LGBTQ+ Ministry  8-Week Free Training!

Bridging the Gap-  Leadership Training is dedicated to equipping the Church and strengthening the family unit through Christ-centered LGBTQ+ ministry training. We offer practical wisdom, biblical guidance, and real stories that help pastors, parents, and ministry teams cultivate understanding, compassion, and truth. Our mission is to build healthier, safer, spiritually grounded communities—where individuals and families find support, healing, and hope in Jesus. Register today! Seats are filling up fast. Apostles Nataki and Sha'nelle look forward to  seeing January 7th at 6PM (EST).
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"Course was concisely and efficiently prepared, backed with biblical verses. The open forum allowed not only the presenter to share but also allowed the participants to provide their perspectives and life experiences."

- S. Simpson (Board Member) 2025 Class Participant

"This class caused me to grow in my compassion toward those who are in the struggle for identity and acceptance. I believe the class was a divine interruption of our everyday lives."

- V. Biggers (Board Member) 2025 Class Participant

"The subject and the teachers made me feel safe to share information."

- R. Locke (2025 Participant)

"The effectiveness showed throughout each lesson because after the content was shared the discussions allowed for those moments of breaking things down so they stick. I did appreciate the open dialogue."

- T. Carillo (Board Member) 2025 Class Participant

"Very insightful course that was thought provoking and caused me to re-examine my own attitudes about the LGBTQ community. Instructors very knowledgeable and great listeners."

- G. McIntyre (2025 Class Participant)

"I learned the importance of knowing how families, churches, and ministries should properly respond when dealing with LGBTQIA+."

- N. Gillespie (2025 Class Participant)

"Both teachers were aligned in messaging and support. Both are very well versed in the subject matter from a spiritual and physical perspective. Both spoke clearly and with passion. Amazing listeners to the attendees, answered questions with thoughtfulness and love. Both have clearly taken the time to put this course together, and have built a specialty of trust, knowledge and wisdom."

- F. Gillander (2025 Class Participant)

"Everyone should take this course. The subject matter impacts any and all persons in an individuals life. As we learned persons in every area of life has individuals dealing with same sex attraction -family, church, school, workplace etc."

- C. Collins(2025 Class Participant)

"I would recommend anyone who has God’s heart and compassion for His children to take this class."

- D. Simpson (Board Member & 2025 Class Participant)

"This course would be beneficial for church heads, market place christians, counselors, parents, siblings."

- G. Simpson (Board Member & 2025 Class Participant)

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SMALL GROUPS

Our groups are designed to provide a safe, supportive, and spiritually nurturing environment for individuals seeking community, prayer, encouragement, and growth in their walk with God. Our desire is to come alongside those who are pursuing deeper faith, clarity, healing, and alignment with scripture.

We compassionately support individuals who are seeking to step away from the LGBTQ+ lifestyle or same-sex  attractions they do not desire, families in need of guidance and encouragement, and anyone navigating the challenges of an HIV/AIDS diagnosis. Every group is private and requires a request to join to ensure confidentiality and care. If you desire to become part of our community, our Small Group Facilitators are prepared to welcome you with grace, respect, and understanding. You're just one click away!

Be Made Whole

Is God tugging on your heart? If so, don't ignore it. You may not understand or have any answers, but we here within LBC will walk with you and together we will inquire of the Lord what He so desires for you to know about your God given identity in Him.

Live Abundantly

Being diagnosed with an auto-immune disease is not easy, but with God there is hope! Hope to live life more abundantly, and with community, prayer, along with encouragement of the word of God... Well life just became even more exciting!

In God's Strength

Oftentimes we are focused on the persons who are experiencing hurt, brokenness, trauma, or abuse. But you as a family member or loved one experience hurt and pain as well. If you or someone you know needs Christ love and support, we here for you.

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LGBTQ+ Ministry Training

This course "Bridging The Gap" has been created to discuss, teach, and encourage leaders to become educated in an area that has and is receiving high profile attention. The LGBTQ+ topic has imprinted itself within society, and the church which has an enormous amount of influence can curtail the affects it is having in the family unit, education, our churches, and every area of life. It is time to take dominion as we have been instructed in Genesis.
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Walking Free Program

In this 12-week program, we will provide the necessary tools and life skills needed to develop and strengthen ones faith in Christ, grow spiritually, and gain the confidence that God desires for us to have to walk away from anything that prevents us from walking with Him. Discover who you are in your God given identity and never associate with a label or identity that the world deemed true.
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