The Gay Christian Network, popularly called GCN, is a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and straight ally organization and ecumenical Christian ministry founded in 2001 by Justin Lee and administered from Raleigh, North Carolina in the United States. In total, the Gay Christian Network claims over seven thousand members in countries around the world. The organization hosts an annual convention open to members and invited guests. At the 2008 conference, GCN featured American Idol finalist R. J. Helton as a special performer.