“Queer Theology”

Led by Jeffrey Perkins

Sundays, Sept. 24 – Oct. 15 @ 11:30-12:15

1st Floor – Chapel

This fall we will have a four-part series on Queer Theology led by the Rev. Jeffrey Perkins.  This class will focus on: 

• Contextual Theology – What is your worldview?
• The Genesis of Queer Theology – Cause and Effect
• Application and Obstacles in Queer Theology
• Moving Forward: Redemption and Relevance

Jeff received his Bachelors of Science in English and Religion from the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky. His Masters in Divinity degree was acquired from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. While in seminary, Jeff was a proctor for and taught in the absence of his lead professor on the subjects of systematic theology and reformation theology. After graduation from Southeastern, Jeff was lead pastor for 6-years in the U.S. For 4-years Jeff served as a church-planting missionary in the former East German state of Saxony-Anhalt, using sports as a platform for engaging Neo-Nazi youth in Christianity. Following Jeff’s work overseas he worked as a high school teacher, stock broker/investment advisor, and currently serves as a clinical hospital chaplain. Jeff is married to Michael Wadham and together they have 3 grown children and 2 grandchildren residing in Tennessee and North Carolina. Jeff is manager of pastoral care services for UCHealth. He is thrilled to be a member of FBC Dayton and is active in the missions committee and choir.