Marriage at the Crossroads - by Aída Besançon Spencer & William David Spencer & Steven Tracy (Paperback)

About the Book

In this unique book Aída and William Spencer and Steve and Celestia Tracy, two couples from the differing perspectives of egalitarianism and soft complementarianism, share a constructive dialogue about marriage in practice. They cover a variety of topics like marriage discipleship, headship and submission, roles and decision-making, and intimacy in marriage.

Book Synopsis

In this unique book Aída and William Spencer and Steve and Celestia Tracy, two couples from the differing perspectives of egalitarianism and soft complementarianism, share a constructive dialogue about marriage in practice. They cover a variety of topics like marriage discipleship, headship and submission, roles and decision-making, and intimacy in marriage.

Review Quotes

"At last we've been given a sane, nuanced, thoughtful conversation around differing viewpoints on gender issues in marriage. This book will help all Christians come to a deeper appreciation of the miracle of marriage as God intended it. The glory of marriage--in spite of the pitfalls--shines through virtually every page."

"The book offers many valuable ideas and concepts that can be utilized by pastors and counselors who guide couples in life together in discipleship to Jesus."

"This dialogue between professional scholar-ministers who are also couples living in exemplary marriages is incredibly helpful because they show theologically and personally the similarities and differences between complementarians and egalitarians. Because they dialogue respectfully as friends, the clear presentation of their similarities and differences is all the more helpful. It's a must-read for scholars who want to explore theology and exegesis, pastors and counselors who want to do better marital counseling, and people who need examples for more Christ-honoring marriages."

About the Author

William David and Aída Besançon Spencer, married in August 1972, have written and edited six books together. Ordained Presbyterian ministers, the Spencers have spoken at churches, conferences and classes on different biblical, theological and experiential aspects of marriage, and have counseled many couples before and during marriage. They both serve on the faculty of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Aída as professor of New Testament and Bill as professor of theology and the arts.

Steve Tracy (Ph.D.) is professor of theology and ethics and Phoenix Seminary. He has published numerous articles on sexuality and abuse and is author of the book Mending the Soul: Understanding and Healing Abuse. He also serves on the Arizona governor's Commission to Prevent Violence Against Women. With his wife, Celestia, he is cofounder of Mending the Soul Ministries, an organization committed to providing education and resources for the church and community on abuse, sexuality and healthy intimacy.

Steve and Celestia Tracy are high-school sweethearts and have been married for more than thirty years. For the past decade they have enjoyed an extensive speaking ministry in the United States and Africa on sexuality, marriage and abuse. Celestia is a licensed professional counselor and founding partner of Professional Counseling Associates, a private Christian counseling practice in Mesa, Arizona. Steve teaches at Phoenix Seminary as professor of theology and ethics.

Celestia Tracy (M.A.) is founder and president of Mending the Soul Ministries, an organization committed to providing education and resources for the church and community on abuse, sexuality and healthy intimacy. Celestia is in private practice in Phoenix, Arizona, and is a partner with Professional Counseling Associates.