TURNING CONTROVERSY
INTO
CHURCH MINISTRY
A CHRIST-LIKE RESPONSE TO HOMOSEXUALITY
W.P. CAMPBELL
Clear scriptural and scientific insight, sound logic, and practical advice to help Christians turn churches of any size into centers of ministry related to the divisive issue of homosexuality. This is a book for Christians who refuse to be paralyzed by endless debate in the church about the issue of homosexuality, while struggling people fall through the cracks. In Turning Controversy into Church Ministry, author and senior pastor Bill Campbell explains how churches—where the love of God and the wisdom of God's people can make a difference in society—can and should establish a safe place for people to understand and discuss struggles with same-sex attraction.
Bill Campbell has been on the forefront of this type of ministry for more than twenty years and has much wisdom to share in this storehouse of information and insight, practical steps for action, and guidelines for the renewal of the church so that difficulty becomes opportunity and controversy becomes the launch pad for vital ministry. Back matter includes a list of books for further reading, questions for personal and small group reflection, and links to resources to support personal or congregational journeys.
Book Release
Sept 3, 2010
Please return to Church Reflections in September when resources will be available for churches, including: small group study guides, DVDs, a church leadership training series, and guidelines for a churchwide program to help your congregation learn a Christ-like response to homosexuality.
William Campbell (DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary) is senior pastor as First Presbyterian Church in Hendersonville, NC. He has been researching, debating, and writing about the issue of homosexuality and the church for more than twenty years and is deeply concerned about the damage inflicted on individuals, congregations, and whole denominations over this debate. In addition, he has written extensively for Connections and serves as a resource specialist on the advisory board of OneByOne, a ministry that equips churches to bring truth and grace to those who struggle with same-sex attraction. Bill and his wife, Lin, live in western North Carolina and have three children.