Joan McConnell

Joan McConnell previously served as Harvest USA’s Director of Parents and Family Ministry, providing fellowship, advice, and biblical encouragement for those impacted by their family members’ sexual struggles. After teaching for 29 years in Christian high schools and Bible colleges, Joan has been part of her church’s staff since 2007. She has been a ministry mentor for churches, served as a speaker for seminars, retreats, and workshops, and has facilitated a Harvest USA parents’ support group since 2013. Joan holds an MA in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Liberty Theological Seminary.

Joan McConnell

Joan McConnell previously served as Harvest USA’s Director of Parents and Family Ministry, providing fellowship, advice, and biblical encouragement for those impacted by their family members’ sexual struggles. After teaching for 29 years in Christian high schools and Bible colleges, Joan has been part of her church’s staff since 2007. She has been a ministry mentor for churches, served as a speaker for seminars, retreats, and workshops, and has facilitated a Harvest USA parents’ support group since 2013. Joan holds an MA in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Liberty Theological Seminary.

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October 29th, 2026

Lord, Belief Is Hard!

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July 30th, 2026

Parents, Watch Out for Bad Advice

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June 4th, 2026

Prayer: Finding Peace

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March 19th, 2026

Thinking Through the Time vs. Timing Tangle

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October 23rd, 2025

Parents: Keep God’s Truth on Speed Dial

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July 3rd, 2025

Parents . . . Feeling Isolated?

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April 17th, 2025

Parents: Build Hope! (It IS Possible)

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November 27th, 2024

Inside the Local Church: What Builds a Biblical Response to LGBTQ+?

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October 24th, 2024

Pastors and Leaders: Is YOUR Child Choosing LGBTQ+?

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July 18th, 2024

Parents: Have an Ebenezer Mindset

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April 18th, 2024

Game On!  A Parent’s Plan for Facing LGBTQ+ Challenges

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February 29th, 2024

When LGBTQ+ Hits Home, There’s Help

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February 1st, 2024

Parents of Sexual Strugglers: Fight Lies with Scripture

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November 2nd, 2023

Escaping from the Land of “What-If”

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