1. Introducing the ministry of Other Sheep to the pastors of the Christian community of Nepal July 5, 2009 Cinderella Party Palace Manbhawan, Lalitpur, Kathmandu 3:00pm – 6:00pm John 10:16a “And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring.” The Inclusive Shepherd Other Sheep in Nepal

2. What is Other Sheep? Other Sheep is a multi-cultural, ecumenical Christian ministry that works worldwide for the full inclusion of LGBT people of faith within their respective faith traditions. John 10:16a “And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring.” The Inclusive Shepherd Created by Rev. Stephen Parelli, Exec Direc of Other Sheep

3. What does Other Sheep do? “…connecting people with people and people with resources…” John 10:16a “And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring.” The Inclusive Shepherd people resources

4. How does Other Sheep work? “…connecting people with people and people with resources…” people resources connecting churches – affirming and welcoming individuals – gay and straight Christians LGBT groups and societies educational materials denominational agencies independent fellowships grant writing Internet – surfing for gay Christians and allies In person – seminars, one- on-one

5. How does Other Sheep work? “…connecting people with people and people with resources…”

6. Other Sheep Founder Rev. Dr. Thomas Hanks, author, missionary, professor in OT Hebrew, founder of Other Sheep, 1992. “... since we arrived in Buenos Aires 3 years ago (1986), I have been grappling more in depth with the meaning of the Gospel for oppressed sexual minorities (gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, etc.), who easily number more than 3 million in greater Buenos Aires (with its population of some 10 million). [con’t on next slide]

7. The History of Other Sheep Rev. Dr. Thomas Hanks, author, missionary, professor in OT Hebrew, founder of Other Sheep, 1992. [con’t from previous slide] “Traditional evangelical approaches, imposing the nuclear family as the norm (despite Jesus and Paul’s liberating examples and teaching), leave such minorities untouched and alienated.

8. The History of Other Sheep Rev. Dr. Thomas Hanks, author, missionary, professor in OT Hebrew, founder of Other Sheep, 1992. [con’t from previous slide] “Growing involvement in ministry confirmed tentative conclusions already reached from extensive reading and study of Scripture— that traditional evangelical (and Catholic) approaches were tragically flawed and producing disastrous results.”

9. Rev. Dr. Thomas Hanks Author Additional writings by Tom Hanks can be read and downloaded from Other Sheep website Contributed Romans and Hebrews

12. Writings you will find on Other Sheep website by Tom Hanks Seven case studies in the torture of biblical texts: –Gen 19, Sodom and Gomorrah –Matt 10; Lk 10, Sodom in Jesus’ teaching –Jude (the brother of Jesus): Sodom again –Deut 23, “Sodomites” in five Hebrew Scriptures? –Also, Lev. 18 & 20; I Cor. 6; I Tim 1; Rom. 1:26-27

13. The Bible, Sex, And Ideological Fundamentalism A Gay Apostle’s Queer Epistle for a Peculiar People: Romans 1:24-27 in its context From Sodom the place (Gen. 19) to Sodomy the sin (1000A.D.) Deconstructing our Homophobia; with Paul in Romans Writings you will find on Other Sheep website by Tom Hanks

14. Writings on Other Sheep web site by Jim Miller Sexuality and Gender Unclean Emissions Lev. 18 & 20 Virgins, Prostitutes and Concubines Procreation values, Polygamy and Levirate Marriage Paul on Sexual Needs …and additional studies by Miller

15. Writings on Other Sheep web site by Rev. Steve Parelli The Bible and Homosexuality – a PowerPoint presentation with handout notes “Ex-gay” movement – how the evangelical faith is NOT changing homosexuals Same-sex marriage: why it’s ok Personal and biographical Spiritual/Sermons