In His Image Conference

Navigating Christian Sexuality in a Post-Christian Culture

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Presented by DOXOLOGY: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care and Counsel

Date: Saturday, March 1

Time: 9am-4pm

Location: Messiah Lutheran Church - 13901 Clopper Rd, Germantown, MD 20874

Cost: Free; Registration is required, donations are encouraged

Presenters:

Dr. Beverly Yahnke is a clinical psychologist and Executive Director for Christian Counsel for DOXOLOGY.
Rev. David Fleming is a parish pastor and Executive Director for Spiritual Care for DOXOLOGY.

The church faces significant challenges as it navigates the legal redefinition of marriage, the complexities of gender, and evolving sexual norms. This conference aims to equip Christians and their pastors with the tools to articulate a positive Christian perspective on marriage and sexuality so they can engage thoughtfully and live confidently amidst today’s challenges.

Childcare will be provided.

Saturday, March 1 (All)

8:30am Arrival & Registration

9:00am-9:30am Matins

9:45am-10:45am Session 1 – Mental Health and the Church (Yahnke)

10:45am-11am Q&A and Break

11am-Noon Session 2 – The Christian Worldview and Sexuality (Fleming)

Noon-1pm Q&A Time, then Lunch

1pm-2pm Session 3 – Caring for the Transgender Child (Yahnke)

2pm-2:15pm Q&A and Break

2:15-3:15pm Session 4 – Light in the Darkness: Christian Responses (Fleming)

3:15-3:30pm Final Q&A

3:30pm Vespers

4pm Departure

Pastor Study Day

Additional sessions for pastors will be offered on Friday, February 28 from 9:30am-4pm. Open to clergy only.

Friday, February 28 (Clergy)

9:30am Arrival & Registration

10:00am Matins

10:30am Session 1 – GPS Essentials for Demanding Conversations (Yahnke)

11:30am Lunch

12:30pm Session 2 – Making Referrals with Confidence (Yahnke)

1:30pm Q&A and Break

2pm Session 3 – Pastoral Support for Families of LGBT Children (Fleming)

3pm Q&A

3:15pm Vespers

4pm Departure