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_aVanderWal-Gritter, Wendy, _d1970- |
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_aGenerous spaciousness : _bresponding to gay Christians in the church / _cWendy VanderWal-Gritter. |
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_aGrand Rapids, MI.: _bBrazos Press. _cc2014 |
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_a281 p ; _c23 cm. |
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| 504 | _aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 275-281) and index. | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aIntroduction: 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. | |
| 520 | _aCommitted 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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_aHomosexuality _xReligious aspects _xChristianity. |
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| 650 | 0 | _aChurch work with gays. | |
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