Tending to the Flock: The Experiences of LDS Clergy with LGBTQ Congregants
Adlyn M. Perez-Figueroa,
G. Tyler Lefevor,
Kyrstin Lake
et al.
Abstract:Clergy from theologically conservative churches face challenges in providing counsel to LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning) congregants and use diverse strategies to address them. Thirty-three clergy from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints participated in a qualitative survey. Results revealed that implementing church policy while simultaneously addressing the needs of LGBTQ congregants and diverging views posed challenges for clergy. Focusing on listening, love, and… Show more
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