Pastoral Care To And Ministry With Lgbtq Youth And Young Adults

Author : Arthur David Canales
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666719345

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Pastoral Care to and Ministry with LGBTQ Youth and Young Adults by Arthur David Canales Pdf

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!

Author : Bernard Schlager,David Kundtz
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498241564

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Ministry Among God’s Queer Folk, Second Edition by Bernard Schlager,David Kundtz Pdf

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.

Author : Tonya D. Callaghan
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781487522674

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Homophobia in the Hallways by Tonya D. Callaghan Pdf

In Homophobia in the Hallways, Tonya D. Callaghan interrogates institutionalized homophobia and transphobia in the publicly-funded Catholic school systems of Ontario and Alberta.

Author : David Kundtz,Bernard S. Schlager,Bernard Sloan Schlager
Publisher : Center for Lesbian and Gay Stu
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015073599576

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Ministry Among God's Queer Folk by David Kundtz,Bernard S. Schlager,Bernard Sloan Schlager Pdf

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.

Author : Bernard Schlager,David Kundtz
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532617119

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Ministry Among God's Queer Folk, Second Edition by Bernard Schlager,David Kundtz Pdf

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.

Author : David K. Switzer,John Thornburg
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Religion
ISBN : 080062954X

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Pastoral Care of Gays, Lesbians, and Their Families by David K. Switzer,John Thornburg Pdf

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.

Author : Cody J. Sanders
Publisher : Presbyterian Publishing Corp
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611648164

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A Brief Guide to Ministry with LGBTQIA Youth by Cody J. Sanders Pdf

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.

Author : The Reverend Elizabeth M. Edman
Publisher : Beacon Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780807059081

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Queer Virtue by The Reverend Elizabeth M. Edman Pdf

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.

Author : Trujillo, Yunuen
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781587689765

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LGBTQ Catholics by Trujillo, Yunuen Pdf

Addresses the need for ministry for LGBTQ Catholics and the need for support ministry for parents of LGBTQ Catholics. The book gives a full-picture template to serve as a model that can be replicated in any parish community around the world. It is as well for LGBTQ people and their families, not only for those who feel marginalized, but also for the parishioners themselves who are called to live out the social doctrine of the Church.

Author : UUA Commission on Institutional Change
Publisher : Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781558968615

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Widening the Circle of Concern by UUA Commission on Institutional Change Pdf

Appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations in 2017, the UUA Commission on Institutional Change served through June 2020. Widening the Circle of Concern: Report of the UUA Commission on Institutional Change represents the culmination of the Commission’s work analyzing structural and systemic racism and white supremacy culture within Unitarian Universalism and makes recommendations to advance long-term cultural and institutional change that redeems the essential promise and ideals of Unitarian Universalism. The members and staff of the UUA Commission on Institutional Change were Chair Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Mary Byron, Cir L’Bert Jr., Rev. Dr. Natalie Fenimore, Dr. Elías Ortega, Caitlin Breedlove, DeReau K. Farrar, and Project Manager Rev. Marcus Fogliano.

Author : Richard L Dayringer,H Newton Malony
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317719472

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Pastoral Care and Counseling in Sexual Diversity by Richard L Dayringer,H Newton Malony Pdf

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.

Author : Janet Smith
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781681496689

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Living the Truth in Love by Janet Smith Pdf

Living the Truth in Love grew out of the desire to provide answers to the questions posed for the Synod on Marriage called by Pope Francis: How can the Christian community give pastoral attention to families with persons with same-sex attraction? While avoiding any unjust discrimination, how can the Church give such persons pastoral care in light of the Gospel? How can God's will be proposed to them in their situation? People who want to be instruments of Christ's love to those who experience same-sex attraction (SSA) seek guidance on how best to do so. They need to listen to the stories of those who experience SSA and the stories of those who have accompanied them on their journeys. They also need to ground their responses in a genuine Christian understanding of the human person and of human sexuality. 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 Saint 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.

Author : Ellen D. B. Riggle,Sharon S. Rostosky
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781442212831

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A Positive View of LGBTQ by Ellen D. B. Riggle,Sharon S. Rostosky Pdf

A Positive View of LGBTQ starts a new conversation about the strengths and benefits of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGTBQ) identities. Positive LGBTQ identities are affirmed through inspiring firsthand accounts. Focusing on how LGTBQ-identified individuals can cultivate a sense of wellbeing and a personal identity that allows them to flourish in all areas of life, the authors explore a variety of themes. Through personal stories from people with a variety of backgrounds and gender and sexual identities, readers will learn more about expressing gender and sexuality; creating strong and intimate relationships; exploring unique perspectives on empathy, compassion, and social justice; belonging to communities and acting as role models and mentors; and, enjoying the benefits of living an authentic life. Providing exercises in each chapter, the book offers those who identify as LGBTQ and those who support and love them, as well as those seeking to better understand them, an opportunity to explore and appreciate these identities.

Author : Mark A. Yarhouse
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310516194

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Understanding Sexual Identity by Mark A. Yarhouse Pdf

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.

Author : Jeannine Gramick,Robert Nugent
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015048756558

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Voices of Hope by Jeannine Gramick,Robert Nugent Pdf