Queer Affirming Pastoral Care
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Queer Affirming Pastoral Care
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Author : Kerstin Söderblom
language : en
Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
Release Date : 2024-05-06
Queer Affirming Pastoral Care written by Kerstin Söderblom and has been published by Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-06 with Religion categories.
Is it possible to combine Christian and queer-affirming attitudes in a counseling context? This book provides concrete case studies to show that it is indeed possible and shows how this connection can be touching and liberating. Kerstin Söderblom explains the meaning of queer-affirming pastoral care, using narrative miniatures of counseling sessions. The basis for this is the evaluation of case studies from pastoral care and casual services. Moreover, it presents queer-friendly impulses for pastoral care sermons, queer "re-readings" of biblical texts, prayers and rituals. The book shares exciting and touching stories from a pastoral-theological world that is usually still completely ignored. It combines professional pastoral care work with the question of how it can be offered to queer people in an appropriate and respectful way.
Ministry Among God S Queer Folk
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Author : David Kundtz
language : en
Publisher: Center for Lesbian and Gay Stu
Release Date : 2007
Ministry Among God S Queer Folk written by David Kundtz and has been published by Center for Lesbian and Gay Stu this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Religion categories.
This practical handbook, written by two self-described queer people of faith, covers the basic skills religious caregivers and ministry students need in order to be effective, enlightened, and supportive pastoral care providers to LGBTQ persons within as well as outside their congregations and communities.
Ministry Among God S Queer Folk Second Edition
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Author : Bernard Schlager
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2019-01-21
Ministry Among God S Queer Folk Second Edition written by Bernard Schlager and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-21 with Religion categories.
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.
Pastoral Care And Counseling In Sexual Diversity
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Author : Richard L Dayringer
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-01-27
Pastoral Care And Counseling In Sexual Diversity written by Richard L Dayringer and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-27 with Psychology categories.
Learn to reach out to these hidden Christians! Offering a wide variety of points of view from the welcoming to the traditional, Pastoral Care and Counseling in Sexual Diversity addresses one of the crucial issues facing the church in these shifting times. Pastors of all Christian churches, whatever their denomination or theology, are likely to be faced with pastoral care or counseling of someone who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgendered. This valuable compendium examines various ways you can meet the spiritual and psychological needs of these members of your congregation. Pastoral Care and Counseling in Sexual Diversity addresses the basic problems of sexual diversity, including definitions of sexual orientations and issues of human development. It offers wise guidance for offering pastoral care and counseling, and it provides tested solutions for the problems counselors face in dealing with these individuals. Pastoral Care and Counseling in Sexual Diversity offers thought-provoking points of view on a wide range of issues, including: changes in attitudes toward homosexuality among mental health professionals the limits of confidentiality sexual diversity in the black church a developmental model for effective treatment of male homosexuality pastoral care and the formation of sexual identity Biblical perspectives on homosexuality counseling lesbians AIDS ministries and grief counseling Pastoral Care and Counseling in Sexual Diversity is an essential resource for pastors, pastoral counselors, and therapists dealing with these vexing issues facing the Christian church in the new millennium.
Pastoral Care Of Gays Lesbians And Their Families
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Author : David K. Switzer
language : en
Publisher: Fortress Press
Release Date : 1999
Pastoral Care Of Gays Lesbians And Their Families written by David K. Switzer and has been published by Fortress Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Religion categories.
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.
Pastoral Care To And Ministry With Lgbtq Youth And Young Adults
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Author : Arthur David Canales
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2022-06-14
Pastoral Care To And Ministry With Lgbtq Youth And Young Adults written by Arthur David Canales and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-14 with Religion categories.
Pastoral Care to and Ministry with LGBTQ Youth and Young Adults weaves sound theology and solid practice to offer insight and introspection about helping and ministering to some of our most vulnerable in our congregations and/or parishes—LGBTQ youth and young adults. Moreover, the book provides pragmatic pastoral strategies that can be successfully implemented into Christian youth ministries and young adult ministries. The book examines traditional understandings of homosexuality and transgender in Scripture from a marginalized perspective. The book analyzes current theological and pastoral practice and “moves the needle” to offer new insights and fresh ideas regarding pastoral care to and ministry with LGBTQ young people. This book is perfect for youth/young adult ministers, lay leaders, pastors, parents, and academics who are interested in LGBTQ issues, topics, and ministry. The book invites students, scholars, and practitioners to understand the subtleties and nuances of providing pastoral care and ministry to God’s queer young people. For anyone serious about LGBTQ young people, this book is a must!
A Brief Guide To Ministry With Lgbtqia Youth
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Author : Cody J. Sanders
language : en
Publisher: Presbyterian Publishing Corp
Release Date : 2017-09-04
A Brief Guide To Ministry With Lgbtqia Youth written by Cody J. Sanders and has been published by Presbyterian Publishing Corp this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-04 with Religion categories.
Despite our best efforts to create welcoming and affirming congregations, the reality is that church can still be a harmful place to LGBTQIA youth. Inside A Brief Guide to Ministry with LGBTQIA Youth, author Cody J. Sanders challenges pastors and church leaders to reflect on the various trials that adolescence brings for LGBTQIA youth. Designed for congregations that currently have a theologically and biblically affirming stance toward the LGBTQIA community, this unique resource provides insight and practical advice for tough questions like: How does an affirming stance toward LGBTQIA people affect the day-to-day experience of teenagers in a church setting? In what ways can a church's youth ministry have a positive impact on the lives of LGBTQIA youth who want to fully live out their Christian faith and their gender identity? How can a pastor, youth minister, or youth ministry volunteer embrace, nurture, and provide skillful care for LGBTQIA youth in a congregation or community? A glossary of terms to use when talking about LGBTQIA issues and a list of national and location resources that can be used to support LGBTQIA youth are included.
Queer Virtue
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Author : The Reverend Elizabeth M. Edman
language : en
Publisher: Beacon Press
Release Date : 2017-05-23
Queer Virtue written by The Reverend Elizabeth M. Edman and has been published by Beacon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-23 with Religion categories.
LGBTQ people are a gift to the Church and have the potential to revitalize Christianity. As an openly lesbian Episcopal priest and professional advocate for LGBTQ justice, the Reverend Elizabeth Edman has spent her career grappling with the core tenets of her faith. After deep reflection on her tradition, Edman is struck by the realization that her queer identity has taught her more about how to be a good Christian than the church. In Queer Virtue, Edman posits that Christianity, at its scriptural core, incessantly challenges its adherents to rupture false binaries, to “queer” lines that pit people against one another. Thus, Edman asserts that Christianity, far from being hostile to queer people, is itself inherently queer. Arguing from the heart of scripture, she reveals how queering Christianity—that is, disrupting simplistic ways of thinking about self and other—can illuminate contemporary Christian faith. Pushing well past the notion that “Christian love = tolerance,” Edman offers a bold alternative: the recognition that queer people can help Christians better understand their fundamental calling and the creation of sacred space where LGBTQ Christians are seen as gifts to the church. By bringing queer ethics and Christian theology into conversation, Edman also shows how the realities of queer life demand a lived response of high moral caliber—one that resonates with the ethical path laid down by Christianity. Lively and impassioned, Edman proposes that queer experience be celebrated as inherently valuable, ethically virtuous, and illuminating the sacred. A rich and nuanced exploration, Queer Virtue mines the depths of Christianity’s history, mission, and core theological premises to call all Christians to a more authentic and robust understanding of their faith.
Committed To Love
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Author : Brice A. Thomas
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2011-12-02
Committed To Love written by Brice A. Thomas and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-02 with Family & Relationships categories.
As the post-modern American culture evolves toward accepting and acknowledging the rights of same-sex couples, many LGBT Christians will return to their affirming church communities for help when conflict surfaces in their relationships. The question will inevitably be asked of clergy persons in these communities, "Do they understand the unique conflict structures affecting intimacy and our ability to resolve disputes in our same-sex relationships?" For many clergy this question will illuminate the gap in their own education and experience. "Committed to Love" is a pre-marital and relationship counseling program of its kind for Christian couples in same-sex relationships. While some conflict structures that exist in any intimate relationship are the same regardless of sexual orientation, this resource will enlighten caring professionals of the specific issues found uniquely in gay and lesbian relationships. Written as a series of counseling sessions, this handbook will provide opportunities for clergy and the same-sex couples they counsel to delve deeply into the personal, societal and spiritual obstacles that inhibit healthy relationships.
Living The Truth In Love
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Author : Janet Smith, Ph.D.
language : en
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Release Date : 2015-10-05
Living The Truth In Love written by Janet Smith, Ph.D. and has been published by Ignatius Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-05 with Religion categories.
Living the Truth in Love grew out of the desire to provide answers to the questions posed in the Lineamenta for the Synod on Marriage of 2015 in Rome: “How can the Christian community give pastoral attention to families with persons with homosexual tendencies? What are the responses that, in light of cultural sensitivities, are considered to be most appropriate? While avoiding any unjust discrimination, how can such persons receive pastoral care in these situations in light of the Gospel? How can God’s will be proposed to them in their situation?” (40) People who want to be instruments of Christ’s love to those who experience same sex attraction—among them our children, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, parents, friends, and coworkers—seek guidance on how best to do so. We need to listen to the stories of those who experience SSA and the stories of those who have accompanied them on their journeys. We also need to ground our responses in a genuine Christian understanding of the human person and of human sexuality. More and more of those who have left the gay life style are telling their stories, stories that disclose that engaging in homosexual sexual acts has not delivered the happiness sought. Fortunately, for many there is a second chapter to the story, a beautiful story of falling in love with Jesus and his Church, of finding an ennobling understanding of the truth of the human person. Their journeys and transformations have often been facilitated by family members and friends, counselors and spiritual directors, who have been affirming and accepting of those who experience same-sex attraction without approving all their choices. Those who courageously face the realities of their lives and resolutely make the changes necessary—a process generally involving a significant amount of suffering, prayer, commitment to the sacraments, and a refashioning of relationships— eventually find peace, not misery, in accepting the Church’s teaching on sexuality. In their willingness to undergo conversions of many kinds and in their desire to seek holiness and live lives of complete self-giving, they become witnesses of the saving power of Jesus’ love and the graces he bestows on those who love him. This volume includes essays that lay out the Christian view of the human person and of human sexuality, essays that challenge the bifurcation of sexualities into “heterosexual” and “homosexual.” Topics include an explanation of the meaning of the word “disorder”, a discussion of the therapeutic power of friendship, and an application of St. Pope John Paul II’s personalism to the question of same-sex attraction. Psychologists and counselors explain various ways of affirming those who experience SSA and of leading them to experience the power of Christ’s healing love. Several of those who experience SSA tell their touching and inspiring stories.