Not only that, he's encouraging the sinner to continue in sin as "God loves everyone!"
Of course God loves His creation but He hates sin. He doesn't look the other way, merely because He loves His creation nor does he forgive sinners, even those who have asked Jesus to be their Redeemer, when they continue to blatantly sin! In fact, someone who has claimed Jesus as their Lord and Savior, yet doesn't turn from their unrepentant lifestyle, the Lord questions your sincerity of your profession.
You are right essentially the pastor has said to the gay members what you are doing is okay with God. Reading his Word shows that it clearly is not and is an abomination in His eyes.