Mitchell Yaksh

Mitchell serves as a ministry resident at First Christian Church in Decatur, IL, where he focuses on training local church leaders in LGBTQ+ outreach and care. As well, he serves as an advisor and writer with Lead Them Home. Mitchell and his wife Emily have a beautiful daughter, Violet.

Articles for Pastors

Born This Way? Why the Answer Doesn’t (and Shouldn’t) Matter to Christians

Does it matter whether a same-sex attracted person was "born this way"? Well, what does matter is that in our pursuit to understand the answer to this question, sometimes we overlook the bigger, more pressing issue: How to care for LGBTQ people.

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Mitchell Yaksh

Born This Way? Why the Answer Doesn’t (and Shouldn’t) Matter to Christians

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The 20 Differences of Worship Songs from Psalms

12 Habits That Lead to Divorce, and How to Avoid Them!

Francis Chan: Should Christians Fear Death?