The book UnClobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality, written by Colby Martin, tells his story of being an evangelical pastor dealing with LGBTQIA+ people from a biblical and compassionate framework. This book is both accessible and scripturally based, goes through each of the six "clobber texts," and shows how Christians can welcome LGBTQIA+ people fully into God's family.
This book is a meaningful resource for Kinship members, leadership, and allies. Seventh-day Adventist Kinship is starting an outreach project to promote and distribute this book within Adventist communities. Kinship will send this book to thousands of pastors, church leaders, and church members. We believe that this book will enhance the conversation about LGBTQIA+ people in the church, help to open hearts and minds and result in more loving churches that show God's love to all people, especially people in the LGBTQIA+ community.
What happens next?
- If you have already received the book, go to UnClobber 101 to see how you can stay connected.
- Join our Monthly Q & A every second Saturday
- Watch the YouTube replay of Colby Martin at the Adventist Today Sabbath Seminar. Hear what led him to write UnClobber and to hear stories from members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their experience in and around the Adventist community.
Here's what some people are already saying:
"This book has really challenged me. The exegeses are mind-opening. This is a welcome breath of fresh air." —Adventist Pastor
"Wow. Though I'm not a biblical scholar I found this book gripped my attention so much I read it in three nights. I am still wrestling. Thank you." —Sabbath School Leader
"I'm now sending this book out. We need to open more conversations." —Adventist Pastor
"I'm 20 pages into the book. It's what my heart and soul needed! Thank you for thinking of me." —Anonymous Reader