Christlike Acceptance across Deep Difference

Ronald W. Pierce (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) taught theology at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, for over 40 years. He is the author of Partners in Marriage and Ministry and the coeditor of Discovering Biblical Equality. He lives in Fullerton, California.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. She lives in Garland, Texas.

• Introduction: Healing Our Divisions Ronald W. Pierce and Karen R. KeenPart 1: Biblical Wisdom beyond the Debate1. Christlike Acceptance and Queer Christians: Romans 14:1-15:13 Ronald W. Pierce2. Genesis, Discernment, and God's Will Karen R. Keen3. From Eunuchs to LGBTQ Christians: Navigating Theodicy, Inclusion, and Holiness David Bennett4. The Good News of Romans 1 J. R. Daniel Kirk5. Excluded from God's Kingdom? (1 Cor. 6:9-10): How to Think about the Threat of Divine Judgment Wesley HillPart 2: Successfully Navigating Divides6. Navigating Conflict in Community Tim Otto7. Speaking Truth in Love: Preparing the Heart to Engage Tim Muehlhoff8. Grace across the Divide: Tips for Christ-Honoring Dialogue Justin Lee9. Loving through Difference: Navigating Side A/B Friendship Steven Lympus and Taylor Telford10. Is There Space at the Table in a Non-Affirming Church? Brad HarperPart 3: Ministry with LGBTQ People, Families, and Friends11. A Shared Pilgrimage Eve Tushnet12. Courage Is Ministry Sally Gary13. What We Learned from Listening to Sexual and Gender Minorities Mark A. Yarhouse, Stephen P. Stratton, and Janet B. Dean14. Evangelism and the LGBTQ Community Elizabeth Delgado Black15. Black LGBTQ Ministry Candace E. Hardnett16. Cultivating a Shepherd's Heart for the Transgender Community Amie Scott17. Supporting Parents of LGBTQ Children Staci Frenes18. Christlike Acceptance in Practice: Moving from Enmity to Integrity Marcus George Halley