Jon L Berquist

Called out with Jon L Berquist

Brief Description: This is an edited work of stories from Westminster John Knox Press written by heterosexuals in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered persons who desire opportunities for leadership within the Presbyterian Church (U. S. A.).

Contributor Bio:  Berquist, Jon L Jon Berquist is Senior Academic Editor at Westminster John Knox Press. Contributor Bio:  Pott, Norm Norm Pott is a former pastor of First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael in San Rafael, Califonia. Contributor Bio:  Thorson-Smith, Sylvia Sylvia Thorson-Smith is retired from Grinnell College where she taught sociology, religious studies, and gender/women's studies. She is the author of "Reconciling the Broken Silence: The Church in Dialogue on Gay and Lesbian Issues" and "Pornography: Far from the Song of Songs". She is an active Presbyterian and crusader for gender and sexual justice. Contributor Bio:  Van Wijk-Bos, Johanna W H Johanna W. H. van Wijk-Bos is Dora Pierce Professor of Bible and Professor of Old Testament at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Her publications include "Reformed and Feminist" and "Reimagining God", both published by WJK. Contributor Bio:  Thompson, William E William E. Thompson was a leader in the Presbyterian Church (U. S. A.) who served as Stated Clerk of the General Assembly.