Bibliography
We hope that these resources will be helpful to pastors and congregations as they engage in conversations around inclusivity in the United Methodist Church.
Allen, O. Wesley. "Humpty Dumpty Can't Be Put Back Together Again: Why the United Methodist Church Must Split" https://hackingchristianity.net/2019/03/guest-post-why-the-united-methodist-church-must-split.html
Askew, Emily and O. Wesley Allen, Jr. Beyond Heterosexism in the Pulpit. Eugene, OR: Cascade, 2015.
Dreff, Ashley B. Entangled: A History of American Methodism, Politics, and Sexuality. Nashville: New Room Books, 2018.
Nickell, Jane Ellen. We Shall Not Be Moved: Methodists Debate Race, Gender, and Sexuality
Nolasco, Rolf R. God's Beloved Queer: Identity, Spirituality, and Practice. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2019.
Soulen, Kendall and Kevin Watson. "A Dialogue in Biblical Interpretation." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkNCmsatTlE&feature=youtu.be
Stephens, Darryl W. Methodist Morals: Social Principles in the Public Church's Witness (University of Tennessee Press, 2016), with study guide by Ruth A. Daugherty.
A thorough examination of the history, theology, and legal impact of social teachings in United Methodist traditions, with in-depth illustrations on the issues of marriage, divorce, and homosexuality. The six-session study guide provides adult classes and book groups an engaging way to explore this text together. Resources to accompany the book can be found at goo.gl/7KeCta.
Stephens, Darryl W. Out of Exodus: A Journey of Open and Affirming Ministry, with Michael Alleman, Andrea Brown, Ruth Daugherty, and Mary Merriman (Cascade, 2018).
Designed for congregations exploring ministry with LGBTQIA+ persons, this book is comprised of sermons, testimony, theological reflection, and conversation and includes a toolkit of glossary, appendices, and group discussion questions.
White, Heather R. Reforming Sodom: Protestants and the Rise of Gay Rights (2017)
Vines, Matthew. God and the Gay Christian
Askew, Emily and O. Wesley Allen, Jr. Beyond Heterosexism in the Pulpit. Eugene, OR: Cascade, 2015.
Dreff, Ashley B. Entangled: A History of American Methodism, Politics, and Sexuality. Nashville: New Room Books, 2018.
Nickell, Jane Ellen. We Shall Not Be Moved: Methodists Debate Race, Gender, and Sexuality
Nolasco, Rolf R. God's Beloved Queer: Identity, Spirituality, and Practice. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2019.
Soulen, Kendall and Kevin Watson. "A Dialogue in Biblical Interpretation." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkNCmsatTlE&feature=youtu.be
Stephens, Darryl W. Methodist Morals: Social Principles in the Public Church's Witness (University of Tennessee Press, 2016), with study guide by Ruth A. Daugherty.
A thorough examination of the history, theology, and legal impact of social teachings in United Methodist traditions, with in-depth illustrations on the issues of marriage, divorce, and homosexuality. The six-session study guide provides adult classes and book groups an engaging way to explore this text together. Resources to accompany the book can be found at goo.gl/7KeCta.
Stephens, Darryl W. Out of Exodus: A Journey of Open and Affirming Ministry, with Michael Alleman, Andrea Brown, Ruth Daugherty, and Mary Merriman (Cascade, 2018).
Designed for congregations exploring ministry with LGBTQIA+ persons, this book is comprised of sermons, testimony, theological reflection, and conversation and includes a toolkit of glossary, appendices, and group discussion questions.
White, Heather R. Reforming Sodom: Protestants and the Rise of Gay Rights (2017)
Vines, Matthew. God and the Gay Christian
