“Most ministries like EQUIP offer one of two options: either, “If you give them an inch, they’ll take a mile,” or “If we get people talking, they’ll ultimately become affirming.” EQUIP offers neither. I’ve never heard someone weave biblical orthodoxy and sacrificial compassion as tightly as EQUIP does. We feared talking about sexual ethics openly would divide our church. Instead, it brought us closer together. We realized that we all love LGBT+ people. Moreover, we all came to realize the ways Christ’s teaching both challenges and comforts all of us. I recommend EQUIP totally and completely.”
“EQUIP went far beyond simple platitudes or quick fixes. Instead we encountered a wholistic approach to thinking and then responding well from a posture of both orthodoxy and empathy when it comes to sexual identity and sexual ethics. We were challenged to think more broadly and deeply about the foggy and often inconsistent ways that these ideas have been typically discussed.”
“From theology to honoring relationships to appropriate language, EQUIP has an extremely helpful spectrum of insight and direction. We were, and continue to be, thankful for this opportunity to learn and were very impressed with EQUIP’s vision and purpose.”
“The trainings get to the root issues instead of just pointing out symptoms. EQUIP helped me see and understand what is behind the symptoms. EQUIP offered a thoughtful walk-through of Godly sexual ethics and cast a vision of a more beautiful life to invite people into. I will respond more patiently and thoughtfully, and I’m less likely to be defensive in conversations about sexuality. I don’t have to stay silent out of fear of saying the wrong thing.”
“The training was insightful and informing on how we as followers of Jesus, walk in love, confidence, empathy and authority with anyone who experiences same-sex attraction. EQUIP trains you to be informed well, so you can think and minister well in a culture that needs the church to faithfully represent Jesus in both His words and His ways.”
