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 | 9PM ET
Coming Out

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.

Victor De Los Santos | he/him

With a passion for helping others and a commitment to his faith, Victor B. De Los Santos, aka 'The Monocle Guy,' has made a meaningful difference in his community. As a nonprofit executive leader with over 29 years of experience, he has dedicated his life to empowering individuals and bringing positivity into the world. Victor's personal ministry focuses on healing and support for those who have been harmed by their past faith communities, using peer group work, meditation, prayer, and healing through laughter to bring hope and light to those in need.

Mondays | 4PM ET
Coming Out: Mixed Orientation Marriages

Brigitte Piskura | she/they her/them

Brigitte has been active with QCF since 2021 as a participant and leader in community groups, prayer team volunteer, and panelist at conferences. She has a background in non-vocational ministry and is currently studying Spiritual Direction.

Brigitte is passionate about the intersection of faith and identity: She adamantly exists as openly queer in the side-b spaces they move in; believes in opening up Christian spaces for the spectrum of convictions within the LGBTQIA+ community; and leans into conversations with those in spiritual leadership positions about faith and sexuality.

Brigitte is in a mixed-orientation marriage. She and her blended family live in Southern California with their dog, Jack.

Jess Ferris

Bio Coming Soon!

Mondays | 8PM ET
LGBTQ+ Folks with Chronic Illnesses and/or Disabilities

Elliott Barnhill | he/they

Elliott is a queer, trans, disabled, devout Catholic. He is finishing up an M.A. in Theology. Elliott loves discussing weird theological "hot takes," making religious art, and learning more about others' religious experiences. He hopes to be a support for his fellow LGBTQIA+ Christians through being a Community Group leader with QCF!

Jeremy Naylor | he/him

I'm 42 at the moment. I'm a neurodivergent pansexual Christian guy who lives in Wellington, New Zealand.

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."

Thursdays | 12:00PM ET
Liberated to Love

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

Greetings! My name is Daniel, and I'm happy to be leading this study with you. I pastor a Congregational church in Middletown, CT, USA. I'm first generation Filipino-American and identify as pansexual, Baptanazacostal, and dog lover.

Tony Lancaster | he/him/they

Tony is a third-year student at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. He is studying for his Masters in Divinity and Masters of Arts in Public Theology and hopes to pursue further education in systematic theology. He presently works as an intern at Common Table Church this academic year. Tony’s vocational passions include the intersection of queerness and theological understanding, exploring theology through a scientific lens, Biblical languages and translation ethics, and creating faith spaces where LGTBQIA+ Christians can heal and explore faith in a safe and caring environment. Tony holds a special place in his heart for exploring different expressions of faith and enjoys exploring inter-denominational worship practices.

Outside of ministry, Tony is a musician, rock climber, rollercoaster enthusiast, barista, and avid cat lover. He loves spending time with his wonderful partner of 2 years whether that be taking adventures or staying home to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Saturdays | 4:00PM ET
Catholicism & Sexuality

Sam Barnes | they/them

Sam (they/them) is an advocate for queer spirituality and LGBTQIA+ friendly change within religious spaces. They currently serve as the Co-Facilitator for the Dignity Young Adults Caucus where they foster community between folks with shared queer and religious experiences. They are also a Co-Facilitator for their local PFLAG Youth Group and volunteer with high school students in their county. In their free time, Sam enjoys rock climbing, D&D, and reading queer literature.

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.