TfT staff and members are available to speak about our work and share what we believe God says on homosexuality and related issues. We seek to teach within the context of sexuality as a whole. Therefore, much of what we share from a Biblical perspective is relevant to everyone, whatever their sexuality. We also address issues like singleness, loneliness, relationships in the church, and understanding God's love & forgiveness.
We teach and share in church services, at youth groups, or at mid-week meetings. We also offer a day or weekend Learning to Love conference, which gives a Biblical understanding of sexuality and ways forward with Christ.
We regularly speak at Christian Unions, Theological Colleges (eg All Nations, Oak Hill and Wycliffe Hall) and Conferences (eg Spring Harvest, Keswick and Lee Abbey).
Personal Support
TfT provides confidential support to Christian men and women who face issues related to sexuality. This may be in their own lives or in the lives of relatives, friends and church members. We offer this support in a number of different ways.
Initial Assessment
When someone first approaches us for help we undertake an informal assessment. This is an opportunity for the person to share details of his or her situation, to discover some ways forward, and to explore how the ministry of TfT can help.
This assessment is either conducted by a TfT staff member or trained volunteer worker in liaison with the office. The number of sessions involved will vary between one & four, and may occasionally be conducted over the telephone. Strict confidentiality is always maintained in accordance with our Code of Confidentiality (available on request).
Martin Hallett (the TfT Director and founder) is available to speak with people seeking personal support or advice, including relatives, friends and church leaders of those facing personal issues. Martin sees people at the TfT base on Wirral, or when travelling to different parts of the UK.
Ways Forward With Christ
This is a 10 session course produced by TfT and designed for members who want to work through issues related to sexuality in a confidential and committed group environment. The 10 sessions cover a variety of subjects including The Bible & Sexuality, Addiction & Dependency, Low Self-Esteem, Hope & Healing, Valuing Our Stories, My Ministry In The Church, and Relationships.
Barnabas Groups
Support groups exist across the UK and Republic of Ireland where Christians can meet in confidence to encourage one another, share, learn and pray together, whatever their sexuality. These are called Barnabas Groups (Acts 4:36). The groups are for Members of TfT (men and women) who therefore agree with our basis. One of the aims of our groups is to encourage members to share more fully in the life of their churches.
It is sometimes appropriate to provide pastoral support through regular contact with a TfT voluntary worker. This may involve face-to-face meetings, telephone conversations or e-mail correspondence.
We have four e-mail support groups for men, women, wives and parents who are members of TfT. These groups allow for mutual support to be shared with others in similar circumstances. They are especially valuable when no local help is available.
TfT has a directory of qualified therapists, counsellors and counselling agencies across the UK who have agreed to take referrals from us. They vary in their methodology and TfT staff discuss with each contact who might be the most appropriate counsellor for them.
Membership
Membership is open to anyone aged 18 or over who is committed to the ideals of TfT and are in agreement with our Basis. They receive our newsletter and other information each quarter and support our work prayerfully and financially if possible. Our Annual Conference, Barnabas Groups and e-mail groups are only open to members of TfT. If you would like to join the membership please go to the Getting in Touch page.
We have an extensive range of books, articles, testimonies and audio cassettes and CD's for purchase or loan. A full resource list is available on request.