Resources for Local Church Leaders

We have the greatest respect for the established authority in the church. We recognize that there may be a number of official resources available to church leaders to help them know how to best meet the needs of those members they are responsible for. As an added resource, we've collected some materials that may be of some additional help.

The members who have created this site are individuals who believe in and are trying to live according to the principles and standards of the Church. Our collective experiences may be of some value to those for whom the topic of homosexuality is uncomfortable or unfamiliar. For example, here are a few things to keep in mind as you learn about the topic and try to give your best support to those who experience attractions to the same gender:

• Don't stereotype the feelings, beliefs, or experiences of someone merely because they don't experience attractions most people do.
  
• Offer the same love, acceptance, and encouragement you always have. Learning about this single issue doesn't change the lifetime of experiences you may have already shared.
  
• Be sensitive to the fact that the language people use to describe their attractions and feelings may be easily misunderstood. The typical words people hear hold different connotations for different people. Find ways to communicate clearly while avoiding embarrassment or offense.
  

You may have the opportunity to help more than one member choose materials that will help them remain close to the gospel and achieve greater peace regarding the specifics of their personal situation. May God bless you as you help them find the best resources, both spiritual and secular, and as you, "bear one another's burdens, that they may be light" (Mosiah 18:8).

Resources on this page are organized as follows: