As a pastor, I face the challenge of changing the homophobic views of parents and conveying to them the importance of accepting their child's identity.

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In the baptism conversation, 9-year-old Michael expresses the desire to be called Michaela, as he is seeking hormone therapy. As a pastor, I face the challenge of changing the homophobic views of the parents and helping them understand the importance of accepting their child’s identity.

As a transgender pastor, I am addressing an extremely important and sensitive issue: the support of children in discovering and accepting their gender identity. 9-year-old Michael, who wishes to identify as Michaela, underscores how crucial it is to support children in their self-perception and to enable them to live their identity.

The challenge I am confronted with is both personal and societal. Parents are often caught off guard or troubled by such wishes, which can lead to resistance, misunderstandings, or even discrimination. Deeply rooted homophobic or transphobic views place a significant strain on the relationship between parents and child, especially regarding the understanding of gender and sexuality.