Community Group Leaders

First Sundays | 7PM ET
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Learning Group

Carrie N. | they/she

Carrie N. is an educator, administrator and artist who has spent the last 23 years working in, and consulting with, education institutions, small companies, government and NGOs. Carrie has a BFA in Sculpture, an MA in Teaching and an MA in Media Studies. They are also completing a MA in Consciousness Studies and Transpersonal Psychology with a research focus on intersubjectivity in groups, and is currently enrolled in a MS in Organizational Change Management with a focus on authenticity in leadership.

Over the years Carrie has been involved in campus ministry, local church leadership and regional gatherings. They are a coach and a consultant with spiritual leaders and workers, artists, educators and business executives. Inquiry and curiosity are at the center of the work they do.

Darren Calhoun | he/him

Darren Calhoun (he/him) is a justice advocate, worship leader, and photographer based out of Chicago. He works to bridge connections between people of differing perspectives through story and relationship. Currently, Darren leads worship at Urban Village Church and serves in multiple capacities with organizations like Evangelicals for Social Action, The Center for Inclusivity, and The Reformation Project. He also sings with a progressive Christian band called The Many. He’s facilitated workshops and led worship for many Annual Conferences. Darren brings with him an intentional focus on the church being inclusive of a diversity of people and expressions as an authentic reflection of the Kingdom of God. Lastly, Darren is an extrovert who loves hugs. Follow him on social media at @heyDarren or through his blog, DarrenCalhoun.com.

Sundays | 4PM ET
LGBTQ+ with Nonaffirming Family

Joshua Bledsoe | he/him

Josh B. participated in QCF small groups during the pandemic, and it was a wonderful experience. They are an educator and community organizer. Josh has an M.A. in Communication Studies and has taught speech and debate at the middle, high school and college level. Josh served as a PFLAG chapter president for six years. In their free time, Josh enjoys hiking, good coffee and used bookstores.

Natalie Pearman | she/her

39 year old transgender, queer lesbian lawyer living in Dallas, Texas. I was raised Southern Baptist but now attend a large predominantly LGBTQ+ UCC church. I have led a few small groups with QCF including two Trans/Gender Expansive groups, including one specific to grief, and one on Coming Out.

Mondays | 8PM ET
Transgender/Gender Expansive Identities

Brie Yoder | she/her

I live in rural Ohio (large Amish population nearby) with my spouse, teenager, 1 dog and 3 cats. I am a member of a local Mennonite church, and in my day job I’m a software developer, working from home full-time. I am pansexual and genderfluid, and some fun things I enjoy include running half marathons, roasting coffee, rye whiskey and playing poker. I also host a monthly LGBTQ-affirming gathering at my home.

delfin bautista | they/elle/delfin

delfin is a native of Miami, FL, is of Cuban and Salvadoran heritage, and currently serves as the Director for the Lionel Cantu Queer Resource Center at UC-Santa Cruz. A social worker and activist theologian, delfin is passionate about intersectional justice and resilience, especially around the experiences of queer and trans people of color. delfin currently serves on the board of directors for enfleshed and has been involved with different groups such as Soulforce, Believe Out Loud, DignityUSA, and Call To Action.

Tuesdays | 9AM ET
Bible Study - Clobber Passages

Claire Boyd | she/her

I am an EFT Practitioner, living in Scotland U.K. Im also leading a worship service on Sunday evenings at an inclusive church where I live locally. I believe church should be available to everyone especially sharing Jesus and the love and knowledge from the bible in an inclusive way.

Super happy to be involved with QCF again. I enjoy co leading the groups and meeting lots of new people sharing ideas, thoughts and stories.

Looking forward to meeting you all!

Steve Wiseman | he/him

A sinner & saint, loved by God & follower of Jesus, married for 30 years, father of three adult children (2 oldest are married and the youngest a recent graduate of UofT), Officer in The Salvation Army for the past 28 years, currently co-pastoring a rural ministry with my partner, diehard Philadelphia Flyers fan, 80’s metalhead, avid reader (especially a good biography) and, motorcycle rider. Also, a daily walker of a 6-month old energetic Golden Retriever puppy. And, striving to live in the present and live each day as it unfolds.

Tuesdays | 8PM ET
Mixed Orientation Marriage Group

Steve Blinder

Steve is the pastor at Brandon Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Florida and lived in a MOM for nearly 30 years before the marriage ended in divorce.

Bobbi Ullinger | her/she

Bobbi identifies as a non-binary, gender fluid transwoman. Her pronouns are her/she, just like the chocolate bar. Bobbi met and married her wife, Cathy, in college, and they have lived in Kent, OH, home of Kent State University for 48 years. In 2007, Bobbi shocked Cathy with the news that she is transgender. Still very much in love, they worked to be committed to their marriage as Bobbi slowly transitioned over the following 15+ years. Bobbi has facilitated peer support groups for the transgender community both in person and online, as well as the Q Christian Fellowship community group for persons in mixed orientation marriages. She is on the board United Christian Ministries at Kent State University, and has spoken to both undergrad and graduate level college classes and church groups, and has lobbied local and state law makers for LGBTQ rights. As an active member of The Church in Silver Lake (UCC), Bobbi has lead Bible studies and book discussion groups, and is honored to preach at Sunday morning services a couple times a year. Bobbi is the proud parent of 5 adult kids (their youngest is gay), and Pap Paw to 7 grandkids. She is a retired firefighter/paramedic, and currently works for an audio production company where she makes rock bands loud.

Tuesdays | 8:30PM ET
Poetry Sharing Group

Starchild Druid | they/them

I am a pastoral counselor, poet, and musician based in Williamsburg, VA. I have released two poetry books: Becoming God (2022) and Almah (2023).

Jazzy Harrison | she/her

Jazzy Harrison (she/her) is a Nanny, Newborn Care Specialist, and writer out of Atlanta by way of California. Involved with QCF for the last five years, she co-leads the Poetry small group with Starchild.

Wednesday | 2:30PM EST
Drop-In Support Group for Parents of Newly Out LGBTQ+ People (Open to Allies)

Linda Robertson | she/her

Linda Robertson lives with her beloved husband of 37 years in the suburbs of Seattle. Parents of four adult children, Linda’s oldest son came out to her when he was 12 – news that was utterly shocking, devastating and terrifying to her at the time. Linda and Rob responded as loving, evangelical parents are taught to do: Communicate support and love, while holding a firm, scriptural stance that the Bible is clear about what God says about same-sex relationships. After 8 years of wrestling with God, Linda, Rob and their son Ryan discovered, in the most unexpected way, that His love is far bigger than they ever knew. Since then, they have been on a long journey of learning how to walk by faith and not by fear as they parent their adult kids.

The Robertson’s story went viral in 2013, after she wrote a short blog post about their experience in the hopes of preventing other parents from making the mistakes they did. Read it at JustBecauseHeBreathes.com, and watch the new documentary, ""For They Know Not What They Do"", available on Amazon Prime or iTunes."

Wednesdays | 7:00PM ET
Book Study: Beyond Shame

Brittany Jackson

Bio Coming Soon!

Richard Hinchman

Richard Hinchman has a B.A in Sociology '77 & M. Div. '87 from Eastern University. He has been involved in LGBTQ+ organizations in the Philadelphia region for the past 35 years. Presently he is part of an welcoming & affirming Baptist church in Moorestown, NJ. He is currently provides LGBTQ+ diversity training in senior living facilities throughout NJ.

Thursdays | 7:00PM ET
Deconstruction & Reconstruction

Davíd E. M. Pérez | he/him/él

Davíd Enrique Mikaél Pérez is a vibrant 26-year-old Puerto Rican musician, college graduate, and passionate teen educator with a rich tapestry of diverse experiences. Born in Waukegan IL, and raised in Zion IL, he has called both Chicago and Puerto Rico home since 2018. Davíd dedicates much of his time to teaching and mentoring, not only in the academic classroom but also through his work with teens in ministry and as a small group leader. Each week, he guides young people in their spiritual and personal growth, both as a mentor in his church's male mentoring program and through his leadership in teen ministry. His greatest aspiration is to inspire others to embrace their authentic selves while living a life grounded in love, faith, and integrity.

Andy Bearden

I was born and grew up in Texas and attended the University of Texas at Austin. I made it through my whole childhood and college career never knowing that you could come out, that there was a gay community and never had met anyone that was out. I thought my attraction to guys that started when I was 11 would go away. I was married to the mother of my children for 15 years and have three amazing kids. I am now married to my husband and the kids are a big part of our life together. My husband and I own a Real Estate brokerage with over 90 agents and attend church three blocks away. In my free time I write, read and collect off the wall things (ask me about that).

Andy Wells | he/him

Andy lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. He enjoys aviation, boating, and music, and has an active role at his church, St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church in San Francisco. His favorite activity outside of work is to help people reconcile their faith and sexualities.

Andy is the author of “Tried to Be Straight – Options for Gay Christians,” a book written to conservative LGBTQ Christians looking for a way to reconcile their faith and orientations. He has a Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics from Biola University.

Saturdays | 12:00PM ET
Book Study: The Last Week

Brian O’Dell | he/him

Brian O’Dell, a gay man, lives in the rural Canton, PA. He previously lived in the Metro NJ/NYC area for nearly 60 years. Raised in the conservative RCA, Brian’s adult spiritual journey led to membership in the LGBTQ-welcoming, peace and racial justice, Riverside Church in NYC (TRC). Brian has led over 20 small groups at TRC on topics including Liberation Theology, Food Justice, 7 Deadly Sins: Modern Short Stories and Scripture, Christian Hospitality, and Living The Questions: The Wisdom of Progressive Christianity. He authored the TRC curriculum “Being the Beloved Community: The Challenge of Wealth and Poverty” Bible study. He led the QCF course “Spirituality & Sexuality” for male-identified persons in Fall 2019 and 2021, and the “Queer Virtue” (2022), “Reading the Bible from the Margins” (2022 and 2023) and “Say to This Mountain: Mark’s Story of Discipleship” (2023) book studies. Brian is interested in the issues of Seniors and Disability, as well as the ignorance, discrimination and violence faced by The Poor and Homeless.

Samantha Hasty | she/her

Pastor Samantha Hasty (she/her) grew up in Southern Baptist fundamentalism as a queer, neuro-spicy, outspoken woman and found her people along the way as she healed from spiritual traumas and reclaimed a faith that is all her own. She graduated from Earlham School of Religion in 2018 with a Masters of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry and is currently working on her Doctor of Ministry degree. Samantha is the very proud mama to Micaiah and wife of Kellie. She is the founding and current pastor at Pitch in Theology. Samantha is excited to journey with the QCF community as the Program Coordinator.

Saturdays | 3:00PM ET
Bible Study: The Character of God

Phoenix Bell-Shelton Biggs | they/them

Rev. Phoenix Bell-Shelton Biggs (they/them) is a queer, non-binary minister, poet, and activist dedicated to radical love, care, and sanctuary movements. They are passionate about disrupting systems of oppression and creating spaces for healing and justice.

Phoenix serves as a chaplaincy resident at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, and co-hosts the podcast Revolutionary Prophecy. Their ministry centers on facilitating congregational transformation through love, equity, and mission-driven decision-making.

Phoenix enjoys writing poetry, traveling, theater, vegan food, and coffee in their free time, channeling creativity and joy into all they do.

Rev. Dr. Daniel Rodriguez Schlorff | he/él/siya

I've been a dog dad of four lovely rescues over the years (two currently), and I love to sing in choir, play the double bass in an orchestra, learn new languages, and revive "dead" plants. I identify as a cisgender male, pansexual, biracial Filipino/German, neuro-expansive, and Jesus super-fan. In following Jesus, I have been a church planter, a Religion and LGBTQIA+ Studies professor, and a hospice chaplain, but I currently pastor a 251-year-old Congregational church in Middletown, CT (USA). As a lifelong learner, I'm also completing my MBA online.

I *so* look forward to exploring these topics with you, as I will be exploring right along with you!