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Join us for a discussion about internal and external conflicts for African-American sexual minorities that are created when religious and sexual orientation identities do not reconcile with each other. Learn about coping strategies used to bring about a more harmonious coexistence of those separate identities and how ministers are actively counseling African-American sexual minorities to bring about spiritual healing and identity cohesion. Presentation and discussion 8:00am - 9:15am. Breakfast will be served.

Please RSVP by May 14th to ce@adler.edu.  

About the Speakers

Rev. Kevin Tindell: An ordained minister and life coach, Rev. Tindell is active in Black SGL spiritual groups and counsels and coaches many who struggle with their identity, especially with regard to their spirituality and sexuality. He is the founder of Centered Ministries, a coaching practice, and is also currently on the ministry staff of New Dimensions Worship Center Chicago, a metaphysical Christian ministry.

Rev. Benjamin Reynolds: With over 36-years of preaching, Rev. Reynolds has been called “The People’s Preacher.” He served in a pastoral role within the Baptist church of his upbringing for nearly 16 years, resigning and “coming out” to the congregation about his sexual orientation. He has completed two interim positions within the United Church of Christ. He is seeking Privilege of Call within the denomination at Pilgrim Congregational UCC in Oak Park. Most recently, he has been called to serve as Interim Pastor for the First Church of Brethren in Chicago.