A useful reference and teaching aid, the four columns document helps us quickly reflect on the main doctrines around LGBTQ issues. Side A/Side B Progressive Gay Christianity, or transformation and full restoration in Jesus with no more desire for sodomy? Jesus Transforms.

Research shows 39% of GenZ self identified as LGBTQ in 2021.

Rev. Daren Mehl shares a message about loving people coming out of LGBTQ. Jesus calls them out of the tomb, and we get to participate and obey Jesus by removing the death cloths and washing the person and helping to disciple them in the body of believers. And yet, some will see what Jesus did, and what we are doing, and go to the Pharisees. But don’t mind them.

Transformation for the Christian is a work of Jesus Christ in our lives. As we are in Christ, and Christ in us, an intimate relationship is made. In Jesus we are made new.

Agape First Ministries staff testifies at Minnesota Legislative Hearing regarding the harms of HF2156 to our community and ministry.

The theological debate about homosexuality has changed. Many Christians are only just beginning to take notice. Some are uneasy with the shift but haven’t figured out exactly why. Some are rushing out to defend orthodox sexual ethics without a clear picture of what they are combating. Some are naively assuming everything that claims to be orthodox truly is. Some are very aware of what is happening and are happily embracing the shift.

There’s a lot of talk in Christian circles today about whether or not same-sex attraction is sinful. Daren Mehl answers some questions about whether homosexuality is an orientation, if Christians are delivered from it, and what Churches should do in responding to the LGBTQI+ agenda.

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Rev. Daren Mehl shares his testimony.

This is an intro to my family.

“I pursued spiritual counseling. Through the help of powerful books and resources I found my true identity… and then my behavior and sexual attractions changed. ”

Hessed is the Hebrew word for Agape, God’s love, our namesake. We believe that joy is found in Hessed connection with God and our Christian community.

Agape First Ministries has several core hallmarks that sets us apart. The are contrasting ideas and where we believe the truth is on these topics.

Jonny’s testimony.

Discipleship matters to the Christian faith. To be transformed into the image of Jesus requires discipleship in the faith. God will transform those who remain a disciple of Jesus.

Kelly Wallen shares a little bit about herself.

How has the Church hurt LGBTQ+ individuals? In so many ways, but in short, we have made it so difficult for them to come to the feet of Jesus. We need to ask God to help us show them love, and be armed with the truth, seasoned with grace, in order that we may share with them the message Jesus has, Today is the day of repentance!

Transformation for the Christian is a work of Jesus Christ in our lives. As we are in Christ, and Christ in us, an intimate relationship is made. In Jesus we are made new.

Learning about Gracie