Switzer, David K. 1925- creator Thornburg, John. text bibliography mnu Minneapolis Fortress Press �1999 1999 monographic eng

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ix, 156 pages ; 22 cm. "This book, written by a pastoral theologian with many years of experience in counseling gay and lesbian individuals and their families, assists both pastoral caregivers and congregations in examining and enhancing their pastoral care of homosexuals and their families. A deeply thoughtful book written with great sensitivity, Pastoral Care of Gays, Lesbians, and Their Families provides factual information, theological and biblical insight, and practical counseling skills to help congregations become caring communities for gays and lesbians."--BOOK JACKET. 1. The constant dilemmas of pastoral care giving -- 2. What is homosexuality and how does it come about? -- 3. What the Bible says about homosexuality (homosexual acts) -- 4. Pastoral care and counseling of gays and lesbians -- 5. Pastoral care and counseling of families of gays and lesbians -- 6. The congregation as a caring community for gay men and lesbians / John Thornburg. David K. Switzer ; with a concluding chapter by John Thornburg. Includes bibliographical references (pages 146-156). Gays Pastoral counseling of Homosexuality Religious aspects Christianity Church work with gays Homosexuality Pastoral Care Church work with gays Gays Pastoral counseling of Homosexuality Religious aspects Christianity BV4437.5 .S85 1999 259/.086/64 WM 61 S979 1999 080062954X 9780800629540 98048890 DLC 981015 20241213075315.0 ocm40193737 eng