02531cam a2200313 i 4500 861208919 AUA.1 20160802173246.0 140304s2014 miu b 001 0 eng 2013049066 9781587433559 (pbk.) 1587433559 (pbk.) (OCoLC)861208919 (OCoLC)861069311 DLC eng rda DLC YDX BTCTA BDX YDXCP OCLCO HNW VRC LNT WIO OCLCF EXN pcc EXNS BR115.H6 V36 2014 261.8/35766 23 VanderWal-Gritter, Wendy, 1970- Generous spaciousness : responding to gay Christians in the church / Wendy VanderWal-Gritter. Grand Rapids, MI.: Brazos Press. c2014 281 p ; 23 cm. Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-281) and index. Introduction: An unpredictable adventure -- Reevaluating evangelical ex-gay ministry -- Of doubt, tension, and anxiety -- The power of stories -- A complex spectrum : views of same-sex sexuality -- Coming-out and the church -- The journey of discipleship -- Understanding holistic sexuality -- Our image of God -- The role of scripture -- The challenge of interpretation -- A disputable matter? -- Engaging the church -- A word for pastors and leaders -- A word to gay Christians -- A word to would-be gay advocates in the church -- Concluding thoughts: Living into incarnational postures. 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. Homosexuality Religious aspects Christianity. Church work with gays. lcc BOOK BR 115.H6 V36 2014 15157 15157 0 0 lcc 0 0 Books AUA.1 AUA.1 GS 2016-08-02 Bought by JTL 9.49 AUA018329 BR 115 .H6 V36 2014 AUA018329 2016-08-02 00:00:00 9.49 2016-08-02 BOOK