Can a member who was previously engaged in homosexual lifestyle be a household head / leader? Yes.
Romans 5:1-2 says that “Now that we have been put right with God through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ; He has brought us by faith into this experience of God’s grace, in which we now live. And so we boast of the hope we have of sharing God’s glory.”
The key word is “was”. Leadership is assigned to anyone who is willing to profess God’s love most especially through the change that having a relationship has brought to him/her. However, it is important to note that, SFC does not encourage outrageous gay expression like dressing, vulgar gay language, flirting and/or engaging in homosexual activities. This is a non-negotiable. If a person exhibits these, then it is a sign of struggle from within, and it is important to first address this before he/she takes on a leadership position. God has created perfect men and women and anything that is to suggest otherwise is not only a sign of ingratitude but also a sign of disrespect/non-acceptance of that great gift of identity.
Questions on homosexuality, i.e. gay speech and actions and/or gay lifestyle and sex must first be addressed. While we respect them, we will continue to encourage them to change and live out their roles according to their gender. Being gay is not sinful, but gay sex is (this is also true even for straight sex outside marriage). Likewise, SFC members are expected to treat gays with respect.
The elders of this brother or sister should also ensure that he/she is properly supported pastorally so that if temptations arise he/she is equipped to overcome them and seek help when needed.
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