourage those of the LGBT community, their friends, families and peers to take a few moments to check GCN out. The moderators and members are always open to questions and comments and I have yet to come away from an exchange their without a fresh look at life, a profound love and acceptance and many detailed views about something I could only see from my own dimension.

Daemon

This network really helped me through one of the toughest times in my life. Being gay and fighting cancer, i felt like I had no where to turn. But this network changed all that for me. It helped me see through the storm I was in. The lord and jesus christ are apart of my everyday life cause of the GCN.

GCN provides badly needed encouragement and information to those caught in the cross fire of the culture war between gays and christians. As one who has a foot in each camp, I am so thankful that GCN provides a generous and safe space for many to reconcile their faith and their sexual orientation, no easy task for anyone, let alone for those who are routinely persecuted and ostracized by those who claim to share their faith. Through its rich and varied content of internet radio, real world conferences, community forum, chat, and one-on-one correspondence as well as its resources and outreach to churches, GCN is an oasis of sanity, understanding, tolerance, and true christian love amid a desert of animus and fear mongering. I can only imagine how many young lives have been saved through this vitally important work. For example, I learned about how the "clobber" passages in the Bible have been misused to attack those with same sex attraction. At the conferences in Nashville in 2010 and Denver in 2011, I learned a great deal about the whole spectrum of non-heterosexual individuals and about christians who affirm them. This helped me to reconcile my faith with my sexuality and has helped me to move on to a more positive, rich, and fulfilling life. It also helped me to enable my family to understand my situation and be more accepting.

I have no experience in particular. I am living in UK London and Couldn't meet up any Christian gay people yet. I really wish to do so.
However, I didn't give up. I am still hoping that I will find someone on this site who can help me to get contact with Londoner gay Christian guys.

GCN is a very good, long term, and strong standing ministry of "Faith in Christ for ALL People" at home and around the world. The dedication of its founder and supporters can not be beat. There is nothing that could replace the ministry GCN has given to the people. GCN serves such great need for love, acceptance, and a commitment to regular communication for everyone who will listen to hear.

Robbie Ousley
www.UNIDIVERSAL.com

This group is a great safe way to explore both being gay and Christian. If on-line friends is what you're looking for, this is the place! There are discussions and forums that are interesting and timely. The best feature is that you can be involved to the extent you choose: volunteer, browse, comment, leader, etc. I hear the conferences are something to be treasured and remembered.

When I needed prayer this group was really compassionate and receptive of welcoming me. That really made a difference in a difficult time in my life!

It has been tough since I became a Christian as a gay. GCN provides a good platform for me to understand more about myself, my faith and my understanding of Christianity. I also have to chance to meet other gay Christian friends to encourage each other. I know this is a place where I could go to when I have difficulties.

There is a need that has been growing in our public for quite sometime and GCN fills this need so wonderfully. MANY individuals who are marginalized for either being gay or being a Christian have found a home here. I have yet to get really involved, but am so thankful for the resources and support that GCN provides. A couple of years ago I think I would have really lost myself had it not been for GCN

I was struggling to reconcile my Christian beliefs with my newly found love, and i had no one to turn to because everyone around me was Christian and I knew for the most part they all believed what I was considering doing--starting a life with the person I want marry--was a sin. GCN was there for me when no one else was. I needed the support of fellow believers to get me past the judgmentalism, legalism, and later the shunning I received from my family after coming out. GCN radio is my favorite part of GCN because it encourages my heart to listen.

GCN provides space for ongoing conversations between faith and sexual identity that are crucially important. Harmonizing these two things can be life-changing, and in that way, GCN is not only a safe space, but a space for empowerment and a place to thrive. GCN's annual conference has also hosted a musical comedy that shows the creative ways in which dialogue can take place. Brilliant!

It is a lifeline for Christians who happen to be LGBT.
A point of information and support.
It breaks the isolation.
It saves lives.

A great organisation for learning more about what it means to be a Gay Christian, with plenty of access to information and support. Also a great place for meeting and networking - online, in chat, via events. A real community for people who face a struggle on all sides.

The Gay Christian Network is a beacon of light and hope for many gay/lesbian/bisexual Christians who are seeking either to reconcile their faith with their sexual orientation and/or who are seeking to deepen their relationship with Christ as same-sex oriented Christians. The Gay Christian Network, through its website, forum for sharing and conferences, reaches out to huge numbers of individuals living in remote as well as urbanised locations. It does so while upholding the integrity of the Gospel message. I thank God for the GCN and support its mission to bring Christ closer to many people who would not otherwise draw near to Him. Additionally, the GCN reaches out to the heterosexual Christian community in order to promote understanding and compassion between both groups. This is also a vital mission as we are all God's children whom He loves without favour.

The support given to me when I first found out my oldest son was gay, and the help to my son and myself over many years has been invaluable.
This website and the ministry, support, and guidance it provides on a very personal level can't really be measured on this side of eternity. The staff, volunteers, and caring people online immediately came to my side with genuine love at a time when I needed it. I thank God for this place of non-judgmental service and refuge and for those involved in it.

GCN is a wonderful website and organization. It helped me in a time when I felt alone and the only Gay Christian standing.

The Gay Christian Network is an awesome organization. It has shown me that i can follow the teachings of Jesus Christ no matter my orientation. GCN RAAWKS:)

This is an awesome ministery for all people but ( of course) mainly for GLBT people and their families.
This is a well moderated website which means that it is kept free from abuse, slender, swearing and gossiping.
It builds faith and is a witness what God's grace is all about.
I am blessed to be part of this community!

CHM
Netherlands

gay christian network provides a very valuable service to gay people ,especially when some socalled christians dont think we deserve love and mercy.

I am a bisexual man. This group has helped me to reconcile my sexuality with my faith without having to deny either. They have accepted me for who I am.

Gay Christian Network (GCN) has provided a crucial link for individuals who, far and large, have lived extremely isolated & difficult lifes: gay christians.

Unlike other minorities, most people who are GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered) are not born into a family that is comprised with others who are GLBT. It's isolating. And, for a long time, it's been something to be ashamed of.

That isolation is compounded when that GLBT person is Christian. They've probably gotten the message that the way they love, the way they connect to others most intimately, the way they form commitments & a family is sinful & dead wrong. B/c of messages like that, the stats show that growing up gay in a conservative Christian home wreaks havoc on a person's emotional & spiritual life.

GCN has provided a way for gay christians to connect. If nothing else, HEAR gay christians speak articulately about their challenges, hopes and ... life. They learn that they are not alone, not crazy, not lost, not forgotten, not wrong in the core of their being & relationships. GCN provides a forum, information, message boards, a yearly conference, toolkits & speakers for churches, and more.

Via GCN's website, I was about to connect with another gay person in my very own church, as well as the mother of a gay son who goes to church across the street from me. I was astounded. Here, we've been literally living in each others' back yards, and yet, b/c of the stigma & fear of speaking out & sharing our lives completely, we could not find each other until we met on a GCN message board.

Since then, we've been getting together & planning ways to reach others in our community & our churches. The relief and joy of being able to sit down and talk about our lives, our struggles, our hopes... it's been life-infusing. We're looking forward to sharing that, and hope to build a stronger community, one person at a time.

GCN reaches hurting isolated people and gives them a way to connect and be known and accepted, and grow from there.

I hope you'll check them out & support them!

I attended the GCN Conference in Seattle. It was wonderful to meet many gay Christians from all over the country and different parts of the world. The emotional support is very valuable to me in my walk with God.

The first time I listened to the network's radio podcast I heard an interview with Andrew Marin who is working to make peace between Christians who accept gay people and those who do not. This is especially important in working to curb youth and young adult suicide attempts that triggered by religious shame.

I want to thank GCN for all the hard work that it does to help bring peace into our world.

Ed Ness

my sister loves these people and they've done a great deal to help her when she needed them the most.

GCN is a wonderful resource for gay Christians. I especially appreciate the DVD that they put out with young people's moving testimonies. This is great to share with friends and loved ones. I am looking forward to getting to know more about GCN and to get involved when I move to the Raleigh area soon!

I felt alone in my sexuality and my faith. I couldn't tell people at church that I was gay and I couldn't tell gay friends that I was a Christian--for fear of being ostrasized from both communities. GCN has given me the courage to come out as a lesbian at church and to come out as a Christian to my gay friends. Both experiences have been fulfilling and my two communities are becoming one. Some of my curch friends have met some of my gay friends and we all do things together. It is amazing!

GCN has helped me come to realize the ways in which the church can be reconciled to the GLBT community. Having grown up in a homophobic environment, this is INCREDIBLY important step toward social justice/equality.

GCN provided for me a place that had community, resources, and hope when I felt alone. The community helped equip me to make a difference in my own church and the lives of individuals.

GCN saves lives! It it one of the most important on line gay support groups out there. So many gay Christians face discrimination in their churches and challenges to their faith from false doctrine taught in many churches. Sadly so many gay Christians have no place to turn for support and correct theology that teaches that GOD DOES love them!
GCN saved my life...restored my faith and gave me a network of support that is now my family..GOD BLESS GCN!!!!!

The GCN touches lives of Christian Gay men and women who need to know that God loves them and accepts them actually as they are. It has been my joy to share with others how this journey is shared by many, and you do not have to be excluded for who you are.
At a recent conference, a young man from Chicago told me how I had saved his life through my youtube messages on the dangers of ex-gay ministry. He would have gone there because he didn't want to go to hell for being gay. My message gave him hope that God had created him as a gay man and he could embrace that, along with his faith.

I am a parent of a gay child and I am very pleased that the Gay Christian Network has been established. I know it has been a source of comfort tom many gay Christians that I have advised.

Too many gays feel that they have been bodily thrown out of the church and experience such deep pain in their hearts.

The Gay Christian Network provides the hope that someday, more Christians will be able to open their minds and their hearts and accept all of God's creations.

Beautiful Site that has allowed me to reconcile my faith in God while coming to grips with my sexuality. It is a wonderful place for clear info and I am happy to be a part of it.

I've been a member of the community for over four years now. I did nto know what to expect. I've never posted much on any online community before and was expecting this one to be a disappointment. I couldnt' have been more wrong. I came to The Gay Christian Network a broken and hurting person. The people there immediately responded to me, befriended me, showed love and support, prayed when I asked, and gave me more encouragement than I had received elsewhere.

As a direct result, I have completely changed the way I think of myself. I'm a stronger more confident person.

More recently I've become more involved in leading one of the forums, one that allows me to volunteer and give back -supporting others where possible.

GCN showed me that it was possible to be Christian and a Lesbian. It was a true blessing to come across this website. It gave me hope, and it energized my faith.

GCN provided the resources I needed to wrestle with Scripture in relation to homosexuality. Because of this online resources, I was able to finally draw the conclusion that being gay and Christian was okay. If I had not found GCN, I could very well still be closeted and hating myself.

GCN as an organization has helped me to see a different side of gay christians. Before I had attended a conference, or met any, my ideas of what a gay christian would be were completely off base. I'm very glad that this organization exists, as without them I'd be in a very different place right now!

GCN saves lives and souls who are underserved and rejected by main religions. Truly helpful and caring.

Since realizing that I'm gay and come from a Christian background, I had a lot of questions and not many answers. A friend told me about GCN so I went online. I found out immediately that I'm not alone. I enjoy Justin's videos and the topics and discussion forums. Because of GCN, gay Christians don't have to feel alone. We're here for each other. Thank you GCN.

GCN Saved my sanity and my life when I first Googled "Gay Christian" 3 years ago. Thank God for GCN!

In fear and shame I had repressed and denied my sexual orientatation , believing that I could not be both gay and Christian. After Thirty (30) years of denial, I came to terms with who I am when I Googled "GayChristian" and learned that I am not alone.

GCN was there when I needed them! I had questions that they were able to answer and literally saved my life. Having been an interim pastor and worship leader, coming out cost me my job and friends. But now Ive been able to get through that and point other people to the right answers when they need them as well. The videos are particularly helpful. They are short, sweet, and easy to watch to somebody that needs quick answers.
Thank you so much!

CJ Schlotthauer
Farmington NM / Phoenix AZ

So many gay Christians have a unique experience and feel isolated and alone. GCN helps folks connect, share experiences, and tell their life stories in ways that are redemptive and healthy.

I fully support the mission of Gay Christian Network. I am a straight female who supports gay Christians!

This site has not only helped me work through some issues and self-hate, but opened me to a world outside my closed community. I feel connected with these people, and I've been opened up to my religion to make it that much stronger. This site needs some better forum tools, but its definitely on its way.

Gay Christian Network has helped me realize how many other Gay Christians there are and provided a means through which I can connect with them. GCN is a wonderful resource providing hope, support, comradery, and information to gay Christians who might otherwise live in isolation as far as their faith is concerned.

These guys are fantatic. I do NOT like church, never have, but I am Christain and I believe in God. GCN gives me a connection to the religious world without me having to lie through my teeth about who I am and what I believe all Sunday morning long.

GCN is a great resource because the community for Christians who happen to be gay is very small and spread out, along with being 'in the closet' as well. The internet is a safe place for many people to discuss this issue which they may not be able to do in other venues. GCN's assistance in providing an educational resource is a great help to the cause of full inclusion for homosexuals in the church.

I have been a donor, a volunteer, and a member of the site, taking advantage of the resources available from Gay Christian Network.

Hearing the stories of others who are involved with the site has encouraged me to share and pray and receive the prayers and advice from others who have had similar experiences, varied insights.

I have also been able to share insights and experiences to help others.

Being a gay adult in rural America can be a difficult situation, and being able to reach out to others who know and understand what that reality is, helps!!

I have gained some life long friendships through GCN, because of their pain knowing and relating to my own pain ... we've been able to laugh, to cry, to share, to listen. Its been the only place that I've felt safe enough to go ask for prayer and to pray.

It has brought me to the place of finding the courage to stop being paralized by fear and I told my folks and those around me that I was gay? I had lived in fear agony for years that it dehabilitated me.

Many have been there through some of the toughest periods of my life and I can't thank anyone enough for my online family.

Great service and group! Helps build communities and empowers humans.

GCN was one of the first communities that I found, as a conservative Christian who had no place to look for help or hope. I had never met a gay Christian before... didn't even know if someone could *be* both. Finding GCN was an incredible gift from God. The website had people I was able to speak to and ask questions, stories and testimonies, and articles speaking to the very same questions I had been asking, but thought no one else was. The community at GCN, as well as the leadership, gave me role models for what it might look like to move forward as someone who did not have to surrender my faith in order to be who God made me. GCN has quite literally changed my life in a way that almost no other group of people have.

GCN, Gay Christian Network has helped me align my christian beliefs with whom I am, a gay man. It has been invaluable in guiding me to be an upstanding, ethical, and moral human being. I would be in a much worse place without their guidance.

I did not know where to turn being Christian and gay.

GCN is great online and offline community for Gay Christians. It creates great events to share in corporate worship and fellowship. This is a vital ministry to this often marginalized demographic. It has been a life line for me in times of darkness. And I thank God, for this community of believers.

I am so appreciative of GCN! I had been struggling, like so many whom God has led to this organization, with my being a born again Christian and being gay. When I began to consider the implications of my sexual orientation, there was one area that I felt could never be congruent-Christianity and same-sex relationships. The struggle began with admitting to myself that I was gay; that was hard enough after being a Christian for many years. Then the implications of being gay--the loss of friendships, family considerations, etc.; it all was too much to handle. I was consistently in confusion and despairing of life.

Finding such simple things as understanding, love, acceptance, encouragement, a desire to help me overcome my struggles, even a willingness to let me become involved in projects and turn my story around to help impact others' lives---that is what GCN is to me. This world is changing at an alarming pace, and because I have found the venue of GCN, I know that I am able not only to accept myself, but most importantly to help others who also struggle, who think that the only solution to inner peace is to 'end it all', who feel that they could never be bold for Christ and be honest about a same-sex relationship, or those who just find themselves stuck on the treadmill of depression and despair. Here is hope; here is GCN.

What GCN does best is allow people who are struggling with faith, or are refugees from a strict Christian Evangelical background a place to connect much like that of a bulletin board system.

I have found that many people who thrive on GCN have little or no contact with other Gay people, or live in an area in which there is little support, or have no interest in looking at alternative ways to connect with a wider aspect of GLBT Christianity. In this role as a save harbor, GCN fulfills its obligation.

For anyone who is out, and active in parish life, GCN can be a bit limiting as the general membership tends to be somewhat insular, with the membership preference to keep save within the confines of the bulletin board over and above examining life in the real world. This may be one reason why GCN prefers to continue a running debate surrounding celibate and non-celibate Christian living. By focusing a group on individual choices, there is no risk in taking chances to literally work to bring about Christ's kingdom of God.

GCN is a great support system for the GLBT Christian community who are facing issues of struggle with their sexual orientation and religious beliefs. There are many who have reconciled these issues and have helped others through their journey. I feel that GCN potentially saves lives, because so many GLBT individuals have become suicidal due to feeling rejected and unworthy of God. GCN is a helping hand of support to those who need it the most.

It is so awesome what GCN has going on nation and worldwide. Reaching out to help reconcile the LGBT community to Christ is one of the most crucial steps the LGBT community.

GCN has a national conference yearly where many meet for worship and classes. This is so helpful to many that are still in the closet, newly out, and even those that have been out for years. It is so comforting to know that there are other going through what we as member are or have gone through.

The message boards are topic based, as well as regionally based to help others come together. There is also a place to intro yourself to the whole GCN community and even ask for prayers and guidance.

GCN is really providing a comprehensive resource for the LGBT community.

GCN was a great help to me as I struggle to reconcile my orientation with my religion. Many great folks participate to support those who struggle with being homosexual and Christian when many churches tell you that you can't be both. This organization was a God-send to me.

GCN is a place where people are real, honest, and open. I am encouraged and can be an encouragement to others. The annual conferences are fantastic, getting to meet those in the online community face-to-face.

I believe this organization is helping the world be more understanding of the LGBT Community... especially in the spiritual area of life.

To me, it has served as a psychological stress-relieving place that I could share my opinions and finally be myself. It got me ready for the OUTSIDE WORLD.. and helped me understand that there is always someone out there that undestands you.

This organization is NOT ONLY helping people that have a hard time with their sexuality .. whether trying to accept it or facing judgement... It actually opens a window of understanding to EVERYONE. An example would be.. how many times have you heard 'Christians are supposed to be loving, not judging', and i myself could not agree more! I believe this community IS one of those true-loving communities, and that CONCEPT of not judging may be embraced by other communities that, unfortunately, probably do not see that the way to bring Christ to the lives of people is to actually show EXAMPLES OF HIM, not using his words to make people feel GUILTY. Present Christ with LOVE!

Gay Christian Network is a great ministry. It is place for like minded people to come together and find fellowship that in many places they simple wouldn't get the support or encouragement. GCN is a great place I have been a member for about 3 years and it has been a blessing...


Dale

GCN is a Ministry that serves l the GLBT Communities around the world very well.
Through its website, Members have access to all of the Forums which has helped so many find answers to being Gay and Christian in this society of hate.
Non-Members are able to view some of the Forums that shows them how much this Ministry is SERVING the GLBT Community, which I hope and pray brings them to want to join this fine Ministy.
Many Family Members have joined to support their GLBT Relative, and or to find answers as what it is to be Gay and Christian.
The love shown by the Membership here towards one another, shows GOD'S true love for HIS Children, and that means ALL of HIS Children.
As we see many Church's become supporting and accepting, there is still a long way to go, but through GCN'S insight, devotion, and love; I know it wont take long to have every Church show equal love and acceptance to all those seek GOD'S word

The GNC is an organization which provides, quite literally, life giving/life saving support to LGBTQ people who are Christian and the families who love them.

GCN has some of the best resources on the subject being gay and Christian that I've ever seen. I've watched, and shared with many others, their great video "Through My Eyes."
GCN is a stream in the desert.

I got involved w/ GCN about 8 years ago at the request of a friend. It was a smaller community then but grappling with big issues like what it means to be gay and Christian, how we engage the Christian community etc. Through my involvement I've met a # of people from all over the world and really appreciate the conversation and relationships that develop there. I don't think I can recommend GCN highly enough for those trying to understand what life looks like at the intersection where our faith and sexuality cross.

I've been involved with several organizations like GCN however this group is so dedicated to their mission and have really truly been an amazing support system to thousands of people who feel neglected, abandoned and rejected. GCN offers support, encouragement and wonderful counseling that has not only affect my life personally, but many many more.

GCN has been a great source of encouragement for me for many years, especially in this last year in which I lost my dad to cancer. The fellowship I have experienced at GCN has been an enormous comfort, and I know that GCN has been the same for many LGBT Christians, many of whom have been rejected by their own faith communities and even by family members and friends.



GCN is unique. Not only does it promote healthy dialogue on issues of Christian faith, but you'd be hard-pressed to find any other site on the web that supports LGBT Christians on two different sides of the great debate: Should LGBT Christians live celibate lives or can they be part of same-sex relationships in the same way as the majority of Christian heterosexuals would engage in heterosexual relationships?Many faith communities are not willing to engage in open dialogue on the matter. Because GCN is, LGBT Christians have a place to turn - for understanding, respect, welcome, prayer and fellowship.



As a member of GCN, I feel like the stigma of being gay has fallen. I feel like a normal guy, just a normal guy on a journey of faith.



I feel in my heart that GCN is part of big, big things: it's part of the emerging Church; it's part of the coming of the Kingdom.

I became aware of this organization through a web search about three years ago. GCN has made an impact on my life like only church and one other organization have. Their ability to balance such a diverse background of believers while still holding true to a Christian setting is amazing.

The messageboards on the website are a fantastic means to help reach out to people searching for answers and just someone to talk to, both those new to the website and regulars.

The yearly conference is an amazing networking experience. I for one have make a tremendous number of quality friends and deepened my faith and convictions by attending two so far.

The GCN produced "Through My Eyes" DVD has helped me reconcile with my parents and is the best resource available, in my opinion, for a gay Christian trying to come out to friends and family.

I cannot say enough good things about this organization and their efforts to reach out to its membership and to the Christian community at large.

I have been affiliated with GCN, since about four years, and this organization serves an under represented community of believers. Individuals who believe in God, but who find themselves judged by a world of people that can be intolerant.

Oftentimes, many people who frequent GCN are people who are hurting, and as a private prayer team member we keep the confidences of everyone who submit prayers to our forum; where such knowledge about a person can prove harmful.

We aim to promote the belief of our risen Lord that love is the ultimate act of our believing, affirming community, and it is love that helps many of us through Christ to support in silence, pray with love and care.

GCN was a breath of fresh air for me when I first found out about it. At first it was a place where I found companionship and support on my journey to reconcile my faith and sexual orientation. After a while, I was able to help others who were members of the website. Since then I have met in person many, many members of GCN, their families and supporters. I have made friends and found encouragement, prayer, hope, and above all sincere Christian love from people at GCN.

Now that I am a Board member I see how this organization is touching the lives of thousands of people around the world, changing hearts and opening minds.

I love GCN and what it is doing in the world!

This Charity brought me back to faith, it gave me a new sense of hope. I have felt warth, love and outreach from every corner of GCN. I am not sure that I would even be alive were it not for GCN. I could never put into the words of the magnitude that this site has on its members and the world...

I found GCN on the Internet through a Google search. It is a high quality non-profit that uses donations wisely for their mission. They are accepting of all GLBT and their families. They have created a safe place for gay Christians and their families. They share the love of God to all who pass through their site.

The Gay Christian Network has been an invaluable resource for the LGBT community and myself. The GCN message board has brought so many hurt and struggling Christians together in a safe and secure environment to share the stories of our journeys and to grow together in Christ. I thank GCN for the opportunity to meet my brothers and sisters in Christ whose friendship I will carry through my life!

I have been at GCN since about 2004. In that time I have witnessed absolute Christian love and charity at its finest. GCN has literally saved so many lives. They have a extensive online community that is the most caring I have ever seen. They hold a annual conference, release podcast's, Have appeared on numerous television shows to raise awareness among the LGBTQ community. They have helped people with resources to their day to day lives at a financial level, helped people who needed counseling acquire it, released a documentary "Through My Eye's", keep a data base of Affirming Church listings, as well as, tons of behind the scenes work for the Christian faith walk. They shine at building bridges between the Faith based community and the LGBTQ community. They also have a YouTube site called, "Gay Christian Answers" They even helped me through a very dark time in my life. This organization is incredible by anyones standards. Especially, for what little recognition they have received for their efforts. I truly believe Justin Lee should receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his work with the Gay Christian Network.

GCN is a wonderful safe community for gay Christians to find each other, dialog, fellowship, and pray for one another as we struggle through our daily lives with being simultaneously gay AND Christian.

GCN has been a wonderful blessing life, providing comfort and prayer when I'm down and need it most. There are many Christians out there struggling with their faith and sexuality and they have few or no people to talk to. GCN exists to provide that fellowship and resources to those Christians in dire need.

GCN has always been a voice of calm reason in the debate over LGBT issues and religion, providing support for both those struggling to find a balance between the their own lives, and equipping others to engage in productive interactions with Christians who might have questions or fears about what it means to be a member of the LGBT community. I have found GCN to be an invaluable resource in opening dialogue with my family and providing perspective on an issue that has literally torn our relationship apart. GCN's strong roots in the Christian faith are comfortable ground for those who have heard so many lies but are forced to confront the issue because of their own sexuality or the sexuality of a close friend or relative, allowing people to gently come to an understanding of the complexity of the issue.

I found out about GCN through Jennifer Knapp, a Christian artist, who just came out publicly this past year. She mentioned the GCN Conference in Nashville last year. After talking to her about it, I decided I had to go this year. I was just in Denver for the GCN Conference and it was a highlight in my life, for sure. Because of the support I have received from my participation in the GCN message board, I was able to get my Catholic priest to agree to allow me to form a LGBT Fellowship group at my parish.

GCN has been in my life for 8 years now, and if it were not for them being there when I was coming to terms with being a gay Christian, I may not have had the courage to be exactly who I am. It is because of the organization's welcoming, caring atmosphere that I continue to come back to their message board every single day. I have also been to one of their conferences (and served on the conference team that year) and was very proud to be a part of something so uniquely wonderful. I honestly can't imagine my life without GCN or the people who are a part of it.

I found GCN when I was trying to quit christianity, at the time I also found some resources about be gay and christian, but I needed people to talk with, and ones I could be related to, (the same struggle).
I live in a very macho place, and has been impossible for me to meet LGBT friends, and through GCN I had the opportunity to find such great people. And I had the opportunity to meet them when I traveled out of my country for study issues.
Through GCN I met those people who helped me to feel much more comfortable with who I am.

This organization has been at the forefront of dispelling negative and false information about what the Bible says about gays and lesbians and they've been doing a fantastic job of it. They have managed to build bridges within the LGBT Christian community and the mainstream Christian community. This is one organization that will have my back anytime I come into conflict with someone who does not agree with me Biblical-wise about homosexuality and I will defend this organization as one of the top notch organizations within the LGBT Christian community. They definitely do shine a bright light into this dark and lonely world for many LGBT Christians who are struggling to reconcile their faith with their sexual orientation!

GCN is an incredible resource for LGBTQ people who are struggling to reconcile their sexual orientation or gender identity with their faith. For those seeking to find fellowship and support from likeminded people who've "been there", it is invaluable. I found GCN at a place in my life when I was totally in the closet and sinking further and further into a hopeless depression. I had tried everything I knew how to "fix" myself, I felt that I was totally alone in the world, and I didn't know how to share what I was going through with anyone. I had never even considered that there were actual "gay Christians" out there, and my time with this community, which has become a family to me, was instrumental in bringing me to a place of peace that I never thought possible.

I went to the Gay Christian Network's conference in 2009 for the first time, and it was a time of healing for me that helped me to continue on the journey of accepting myself and the fact that God loves me as I am while being able to connect with some new friends.

Well first off the website provides tons of material for people that are having troubles with their faith and also their sexual orientation. It's very complicate for one to sort out by him/herself due to the mindset that had been set by each culture. Religion is sometime fabricated by that of human, and several religion condemns and scorn "abnormal" sexuality. But in reality, heterosexual is just the common sexuality. The website itself offers debates about the term homosexuality and also the moral factors that comes into play. It offers a different view about homosexuality as to that of the perspective that the society comes to know. It breaks the stereotype of what it means to be homosexual. It gives a clear meaning as to what is in reality homosexuality and with the hope to show the world the truth. It also offers help to those that are being pushed to the limit of breaking one's life in order to escape. Basically in a few words.. the website's intention is to teach what is the truth about homosexuality to everyone and also offer help to thoses that need support.

GCN's presence helped me find help when other groups didnt know how to meet my needs because I am a Christian and Gay. I was at the breaking point when I found them. The support of other men and women who understand and encourage moral values within the community helps tremendously.

GCN has single-handedly been an absolute rock in my life since I discovered GCN in 2009. I have found the support and understanding that I have been looking for during most of my adult life. Being a gay-christian, much less a single gay-christian, having a support group of whom you can lean on and talk with has been so refreshing. It has been so amazing to discover that I am not alone on this journey and I have met some amazing people along the way -- Thanks Justin for GCN!

Gay Christian Network (GCN) is an awesome organization for the LGBT community. I believe it has touched the lives of tens of thousands of people. GCN provides support, resources, and a sense of community to gay Christians and their friends and family. There have been numerous instances when I looked toward the members of GCN for prayer and support, such as with family members passing. A few nights ago I spoke with Justin Lee, creator and CEO. He is a very dedicated and welcoming man. I am always in better spirits once I speak with him. Justin is a knowledgeable and charismatic individual. He is very passionate about reaching out to those who are feel they cannot be a follower of Christ while being gay Many of us in the Christian community have been touched by Justin's generous and loving spirit.

GCN has been a great place to interact with people and has been spiritually uplifting. It is great to have a place to go where I can post questions, frustrations, or blessings and find others who know just what I am talking about, and are right there with me. It has made a huge positive impact on my life.

First and foremost I want to say this... some organizations say "everyone is welcome," and some mean it, some don't... The Gay Christian Network takes it to a whole new level. Everything they strive to do, they do in a spirit of unconditional love. You need to be involved with this organization regardless of your sexual orientation... it will radically change your life if you let it. I honestly can't make my experience fit in this text box, but I will tell you that if you are having ANY struggle with being LGBT, THIS IS THE PLACE YOU NEED TO BE!!!

In a world that can be harsh The Gay Christian Network has been a refuge for friendship, support and resources to help educate those that love God and are themselves Homosexual. Its with great honor that I share with you my thoughts about this organization, and IF there should be any questions or concerns, please, contact me ANYTIME. Thank you, Brian Karapetian (213) 270-3853

I attended the conference this year in Nashville and it exceded my expectations. The desire to serve God was awesome. There were people being touched crying, worshiping. It was a great experience. It gave me hope to know that there are other people with the same struggles I have. There was great music and workshops to attend. I have met great people that I hope to have long relationships for the rest of my life.

I really have to say this one thing. Gay Christian Network is one of the greatest places that I have been to. It is a place that is welcoming to LGBT people and straight allies both either encouraging celibacy or affirming long-term committed relationships while still a safe place to come as a community, worship and grow in the Christian faith. It is a place where I can truly be honest about myself as a bisexual christian.

The Gay Christian Network helped me during a very difficult few years as I struggled with my sexuality and my faith. If it hadn't been for them I don't know how I would have got through. When I came out, I lost most of my friends and all my family were thousands of miles away in another country. Through GCN I developed a new set of friends who encouraged me, emailed me, talked to me on the phone and basically befriended a very lonely and confused man. Many of those friends I have since met at the annual conference and this has afforded me the chance to get to know them more and to give something back into their lives. GCN has constantly sort to develop and enhance their involvement with GLBT people of faith and to be an advocate for change in our society. Justin, the guy who started it all, did a brave and courageous thing, and as a result thousands of men and women have been helped in their relationship with others, themselves and with God. It importance of The Gay Christian Network cannot be under estimated.

GCN is the most amazing orginization. It truly cultivates a non-judging and Christ centered atmosphere where GLBT or questioning people who wish to live Christian lives can find fellowship with each other. They provide excellent programs such as "Through Our Eyes" dvd program or weekly GCN radio podcasts. They are focused on helping achieve spiritual growth. I felt very alone after my chruch rejected me 15 years ago and I thank God every day for leading me to GCN. I have re-dedicated my life to God and am focusing on his plans for me and how I can use my life to serve him every day.

I am trying to understand something where in the bible does it say that it is ok to be gay and be apart of christianity. The bible does not allow homosexuality get it together but guess what it is not my job to judge you all of you have to answer to God and I am going to be there to see how you explain it how does this homosexuality go hand in hand with the sinners prayer? I was just wondering I dont knock you guys and gals but when you bring God into the sin that you are doing that is not right. I will be praying for all of you. Be blessed and learn the sinner's prayer and turn from your wicked ways.

This is an amazing community that is doing amazing things. God is really at work here. I'm so blessed to be a small part of it.

GCN has been a life saver for me. Without GCN I don't think I would have been able to reconcile my faith and sexuality. The community continues to give me lots of support

GCN was an amazing resource and source of support for me as I struggled with what it meant to be both gay and Christian, and how to reconcile these two supposedly contrary notions. It provides a vital source for people across the globe, many of whom might have to travel far to find someone else like themselves, yet who are united as a community through GCN. The website's various forums provide ample opportunities for individuals to find their own niche, and local gatherings take the sense of community fostered online one step farther, into the real world, where GCN can reach out not only to the GLBT community but also to the larger Christian community.

Words cannot describe what GCN has done for me and for others. GCN has saved lives and given hope to people and gay youth who thought their lives were absolutely hopeless. GCN serves a vital need in bridging the huge gap between the gay community and the church, and seeing lives transformed through Christ never gets old!

GCN has been a powerfully positive force in my life. I found the organization at a time when I felt largely rejected by the Church and detached from most any kind of real support in life. For so many people, GCN is a place where for the first time in our lives, we are free to be both gay and Christian. I went to my first GCN conference a couple of months after I joined the organization online. I will always remember that event as one that has been central to my life's direction. Here I have found my footing. I have found people with moral fiber who will encourage and support me in my faith. I have found community and affirmation. For me, that has made all the difference in the world.

GCN, its staff, resources and members have changed my outlook on life. That is NOT an exageration. They have created a community, both online and in person, that I've been missing from my life. There are many people in this world who cannot reconcile their faith and orientation; or that of a family or friend. GCN provides the resources, not only for those questioning gay Christians, but also provides a community for parents and friends of LGBT Christians, who would like to find answers and have their concerns addressed. Many of my close friendships are with fellow GCN members. I've tried to contribute in different ways, financially, online, and to provide members outside of our area with a sense of comraederie and support. I hope that I can help to make GCN as meaningful for others as its members and staff have been for me. danielc56 :)

GCN has been there for me when I felt totally alone. It is a tremendous resource with amazing people! When gay christians feel condemed, the community is supportive. It is also fostering change within the church. Love it!

As an adult gay Christian man, I would have given anything to have the Gay Christian Network available to me - a place that offers invaluable resource material, links to groups that have helped me tremendously, opportunity to meet others online who have gone through, or are going through, the same experiences I faced. As a gay Christian, this website is a Godsend!!!!!!!!!!!!

GCN is a great community of amazing christians that really helped me find my own in 2001. I now am a supporter through my donation matching program at work.

As a man coming out in his late 40's (ok, 48) I had hidden in church closets for more than 15 years, even going so far as to go to seminary. When I finally had to face my same-sex attractions, I had to find answers beyond what the straight world (especially the straight church world) could offer. GCN's online community, the incredible wealth of stories and history in their forums, the rich reservoir of information accessible via their GCN Radio webcasts - this and so much more made my coming-out and coming-to-terms with my faith so much easier. Every day, my story is being replayed thousands of times as gay people of faith find GCN and learn that they are not alone. They've been more helpful to me than any other gay resource.

After a desparate search through the internet and "ex-gay" literature seeking answers to the volume of questions I was facing, I finally just typed in "gay" and "christian", assuming I'd find nothing but more hurtful words about how the two can't coexist... The first site that came up was GCN, and I found home. During the difficult months of seeking to reconcile my faith and my sexuality, fellow Gay Christians of all walks of life filled my heart with hope. Regardless of differing end conclusions, GCN remains home for LGBT individuals, friends and family members. Although it's membership has exploded in recent years, GCN seeks to keep people from falling through the cracks by providing a number of forums targeting different populations, so members can still experience the safety and intimacy of it's smaller days. Our board, staff, and volunteers are committed to maintaining integrity and sincere faith and work hard to keep the GCN community safe, honest, fun and "on-track".

One of the greatest strengths of the Gay Christian Networks is that it provides a forum for those who feel otherwise isolated to know that they are not alone. With such a hot button topic in our culture and churches, GCN graciously facilitates loving a respectful dialogue among even people who may disagree. I am personally grateful for GCN for helping me to live a life I love.

I think that GCN is a great organization because it provides people who have been denied by the general Christian population with access to community and fellowship. With so many churches teaching that it's a sin to be gay, and/or that a person cannot be gay and Christian, this community can and has been a lifeline to so many people. Thank God for that.

GCN has served as a safe place for gay Christians who have been rejected by family and church. I love God with all of my heart, but couldn't reconcile my understanding of Scripture and homosexuality until I read a position paper on the topic. Having a Biblical Studies degree, i was very critical of what the author had to say. The argument in favor of being gay and Christian was finally settled and now I serve the Lord proudly as a gay, Christian man. I'm excited to see what God does with this ministry in the future.

I came to find this organization when I was lost and could not find my way in my life. Through GCN I met many people that are great friends in my life. I now have lifelong friends, and I even met my boyfriend of 7 months on the site. Good people abound on GCN and they want to help others as they themselves have been helped.

This organization is a fantastic place full of genuine, caring people of all different backgrounds. It has helps people every day with issues of identity, coming out, reconciling the thorny issues of faith and sexuality, and the other issues that come with living a Christian life. It is a fantastic resource always full of lively discussion and unique niches carved out so that everyone can feel included.

The Gay Christian Network has become a force of nature on it's own, doing the work that God wants done, creating a safe environment for Christian fellowship and growth while delivering a message that Christ died for all, not just those man likes to appoint redeemable. Justin and all of the staff of GCN have managed a worldwide organization on a shoestring budget, refusing to quit and refusing to compromise the service that they are providing. I can't say enough how blessed I have been for being a part of GCN.

The Gay Christian Network or "GCN" is a wonderful safe place to fellowship, meet new people and find support. I always look forward to hearing about the other member's days and filling them in on mine. The small group areas provide a more tailored message board for individuals wants and needs. I love this place.

Very resourceful and inclusive network that changed my life from a lost and scared individual to a confident and open one.

Jesus saves lifes, but this ministry connects many back to Christ. So many in the gay community have left the church. I'm so thankful for the friends I've met on GCN. People are genuine, honest, and real with their lives. I'm glad GCN has helped me know how to be a gay Christian.

One day while downloading from iTunes, I saw GCN radio and figured why not and downloaded it to my iPod. I planned on listening to a couple of the shows while I was walking my dogs or working out in the yard. Its funny, just prior to actually listening to the show I was walking home with the dogs and a guy that was at the neighborhood bar was sitting out on the stoop having a cig. He said hello to the dogs and for some reason asked if I was a “homosexual.” When I ignored and pretended not to hear him he asked again. This somewhat bothered me. There I was, not doing much of anything, except walking my dogs, and someone can tell that I’m gay. I was just down the street from my house, so I made a rude and quick retreat back home. When I was walking away he called out “doesn’t matter if you are”....which didn’t really hit me until I reached home. This entire thing kept going around in my head - I was just getting tired of not being me! What was annoying to me was that night while walking, I had been praying regarding this, I didn't care about being gay compared to being in love with God, and here is a drunk telling me “its okay!” The next day, I actually listened to the iTunes download of the GCN program which I had not done yet and the one guy (Brian?) was leaving, said something like, “you never know, someone could be listening to this (his last show??), and this could be the first time they heard God and gay together”—which in many ways was true of me. It was either, gay and no God factor or God but no gay factor. According to both the gays I knew and the church I was raised in. Also, on those episodes there was an interview with Marsha Stevens in one of the episodes I listened to. When she gave her story and sang, well, I broke down completely and had one of the most intense and moving experiences with God I’ve ever had. Since that summer, I have been a regular reader on GCN, though not much of a participant, mostly because I am too busy reading everyone else’s posts and I still feel a bit shy in some ways. I was delighted to read the various views, (A&B, et al sides) and the sensitive subjects sections, the awesome links to messages (Clements, Miner, and Campolo) —and best of all these are writers and messages that are not fluff but real Christ-centered messages. I never knew that there were actually this many gays in the world that actually wanted to love God and love themselves. This is the main thing that GCN has done for me - realizing that gay people can love God and that God loves them in return! I guess I spent way too many years in repression, and way too many years in the gay lifestyle to think that gay & Christian didn’t belong together. Thanks

GCN is a tremendous organization. Five months ago, I resolved to finally deal with my sexuality. For more than 30 years, I did not feel it was possible to be gay and christian. So, even when I admitted to myself sometime in my 30s that I was gay, I buried this fact in the deepest recesses of my mind. This past January, tiredof being lonely, tire of not being myself, I decided to live openly. GCN was one of the first resources I found. Finally, I knew I was not alone. Finally, I knew there were others like me. Finally, I had support to resolve the essential tension of my life. GCN has been there for me.

The Gay Christian Network's message of hope and the amazing community it attracts have changed numerous lives for the better.

When I think back on the days when I would cry myself to sleep so that God would remove my gayness - my “thorn in the flesh” – I never imagined that I would one day be a part of a new exciting movement of God for the LGBT community. GCN is that movement. For most of us who have felt alone in our struggle with faith and sexuality, the most amazing thing about GCN has been finding others who have shared in that struggle. Realizing that one is not crazy – “gay” and “Christian” are not mutually exclusive ideas – has been incredibly life-changing for so many of us. GCN is a refuge, a resource and a wellspring of hope for many. I am humbled by the remarkable people I have met through the brilliant online community and by the uniqueness of GCN as a worldwide resource for all people (yep – gay, straight, Christian, atheist – all are welcome).

GCN helped me to know that there are all sorts of Christians who identify as gay, and even though I lived in a pretty isolated area, I wasn't the only person out there who was gay and Christian. Today, I try to help GCN by being active on the message boards and by representing them at Pride.

GCN is an awesome place where those whom are gay and Christian can come together and receive the help and support that most don't find within their local church. GCN has a huge outreach beyond just a website. If it weren't for GCN I don't know how many people wouldn't be able to get the love and support they need. GCN has also reached many whom I know were suicidal due to their being gay.

GCN has helped me tremendously! I have been able to connect with a support network that has helped me through the very emotional and stressful time of coming out as gay to my family. GCN also supports my Christian walk and has proven to be an invaluable resource of information about homosexuality and Christianity.

I honestly don't think I would be here today had I not had GCN as a resource when I came out as a gay Christian. I had so much depression and so many issues to deal with, I think I could easily have been described by my friends as a suicide waiting to happen. Through GCN, I am realizing the love of God, I've made some friends on line who have helped me tremendously in getting past some major depression. I just can't say enough for this group.

This site has been an invaluable resource for me! I have been able to speak with like-minded individuals who are both gay and Christian, and can see that God loves us as well. I have been very blessed by being part of this online community.

I LOVE GCN, IT HAS HELPED ME TO RECONNECT MY FAITH WITH MY SEXUALITY..I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO MEET PEOPLE THAT HAVE ENLARGED MY WAY OF THINKING