Staff Reports
Breitbart this week published a picture from the Church of the Resurrection’s children’s ministry that recommends swapping “boys” and “girls” for a long list of gender‑neutral nicknames. The image even credits an LGBTQ performer, Mila Jam, as an inspiration. For a megachurch pastored by Adam Hamilton — who is also the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate from Kansas — this is not a small, private matter. It is a political and moral one that voters ought to see and judge for themselves.
The new revelation: what was published
The item Breitbart printed shows a staff message opening, “Hey! In follow up from our conversation on Sunday about our words and working towards being more gender neutral so that all kids feel welcome….” Attached was a graphic titled “Gender‑Neutral Terms to Address a Group.” Suggested labels included things like “peep‑a‑doodles,” “homo sapiens,” “niblings,” “kiddos,” “kitties,” “comrades,” and “folks.” At the bottom the image reads, “Inspired by @sara.levine1 @themilajam,” a nod to Mila Jam, who is publicly known as a transgender singer and LGBTQ activist. Breitbart reports the message was “provided to Breitbart News.”
Political context: pastor, candidate, and prior controversies
Adam Hamilton serves two roles now: senior pastor of the Church of the Resurrection and the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate from Kansas. That dual role matters. Opponents have already used the church’s past PrideFest sponsorship and Hamilton’s liberal theological remarks in campaign ads. This newly published children’s‑ministry list fits into that pattern. It may be an internal staff note, but in a contested Senate race, internal church materials become public political matters — especially when they influence children.
Why parents and voters should care
Parents expect churches and schools to protect kids, not to experiment with identity language imported from activist spaces. Whether you agree or disagree with gender‑neutral language, the real issue is transparency and consent. Did church leaders approve this list? Was it widely used with children? The research brief on this item shows no public, on‑the‑record reply from Hamilton or the church about this specific graphic. That silence is telling. Voters should ask whether a pastor running for the U.S. Senate is mixing ministry with political messaging and activist influences.
What needs to happen next
Church leaders and the Hamilton campaign should answer simple questions: confirm whether the image circulated internally, say who created and approved it, and state whether it is still in use. Mila Jam should also say whether she authorized the “inspired by” credit. Until then, Kansans deserve straight talk — not cute nicknames like “peep‑a‑doodles” and not half‑answers. If Adam Hamilton wants to lead in Washington, he must first be honest with his congregation and the voters back home about what his church is teaching children.
