A new resource providing a brief biblical and pastoral introduction to understanding transgender issues has been launched in Belfast.
‘Transformed’ has been published by the Evangelical Alliance with Northern Irish barrister Peter Lynas its lead author
The guide is geared towards the wider Christian church – particularly parents, children & youth workers, and pastors. It aims to help members of the Church understand those with gender dysphoria and give guidance as to how to help them. It also provides a way of understanding and challenging transgender ideology in politics and public policy.
The launch was addressed by David Martin, the director of Irish Church Missions and the author of ‘Rewriting Gender?’, a book that helps parents who are looking for guidance on how to explain gender issues to their children.
Tim Shiels, the pastor of Omagh Community Church, also spoke of his own personal experiences. In 2012, his father transitioned and Tim shared about journeying as a son and pastor with a family member who experiences gender dysphoria.
