That's Me in the Closet

by Steven Andrews

Overview

Steven Andrews grew up atheist. He's bisexual. He was a foster child. He was abused and neglected. Nonetheless, God came to find him, and he became a college convert to Christianity. He is now a Presbyterian pastor, a nascent counselor, a husband, and a father. None of that was inevitable. This book is the story of how all that came to be. It's a narrative of vulnerability and authenticity. It's a journey through evangelism, queer identity, and healing from trauma. It's a plea for the future of the mainline church. Most of all, it's one person sharing their story and encouraging you to share your own—as we all strive to be the people God made us to be.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666770537
Publisher:	Resource Publications (CA)
Publication date:	07/28/2023
Pages:	204
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

Steven Andrews is a Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor and a nascent mental health counselor. He lives in the Kansas City area with his spouse, kids, dog, cat, internal voices of shame and doubt, and responsive voices of hope, joy, and love. He can be reached at [e-mail].

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Spiritual autobiography is a genre that doesn’t get much attention these days. In this groundbreaking book, Steven Andrews reclaims and remixes it for a new generation, telling his faith-and-life story with unforgettable power, honesty, beauty, and courage. A writer of exceptional talent and a theologian of remarkable intellect is at work here, but so is an engaging storyteller with a pastor’s heart, guiding us into the tender reaches of human experience that we tremble to name.”

—Anna Carter Florence, professor of preaching, Columbia Theological Seminary



“This is an intriguing book by an excellent writer who has analyzed his convoluted child development, producing a great read full of surprising turns. Like me, readers will naturally reflect on their own ‘growing up years.’ It inspired me to write down my own life story and spiritual journey, both of which were as rewarding as reading Steven Andrews’s book.”

—Donald Breckon, president emeritus, Park University

Editorial Reviews

Spiritual autobiography is a genre that doesn’t get much attention these days. In this groundbreaking book, Steven Andrews reclaims and remixes it for a new generation, telling his faith-and-life story with unforgettable power, honesty, beauty, and courage. A writer of exceptional talent and a theologian of remarkable intellect is at work here, but so is an engaging storyteller with a pastor’s heart, guiding us into the tender reaches of human experience that we tremble to name.”

—Anna Carter Florence, professor of preaching, Columbia Theological Seminary



“This is an intriguing book by an excellent writer who has analyzed his convoluted child development, producing a great read full of surprising turns. Like me, readers will naturally reflect on their own ‘growing up years.’ It inspired me to write down my own life story and spiritual journey, both of which were as rewarding as reading Steven Andrews’s book.”

—Donald Breckon, president emeritus, Park University

From the Publisher