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

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 clerg...

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Published in:Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling 2014-07, Vol.8 (3), p.298-321
Main Authors: Dewey, J. Jane H., Schlosser, Lewis Z., Kinney, Robert S., Burkard, Alan W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Christianity
Clergy
clergy allies
LGB-affirming clergy
LGBTQ studies
Qualitative Methods
Qualitative research
religion and sexuality
Religious Cultural Groups
Whites
Worldview
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1553-8605
2692-4951
1553-8338
2692-496X
DOI:10.1080/15538605.2014.933467