Lutheran Brethren Seminary held its J-Term titled "Ministry in a Romans 1 World" January 18-20. The topic was homosexuality. Speakers included Dr. David Glesne, Dr. Mark Yarhouse, Rev. Dan Borsheim and Dr. Kirk Militzer. Below are quotes from a couple of pastors who attended.

Pastor Paul Larson, Eau Claire, WI
"I am grateful to our seminary and the presenters for offering this invaluable J-Term for churches and pastors who must not merely address an issue, but minister redemptive truth with uncompromising love and abiding hope to people precious to us and our Savior."

Pastor Bruce Hillman, Succasunna, NJ
"We were challenged to remember the gospel's declaration that we are more than what we do, we are what Christ has done. Without capitulating to the culture's pressures or ethics on this issue, we were able to practically and exegetically distinguish between behavior and personhood.  The struggles of ministry to homosexuals, their communities and families, is no more difficult than ministry to all unbelievers.  If we can avoid the temptation to make this issue a pariah in our congregations, we can begin the work of Law-Gospel proclamation and the development of lasting and loving Biblical koinonia."

Pastor Jon Overland, Okotoks, Alberta, Canada
"The J-Term sessions were well balanced and very informative dealing with a sensitive issue. I really appreciated a more comprehensive approach to one topic. I also appreciated how Scripture defined our understanding of this issue, along with our approach to ministry to those struggling with homosexuality."

Stream and Download MP3's of the seminars

Download a Zip file of all five available sessions here (134 MB).
They are listed below in order. Stream each one below the list.

1. "The Biblical Truth about Homosexuality" by Dr. David Glesne
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2. "Loving Our Homosexual Neighbor by Dr. David Glesne
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3. "The ‘Nature-Nurture' Question" by Dr. Mark Yarhouse
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4. "The ‘Reparative Therapy' Question" by Dr. Mark Yarhouse
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5. "Helping Our Teens and Young Adults to Respond Biblically to Homosexuality" by Dr. Kirk Militzer
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