i need christian advice for my problems with my family?

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u see i have a boyfriend right now and im scared of losing him, the problem is that my dad is an evangelical pastor. My parents dont approve of my former boyfriend just because he isnt christian. he has never been told about jesus so im the first person hes ever heard it from, i try to talk to him about changing and going to church but hes just a beginner i pray for him to, but it seems like its not enough, i dont want to lose him because i really like him and he treats me right. But my parents wont even let me hang out with him or spend some time with him just because hes not christian, i mean i know hes not the ideal guy for me but he can change and hes willing to do so, but slowly. I dont know how to make my parents understand that hes trying, all i want them to do is to give him a chance, it seems to me that nobody understands me and if i dont talk to someone soon i dont know what i will do, i cant say im going to go to my pastor for advice because they are my parents i need help!