Dear Friend,
Being human, according to the Bible, means being created in the image of God, with inherent dignity, purpose, and value. Genesis 1:27 declares, "So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them." This means that every person, regardless of background or ability, reflects something of God's nature—our ability to reason, create, love, and seek justice comes from Him. Furthermore, Psalm 139:14 reminds us that we are "fearfully and wonderfully made," emphasizing the intentionality and care with which God forms each person. However, humanity is also fallen (Romans 3:23), in need of redemption through Christ, who restores us to our true identity as God's children (Galatians 4:7).
To be human, then, is to bear God's image, acknowledge our brokenness, and embrace the transformative grace offered through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.
Yesterday marked Detrans Awareness Day, a sobering reminder of the many young people who were deceived by unbiblical gender ideology and led to believe that only by altering their bodies would they find peace and their true identity. Sadly, in every case this only results in more hurt, confusion and brokenness. This is an issue that cannot be ignored in the pulpit or in the lives of those we shepherd. The church must be a place of open arms and unwavering truth—a sanctuary for those who have been deceived and for those who are struggling.
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As pastors, we are called to speak both grace and truth (John 1:14). The world is pushing radical gender ideology, but God's Word remains clear. Any ideology that contradicts this truth is not just a differing opinion—it is deception.
Chloe Cole is one of the many young people who were led astray by gender ideology. As a teenager, she was encouraged to transition, only to realize later that she had been misled, leaving her with deep regret and lasting physical and emotional scars. Today, she boldly shares her story to warn others and to speak truth about the deception she experienced. I encourage you to watch her powerful testimony and full interview on YouTube: Watch here.
Young people struggling with gender dysphoria need to know they are loved unconditionally, but true love does not affirm confusion—it speaks truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). Many who have detransitioned bear deep scars—physical, emotional, and spiritual. They need pastors and churches who will listen, care, and lead them back to the arms of Christ.
Think of the father in Jesus' parable of the prodigal son. Luke 15:20 says, "But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him." Like the prodigal, many are searching for their way home. The church must be ready to embrace them, not with silence or false affirmation, but with biblical truth and real love.
So how do we do this? We must preach biblical truth—if the pulpit is silent, the world will speak loudly. We must create a culture of grace, where those who have been hurt by gender ideology know they can find healing in Christ. Real discipleship is essential—these individuals need more than just sympathy; they need truth, healing, and biblical guidance. Parents, youth leaders, and church members need biblical answers so they are not caught off guard by the culture's lies. And most importantly, we must pray and lead with the Holy Spirit, because this is not just a cultural battle—it is spiritual warfare.
For those who have been deceived by gender ideology, the answer is not condemnation but redemption. Jesus restores what is broken. The church must stand firm in truth, lead with compassion, and provide the hope of the Gospel.
Pastor, your voice matters. Your church can be a refuge. Let us pray for the confused, the hurting, and the detransitioned—that they may know the love of Christ and the unshakable truth of God's Word.
In Christ,
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