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Alive in Christ

A Ministry Offering Hope to Individuals, Families, and Churches Impacted by Same-Sex Attraction & Gender Dysphoria

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Why Transformation Matters: March April 2025 Newsletter
11 Apr 2025

Why Transformation Matters: March April 2025 Newsletter

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Newsletters, Same Sex Attraction, Testimonies | 0

As I (Brenna Kate Simonds) typed the date for this newsletter, I realized it had been 25 years since I began to make Jesus Lord over my sexuality. It has been a long journey! I was just 15 when I … Continued

Upcoming Events in our Jan/Feb 2025 Newsletter
22 Feb 2025

Upcoming Events in our Jan/Feb 2025 Newsletter

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Newsletters, Trainings | 0

Vol. 90, January/February 2025 Hello, friends of Alive in Christ! 2024 was a full year for us, and 2025 is shaping up to be similar. We are grateful for the opportunities God is bringing our way to offer hope to … Continued

David’s Testimony: Nov/Dec 2024 Newsletter
20 Nov 2024

David’s Testimony: Nov/Dec 2024 Newsletter

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Ministry, Newsletters, Outreach, Same Sex Attraction, Testimonies | 0

We come to you this holiday season, extremely grateful. Alive in Christ has had another amazing year of growth! We hired an administrative assistant and a bookkeeper, and hosted our 1st ever Alive in Christ fall retreat with almost 30 … Continued

September/October 2024 Newsletter
19 Oct 2024

September/October 2024 Newsletter

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Ministry, Newsletters, Same Sex Attraction, Testimonies | 0

We are just back from our fall retreat! There were about 30 of us there, mostly from Alive in Christ, with some from Higher Ground Ministries (New York City) and ReCreation Ministries (Douglas, MA). We worshipped in song, heard challenging … Continued

July/August 2024 Newsletter
18 Aug 2024

July/August 2024 Newsletter

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Ministry, Newsletters, Outreach, Same Sex Attraction, Transgender | 0

Hello, friends of Alive in Christ! Thank you so much for praying for the recent CCCC Annual Gathering. Alive in Christ is a direct successor to a ministry founded in 1984 at Park Street Church in downtown Boston, and Park … Continued

May/June 2024 Newsletter
24 Jun 2024

May/June 2024 Newsletter

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Ministry, Newsletters, Outreach | 0

Hello, friends of Alive in Christ! I am on quite a few mailing lists for items I’ve purchased at one time. I noticed an interesting trend that started a few years ago. Some of these companies contact me prior to … Continued

March/April 2024 Newsletter
6 Apr 2024

March/April 2024 Newsletter

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Ministry, Newsletters, Testimonies, Trainings | 0

Friends of Alive in Christ, I (Brenna Kate Simonds) am excited to be participating in the Christian Family Resource Conference in Shrewsbury, MA, April 26 & 27! The Christian Family Resource Conference exists to encourage, equip, and inspire Christian families … Continued

A Parent’s Story: Sharon
19 Nov 2023

A Parent’s Story: Sharon

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Newsletters, Testimonies | 0

We come to you this holiday season, extremely grateful. Alive in Christ has had an amazing year of growth! We held trainings seminars, mentoring sessions, four regular support groups, spoke to youth groups, shared in numerous church services – and … Continued

September/October 2023 Newsletter
15 Oct 2023

September/October 2023 Newsletter

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Ministry, Newsletters, Trainings | 0

Offering Hope to Those Impacted by Same-sex Attraction & Gender Dysphoria Vol. 82, September/October 2023 Hello, friends of Alive in Christ! We recently presented one of our newer trainings, “Speaking to Youth about LGBTQ+ Issues from a Biblical Perspective,” to … Continued

July/August 2023 Newsletter
23 Aug 2023

July/August 2023 Newsletter

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Family, Newsletters, Same Sex Attraction, Trainings | 0

Hello, friends of Alive in Christ, We recently had an Alive in Christ social gathering! Participants in our support groups got together to hang out, eat food, and encourage one another. This is the first time in our ministry history … Continued

Alive in Christ Newsletter May/June 2023
29 Jun 2023

Alive in Christ Newsletter May/June 2023

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Newsletters, Outreach, Trainings | 0

Hello, friends of Alive in Christ! When you receive this letter, Gay Pride Month will drawing to a close. In June, it seems that many brand logos and products are turned into rainbows. Christians often have mixed reactions to seeing … Continued

March/April 2023 Newsletter
25 Apr 2023

March/April 2023 Newsletter

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Family, Newsletters | 0

Hello, friends of Alive in Christ! I recently spoke at a church up in Maine. This was the first time my family travelled with me to a church service. (They had tagged along to some conferences when the kids were … Continued

Jan/Feb 2023 Newsletter
21 Feb 2023

Jan/Feb 2023 Newsletter

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Ministry, Newsletters | 0

Hello, friends of Alive in Christ! I recently had an amazing opportunity to present a ministry weekend in central New Hampshire; the picture to the right is with some of the pastors. This was the first weekend of February, when … Continued

Speaking to Youth about LGBTQ+ Issues
13 Oct 2022

Speaking to Youth about LGBTQ+ Issues

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Family, media, Newsletters, Research, Same Sex Attraction, Trainings | 0

A few years back, we created a training entitled “Speaking to Youth about LGBTQ+ Issues” at the request of a local church. It’s quickly become our most popular training. The importance of education around these issues can be seen in … Continued

A Brief History of Alive in Christ
30 Aug 2022

A Brief History of Alive in Christ

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Newsletters, Scripture, Testimonies | 0

We often get asked how Alive in Christ came to be, so I thought I’d share a brief history of how the ministry has evolved. Alive in Christ is a direct successor to Transformation Ministries, started at Park Street Church … Continued

Gay Pride Month Challenging for Those in Alive in Christ
30 Jun 2022

Gay Pride Month Challenging for Those in Alive in Christ

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: media, Newsletters, Same Sex Attraction, Transgender | 0

Alive in Christ Newsletter Vol. 74, May/June 2022 Hello, friends of Alive in Christ! When you receive this letter, Gay Pride Month will be ending. During June, our ministry participants are bombarded with everything being turned into a rainbow: bank … Continued

Our “Speaking to Youth about LGBTQ+ Issues” Training
30 Apr 2022

Our “Speaking to Youth about LGBTQ+ Issues” Training

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Family, Newsletters, Trainings | 0

The Alive in Christ leadership team recently presented one of our new trainings, “Speaking to Youth about LGBTQ+ Issues.” We end all our trainings by answering questions from participants as a panel. I thought I’d share a few of those … Continued

“Alive in Christ has allowed me to know that I am not alone.”
25 Feb 2022

“Alive in Christ has allowed me to know that I am not alone.”

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Newsletters, Testimonies | 0

Hello, friends of Alive in Christ! Psalm 107:2a says, “Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story.” At the end of 2021, I asked those who attend one of our four support groups to share a short testimony of … Continued

A Ministry Review of 2021
3 Dec 2021

A Ministry Review of 2021

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Newsletters | 0

Friends of Alive in Christ, We’ve just begun the season of Advent. While Advent is generally thought to be about expectation, all I can think of this year when reflecting on Christ’s birth is gratitude. I am so grateful for … Continued

A Review of the “Pray Away” film
26 Aug 2021

A Review of the “Pray Away” film

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Newsletters | 0

Alive in Christ director Brenna Kate Simonds shares some thoughts on the recent Netflix release, “Pray Away.”

How Do I Review This Resource?
26 Jun 2021

How Do I Review This Resource?

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Newsletters | 0

There are many new books, resources, and ministries that address how to love as Jesus loves those impacted by same-sex attraction and gender dysphoria, as well as how to wrestle well with these issues personally. How does one differentiate how … Continued

The Way of Self-Denial
30 Aug 2020

The Way of Self-Denial

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Newsletters, Same Sex Attraction, Scripture, Trainings | 0

At the beginning of 2018, the church I (Brenna Kate Simonds) attend invited us to read through the Bible in a year, using the Message paraphrase. I didn’t have a copy, so I decided to use The Living Bible (TLB) … Continued

Two Decades of Imperfect Surrender
30 May 2020

Two Decades of Imperfect Surrender

by Brenna Kate Simonds | posted in: Newsletters, Testimonies | 0

In March of 2000, I reached a pivotal moment in my walk with Jesus. I make it sound as if we had a long history! I had only been a Christian for 14 short months. Jesus, however, had a long … Continued

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