Parent Support
When a child comes out to you as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer, it can feel disorienting. CenterPeace offers hope that parents don't need to choose between their faith and their child. You can bring all your doubts, fears, and questions to God and share your experience with other parents walking a similar journey.
About
Meet Al and Debbie Causey at the
2026 CenterPeace Conference!
Al and Debbie are parents of a gay son. They are also devout Christians who serve on staff at a large Atlanta church. Join them and other parents October 15-17, 2026 at the biennial CenterPeace Conference in Dallas, Texas. Come find community and encouragement! In addition to speakers and breakout sessions, sign up for the parents' post-conference workshop!
A Family's Journey of Reconciling Faith & Sexuality
Gil and Gail were not sure how to respond when their son came out as gay. As conservative Christians, their church had not prepared them for how to raise an LGBTQ child. Desperate for a faith-based resource to help them on this journey, Gil and Gail contacted CenterPeace. In this 15-minute documentary, their family shares a story of hope and acceptance.
Explore
CenterPeace has compiled recommended books, videos, and podcast episodes that can help you process your experience as a parent of an LGBTQ child. What has it been like for other parents? What does the Bible say about sexuality and gender identity? Can you be both LGBTQ and Christian? Explore these resources to help you along the way.
Join a Group
CenterPeace Parents Network
Join other parents in online community through the private Facebook group called CenterPeace Parents Network. Here you can make friends, ask questions, and receive support on how to love your child well, while strengthening your faith. Request to join by contacting us at info@centerpeace.net.
Parent Care Groups
CenterPeace recommends parent groups offered by two other organizations:
Embracing the Journey offers supportive parent groups.
Lacy Borgo of Good Dirt Ministries offers a monthly group for parents.
CenterPeace Conference Parent Workshop
Every other year, CenterPeace hosts a national conference. The conference offers break-out sessions for parents, and on the last day of the conference, space is created for parents to come together for a meal, conversation, and hearing from speakers who are also parents of LGBTQ children.
CenterPeace offers PeacePrint retreats where you can meet other parents and process your experience in a safe, spiritually nurturing environment. Early in the journey, parents often feel isolated, not only from their church community but also in their own relationship with God. Other parents wonder about next steps beyond the initial coming out disclosure. How do you begin talking transparently about your experience at church while caring for your child's needs? PeacePrint retreats are intentionally small to provide real connection and space to share. Discover PeacePrint retreats – discover hope.
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Retreats
