Faithful Allies: The Experiences of LGB-Affirming, White Christian Clergy

Authors

J. Jane H. Dewey, Seton Hall University
Lewis Z. Schlosser, Seton Hall UniversityFollow
Robert S. Kinney, Seton Hill University
Alan W. Burkard, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

24 p.

Publication Date

2014

Publisher

Taylor & Francis (Routledge)

Source Publication

Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling

Source ISSN

1553-8605

Abstract

In this study, the authors explored the growing subset of Christian clergy who are allies of the LGB community and invested in fostering change in their religious communities toward the end of making Christianity more affirming and inclusive. Thirteen heterosexually identified, White Christian clergy participated in this qualitative study of their daily lived experiences; the data were analyzed using Consensual Qualitative Research. The findings provide detailed information about these clergy including the factors that fostered the development of their worldviews, the behavioral manifestation of their advocacy, and the beliefs and experiences that sustain their efforts.

Comments

Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, Vol. 8, No. 3 (2014): 298-321. DOI.

Recommended Citation

Dewey, J. Jane H.; Schlosser, Lewis Z.; Kinney, Robert S.; and Burkard, Alan W., "Faithful Allies: The Experiences of LGB-Affirming, White Christian Clergy" (2014). College of Education Faculty Research and Publications. 363.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/edu_fac/363