Bibliography & Resources
Books
“Sinless Sex: A Challenge to Religions”
If ever there was someone to offer insight and wisdom into what can often be taboo subjects, Dr. Stayton speaks with pastoral and professional care.
“Queer Lessons for Churches on the Straight and Narrow”
Polarizing debates are raging over LGBTQ lives in churches and the public square. But what if we were able to start the conversation over?
“Changing Our Mind”
Changing Our Mind by David P. Gushee is a groundbreaking book from a leading Evangelical thinker who has changed his mind about the need to include LGBTQ people into the full life and ministry of the church.
Film & Video
Interview with Rev. Dale Edmondson
Rev. Travis Norvell, current Pastor of Judson Memorial Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota interviews Rev. Dale Edmondson, pastor of Judson from 1989-1999, about the hymn written below by Rev. Edmondson as well as about his time at Judson.
AWAB National Zoom Gathering – Dr. Delane Tew
Hear an update on the compilation of AWAB history from Dr. Delane Tew.
AWAB National Zoom Gathering – Rev. Dr. Clifford Matthews, Jr.
Hear an introduction to St. Luke's Missionary Baptist Church and a message from their pastor, Rev. Dr. Clifford Matthews, Jr.
Bibliography & Web Resources
Sample Welcoming & Affirming Statements
Is your church considering becoming Welcoming and Affirming, but you're not quite sure how to articulate your congregation's stance? Below is a repository of some sample welcoming and affirming statements by member congregations of AWAB, to help guide your...
Bibliography: Film & Video
The following bibliography comes from “Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth:
A Resource for Congregations in Dialogue on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity” and is used by permission to support your work in being Welcoming & Affirming.
Bibliography: Pastoral Care & Congregational Ministry
The following bibliography comes from “Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth:
A Resource for Congregations in Dialogue on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity” and is used by permission to support your work in being Welcoming & Affirming.
Theology, Ethics & Spirituality
Bibliography: Theology, Ethics, and Spirituality
The following bibliography comes from “Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth:
A Resource for Congregations in Dialogue on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity” and is used by permission to support your work in being Welcoming & Affirming.
Biblical & Historical Studies
Bibliography: Biblical & Historical Studies
The following bibliography comes from “Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth:
A Resource for Congregations in Dialogue on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity” and is used by permission to support your work in being Welcoming & Affirming.
Narratives of LGBT Lives, Allies, & Congregations
Sample Welcoming & Affirming Statements
Is your church considering becoming Welcoming and Affirming, but you're not quite sure how to articulate your congregation's stance? Below is a repository of some sample welcoming and affirming statements by member congregations of AWAB, to help guide your...
Bibliography: Narratives of LGBT Lives, Allies, & Congregations
The following bibliography comes from “Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth:
A Resource for Congregations in Dialogue on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity” and is used by permission to support your work in being Welcoming & Affirming.
Social Sciences & Social Theory
Bibliography: Social Sciences & Social Theory
The following bibliography comes from “Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth:
A Resource for Congregations in Dialogue on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity” and is used by permission to support your work in being Welcoming & Affirming.
Pastoral Care & Congregational Ministry
Bibliography: Pastoral Care & Congregational Ministry
The following bibliography comes from “Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth:
A Resource for Congregations in Dialogue on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity” and is used by permission to support your work in being Welcoming & Affirming.