Trans Affirming Churches
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Trans Affirming Churches
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Author : Chris Dowd
language : en
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Release Date : 2020-03-19
Trans Affirming Churches written by Chris Dowd and has been published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-19 with Religion categories.
There remains a lack of knowledge and understanding about trans people in the church, and trans people who are religious can experience bias in their faith communities. With the help of their many years of experience working with trans people negotiating their relationships with religious institutions, the authors (one of whom is trans) have created this accessible, valuable guide that will educate and improve churches' relationship with trans people. Combining first-hand interviews, the authors' own experiences and scripture analysis, this thought-provoking guide uses this combination of ancient and contemporary stories to outline a theology that welcomes and includes all people whatever their gender identity or sexual orientation. Written from this inclusive Christian perspective, the book answers questions about trans people that are specific to church communities.
Doing Church At The Amplify Open And Affirming Conferences
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Author : Joseph N. Goh
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-06-03
Doing Church At The Amplify Open And Affirming Conferences written by Joseph N. Goh and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-03 with Religion categories.
This book is a dedicated academic study of Amplify, a series of open and affirming Christian conferences in Asia that provides spaces of worship, support, fellowship, collaboration, and networking for LGBTIQ-affirming churches. Through a detailed analysis of narratives from fourteen Amplify frontliners comprising co-founders, hosts, organisers, co-organisers, speakers, consultants, and other active contributors, this volume chronicles the historical development of Amplify from its 2009 inception in Singapore to subsequent occurrences in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and, most recently, Taiwan in 2018. Written at the intersection of gender, sexuality, and theology, the focus of this volume lies in the construction of Asian LGBTIQ ecclesiologies that emanate from, and speak to the theological vision of doing church at Amplify.
Transgendering Faith
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Author : Leanne McCall Tigert
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Transgendering Faith written by Leanne McCall Tigert and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Psychology categories.
Transgendering Faith is a resource to help churches respond with love and care to transgender people in our society, both those within the Christian community and those who find themselves--unhappily--outside its doors. It is also a book for transgender Christians, their families, pastoral counselors, and clergy. The first section, The Basics for Everyone, includes essays written by professionals and therapists who give readers a basic understanding of the transgender issue. Part Two--In Our Own Words--features stories of transgender persons from diverse denominational, age, ethnic, and racial backgrounds. These are stories of their painful experiences of rejection, self-doubt, and Bible-flavored condemnation, but also stories celebrating God's blessing of who they are and their church and family experiences of hospitality, affirmation, and reconciliation. Part Three includes worship resources, Bible studies, and transgender resources for individual and community use.
Transforming
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Author : Austen Hartke
language : en
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Release Date : 2018-04-07
Transforming written by Austen Hartke and has been published by Westminster John Knox Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-07 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In 2014, Time magazine announced that America had reached the transgender tipping point, suggesting that transgender issues would become the next civil rights frontier. Years later, many peopleeven many LGBTQ alliesstill lack understanding of gender identity and the transgender experience. Into this void, Austen Hartke offers a biblically based, educational, and affirming resource to shed light and wisdom on this modern gender landscape. Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians provides access into an underrepresented and misunderstood community and will change the way readers think about transgender people, faith, and the future of Christianity. By introducing transgender issues and language and providing stories of both biblical characters and real-life narratives from transgender Christians living today, Hartke helps readers visualize a more inclusive Christianity, equipping them with the confidence and tools to change both the church and the world.
God The Lgbt Community
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Author : Janet Boynes
language : en
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
Release Date : 2021-07-20
God The Lgbt Community written by Janet Boynes and has been published by Destiny Image Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-20 with Religion categories.
Who has the answers to tough questions about sexuality? Questions about what the Bible says about the LGBT community abound in Christian circles. Pastors and ministry leaders are flooded with inquiries. Parents and loved ones ask how to respond to a son or daughter asking about reassignment surgery or struggling with same-sex attraction. And many individuals question their own LGBT lifestyle choices. Does anybody have all the answers to these crucial and timely questions? Yes! Author Janet Boynes says Gods Word has all the answers! In God & the LGBT Community, Janet shares out of her own personal experience of redemption and transformational love. Armed with biblical truths, profound insight, and deeply rooted compassion, she tackles tough issues in an easy-to-read, tangible resource Is sexual orientation determined at birth? Can someone be a Christian and gay? Should pastors be afraid to address these issues from the pulpit? How can parents validate their children but not celebrate the LGBT lifestyle? Real-life testimonies of redemption. If you or someone you know struggles with sexuality, this book points the way to compassion without compromise and delivers the freedom that truth brings!
Why Churches Need To Talk About Sexuality
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Author : Mark Wingfield
language : en
Publisher: Fortress Press
Release Date : 2019-12-03
Why Churches Need To Talk About Sexuality written by Mark Wingfield and has been published by Fortress Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-03 with Religion categories.
Journalist and pastor Mark Wingfield describes how the congregation he serves undertook a detailed study of how the church should respond to the inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender members. The study was conducted by a nineteen-member blue-ribbon task force that included wide representation of the church's various constituencies. The author served as a staff liaison, recording secretary, and resource to the study group, keeping meticulous notes of the process and the aftermath of the study. Why Churches Need to Talk about Sexuality is written for clergy and lay leaders in Protestant congregations of all kinds who need a helpful guide to conversations about human sexuality within congregations. The book also has in mind anyone who wants to understand the controversial debates about human sexuality and the Christian church today and who desire to follow a process to discuss the topic and make decisions about how congregations and individuals will respond to matters of ministry and sexuality. This book not only details the process used at Wilshire but also tells the human story of why the study was undertaken and what happened to the lives and faith of real people inside and outside the church. The author's hope is to provide a resource to other clergy and church leaders to understand why this issue must be addressed, how difficult it is to address, and what to expect along the way. As the title indicates, even though this is a difficult conversation to have, churches must have the conversation anyway.
Religious Trauma Queer Identities
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Author : Joel Hollier
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-04-06
Religious Trauma Queer Identities written by Joel Hollier and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-06 with Religion categories.
In a polarised milieu that too often posits “queer” and “Christian” as competing realms, this book explores the complexities of identity development, religious traumatisation, and the task of creating safe faith spaces in which LGBTQA+ people can find healing, particularly in the Evangelical context. First, Joel Hollier examines the historical path of Evangelicalism, providing context for the current terrain of the “culture war” we find ourselves in. He then parses out experiences of gender/sexuality and religious/spiritual identity development, grounding them in an evolving theoretical base. Finally, Hollier offers a rounded critique of Evangelical church structures and mechanisms of trauma that hinder the healing process, along with potential sources of healing. Central to this work are the voices of LGBTQA+ people whose stories weave together a deeper understanding of the harms the Church has perpetrated, and the path forward.
Welcoming But Not Affirming
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Author : Stanley James Grenz
language : en
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Release Date : 1998-01-01
Welcoming But Not Affirming written by Stanley James Grenz and has been published by Westminster John Knox Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-01-01 with Religion categories.
A respected evangelical speaks out on the church's most controversial issue, proposing that it is possible for Christian communities to welcome homosexuals without affirming same-sex unions.
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.
Lesbian Gay Bisexual And Transgender Christians
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Author : Bronwyn Fielder
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2017-12-14
Lesbian Gay Bisexual And Transgender Christians written by Bronwyn Fielder and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-14 with Religion categories.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Christians details the processes through which LGBT Christians resolve the fraught tensions between their religious, sexual and gendered identities, and examines the associated changes to their religious practice in the pursuit of "authenticity.†? The book moves between richly described first-person accounts and clear theoretical analysis, contextualising the disucssion within contemporary theories of religion and same-sex attraction. Through careful qualitative research with LGBT Christians in the Australian Metropolitan Community Church (MCC), and the Uniting Church, Bronwyn Fielder and Douglas Ezzy show that although painful self-questioning and struggle is experienced by some LGBT Christians, many people ultimately find a resolution and a sense of peace with their sexual identity as LGBT Christians. The pursuit of authenticity is shown to be driven by participants' essentialist understanding of sexuality and gender, and the centrality of religiosity to their sense of self. Offering insight into how participants transform their relationships, emotions, beliefs, and ritual practices in order to make this authentic life possible, this study is an important contribution to the field of religion and sexuality.