Equipping The Members of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee with a Biblical Understanding of Gender and Sexuality

Abstract

This project seeks to equip the members of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, with a biblical understanding of gender and sexuality so they may reach non-believers with the gospel. Chapter 1 explains the ministry context, goals, and research methodology for the project. Chapter 2 unpacks an exegesis of three Bible passages (Gen 1:26-28; Rom 1:24-32; 1 Cor 6:9-11) to demonstrate the biblical and theological basis for the project. Chapter 3 explains the historical and contemporary issues relating to gender and sexuality. Chapter 4 lays out a description of the project itself, which involves the teaching of the discipleship curriculum. Chapter 5 examines the results of the project, which includes evaluating the purpose, goals, and process of the project. The project’s chief aim involves equipping ordinary believers to witness effectively to people struggling with gender identity issues and non-biblical sexualities.