He was a freshman, and I was a junior. He came with very little knowledge of the Bible (he was a new Christian), but he possessed a huge love for God and people. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. He states his views clearly, leaves room for disagreement, and champions love no matter where you are in this conversation.” Caleb's story is surprising and unique, and he weaves it together compellingly. “Messy Grace is an important contribution to the conversation about sexual identity for churches and leaders.

Jesus was able to love these people and yet still hold on to his beliefs. Messy Grace shows us that Jesus’s command to “love your neighbor as yourself” doesn’t have an exception clause for a gay “neighbor”-or for that matter, any other “neighbor” we might find it hard to relate to. As a pastor and as a person with beloved family members living a gay lifestyle, Caleb had to face this issue with courage and grace. Very few issues in Christianity are as divisive as the acceptance of the LGBT community in the church.

Jud Wilhite, Sr.Caleb Kaltenbach was raised by LGBT parents, marched in gay pride parades as a youngster, and experienced firsthand the hatred and bitterness of some Christians toward his family.īut then Caleb surprised everyone, including himself, by becoming a Christian.and a pastor. He states his views clearly, leaves room for disagreement, and champions love no matter where you are in this conversation.' 'Messy Grace is an important contribution to the conversation about sexual identity for churches and leaders. Messy Grace shows us that Jesus's command to 'love your neighbor as yourself' doesn't have an exception clause for a gay 'neighbor'-or for that matter, any other 'neighbor' we might find it hard to relate to. Caleb Kaltenbach was raised by LGBT parents, marched in gay pride parades as a youngster, and experienced firsthand the hatred and bitterness of some Christians toward his family.īut then Caleb surprised everyone, including himself, by becoming a Christian…and a pastor.

Messy Grace by Caleb Kaltenbach