Are you the Christian parent of a gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, or questioning kid?
Don’t worry. You’re not alone.
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God.” (Isaiah 41:10a NRSV)
Meet the Parent Team
Linda Robertson
Mom of Four+, Passionate Leader & Speaker from Washington, Parent Team Lead & QCF Board Member
Pastor Reggie Avant
Minister Currently Serving in Seattle, WA
Pastor Danny Cortez
Dad of Four, Pastor, & former QCF Board Member from Southern California.
Kelli Mechelke
Parent, Writer & Ally.
Thomas Mechelke
Parent of two & Systems Designer.
Grace Thomas
Parent of Three kids & Retired Minister from South Carolina
Fanesta Williams
Mom of Five Kids and Two Pit Bulls, Social Worker & Trainer from Indiana.
Looking for Community?
Parent Drop-In Group
Meets year-round, designed for parents brand new to the journey
Welcome! We’re so glad that you’re thinking about joining us – or even listening in, off-video, while you consider joining us. Our group meets every Wednesday, year-round, to provide support and community for Christian parents whose child has come out to them.
The first Wednesday of each month we meet at 8 pm (EST) / 5 pm (PST) – specifically for working parents who aren’t able to join us during their workdays (all are welcome, though).
All other Wednesdays we meet at 2:30 pm (EST) / 11:30 am (PST).
Once you complete the registration form, you will receive a Google Calendar invitation with the Zoom joining info. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to me, Linda: LindaDRobertson@gmail.com.
Feel free, as well, to include any questions or concerns you might have in the comments portion of the registration form.
Wednesday Drop-In Group, or "W-Dig", is designed for any parent of an LGBTQ child (whether a young child or an older adult) who would like to come process their own feelings about the experience of having a gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, nonbinary, questioning or queer child, and learn how to connect more deeply with them.
We all want to be close to our kids – and the good news is, no matter what your relationship with your child is like now (and even if you are currently estranged from your child), all children desperately need and want connection with their parents. And it is our job to learn how to keep those connections strong.
Every parent is welcome here, no matter how you feel or what you believe. Trust me, you'll meet compassionate, supportive parents who once felt just like you do now.
Whether you can attend every week or once in a while, come join us as we work together to learn skills that will benefit us in every relationship in our lives - not just with our kids. We believe that having an LGBTQ child, though often painful and confusing at first, is the beginning of a deeply meaningful journey, one on which you'll come to renew your belief in God's truly unconditional Love - a Love that brings the kind of true Hope that all of us need.
Who Are We?
We’re Christian parents of LGBTQ+ children just like you committed to Christ and reflecting God’s loves in the lives of our LGBTQ+ children.
What About the Bible?
What does the Bible say about being gay, bisexual, nonbinary, or trans? We have a resource that wrestles with that very question.
We Have a Guide for You!
With the help of B.T. Harman, we’ve created a free Guide for Parents of Newly Out LGBTQ+ People. We think you’ll find it encouraging!
Get in Touch
Want to learn more about our work and get in touch with members of our team? Use this form!
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Help! My Kid Just Came Out!
This Many Christian parents or guardians whose kid comes out need support and guidance. Maybe you did too when your kid came out?
Thankfully, loving LGBTQ+ allies from around the world answered the call and have shared their own stories about acceptance, education, and compassion. They’re showing the world how being a Christian and loving your LGBTQ+ kid go hand in hand.
View their stories and words of encouragement below and on the site!
Parent Summit
A Safe Space for Christian Parents of LGBTQ+ Children to Connect, Learn and Grow in their Relentless Love for their Children
Sessions are Available for Purchase
Access to keynotes, panels, and sessions from the 2022 Parent Summit are now available for purchase for $49 at the link below!
A Safe Space for Christian Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers of LGBTQ+ Children to Connect, Learn and Grow in their Relentless Love for their Children
God’s love is relentless. It can’t be gained or earned. It can’t be lost or abandoned. It simply is. As our heavenly parent, God relentlessly pursues relationship with us. Parent Summit is your opportunity to immerse yourself in God’s love so that you can love your children the way that God loves you.
Without condition. Without holding back. Relentlessly.
Loving your child well is the primary way to protect their mental health and their relationship with Christ.
Join with other parents who love God and love God's Word who are discovering the transformative power of loving their LGBTQ children the way that God loves all of us. Learn from their successes. Learn even more from their failures. You will laugh, cry, and grow as the stories of other families just like yours are shared in a safe, compassionate space. You will leave with tools for healthy communication, a support system of friends who “get you” and a renewed sense of God’s relentless love for you and your child. Your children, LGBTQ+ or not, will love you for it. See you at the Summit!
Keynote Speakers
Myles Markham
Dr. Lindsey Robertson
Dr. Dee Knight
Panelists & Guests
Amy Blakeslee
Panel Facilitator
August Laperche
Panelist
Pastor Danny Cortez
Panelist
Pastor Reginald Avant
Special Guest
Linda Robertson
Guest
Alejandro Ugarte
Panelist
Grace Thomas
Panelist
Monica Everett
Panelist
Jessica’s Story
"[My mom] going to the Parent Summit opened this whole door of open dialogue we hadn't really had before.”
Through the Parent Summit, Jessica's mom was introduced to new identities, theology, and friends who could journey with her. This is her story!
Wherever you are in your child’s coming out process.
Are you devastated by your child’s coming out and fearful for their future? Join us. Have you fully embraced your child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and come to a place of reconciliation and peace with it? Somewhere in between? Join us.
Wherever you are on your journey with your family.
Do you see eye to eye with your spouse walking hand in hand in the parenting of your LGBTQ+ child? Join us. Are you experiencing stress and grief because you, your spouse, or any other family members are not at all on the same page? Somewhere in between? Join us.
Wherever you are in your expression of faith and belief.
Does your child’s LGBTQ+ sexuality or gender identity challenge everything you thought you knew about God, the Bible, and the Church? Join us. Has accepting your child’s sexual orientation or gender identity helped you live life more fully as a Christian? Somewhere in between? Join us.
2021 Webinars
Webinars from the 2021 Parent Summit are available on-demand! Visit the link below to purchase them—only $35 for all 3 sessions!
