Listen to Adam Hamilton, Pastor of Resurrection UMC in Leawood, Kansas, in his Feb. 2009 "When Christians Get It Wrong" series as he addresses the issue of how our society treats/views homosexuals. This video does not deal with his thoughts on the issue of whether or not homosexuality is right or wrong, but instead focuses on how we engage with that particular segment of our population in a negative unscriptural manner. Adam Hamilton offers "What Would Jesus Do?"

Does God really condemn loving homosexual relationships? Is the chasm separating Christianity from gays and lesbians too wide to cross? Is the Bible an excuse to hate? These questions and more are raised in this documentary as it chronicles the stories of five Christian, American families- including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson. Discover how some people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child or family member, the painful experiences they navigate through, and the peace they find in coming to terms with their own misconceptions.

This tape offers information about setting up dialogues on the local level; presents biblical insights, thoughts on the nature of the church and ministry options; and provides worship materials.
1. How to Talk
What Dialogue is and is not; Principleas for Planning and Conducting Dialogue; How Guides/Facilitators Help; Models of Dialogues for classrooms, Annual Conferences or large groups, One-On-One
2.Presentations
Biblical Insights; Nature of the Church; Some Ninistry Options
3.Worship
Worship services and sermon excerpts
*Downloadable Documents on CD-Rom.

Since 1972, The United Methodist Church has struggled with a variety of understandings of homosexuality as it relates to who we are as faithful Christians. Recently, church legislators strongly encouraged its agency on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns (CUIC) to develop resources that help United Methodists talk with civility about their different views of homosexuality in an open atmosphere where unity and understanding could grow. DVD resource does not present solutions to divisions over the issue of homosexuality but provides a usable tool to keep the conversation going.
Tape 1 of 2.
1.Intro - by Jan Love, Greg Stover & Craig Mulanax
2.Personal Stories
Why hearing stories is important; Gay and Transformed individuals (4); Families (6); The Witnesses (6);
3.Perspectives
Cultural Understandings/Global Church; On Ordination; On the Church's Position; Responses
4.General Church Dialogues
Council of Bishops; General Council on Ministries; Racial Ethnic Caucuses; Youth and Young Adult
*Downloadable Documents on CD-Rom.

Presented by Adam Hamilton, this study is a video-based small-group study that covers some of the most controversial and divisive topics of our time.
1.Separation of the Church and State; 2.Creation and Evolution in the Public Schools; 3.The Death Penalty; 4.Euthanasia; 5.Prayer in Public Schools; 6.Abortion; 7.Homosexuality. Pastor's guide with CD-Rom gives you information and tools needed to expand the small-group study into a congregation-wide event that can reach out into the community, bringing new people into your church. * Resource center also has eight videotapes of his sermon on each of these topics (VT3126-3133)

This video with the printed guide book was designed to help discussion groups engage in informal dialogue about the role of religion institutions in America today by providing thought-provoking questions, articles written by experts, background material, and an extensive list of follow-up resources. The materials provided are intended to provide a framework for both clergy and lay leaders to explore the issues presented with the goal of improving and enhancing congregational life.
Recommend to use after watching "The Congregation" (DVD0071).

A tale of friendship in the face of adversity. This sensitive story offers insights into difficulties faced by young homosexuals, their families and their friends. A high school football star (Alex) is gay. Brad remains his best friend in spite of the hostilities and misunderstandings confronted by them.

Tape 8 of 8. In this video the following issues are presented. 1. Where's God When Bad Things Happen?; 2.Physical Abuse- Parent/ Child; 3.Homosexuality/Lesbianism; 4.Parents Pushing Kids to Succeed. Note: Leader's should review each segment to determine appropriateness of content for their students. If a topic is too sensitive, skip it and go on to another topic. Each lesson stands alone and the lessons can be done in any order.

This is a two-hour cinema verite of the First United Methodist Church of Germantown. Filmmaker Alan and Susan Raymond spent two years capturing the life of the congregation as they struggled to accept a newly appointed minister while at the same time supported their ordained lesbian associate pastor as she prepared for a clergy trial. It is a complex portrait of a Protestant church moving into the 21st century. (1VHS; Co-production of Video Vérité and WETA Washington DC, 2004)