The BCM/D is partnering with Bethany Church in Columbia to bring local youth leaders a workshop on “Ministering to LGBTQ and Transgender Students.” Glen Stanton from Focus on the Family will lead the session and will offer a time of Q&A.

Guest Speaker: Glenn T. Stanton – Focus on the Family

Glenn T. Stanton is the director of Global Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family. He debates and lectures extensively on the issues of gender, sexuality, marriage and parenting at universities and churches around the world.

Stanton also served the George W. Bush administration for many years as a consultant on increasing fatherhood involvement in the Head Start program.

Stanton is the author of nine books and is senior contributor to the Federalist blog. His latest book is “The Myth of the Dying Church: How Christianity is Actually Thriving in America and the World.” His previous is “Loving My (LGBT) Neighbor: Being Friends in Grace and Truth,” explores how Christians should interact with gay or lesbian neighbors in a Christ-honoring way. He is also the co-writer of “Irreplaceable” a film seen in theatres nationwide, and the co-author and creator of “The Family Project,” a 12-session small group DVD curriculum produced by Focus on the Family.

Stanton earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, communication arts and religion and a master’s degree in philosophy, history and religion from the University of West Florida.

When: Monday, May 16, 2022 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cost: FREE

Who: Open to all BCM/D Youth Leaders

Register by: May 14, 2022

Speaking Engagement: Glenn T. Stanton will be preaching at Bethany Church on Sunday, May 15th, at both services, 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. https://www.bethanycolumbia.org/

Event Questions – Contact Kris Buckman kbuckman@bcmd.org
Registration Questions – Contact Demetra Bennett dbennett@bcmd.org