Recommended Christian LGBTI+ Books
published resources for inclusive, affirming Christians
Witness Author(s): Dann Hazel Publication date: 1999 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Contemporary Christian practice and experience and Memoir/autobiography Topic(s): Accepting one’s sexuality, Church order and discipline, Coming out, Healing/growing into wholeness, Journeys towards acceptance, and Pastoral issues Especially suitable for: Clergy and Therapists and pastors Based on interviews with gay and lesbian …
The Right True End of Love Author(s): Stephen Ross White Publication date: 2005 Standpoint: 2 Moderately inclusive Genre(s): Academic writing, Ethics, and Theology Topic(s): Ethics, Same-sex relationships, and Scripture/tradition/reason Especially suitable for: Academics, Theological educators, and Therapists and pastors In this thoughtful and provocative book, Stephen White begins with the premise that the church is …
Coming Out through Fire Author(s): Leanne McCall Tigert Publication date: 2009 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Advice – spiritual and practical, Spirituality, and Theology Topic(s): ‘Ex-gay’ movement/ministries, Accepting one’s sexuality, Coming out, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Healing/growing into wholeness, Journeys towards acceptance, and Pastoral issues Especially suitable for: People of …
Daring to Speak Love’s Name Author(s): Elizabeth Stuart Publication date: 1992 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Advice – spiritual and practical, Contemporary Christian practice and experience, Liturgy/worship, Memoir/autobiography, Poetry, and Spirituality Topic(s): Accepting one’s sexuality, Healing/growing into wholeness, Inclusive Christianity, and Spirituality Especially suitable for: Clergy and Therapists and pastors Both a handbook …
Equal Rites Author(s): Kittredge Cherry Zalmon O Sherwood Publication date: 1995 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Contemporary Christian practice and experience and Liturgy/worship Topic(s): Accepting one’s sexuality, Coming out, Healing/growing into wholeness, Journeys towards acceptance, Same-sex relationships, and Spirituality Especially suitable for: Therapists and pastors Equal Rites is a much-needed collection of worship …
Homosexuality and Religion Author(s): Richard L Hasbany Publication date: 2013 Standpoint: 0 Not yet classified Genre(s): Academic writing, Contemporary Christian practice and experience, and Studies in Religion Topic(s): Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Same-sex relationships, and Studies in Religion Especially suitable for: Academics, Clergy, Therapists and pastors, and Those who are undecided about …
Imitating Jesus Author(s): Richard A Burridge Publication date: 2007 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Academic writing, Ethics, and Theology Topic(s): Accepting one’s sexuality, Biblical studies, Ethics, Homosexuality in the Bible, and Same-sex relationships Especially suitable for: Academics, Therapists and pastors, Those struggling to accept their sexuality or gender identity, and Those who are …
People of Passion Author(s): Elizabeth Stuart Adrian Thatcher Publication date: 1997 Standpoint: 2 Moderately inclusive Genre(s): Academic writing, History, Studies in Religion, and Theology Topic(s): Biblical studies, Church order and discipline, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Inclusive Christianity, Scripture/tradition/reason, and Studies in Religion Especially suitable for: Academics, Activists, Clergy, and Therapists and pastors …
Pleasure, Pain & Passion Author(s): Jim Cotter Publication date: 1993 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Advice – spiritual and practical, Contemporary Christian practice and experience, Humour, Liturgy/worship, Poetry, Spirituality, and Theology Topic(s): Accepting one’s sexuality, Ethics, Gender identity, Healing/growing into wholeness, Journeys towards acceptance, Marriage and relationships, Pastoral issues, and Spirituality Especially suitable …
Trans Affirming Churches Author(s): Christina Beardsley Chris Dowd Publication date: 2020 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Advice – spiritual and practical, Contemporary Christian practice and experience, Memoir/autobiography, Spirituality, and Theology Topic(s): Gender identity, Inclusive Christianity, Pastoral issues, Spirituality, and Transgender people Especially suitable for: Clergy, People of non-binary or fluid gender, Therapists and …