We conducted a survey on serving the LGBTQ+ community in May. We collected 114 responses from 81 churches, 5 countries and areas. Following shows the statistical results:

As far as you know, are there any brothers or sisters in your church who self-identify as LGBTQ+?

113 responses

As far as you know, do any of your friends identify themselves as LGBTQ+?

114 responses

Is there an LGBTQ+ ministry in your church?

114 responses

Does your church’s Sunday message teach about LGBTQ+?

114 responses

The church needs more video materials to care for this group

          64.4% of the people believe that their churches need to provide relevant video materials for relevant groups and their families in caring for LGBTQ+. 63.5% believe that the church should hold relevant lectures; 58.8% believe that the help of relevant books and materials is needed. (This question is multiple choice).

 

It is urgent to equip brothers and sisters

         According to the statistical results, we found that there are many LGBTQ+ friends around us who need our care. However, the counseling and resources provided by the church are very limited. We see a strong need to provide truth-driven teaching in churches and shepherding to this group. On the one hand, the church can conduct various seminars and provide modern media and video materials to help her congregation have a deeper understanding to the LGBTQ+ community. On the other hand, the church must encourage her congregation to take the initiative to care for the LGBTQ+ community in the ways like Jesus. It is our urgent work.