Sam Allberry Video

Last night, Phoenix Seminary was pleased to host author and speaker Sam Allberry to speak on the topic "Is God Anti-Gay?" A global speaker for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, Sam spoke with conviction, grace, and pastoral sensitivity on a topic of major cultural significance. From his personal experience as someone with same-sex attraction, he encouraged the church with the following seven points:

  1. We can’t ignore the issue
  2. We need to make this issue okay to talk about
  3. We need to celebrate a Biblical view of sexuality
  4. We need to honor singleness in our churches
  5. We need to promote friendship
  6. We need to provide good pastoral care
  7. Remember that church is family

Time was given at the end for Q&A. The full video of Sam's talk is available on our Facebook page and is posted below.

An Evening with Sam Allberry at Phoenix Seminary

Phoenix Seminary is pleased to announce that Sam Allberry will be joining us on campus Thursday, March 15th at 7:00 pm for an extended Q & A session open to seminary students from around the Valley. The question on the table: "Is God anti-gay?" This is an evening you will not want to miss. No need to register, but come early!

About Sam

Sam AllberrySam Allberry is a pastor and writer based in Maidenhead, UK, and a global speaker for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. He is an editor and a writer for The Gospel Coalition and the author of a number of books on Christian belief, including Why Bother With Church?, James For You, and the bestselling Is God Anti-Gay?

Sam studied theology at Wycliffe Hall in Oxford. He worked at St Ebbe’s Church in Oxford where he oversaw the ministry to university students and then at St Mary’s Church in Maidenhead where he has been based since 2008. He is an ordained minister in the Church of England and was recently elected to serve on its governing body, the General Synod.

Sam speaks widely on issues of sexuality and identity and continues to minister as a Bible teacher and pastor. He is currently working on projects concerning singleness and the Christian understanding of the body.

In his spare time Sam enjoys hiking, American history, and slowly perfecting his recipe for Thai green curry.