Category: Gay Mormon Convert

Come Follow Me (provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

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This week I was studying the New Testament from the study guide, Come Follow Me (provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). I was studying about Paul and the horrible persecutions that many of those church members faced anciently. ⁣
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⁣Today, we as followers of Christ, encounter many of the same hardships that they did. When people say harsh words to me and when Satan attacks, I have found that I forget my own challenges by serving others.  This week, the benefits of studying Paul’s teachings is that:⁣
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1️⃣ I want to strive every day to provide random acts of kindness⁣
2️⃣ Be more receptive to listen to others⁣
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❓What have you found best helps you to manage and tackle your daily challenges? When you get knocked down, what picks you back up again?⁣

Love, Dennis Schleicher

I’m Not a Gay Mormon Convert I am a Proud Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Who Happens to Be Gay and LGBTQ+

I believe in my heart through personal revelation, that our church is by far the most accepting of LGBTQ+ members. Based on what I’ve experienced. This may not be the case for past members or people who left the Church. All churches have experienced a lack of understanding or tolerance for people who are different, that was in the past. I have witness times have changed. Have you?

I understand that a lot of people may not comprehend or approve of me being gay and a worthy temple recommend holder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I know that a lot of my LGBTQ+ friends will never understand why I became a Latter-day Saint, or will distance themselves from me. It’s okay! I choose to love and care deeply for all my brothers and sisters! That’s the difference between someone who is striving to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ and someone who needs to do a little more work loving and accepting those they may not understand. I’m writing this at the risk of losing friendships and work relationships and upsetting my family for divulging my innermost secrets and struggles. Nothing can change this if it needs to be done.

After years of searching, I unexpectedly discovered a new family in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Now secure in his relationship with the Church and with God. Now I share the story of how a gay man, found his home in the Church. Determined to be a survivor, not a victim, I use my life’s journey as a source of inspiration to help others in similar situations and to foster a better understanding of God’s many LGBTQ brothers and sisters in the world. I now love serving as a Ward Mission Leader, assisting sisters and elders throughout New England and the world.

“No matter your religion, faith background, sexual orientation, or race, I challenge you to choose love!”

~ Dennis Schleicher 

Motivational Speaker, Fireside, Devotionals Relief Society