Baylor University has received a grant of $643,000 from the Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion within the church. This initiative, handled by the Center for Church and Community Impact, focuses on understanding the exclusion of LGBTQIA+ individuals and women in congregations. The grant aims to foster an environment of belonging, particularly among emerging adults. It will support surveys and focus groups to develop training materials that are sensitive to trauma, enhancing church practices. Additionally, the university recently honored LGBTQ+ athlete Brittney Griner by retiring her jersey.
Baylor University has received a $643,000 grant to study LGBTQ+ inclusion through the Center for Church and Community Impact, emphasizing belonging in church communities.
The grant aims to address the disenfranchisement of LGBTQIA+ individuals and women within congregations, focusing on fostering institutional courage and addressing exclusion.
Dr. Gaynor Yancey mentioned that the project will explore the lived experiences of emerging adults to improve congregational practices for a more inclusive environment.
Funding will support the development of trauma-sensitive training materials for churches and the formation of focus groups and surveys of students.
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