Uncommon Calling: A Gay Christian's Struggle to Serve the Church - Softcover

Glaser, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0664256597 ISBN 13: 9780664256593

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press, 1988

Synopsis

In this book, Chris Glaser describes his personal journey of coming out to his family, friends, church--and to himself. He tells the story of how the church reacted to his disclosure and his subsequent "uncommon" calling that led him to devote his professional life to reconciliation between the lesbian, gay, and bisexual community and the church. By openly and honestly telling his story, Glaser furthers his calling--demonstrating that lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals are not abstractions, but real people struggling to remain faithful.

About this title

Product Description:

Uncommon Calling Gay Christians will recognize elements of their own stories in Glaser's narrative. And the whole church may discover its own uncommon calling to fully welcome gays into the family of fatih.

About the Author:

Chris Glaser is the interim Pastor of Virginia Highland Church, a United Church of Christ and progressive Baptist congregation in the Virginia Highland neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. He is an author, lecturer, theologian, and minister. He has authored many books, including Uncommon Calling: A Gay Man's Struggle to Serve the Church, Come Home! Reclaiming Spirituality and Community as Gay Men and Lesbians, and Coming Out as Sacrament.

About this edition

• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0664256597
• ISBN 13: 9780664256593
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 260