Marriage at the Crossroads - by Aída Besançon Spencer & William David Spencer & Steven Tracy & Celestia 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

Have you ever wondered how egalitarian and complementarian marriages play out differently on a day-to-day level?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. Also included are responses from three additional cultural frameworks: North American Hispanic, Korean American and African American.Whether you're still working out your views on marriage or have found an approach you're comfortable with, this book will help you better understand the two perspectives on the ground level. While the theological starting points are different, you may be surprised to see the degree of convergence on practical issues as the dialogue unfolds.

Review Quotes

"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."

About the Author

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.

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.

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.

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.