Recommended Reading
*The information in these books and resources reflect the opinion of the author and is not to be seen as the official position of the C&MA in Canada.
Ethics & Scripture
Bauckham, Richard. God and the Crisis of Freedom: Biblical and Contemporary Perspectives. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2002.
Gagnon, Robert A. Homosexuality and the Bible: Two Views. Fortress Press, 2009.
The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics. Abingdon Press, 2002.
Grant, Jonathan. Divine Sex. Baker Publishing Group, 2015.
Grenz, Stanley. Welcoming But Not Affirming: An Evangelical Response to Homosexuality. Westminster John Knox Press, 1998.
Hays, Richard. The Moral Vision of the New Testament. New York: HarperOne, 1996.
Jones, Stanton L., and Mark A. Yarhouse. Homosexuality: The Use of Scientific Research in the Church’s Moral Debate. IVP Academic, 2000.
Kuehne, Dale. Sex and the world: Rethinking Relationship Beyond and Age of Individualism. Baker Publishing Group, 2009.
Webb, William J. Slaves, Women & Homosexuals: Exploring the Hermeneutics of Cultural Analysis. First Edition ed. IVP Academic, 2001.
Wojtyla, Karol. Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body. Pauline Books & Media, 2006.
Pastoral Care – Same-Sex Attraction
Bergner, Mario. Setting Love in Order: Hope and Healing for the Homosexual. Baker Books, 1995.
Dallas, Joe. Desires in Conflict: Hope for Men Who Struggle With Sexual Identity. Upd Sub ed. Harvest House Publishers, 2003.
Fortson, S. Donald, and Rollin Gene Grams. Unchanging Witness: The Consistent Christian Teaching on Homosexuality in Scripture and Tradition. B & H Academic, 2106.
Hallman, Janelle. The Heart of Female Same-Sex Attraction: A Comprehensive Counseling Resource. IVP Books, 2008.
Hill, Wesley. Washed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality. Zondervan, 2010.
Hill, Wesley. Spiritual Friendship. Grand Rapids: Brazos Press, 2015.
Thompson, Chad W. Loving Homosexuals as Jesus Would: A Fresh Christian Approach. Reprinted ed. Brazos Press, 2004.
Paris, Jenell Williams. The End of Sexual Identity: Why Sex is Too Important to Define Who We Are. IVP Books, 2011.
Yarhouse, Mark A. Understanding Sexual Identity: A Resource for Youth Ministry. Zondervan, 2013.
Yarhouse, Mark A. Homosexuality and the Christian: A Guide for Parents, Pastors, and Friends. Bethany House Publishers, 2010.
Pastoral Care – Sexual Addiction
Carnes, Patrick. Don’t Call It Love: Recovery from Sexual Addiction. New York: Bantam Books, 1991.
Cusick, Michael John. Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire beneath Sexual Struggle. Nashville, TN: T. Nelson, 2012.
Ferree, Marnie C. No Stones: Women Redeemed from Sexual Addiction. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Books, 2010.
Yarhouse, Mark A. Understanding gender dysphoria: navigating transgender issues in a changing culture. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2015.
For Spouses:
Carnes, Stefanie. Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts. Carefree, AZ: Gentle Path Press, 2011.
Articles
Hannon, Michael W. Against Heterosexuality. First Things, http://www.firstthings.com/article/2014/03/against-heterosexuality.
Responses to Books with a Counter Viewpoint:
Torn, by Justin Lee:
- A review by Christopher Yuen. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/torn
- A review by Wesley Hill. http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2012/october/love-we-dare-not-ignore.html?start=1
- A response by Robert Gagnon. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/philosophicalfragments/2013/03/28/bible-condemn-idolatrous-homosexual-practice-gangnon-lee-torn/#comments
God and the Gay Christian, by Matthew Vines:
- A review by Christopher Yuan. http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2014/june-web-only/why-matthew-vines-is-wrong-about-bible-same-sex-relationshi.html?start=3
- A review by Tim Keller. http://www.redeemer.com/redeemer-report/article/the_bible_and_same_sex_relationships_a_review_article (includes a response to Ken Wilson, A Letter to my Congregation).
Generous Spaciousness, by Wendy Gritter
- A review by Matthew Lee Anderson. https://mereorthodoxy.com/generous-spaciousness-gay-christians/
- A review by Janet Thiessen. http://mbherald.com/generous-spaciousness-responding-gay-christians-church/
Helpful Ministries
Sexual and Relational Wholeness: Journey Canada: journeycanada.org
Women and Sexual Addiction: Dirty Girls:dirtygirlsministries.com
Pornography Addiction: Triple XXX church: xxxchurch.com
*The information in these books and resources reflect the opinion of the author and is not to be seen as the official position of the C&MA in Canada.