Recommended Christian LGBTI+ Books
published resources for inclusive, affirming Christians
Gifted by Otherness Author(s): L William Countryman M R Ritley Publication date: 2001 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Advice – spiritual and practical, Contemporary Christian practice and experience, Spirituality, and Theology Topic(s): Accepting one’s sexuality, Biblical studies, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Healing/growing into wholeness, Journeys towards acceptance, Pastoral issues, Same-sex …
Out on Holy Ground Author(s): Donald L Boisvert Publication date: 2000 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Academic writing, Contemporary Christian practice and experience, Memoir/autobiography, Spirituality, and Studies in Religion Topic(s): Inclusive Christianity, Queer theology, Same-sex relationships, Spirituality, and Studies in Religion Especially suitable for: Academics Is gay spirituality a genuine type of religious …
Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the theology of same-sex relationships in a Christian context. Dr Jeffrey John is Dean of St Albans.
Going to Heaven Author(s): Elizabeth Adams Publication date: 2006 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): History, Memoir/autobiography, and Spirituality Topic(s): Accepting one’s sexuality, Church order and discipline, Coming out, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Healing/growing into wholeness, Inclusive Christianity, Pastoral issues, Same-sex relationships, and Spirituality Especially suitable for: Anglicans, Clergy, Those struggling …
Pushing at the Frontiers of Change Author(s): David Blamires Publication date: 2012 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Contemporary Christian practice and experience, History, Memoir/autobiography, and Spirituality Topic(s): Accepting one’s sexuality, Coming out, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Healing/growing into wholeness, Journeys towards acceptance, Same-sex relationships, and Studies in Religion Especially suitable …
Reasonable and Holy presents a calm, reasoned argument for why same-sexuality is part of God’s creation and takes nothing away from opposite-sex couples and institutions. It shows how the marriage of same-sex couples fits well within the Christian understanding of marriage when examined in the light of Scripture, tradition and reason.
Hearts & Minds Author(s): Darren Main Marc Handley Andrus Publication date: 2014 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Humour, Memoir/autobiography, and Spirituality Topic(s): Accepting one’s sexuality, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Healing/growing into wholeness, Inclusive Christianity, Journeys towards acceptance, LGBT+ activism, Same-sex relationships, and Spirituality Especially suitable for: Activists and Those who …
Holy Love Author(s): Steve Harper Publication date: 2019 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Academic writing, Contemporary Christian practice and experience, and Theology Topic(s): Biblical studies, Ethics, Homosexuality in the Bible, Inclusive Christianity, and Same-sex relationships Especially suitable for: Methodists and Those who are undecided about the homosexuality issue Do conservatives or progressives ‘own’ …
Coming In Author(s): Urs Mattmann Publication date: 2006 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Liturgy/worship, Memoir/autobiography, and Spirituality Topic(s): Accepting one’s sexuality, Same-sex relationships, and Spirituality Urs Mattmann shows that the spiritual lives of LGBT people are no different from those of others on the Christian path throughout the ages; in fact, their particular …
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 …