LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the Church with the Rev. Brian Ellison

The Rev. Dr. Lee Hinson-Hasty in conversation with the Rev. Brian Ellison. Ellison is executive director of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians, a national organization engaging, educating and equipping congregations and councils toward an equity not yet fully realized for LGBTQIA+ people in church and society. He is also stated clerk of the Synod of Mid-America and of Heartland Presbytery. Additionally, he is host/contributor at KCUR, NPR in Kansas City, where he hosts talk shows, moderates community forums, and anchors election night and breaking news coverage. Brian was previously pastor of a congregation for 13 years and lives in Kansas City with his partner, Troy, and their two dogs. Production Note: Due to streaming quality problems, several gaps were introduced into Rev. Ellison's comments. These gaps have been deleted with the attempt to retain the original intent and focus of the conversation.