MARRIAGE AND SEXUALITY RESOURCES

God calls us lives marked by devotion to Him and obedience to His ways. Staying true to God’s design for marriage, sexuality and relationships can lead us in directions that are contrary to the culture around us. See below for resources and ideas to help you better understand God’s design and how to live and love in ways that align with His calling.


Don’t Do it alone

Are you struggling in an area involving marriage, relationships or sexuality? The best initial step toward healing and health is often to talk to a trusted friend who is mature in their Christian faith. A great starting place is to reach out to your Campus Pastor. You can email them here:

For women who would be more comfortable emailing a female member of our staff, CLICK HERE.

If you would benefit from the services of a professional, Christian counselor, our Campus Pastors and staff can also provide you with recommendations.


Pornography

Books

"Finally Free" – Heath Lambert
"Every Man’s Battle" – Stephen Arterburn   |  Fred Stoeker

Woodmen Groups

Called 2 ConquerFor Women dealing with a spouse’s addiction
IronMenFor men seeking freedom from pornography

Online Resources

Covenant EyesAn online accountability site designed to help you and those you love live free from pornography.
Faithful & TrueA Christian counseling center specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction for men, support for their spouses, and guidance for couples who have experienced relational betrayal.


Marriage

Books

"The Meaning of Marriage" – Tim Keller
“Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away” – Gary Chapman
"Love and Respect" – Emerson Eggerichs

Woodmen Groups

Pre-Martial Workshops (Remarried & First-Time) – To help you build a strong foundation for your marriage (Next session starts in January)
Honor MarriageFor couples who want to take their relationship from simply surviving to truly thriving (Next session starts in January)
Divorce CareFor those experiencing divorce, separation or the loss of a relationship (Next session starts in January)


Same Sex Relationships

Books

The Way of Hope” – Melissa Fisher
“Holy Sexuality and the Gospel” – Christopher Yuan
“Messy Grace: How a Pastor with Gay Parents Learned to Love Others Without Sacrificing Conviction” – Caleb Kaltenbach
"What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?" – Kevin DeYoung
"Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was, and Who God Has Always Been" – Jackie Hill Perry
"People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an Issue" – Preston Sprinkle

ONLINE RESOURCES

CENTER FOR FAITH, SEXUALITY AND GENDER
The Center equips leaders with theologically sound resources. Some helpful pastoral papers can be found RIGHT HERE.

THE GOSPEL COALITION
A good place for book recommendations, articles and podcasts from a variety of leaders on topics essential to a deeper understanding of our faith. Easy to search with a ton of resources on a number of topics – both historic to the Christian faith and those in today’s news


Transgender

Books

"Embodied, Transgender Identities, the Church and What the Bible Has to Say" – Preston Sprinkle

ONLINE RESOURCES

CENTER FOR FAITH, SEXUALITY AND GENDER
The Center equips leaders with theologically sound resources. Some helpful pastoral papers can be found RIGHT HERE.

THE GOSPEL COALITION
A good place for book recommendations, articles and podcasts from a variety of leaders on topics essential to a deeper understanding of our faith. Easy to search with a ton of resources on a number of topics – both historic to the Christian faith and those in today’s news


Singleness

Books

"7 Myths about Singleness" – Sam Allberry
"Single, Dating, Engaged, Married: Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age" – Ben Stuart

Woodmen Groups

Singleness, Community, KingdomExplore how singles can thrive both in the church and in culture (Next session starts in January)

Online Message Series

Single / Dating / Engaged / Married

Podcasts

The Significance of Singleness with Christina Hitchcock
Intentional Singleness with Tara-Leigh Cobble
Singleness and the Rest of the World – Tim Keller
Marriage as Ministry – Tim Keller
The Woodmen Social PodcastA recent episode was on singleness

Article

Is My Singleness A Gift?

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