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True Neighbors: Responding Faithfully to the LGBTQIA+ Homeless Crisis
~5.5 Hours
This course, True Neighbors: Responding Faithfully to the LGBTQIA+ Homeless Crisis, is based on a small research study in South Los Angeles and is a starting point for how your church can become part of the solution to the LGBTQIA+ transitional age youth (TAY) homeless crisis in your community.
3 instructors
About This Course
Pastors and church leaders are facing a tremendous challenge as we look at the experiences of LGBTQIA+ homeless transitional age youth (TAY). You may wonder how your church can ensure the right to dignity, humane treatment, and essential resources of this marginalized community, even if you disagree theologically. This course, True Neighbors: Responding Faithfully to the LGBTQIA+ Homeless Crisis, led by HOPICS and Fuller Seminary, is based on a small research study in South Los Angeles and is a starting point for becoming part of the solution to this crisis. You’ll identify and understand the negative impact of homelessness on LGBTQIA+ TAY, the role that faith-based individuals and organizations have in helping or exacerbating housing instability (especially for LGBTQIA+ TAY of color), and develop practical plans on how to connect with local resources and partnerships. Rooted in Scripture, this course introduces organizational research and personal stories of those most affected by the crisis. You’ll find theological guidance and an approach to help your church follow Jesus’ teaching faithfully as you seek to be true neighbors to all members of your community.
Learning Outcomes
- Articulate the predicament of LGBTQIA+ homeless TAYs, particularly in South Los Angeles
- Identify the negative impact of homelessness on LGBTQIA+ TAY and the critical role that faith-based individuals and organizations play in exacerbating housing instability for LGBTQIA+ TAY of color
- Develop an integrative theological framework to respond to homelessness
- Assess resources and environments that honor God and neighbor
Created in partnership with HOPICS, the Pannell Center for Black Church Studies, and FULLER Equip.
- Multicultural Competence & Voices
1. Getting Started
Lean In
2. Understanding Homelessness
3. Love Your (Homeless) Neighbor
Listen
4. The Church’s Role
5. Black Church Heritage
Respond
6. Integrating Theology, Culture, and Practical Application
7. Resources and Partnerships
Conclusion
8. Next Steps
Your Instructor
HOPICS
Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System
Dwight A. Radcliff Jr.
Assistant Professor of Mission, Theology, and Culture & Academic Dean for the William E. Pannell Center
Dwight A. Radcliff Jr. joined the faculty of Fuller as an assistant professor of mission, theology, and culture, and is the academic dean for the William E. Pannell Center. Before coming to Fuller, Dr. Radcliff taught at Vanguard University, Azusa Pacific University, and the Southern California School of Ministry. Radcliff lectures in seminaries, universities, and conferences on topics ranging from urban church planting, culture, theology, preaching, social justice, millennials, and evangelism. Radcliff has nearly 30 years of experience in pastoral ministry. He has served in national and jurisdictional positions within the Church Of God In Christ. Radcliff is the founder and senior pastor of The Message Center in Southern California, where he leads with his wife, DeShun Jones-Radcliff, who serves as the church’s director of administration. He and his wife have two daughters.
Dontá Morrison
Vice President of MarSell Wellness Center
Dr. Dontá Morrison focuses on improving the wellness of marginalized individuals, specifically Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) who identify as LGBTQ. With 20+ years of experience in community engagement and servant leadership, he works to restructure how traditional systems engage in conversations about sex, sexual behavior, and human sexuality. He received his PhD from Pepperdine University, where his doctoral research investigated the impact of faith-based sexual exclusion upon the lives of Black Christian gay and bisexual men who are actively involved within the traditional Black church: a sensitive topic that must be addressed in order to create sexually inclusive spaces that support holistic approaches to wellness. Additionally, he serves as a Faith Ambassador for the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) Faith Based Initiative and works alongside a national team of researchers focused on increasing HIV vaccine awareness via faith-based approaches.
