Pastoral Care of Gays, Lesbians, and Their Families

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Author: David K. Switzer

ISBN-10: 080062954X

ISBN-13: 9780800629540

Category: General & Miscellaneous Religion

This book, written by a pastoral theologian with years of experience in counseling gay and lesbian individuals and their families, assist both pastoral caregivers and congregations in examining and enhancing their pastoral care of homosexuals and their families. This thoughtful book provides factual information, theological and biblical insight, and practical counseling skills to help congregations become caring communities for gays and lesbians.

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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.

Editor's ForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroduction11The Constant Dilemmas of Pastoral Caregiving52What Is Homosexuality and How Does It Come About?153What the Bible Says about Homosexuality (Homosexual Acts)374Pastoral Care and Counseling of Gays and Lesbians655Pastoral Care and Counseling of Families of Gays and Lesbians1146The Congregation as a Caring Community for Gay Men and Lesbians139Notes148Further Reading and Resources155