Queer Clergy: A History of Gay and Lesbian Ministry in American Protestantism

R. W. Holmen

Pilgrim Press, 2013 - Religion - 583 pages

Attorney, historian, and novelist R. W. Holmen brings a unique voice to the conversation of gay clergy in the pulpits. "Queer Clergy: A History of Gay and Lesbian Ministry in American Protestantism" provides a detailed history of the ways in which the following denominations have dealt with the issue of ordaining gay clergy: United Church of Christ; Episcopal Church; Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; United Methodist Church; and Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) It provides an important historical reference for continuing dialogue.

About the author

R. W. Holmen holds a JD degree from the University of Minnesota. Holmen has volunteered for Goodsoil, an LGBTQ advocacy group and is a member of ReconcilingWorks.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Queer Clergy: A History of Gay and Lesbian Ministry in American Protestantism
• Author: R. W. Holmen
• Publisher: Pilgrim Press, 2013
• ISBN: 0829819630, 9780829819632
• Length: 583 pages
• Subjects: Religion / Biblical Studies / General; Religion / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources; Religion / Christianity / History; Religion / Christianity / Protestant; Religion / Clergy; Religion / Leadership; Religion / Sexuality & Gender Studies; Social Science / LGBTQ+ Studies / General