Gender : The Inclusive Church Resource, offers personal experiences
together with theological and practical resources. It aims to be the
ideal handbook for churches seeking to be welcoming and open to all.
There
is a huge need for churches to be more inclusive. Some might be more
inclusive in some areas than others; either in attitude or resources,
but on the whole this is a massive failing of churches. Most church
leaders recognise this failing but lack the resources and understanding
to effect meaningful change.
The inclusive Church Resource aims
to educate, to reflect theologically and to provide practical advice and
guidance. Each book contains first hand personal experiences of people
from the marginalised group, a theological reflection by a leading
thinker and a resource section containing addresses, websites and
practical advice on improving your church's inclusiveness.
The
theological section on gender is provided by Rosemary Lain-Priestley,
Anglican priest, broadcaster and Dean of Women in the central area of the London Diocese. The
series editor is Bob Callaghan, national coordinator for Inclusive
Church.