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Review by Rev. Mark Johnston, Ph.D., Executive Director, GLAD Open & Affirming Ministry Program “This book is an attempt to […]

If you’re congregation is considering moving towards becoming Open & Affirming, it’s time to attend a Building an Inclusive Church Training.

First Christian Church in Vallejo, CA, sends this invitation to their celebration of 20 years of Open & Affirming ministry.

The First Christian Church of Farmville, NC, and Liberation Christian Church, St. Louis, MO, recently joined GLAD’s Open & Affirming

Rev. Ben Bohren, NBA Mission Consultant Specialist with XPLOR and former Regional Minister of Northern California Nevada, the only Open

Matthew Capestro, XPLOR resident in St. Louis, MO, shares his story of discovering Open & Affirming church. Read more about

Did you know that students who experience bullying have a high incidence of substance abuse, depression, and even suicide? Karen

In Ohio, the state legislature will be considering a vote on statewide protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ)

The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force has announced that early bird registration is now open for the 27th Annual

Since the last report in the July Crossbeams, two new congregations have declared themselves Open & Affirming. Carthage Christian Church

Did you know that among the Millenial generation (ages 18 to 33), nearly one-third of those who no longer identify

Early in August the North American Pacific Asian Disciples Convocation was held in Chicago, hosted by the Disciples Divinity House