Pastoral Care of Gays, Lesbians, and Their Families
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.
- Publisher Fortress Press
- Format Paperback
- ISBN 9780800629540
- eBook ISBN 9781451406115
- Dimensions 5.5 x 8.5
- Pages 168
- Publication Date February 10, 1999
Endorsements
"In the church and even outside of it, few subjects stir controversy -- and tempers -- more quickly than the church's response to homosexuality. In Pastoral Care of Gays, Lesbians, and Their Families, David Switzer recognized the sensitivity of the homosexuality issue in the church. . . . [The book] will challenge readers to examine their ministry to gays and lesbians in the congregations and enhance their ministry to them."
--Howard W. Stone
Brite Divinity School
Texas Christian University
--Howard W. Stone
Brite Divinity School
Texas Christian University
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 -- The Constant Dilemmas of Pastoral Caregiving
Chapter 2 -- What Is Homosexuality and How Does It Come About
Chapter 3 -- What the Bible Says about Homosexuality
Chapter 4 -- Pastoral Care and Counseling of Gays and Lesbians
Chapter 5 -- Pastoral Care and Counseling of Families of Gays and Lesbians
Chapter 6 -- The Congregation as a Caring Community for Gay Men and Lesbians
Chapter 1 -- The Constant Dilemmas of Pastoral Caregiving
Chapter 2 -- What Is Homosexuality and How Does It Come About
Chapter 3 -- What the Bible Says about Homosexuality
Chapter 4 -- Pastoral Care and Counseling of Gays and Lesbians
Chapter 5 -- Pastoral Care and Counseling of Families of Gays and Lesbians
Chapter 6 -- The Congregation as a Caring Community for Gay Men and Lesbians