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Park Community Church Near North, 1001 N Crosby St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
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In a world of shifting cultural norms and deep personal struggles, how should Christians think about sex, gender, and identity?

 Park Community Church Near North, 1001 N Crosby St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA kj@cslewisinstitute.org

CSLI-Chicago presents

Sex, Gender & Christian Living

with Eric Targe, Sam Allberry, and Nathan Rittenhouse

A Six-Week Exploration of Biblical Sexuality Taught in Partnership With Park Community Church

In a world of shifting cultural norms and deep personal struggles, how should Christians think about sex, gender, and identity? This six-week class will explore a biblical vision of sexuality, providing theological foundations and practical wisdom for faithful living. Each session will address key topics, engaging Scripture, church history, and contemporary discussions to equip believers with truth and grace.

  • Feb. 27 – Gender Difference and Dysphoria: How should we understand gender in light of both creation and the fall? What about gender dysphoria?
  • Mar. 6 – Shape (Marriage) & Sufficiency (Singleness): How do marriage and singleness reflect God’s purposes for human relationships?
  • Mar. 13 – Lust: What does Scripture say about the battle against lust, and how can we cultivate purity in heart and mind?
  • Mar. 20 – Biblical Theology of Sexuality: What does the Bible teach about God’s design for sex, gender, and the human body?
  • Mar. 27 – Perspectives on Orientation: How do Christians navigate discussions on same-sex attraction, identity, and discipleship?
  • Apr. 3 – Sexual Revolution: How has the modern sexual revolution shaped cultural attitudes, and how should the church respond?

This class will offer biblical teaching, thoughtful discussion, and practical application, helping believers engage these topics with both conviction and compassion.

Dates: Final Session - Thursday, Apr. 3, 2025
Speakers: Eric Targe, Sam Allberry, and Nathan Rittenhouse
Cost: $20/person
Times: 7:00 - 8:30 pm CT
Location: Park Community Church (Near North) 1001 N. Crosby St. Chicago, IL 60610

 

Eric Targe

Pastor

Eric Targe serves as Pastor for Teaching and Preaching at Park Community Church. Originally from New York, he has lived in the city of Chicago since 2009. Eric graduated with a BA in Theology from Moody Bible Institute and a Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Eric also serves as an adjunct professor at the Moody Bible Institute, and is passionate about equipping the saints for gospel love, gospel life, and gospel liturgy, so that the good news of Jesus might be displayed more clearly in a bad news world.

 

Sam Allberry

Pastor Sam Allberry is a pastor, theologian, apologist, author, and podcast host. He is the Associate Pastor at Immanuel Nashville, the Canon Theologian for the Anglican Church in North America, and is a Fellow at the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. He has authored more than ten books, most notably One With My Lord, Is God Anti-Gay?, and, What God Has to Say About Our Bodies, and he is the co-host of the podcast You’re Not Crazy: Gospel Sanity for Young Pastors.  

Nathan Rittenhouse

Speaker

Nathan Rittenhouse is a preacher and speaker in the field of Christian apologetics at churches, campuses, and conferences. He received a degree in Physics and Philosophy with a minor in Math. Nathan has studied theology and pastoral studies in several institutions and holds an M.Div. from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the Co-Founder of Thinking Out Loud. Nathan, his wife, and children enjoy the great outdoors and are grateful for the wisdom, support, and opportunities to serve and grow in their local church.

 

Lina AbuJamra

Author and Speaker Lina AbuJamra is a pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and founder of Living With Power Ministries. Her vision is to bring hope to the world by connecting biblical answers to everyday life. A popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker, she is the author of several books, most recently, Still Standing, Don’t Tell Anyone You’re Reading This, and her Bible study series Mapping the Footsteps of God. In her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian aid in disaster areas and to refugees in Lebanon. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org.