Gay Friendly Ministry Training Websites

Aletheia Bible College - Diploma in Biblical Studies

We offer a Diploma in Biblical Studies which can be obtained by 100% online study and assessment work. We honestly believe that our Diploma course is the ideal course for those who wish to:

- Simply study the Bible and theological matters deeply and systematically, with academic rigour

- Make the crucial connection between Biblical study and life-changing personal spiritual growth

- Obtain relevant training from a highly experienced tutor team in pastoral and missionary work. The Diploma course has been developed over many years by people with lifetimes of experience in the field as well as in church life and consistent Christian living. It will empower the student to take on pastoral, missionary and general ministry work with a sound spiritual and practical basis.

We accept students from all backgrounds, without discrimination on any grounds.

Bible Colleges - The Best Online Bible and Christian Universities

This website includes a Collection of Accredited Bible Colleges in the US, sorted alphabetically by state. It also explains the difference between Bible Certificates, Christian Counselling Degree, Bible Education Degree, Bible Ministry Degree, and includes average salaries, info about College Grants, Scholarships and more.

NOTE: This website contains valuable information, however it is not known if any of these Colleges are GLBT-friendly.

(The) Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry - CLGS
- Pacific School of Religion - PSR - Berkley, CA

Throughout its history, PSR has been on the cutting edge of emerging movements for change in the Christian tradition, representing an early voice for the equality of women, resisting racial prejudice and war, and advocating for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and the economically disadvantaged.

PSR has formal relationships with three denominations: the United Church of Christ, the United Methodist Church, and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Half of PSR's students come from these three traditions. Other PSR students come from faith traditions as diverse as Quaker, Unitarian Universalist, the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches, the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and several other mainline denominations and new religious movements.

PSR connects with diverse faith and learning communities throughout the world through the work of its more than 2,000 alumni/ae. The majority of alums serve faith communities through parish ministry, but others serve in non-profit management, global religious outreach, denominational government, counseling and social work, journalism, film and television production, and as professors and scholars.

Christ Evangelical Bible Institute - or CEBI - Phoenix, AZ
(formerly known as Phoenix Evangelical Bible Institute)

"Finally, a place where all people can study the Word of God!"

Mission Statement: Christ Evangelical Bible Institute's primary mission is to train and equip disenfranchised Christians for responsible full and part-time ministry. "Disenfranchised" here includes those who are economically deprived, disabled, minority, and/or discriminated against because of caste, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

CEBI's mission also includes spreading the gospel message to nonbelievers, especially those who have been disenfranchised, outcast and rejected by mainstream Christianity (i.e., traditional congregations).

CEBI provides on-site education at all of its campuses (i.e., branch and main) and correspondence education through its main campus.

Eagle's Nest Ministries - Soaring and Restoring - provides ministry to all people for the purpose of restoration and worship. Rev Yolande Yaeger has a life call to lead people to Christ through worship and teaching. Her vision is to equip believers to ascend in worship after God's heart and express their worship through the arts. Rev. Lee Thompson's passion is to train and equip next generation leaders and pastors, emphasizing truth, authenticity and genuineness in life and ministry. She is actively restoring the restorers of today and tomorrow through relational counseling, preaching and training.

Eagle's Nest provides a School of Worship and the Arts annually for believers to develop their gifts and talents in an environment of worship. We also provide retreats, training's and prophetic counseling on various topics throughout the year.

Emmaus Institute - a program of International Christian Community Churches, Inc., provides a learning community which fosters education and growth in order to develop and enhance leadership and ministry skills that are integral to Christian living and service. They offer the following:

- Theological education that is required by ICCC for credentialing of pastors and pastoral leaders (Certificate in Pastoral Leadership);

- Assistance to those seeking credentialing who have completed other theological education;

- Coordination of educational and training programs for individuals and congregations;

- Spiritual development and renewal for all through retreats and studies;

- Convocation workshops for continuing education and development.

InclusiveChristians.org - is an educational wesite whose focus is mainly to train anyone who is interested in working for the inclusion of all Christians in the church family.

John Stevenson Hall School of Ministry - was established to train individuals, regardless of sexual orientation or sexual identity to win people for Christ. Upon completion of training, the goal is for graduates to then plant churches and/or ministries everywhere to reach out to all people to spread the message of God's love and acceptance of ALL of his children.

Our goal is to gain accredited status as a theological seminary. Our first semester is now in session. We are 100% welcoming and affirming.

Located and affiliated with Drexel Hill (PA) Baptist Church.

Many Voices - envisions a day when churches are known for their warm welcome of all people, without exception.

Our mission is to empower Protestant pastors and church members to include and affirm lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people as an expression of God's unconditional love.

Through our partnership with nationally recognized pastors, theologians, and Christian educators, we offer high-quality, accessible worship resources; educational tools for adults, children, and youth; and a safe place to ask questions, to learn, and to take new steps into the full celebration of our common humanity.

Many Voices is here to:

Be a safe place to ask questions,
Help you take your next step toward inclusiveness,
Share ideas and resources that will help you take that next step,
Publish your wonderful ideas or resources,
Hear experiences that inspire inclusiveness, and
Dialogue with others on the journey.

Masters in Divinity - Online Degree Programs - includes Careers at a Glance, Types of Masters of Divinity Degrees Available, Average Salaries, Financial Aid Opportunities, and a Complete Collection of Schools with Masters in Divinity Degree Programs.

Note: These are not necessarily gay-friendly programs.

Pacific School of Religion - See (The) Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry above - CLGS - Berkley, CA

Saints Sergius and Bacchus Theological Seminary - is a queer-affirming seminary dedicated to providing quality theological education for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, gender queer and allied individuals.

Theology Degrees Online - Guide to an updated list of Online Theology Degree Programs in the U.S. covering such topics as types of Theology degree programs, what skills a student might expect to learn, careers available, classes covered, average salaries, requirements for becoming a minister, and more.

This is the only resource website dedicated to providing future theology students with unbiased information about their educational options, and is highly recommended by Mary.

Note: These are not necessarily gay-friendly programs.

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