YOU’RE INVITED to the Unconditional Conference. This two-day premier event is for parents of LGBTQ+ children and for ministry leaders looking to discover ways to support parents and LGBTQ+ children in their churches. You will be equipped, refreshed, and inspired as you hear from leading communicators on topics that speak to your heart, soul, and mind. We deeply desire this time will bring about healing and restoration. No matter what theological stance you hold, we invite you to listen, reflect, and learn as we approach this topic from the quieter middle space.
Schedule
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2023
Conference concludes at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2023
Conference concludes at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2023
Hosted by North Point Community Church
4350 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022
4350 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022
SPEAKERS
Greg & Lynn McDonald
Founders Embracing the Journey |
Andy Stanley
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Debbie Causey
Licensed Counselor |
Justin Lee
Author and Speaker |
Breakout Speakers
Julia Sadusky, PsyD
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Rev. Dr. David P. Gushee
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David Quinones
ETJ, Church Partnerships |
Dr. Michael Sytsma
PhD, LPC, CST, CPCS 
Pastor Jenny Boyett
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Brian Nietzel
Making Things Right 
Pastor Al Causey
Adult & Ministry Services Director |
breakout sessions
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Embracing your Journey with Your LGBTQ+ Child
Can I really trust God? Presenters: Greg and Lynn McDonald Wrestling with Theology, Pointing toward Jesus Presenter: Rev. Dr. David Gushee What is happening to my faith? Faith: Order, Disorder, Reorder Presenter: Justin Lee, Author and Speaker The Big Reveal Responding to critical moments on the journey with your LGBTQ+ child Presenter: Debbie Causey, Licensed Counselor Strengthening Marital Intimacy in the Midst of Crisis Presenter: Michael Sytsma, PhD, LPC, CST, CPCS |
Creating a Parent Group at Your Church
You don't have to ask your church to choose Presenters: Greg McDonald, and David Quinones, Embracing The Journey, Church Partnership Co-Chairs The Science Behind Gender Dysphoria Presenter: Julia Sadusky, PsyD Transgender and Gender Non-Binary How do I know if this is real? The Transgender Journey Parent panel discussion Unity in the Essentials, Liberty in the Nonessentials What are the essential beliefs of your faith? Making Student Ministry Safe Presenter: Pastor Al Causey, Gwinnett Church The Solo Journey Parenting on different pages Presenter: Pastor Jenny Boyett |
About Embracing the journey
Embracing the Journey exists to build bridges between LGBTQ+ individuals, their families, and the church, not in spite of the Bible but because of the Bible. We are peacemakers committed to helping Christian families with LGBTQ+ loved ones become reconciled and restored. We offer one-on-one biblical coaching and counseling, virtual parent care groups in all North American time zones, curated resources, and much more. Embracing the Journey also helps churches develop parent care groups through our church partnership program. We do not charge for our services because of the generosity of parents and churches whom our ministry has blessed.
about greg & Lynn mcdonald
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Greg and Lynn are parents, best friends, authors of Embracing the Journey, and co-founders of the ministry by the same name that began as an outgrowth of their family's journey with having a gay child. They are passionate about helping parents embrace their journey where true healing can occur. As followers of Jesus, Greg and Lynn have firsthand experience managing the complicated feelings associated with learning their son is gay. In the 20-plus years since that revelation, they have immersed themselves in the LGBTQ+ community. The McDonalds are a powerful resource, armed with years of practical experience and learnings from their team coaching and counseling of thousands of Christian parents with LGBTQ+ children throughout the United States and 21 countries.
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