This three-session study curriculum was written by youth in the Central Pacific Conference. It is designed as a study on sexual orientation for youth and parents, as well as other adults.

Leanne McCall Tigert and Timothy Brown, eds.

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning teenagers tell of their lives in a fresh, candid, and honest manner. This resource will help individuals and faith communities respond to GLBT youth and young adults.

By Kelly Haegel, 2003.

This is a comprehensive guide to working with lesbian and gay youth. While secular, it addresses many of the issues pastors, youth ministers, and campus ministers will face when they are counseling lesbian and gay young people. It also contains a small section on transgender youth.

Life or Death: Resources for Communities of Faith Addressing the Issue of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Youth Suicide - In response to the 1999 General Synod Resolution Concerning the Prevention of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth Suicide. This packet is a collection of research materials primarily for the use of pastors, youth ministers, campus ministers, and pastoral counselors, but may also be used by youth and congregations to understand the complex issues of lgbtq youth suicide, and what actions can be taken.

Gay and Straight Teens Write About Homosexuality, by Youth Communication, 1996

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This curriculum is designed as a study for youth groups and campus ministries about same-gender marriage. It can be done in one long session, or two shorter sessions.

This comprehensive book deals specifically with transgendered youth and their care and counseling. It is an excellent resource for pastors, youth ministers, and campus ministers. It includes information specific to working with adolescents, as well as their families.

This excellent resource includes sections on the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, special people and places, career planning and advising, health issues on campus, issues in athletics, curricular inclusivity, administrations and policies, student organizations, and special programs.

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