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- Report number/id
- R58
- Report title
- R58 Task Force on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (2023 Res. 1-04A)
- Workbook start page
- 141
- Workbook end page
- 141
- Source pages
- 141
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R58 Task Force on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (2023 Res. 1-04A) The 2019 Synod convention charged the Office of National Mission (ONM), among others, with the creation of resources that might “confess the truth boldly and minister compassionately both to those who experience sexual orientation and gender identity is- sues and those who care for them” (Res. 11-03A). As a result, the ONM formed the Created Male and Female Task Force (originally named Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Task Force) during the 2019–23 extended triennium. The 2023 Synod convention vot- ed to continue the task force; its Res. 1-04A also directed it to ex- pand its membership, to consider conducting field research in the area of sexual orientation and gender identity, and to “recommend and advocate for strategies and structural approaches to serve the Church better and address the challenges posed by contemporary annual Rose Parade. The 2026 float celebrated 75 years of Gos- pel proclamation through the parade with an entry titled “Bringing Christ to the Nations” that honored the diverse vocations through which God builds His Church. The float’s message was simple yet profound: every person has a place and a purpose in sharing Christ’s love, and together we can bring that hope to the world. The Results of God’s Blessings • By God’s grace, LHM’s programs and resources reach peo- ple around the world with the Gospel nearly 275 million times each week. • Outreach through LHM’s global ministry programs has, by the power of the Holy Spirit, netted almost two 2 million responses and more than 405,000 individuals referred to churches and Christian communities this past year. • Individuals were equipped to more effectively share their faith around 455,000 times last year. • Around 390,000 constituents are currently engaged with our global ministry efforts through giving, volunteering, or using our resources. Vision for the Future With billions still waiting to hear the saving message of Jesus Christ, LHM continues to move forward under the following vi- sion: • Every person has the opportunity to hear the Gospel in an understandable way. • Those seeking are connected to a healthy Christian commu - nity where they can grow in their faith. • Every Christian is equipped to share the Gospel in word and deed. • Engaged Christians advance this common mission as a glob- al community. We are called to act now! LHM stands ready to embrace this exciting future of global ministry as a strong, emergent, future-fo- cused ministry that harnesses new opportunities, research, and re- sources to fulfill our mission of Bringing Christ to the Nations®— and the Nations to the Church. Together, we can work to grow the Body of Christ—one life at a time—all for the glory of God. On behalf of all of us at LHM, thank you for your service. May God richly bless your work in the name and for the sake of Jesus! Kurt S. Buchholz, Global CEO