“TransFaith: A Transgender Pastoral Resource”
by Chris Dowd, Christina Beardsley, Justin Tanis
Darton Longman & Todd Ltd, 2018, 240 pages

At A Glance: “Transfaith” equips ministers and congregations with theological insights, research findings, and practical tools to better understand and support transgender individuals.

Overview: “Transfaith: A Transgender Pastoral Resource” is designed for ministers and congregations aiming to understand and welcome transgender individuals into their communities. It presents findings from the first research-based project on the experiences of trans Christians in the UK, offers a theological and biblical framework for appreciating transgender perspectives, and provides insights for the pastoral care of transgender people, their families, and friends.

The book also includes practical resources like liturgies and Bible studies to help ministers and congregations address the needs of gender-variant individuals.

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