“No Longer Male and Female: A Biblical Guide for Our Questions about Gender”
by Will Brown
Westminster John Knox Press, 2026, 180 pages

At A Glance: “No Longer Male and Female” is an accessible biblical guide for Christians seeking to better understand gender identity, transgender and nonbinary people, and what faithful inclusion can look like in the church.

Overview: “No Longer Male and Female: A Biblical Guide for Our Questions about Gender” is written for Christians who have questions about gender and want to engage those questions seriously through Scripture. Addressing topics such as pronouns, transgender and nonbinary identities, the meaning of “male and female,” and LGBTQ+ inclusion, the book encourages curiosity and understanding rather than fear or easy answers.

Written by Baptist minister Will Brown, who is also the parent of a nonbinary child, the book combines biblical study with pastoral reflection and practical guidance. Brown considers both familiar passages used in conversations about gender and the experiences of gender expansive people, helping readers think more carefully about what Scripture says, what it does not say, and how Christians might respond when traditional assumptions about gender are challenged.

Designed for individuals, families, small groups, and congregations, “No Longer Male and Female” includes discussion questions throughout and offers a useful starting place for people who may be relatively new to these conversations. Its focus is not simply on understanding contemporary language around gender, but on helping Christians consider how greater understanding can shape the way they relate to transgender and nonbinary people in their churches, families, and communities.

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