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Christlike Acceptance across Deep Difference Constructive Conversations on Sexuality and Gender Ronald W. Pierce and Karen R. Keen, editors This resource draws together traditionalist and affirming con - tributors to present a vision of Christlike acceptance across deep difference, emphasizing biblical exegesis, communication, and ministry skills. CONTENTS Introduction: Healing Our Divisions Ronald W. Pierce and Karen R. Keen PART 1: BIBLICAL WISDOM BEYOND THE DEBATE 1. Christlike Acceptance and Queer Christians: Romans 14:1–15:13 Ronald W. Pierce 2. Genesis, Discernment, and God’s Will Karen R. Keen 3. From Eunuchs to LGBTQ Christians: Navigating Theodicy, Inclusion, and Holiness David Bennett 4. The Good News of Romans 1 J. R. Daniel Kirk 5. Excluded from God’s Kingdom? (1 Cor. 6:9–10): How to Think about the Threat of Divine Judgment Wesley Hill PART 2: SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATING DIVIDES 6. Navigating Conflict in Community Tim Otto 7. Speaking Truth in Love: Preparing the Heart to Engage Tim Muehlhoff 8. Grace across the Divide: Tips for Christ-Honoring Dialogue Justin Lee 9. Loving through Difference: Navigating Side A/B Friendship Steven Lympus and Taylor Telford 10. Is There Space at the Table in a Non-Affirming Church? Brad Harper PART 3: MINISTRY WITH LGBTQ PEOPLE, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS
AUGUST 2025 • 272 pp. • paper • $28.99 • 9781540967596
Ronald W. Pierce (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) taught the- ology at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, for over forty years. He is the author of Partners in Marriage and Ministry and the coeditor of Discovering Biblical Equality. Karen R. Keen (ThM, Duke Divinity School) is a biblical scholar and spiritual care provider at the Redwood Center for Spiritual Care and Education. Her books include Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships and The Word of a Humble God.
11. A Shared Pilgrimage Eve Tushnet 12. Courage Is Ministry Sally Gary
13. What We Learned from Listening to Sexual and Gender Minorities Mark A. Yarhouse, Stephen P. Stratton, and Janet B. Dean 14. Evangelism and the LGBTQ Community Elizabeth Black 15. Black LGBTQ Ministry Candace E. Hardnett 16. Cultivating a Shepherd’s Heart for the Transgender Community Amie Scott Tyler 17. Supporting Parents of LGBTQ Children Staci Frenes 18. Christlike Acceptance in Practice: Moving from Enmity to Integrity Marcus George Halley
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