Child and Youth Formation
Resources

Resources for Leaders

• Welcoming and Affirming: A Guide to Supporting and Working with LGBTQ+ Christian Youth 

• Rainbow Theology: Bridging Race, Sexuality, and Spirit by Patrick S. Cheng 

• Unclobber by Colby Martin 

• Beyond a Binary God: A Theology for Trans* Allies byTara K. Soughers

• A Guide to Gender (2nd Edition): The Social Justice Advocate's Handbook 

• Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth

• https://transequality.org/

• https://www.queertheology.com/ 

• https://www.teenvogue.com/story/they-them-questions-answered 

• The Trevor Project: Resources
   

Resources for Families

• Gender Born, Gender Made: Raising Healthy Gender-Nonconforming Children

• Transgender Children and Youth: Cultivating Pride and Joy with Families in Transition

• Love Boldly: Embracing Your LGBTQ Loved Ones and Your Faith
   

Books for Young People

• My New Gender Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide 

• Queerfully and Wonderfully Made: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Christian Teens

• Unashamed: A Coming Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians by Amber Cantorna (best for older teens/young adults)

• The Coming Out Handbook

Local Resources 

• https://tranzmission.org/resources/

• https://www.wncchs.org/trans-health