From Distrust to Trust: Controversies and Conversations in Faith Communities

From Distrust to Trust: Controversies and Conversations in Faith Communities by Timothy J. Bonner and Matthew B. Sturtevant is a deep dive into how churches navigate politically divisive issues, stretching and growing to include worshipers with diverse experiences and beliefs. Based on their research into churches discerning whether to perform same-sex marriages, Bonner and Sturtevant identify model practices and pitfalls for churches engaging in potentially controversial decisions. Their work incorporates a variety of perspectives, drawing on the experiences of churches in the Midwest, as well as both coasts. This book's tools can help churches embrace trust through disagreements and grow in love.