“Ministry Among God’s Queer Folk: LGBTQ Pastoral Care”
Bernard Schlager and David Kundtz
Cascade Books, 2019, 294 Pages

At A Glance: “Ministry Among God’s Queer Folk” is a comprehensive handbook that equips religious caregivers with essential skills for effective, enlightened, and supportive pastoral care for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Overview: “Ministry Among God’s Queer Folk, Second Edition: LGBTQ Pastoral Care” by Bernard Schlager and David Kundtz is an essential resource for anyone engaged in pastoral care within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. This practical guide emphasizes the development of effective and supportive pastoral care skills for religious caregivers and ministry students.

The authors, both identifying as queer people of faith, make a clear distinction between pastoral care and pastoral counseling, noting that while the latter requires specialized therapy training, the former can be learned and practiced by ministers and laypeople with proper education. The book is a vital tool for creating inclusive and affirming religious spaces, equipping caregivers with the knowledge and sensitivity needed to serve the 2SLGBTQIA+ community effectively in congregational and other community settings.

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