Pastor, I Am Gay

from the RNS blog:

Howard H. Bess, a semi-retired Baptist minister, married with children, describes himself as a somewhat conservative Christian. His work, "Pastor, I Am Gay," was inspired by personal experiences, the initial one a meeting with a gay member of his southern California church when he was confronted for the first time in his life with the issue of homosexuality.

Thus began the author’s interest in the subject, which has included not just research, but coming to know many gays and lesbians, mostly church-related Christians. As a result, he has devoted his life to challenging Christian churches to accept and minister to this group.

"Pastor, I Am Gay" is one of the books conservative Christians wanted removed from Wasilla's public library around the time Sarah Palin became mayor of the small Alaska town, according to this ABC News report.