Not an Oxymoron

Why LGBTQ Affirming Christianity Makes Sense

Colby Martin presents,

Not an Oxymoron

Why LGBTQ Affirming Christianity Makes Sense

In his new talk, pastor and author Colby Martin takes the audience on a journey of exploration to discover why it is that being a Christian and being affirming of LGBTQ people are not mutually exclusive endeavors.

Mixing

  • personal stories,

  • Biblical teaching,

  • psychological insights, and

  • creative imagination,

    Not an Oxymoron leaves listeners trusting that their instincts to love all people just as they are align perfectly with God’s heart for creation.

When you consider that the Bible does not say what we’ve been told it says, and when you see the trajectory of who God is painted throughout Scripture, and when you add that with what it means to follow in the Way of Jesus…

…LGBTQ affirming Christianity
just makes sense.

What people are saying…

“Blending scholarship, wisdom, humility, and curiosity, Colby’s work has transformed our community.”

-Rev Jackie Putnam
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Greenville, SC

“The perfect mix of emotional intelligence with thoughtful theology.”

-Pastor Ryan Gear
The Well Church
Chandler, AZ

FAQs

  • Whereas a traditional talk or workshop on UnClobber dives deep into the clobber passages, Not an Oxymoron takes a few steps back and looks at the bigger picture. Through a combination of honest storytelling, insights from psychology, and analysis of Scripture, Colby demonstrates to the audience how it is that one of the logical conclusions to following in the Way of Jesus is that one would affirm the inherent worth and dignity of LGBTQ people.

  • We offer three options depending on your needs: 60/90/120 minutes.

    If you want to allow time for Q&A at the end, we recommend the 60 or 90 minute package (eg, a 60 or 90 minute talk followed by 30 minutes of Q&A).

  • Our goal is reach as many people as possible with this message, therefore we work with churches and groups according to their budget.

    That being said, we typically ask that:

    • Colby's travel and lodging be covered

    • An honorarium between $1250 - $1750 (depending on the duration of the event)

    Don't let finances be a barrier. If you want to host "Not an Oxymoron," we'll work to make it happen.

    Contact us today.

  • When you're ready to make some magic, or if you have questions about all this, head on over to the Contact page, shoot us an email, and we'll get the ball a rollin'!