If you're looking for further study on Christian sexuality, check out these resources that have been helpful to our team.
NXTGEN
Pre-K Age Kids
- Spiritual Parenting by Michelle Anthony
- God’s Design for Sex: Book One, Ages 3-5 by Carolyn Nystrom and illustrated by Sandra Speidel
- Known by Sally Lloyd Jones and Jago
- Near by Sally Lloyd Jones and Jago
- Loved by Sally Lloyd Jones and Jago
- Found by Sally Lloyd Jones and Jago
- It’s Just A Phase: Parenting Your…by Kristen Ivy and Reggie Joiner (Available at GSC)
- New Baby
- One Year-Old
- Two Year-Old
- Three Year-Old
- Four Year-Old
Elementary Age Kids
- Elementary Outline for Sunday Mornings
- Spiritual Parenting by Michelle Anthony
- God’s Design for Sex: Book Two, Ages 5-8 and Book Three, Ages 8-12 by Carolyn Nystrom and illustrated by Sandra Speidel
- It’s Just A Phase: Parenting Your…by Kristen Ivy and Reggie Joiner (Available at GSC)
- Kindergartner
- First Grader
- Second Grader
- Third Grader
- Fourth Grader
- Fifth Grader
Middle & High School Age
- Spiritual Parenting by Michelle Anthony
- 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask and Answer about Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin
- God’s Design for Sex: Book Three, Ages 8-12, and Book Four, Ages 12-16 by Carolyn Nystrom and illustrated by Sandra Speidel
- It’s Just A Phase: Parenting Your…by Kristen Ivy and Reggie Joiner (Available at GSC)
- Sixth Grader
- Seventh Grader
- Eighth Grader
- Ninth Grader
- Tenth Grader
- Eleventh Grader
- Twelfth Grader
- Christian Sexuality Curriculum: A curriculum for High School and Middle students to help youth pastors and parents tackle these difficult topics. Youth group is currently going through this resource together. (Keys are available to anyone in our congregation who requests one from Taylor Mickelson: [email protected])
MARRIAGE
BOOKS
- The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller
- Our Bodies Tell God’s Stories: Discovering the Divine Plan for Love, Sex and Gender by Christopher West
PODCASTS
LGBTQ ISSUES
BOOKS
- Loveology by John Mark Comer
- Is God Anti-Gay? By Sam Allsberry
- Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Leading Religion by Rebecca McLaughlin
- People To Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is More Than Just an Issue by Preston Sprinkle
- The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield
- Homosexuality and the Christian: A Guide for Parents, Pastors, and Friends by Mark A. Yarhouse
- Two Views on Homosexuality, the Bible, and the Church by William Loader, Megan Defranza, Wesley Hill, Stephen Holmes
- Understanding Gender Dysphoria by Mark Yarhouse
- Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has To Say by Preston Sprinkle
HELPFUL SERMONS/PODCASTS
- Controversial Jesus Series by Jon Tyson
- Beauty & Brokenness Sermon Series by David Platt
- Radical Podcast Beauty & Brokenness Series by David Platt
WEBSITES
- Center for Faith: A resource that covers a wide range of topics concerning the church and many pressing issues around sexuality.
- Life On Side B: An in depth look at the 4 sides of belief surrounding homosexuality in the church.
ABUSE & TRAUMA
BOOKS
- Rid of My Disgrace, Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb
- Healing the Wounded Heart by Dan Allender
OTHER
One of our pastors would love to talk with you and help answer your questions about these complex and sensitive topics. We can also refer you to a licensed christian counselor in our area that can help. Fill out an inquiry here:
