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Ministering Graciously To The Gay And Lesbian Community
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Book Synopsis Ministering Graciously to the Gay and Lesbian Community by : Brian Keith Williams
Download or read book Ministering Graciously to the Gay and Lesbian Community written by Brian Keith Williams and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helps you understand what will enable those individuals who are entrenched in what is called an 'alternative' lifestyle to find a path of peace in the recovery of their soul and self-esteem. Educate those who want to learn, to relate and to understand in order to genuinely minister graciously to the gay and lesbian community, whether they be family, friends, or fellow church members. Equip the reader with the information to gently and lovingly apply the oil of God's Spirit and the wine of God's love.
Book Synopsis Ministering to Gay Teenagers by : Shawn Harrison
Download or read book Ministering to Gay Teenagers written by Shawn Harrison and published by Group Publishing, Inc. . This book was released on 2014-03-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ministering to Gay Teenagers was originally published in November 2012. This edition is revamped with approximately 80% new material incorporating wisdom the author has since learned, in addition to valuable feedback received from his youth ministry peers. When it comes to ministering to gays and lesbians, far too many churches have chosen silence over service, or a reactive stance over proactive involvement. But congregations must abandon their comfort zone and minister to a group of people who need to experience the love of Jesus in powerful, tangible ways. With truths drawn from his own personal experiences, youth pastor Shawn Harrison seeks to equip youth workers, parents, and churches in ministering to gay teenagers, their families, and the gay community at-large. The church must not compromise truth, he says, but it should not withhold grace either. How gay students first encounter God—personally and communally—and how Christians react to them can determine subsequent steps in their faith journey. Ministering to Gay Teenagers is filled with wisdom and practical advice on how to respond when a student comes out and how to help the teenager’s family through that journey, too. This book will equip leaders and parents with solid answers to the questions families ask. And it will challenge youth workers and churches to consider how to practically serve and minister to a group of people who seek deep authenticity in love, character, truth, and presence.
Book Synopsis Ministering to LGBTs - and Those Who Love Them by : Lee Ann B. Marino
Download or read book Ministering to LGBTs - and Those Who Love Them written by Lee Ann B. Marino and published by Apostolic University Press. This book was released on 2016-01-31 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LEE ANN B. MARINO was not expecting anything extraordinary about her ministry call. Already having a bit of a reputation as a radical due to her vehemently unpopular views about women, working with the lesbian-gay-bisexual-and transgender community and their families was simply not in her plan. Back in the late 1990s and early 2000s, this was easy to do, because it was still not an issue that many people discussed in church. This was right up until, coinciding around the time that LGBT issues became front and center in society, Dr. Marino confronted the issue of caring about someone who was gay head on - and how that relationship changed her entire life. Transcending many years and many different experiences with the LGBT community, including HIV ministry, ministering to LGBT youth and college students, working with the families of LGBT individuals, and offering counseling, emotional support, and self-acceptance to LGBT individuals as a minister, Dr. Marino offers her perspectives on ministering to LGBT individuals and their families, friends, and support systems. With a heart of understanding, Dr. Marino removes the politics from the issue, calls the church to look at just how we are handling the issue - and how we need to change, and addresses issues that specifically affect the LGBT community and their loved ones. A powerful read of which there is nothing else quite like it in print, this book helps to ground ministry - ground leadership - and inspire love for a community that is all-too-often ignored and marginalized by church communities today.
Download or read book Tough Love written by Cynthia Burack and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exposes how ex-gay and postabortion ministries operate on a shared system of thought and analyzes their social implications.
A staple of the culture wars, the struggle between Christian conservatives and progressives over sexuality and reproductive rights continues. Focusing on ex-gay ministries geared to helping same-sex attracted people resist their sexuality and postabortion ministries dedicated to leading women who have had an abortion to repent that decision, Cynthia Burack argues that both are motivated and characterized by a strain of compassion that is particular to Christian conservatism rather than a bias and hatred toward sexual minorities and sexually active women. This compassion reproduces the sexual ideology of the Christian right and absolves Christian conservatives from responsibility for stigma and other forms of harm to postabortive and same-sex attracted people. Using the democratic theory of Hannah Arendt, the popular fiction of Ayn Rand, and the psychoanalytic thought of Melanie Klein, Burack studies the social and political effects of Christian conservative compassion.
Book Synopsis Coming Up from the Down Low by : J.L. King
Download or read book Coming Up from the Down Low written by J.L. King and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dramatic follow-up to the controversial bestseller that has all of America talking… In his first book, On the Down Low, J. L. King introduced readers to the deceptive underground world of the “down low” (DL), the subculture of men leading straight lives while secretly sleeping with other men. In that first book, King’s own life was exhibit A—he lived for years as a DL man and was able to expose this lifestyle with unique authority. In this blockbuster new book, King takes readers to the next level in his exploration of the down-low world by answering the most common questions from the thousands of people he’s met while traveling the country. He provides more in-depth information about the lives of men on the DL, dispels the most common myths, and addresses the most frequently asked question of all: What are the signs? But more than that, he tells of his own transformation over the last year, as he’s moved into a more honest evaluation of his own life and the lives of other men on the DL who are trying to emerge from their web of deceit. And he courageously points to the urgent problems in our communities that drive men into such dangerous and reckless lives and keep them there. Filled with fascinating stories from the men who have lived on the down low and the women who have struggled through it with them, Coming Up from the Down Low shines more light on a phenomenon that has touched the lives of too many. It’s a vital call for greater love, tolerance, and forgiveness in our individual lives and in the lives of our communities, and an inspiration to all of us to embrace the liberating power of the truth. “The source of my expertise on this subject is, quite simply, my own life. I’ve lived this and been struggling down the road of understanding my entire life. Since the publication of the first book I’ve made further progress down that road, helped along by the thousands of you who responded. The insights I’ve gotten have transformed my understanding of this phenomenon and transformed my life. I want to share those insights with you now, to help you better understand the down-low phenomenon, yes, but also to help you better understand the potential liberating power of honesty, acceptance, and healing in our personal lives and in the life of our community.” —from the Introduction
Download or read book Straight Up written by Michael A. Stevens and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2006 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Church's Official Response to the Epidemic of Downlow Living
Book Synopsis While Single and Being Purified by : Susan Mofo
Download or read book While Single and Being Purified written by Susan Mofo and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2008-06-30 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lord has blessed Susan with a heart for singles. Her desire is for them to know their First Love, reclaim their purity and tap into the abundance of God's blessings. While journeying the single life herself, she uses her experiences to bring others from a life of brokenness to wholeness in Christ. She is currently living in Wellington, New Zealand - a singer/songwriter trainee and a Physiotherapist, a servant of the Lord at ELIM international and beyond. Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions? . How can I reclaim my purity and grab hold of God's destiny for my life while I am single? . How come things go well for others but me? . How do I become restored from guilt following a fall from grace? . How do I know if I am in an unhealthy relationship? . As I wait, what qualities do I look for in a prospective spouse? . How do I surround myself and learn from wise and Godly people? . How can I support someone or break from the curse of homosexuality as I journey with Christ? . Have I found my First Love? In this book, Susan uses her love of poetry, music and life experiences to answer the above questions. This is a must read if you want to be pruned, replenished and made whole while single.
Download or read book God's Armorbearer written by Terry Nance and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2005-09 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Terry Nance reaffirms the place and position of the local church in our lives. In a day of apathy and indifference, Nance calls us to faithfulness to our local churches, pastors, leaders, and congregations in an effort to more effectively impact our local communities.
Book Synopsis Generous Spaciousness by : Wendy VanderWal-Gritter
Download or read book Generous Spaciousness written by Wendy VanderWal-Gritter and published by Brazos Press. This book was released on 2014-05-13 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Committed Christians may respond differently to gay and lesbian Christians. How can we engage those with whom we might disagree and navigate our journey together in a way that nurtures unity, hospitality, humility, and justice? Through her extensive experience in ministering to gay and lesbian Christians, Wendy VanderWal-Gritter has come to believe we need a new paradigm for how the church engages those in the sexual minority. She encourages generous spaciousness, a hope-filled, relational way forward for those in turmoil regarding a response to gay and lesbian Christians. This book offers a framework for discussing diversity in a gracious way, showing that the church can be a place that welcomes a variety of perspectives on the complex matter of human sexuality. It also offers practical advice for implementing generous spaciousness in churches and organizations.
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Book Synopsis A Whosoever Church by : Gary David Comstock
Download or read book A Whosoever Church written by Gary David Comstock and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book features interviews with twenty black scholars and religious leaders who speak out--from various theological perspectives--against institutional prejudice toward gay and lesbian people. The interviews are conducted in a conversational format in language that will be accessible and interesting to lay readers.
Book Synopsis Surrendering My Ordination by : J. Philip Wogaman
Download or read book Surrendering My Ordination written by J. Philip Wogaman and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In May 2017, after sixty years as an ordained United Methodist minister, Rev. J. Philip Wogaman surrendered his ordination, choosing to exit a community of clergy who will not allow an openly gay person to join. By surrendering his ordination, he chose to join the group of devoted Christians outside the clergy who welcomed gay and lesbian individuals. Beginning with an examination of ordination and what is means theologically, ethically, and pastorally, Wogaman then describes the action itself and its aftermath. Surrendering My Ordination also explores how The United Methodist Church can move forward, beyond the polarized present situation found in many contemporary Christian churches.
Book Synopsis Understanding Sexual Identity by : Mark A. Yarhouse
Download or read book Understanding Sexual Identity written by Mark A. Yarhouse and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today’s youth struggle with difficult questions of sexual identity. How can a youth worker offer wise care and counsel on such a controversial and confusing subject? Mark Yarhouse, Director of the Institute for the Study of Sexual Identity, writes to equip youth ministers so they can faithfully navigate the topic of sexual identity in a way that is honest, compassionate, and accessible. Reframing the focus away from the culture wars, Yarhouse introduces readers to the conversation beginning with the developmental considerations in the formation of sexual identity—all of which occurs in the teen years. He offers practical and helpful ways to think about people who experience same-sex attraction. Sections of the book are also dedicated to helping parents respond to their children and teens who struggle with questions of sexual idenity, as well as how youth ministry can become more relevant in the lives of youth who are navigating these issues.
Book Synopsis Pastoral Care of Gays, Lesbians, and Their Families by : David K. Switzer
Download or read book Pastoral Care of Gays, Lesbians, and Their Families written by David K. Switzer and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, written by a pastoral theologian with many years of experience in counseling gay and lesbian individuals and their families, assists both pastoral caregivers and congregations in examining and enhancing their pastoral care of homosexuals and their families. A deeply thoughtful book written with great sensitivity, Pastoral Care of Gays, Lesbians, and Their Families provides factual information, theological and biblical insight, and practical counseling skills to help congregations become caring communities for gays and lesbians.
Download or read book Witness written by Dann Hazel and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on interviews with gay and lesbian clergy, Dann Hazel constructs a mosaic depicting the ministry of gays and lesbians across the denominational spectrum. He poignantly describes the personal challenges these clergy face in their efforts to do constructive work in theology in order to build faith communities where gay men and lesbians can flourish spiritually.
Book Synopsis Taking a Chance on God by : John J. McNeill
Download or read book Taking a Chance on God written by John J. McNeill and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking a Chance on God explores how lesbians and gay men can claim both a positive gay identity and a fulfilling life of Christian faith. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Book Synopsis Ministry Among God’s Queer Folk, Second Edition by : Bernard Schlager
Download or read book Ministry Among God’s Queer Folk, Second Edition written by Bernard Schlager and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2019-01-21 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical pastoral care handbook, written by two self-described queer people of faith, covers the basic skills that religious caregivers and ministry students need in order to be effective, enlightened, and supportive pastoral care providers to LGBTQ persons in congregational and other community settings. Authors Schlager and Kundtz distinguish pastoral care from pastoral counseling: while the latter is reserved for those with special training in the practice of therapy, the former can be developed by ministers and lay people with sufficient education and practice. This book requires of the reader no previous experience with LGBTQ communities and treats the following topics: the definition and functions of pastoral care; effective care in challenging times; coming out of the closet; creating communities of care; and caring for a wide variety of LGBTQ relationships. The authors provide case studies throughout the book to ground and illustrate their theology of pastoral care.
