Our comfort levels with Inclusive Language vary greatly. As we seek to grow in greater understanding of pronouns and their significance, this resource provides the first step to awareness and knowledge about the pronouns themselves. The goal of this resource is not to change minds, but to create a path for journeying together as God’s siblings.
A dynamic guide for individuals, small groups, and congregations – Language shapes belonging. People & Pronouns: Language That Sees Us is a theologically grounded, practical resource designed to help churches move from uncertainty to faithful, embodied practice around gender-inclusive language.
Rooted in scripture and Wesleyan theology, this guide explores why pronouns matter in Christian community, how to use them with clarity and care, and how church leaders can model practices that reflect God’s justice, hospitality, and expansive love.
More than a grammar lesson, this resource invites congregations into deeper discipleship — where honoring names and pronouns becomes an act of spiritual integrity and communal transformation.
Ideal for:
• Church leaders and ministry teams
• Small groups and Sunday school classes
• Justice teams and discernment groups
• Individuals seeking deeper theological grounding
Format: 30-page downloadable PDF Cost: $40
Includes reflection questions, leadership guidance, real-life scenarios, and actionable next steps. Created and sold by the Reconciling Ministries Network. https://rmnetwork.org/resources/peopleandpronouns/
Laura Douglass, DFC-Retired, Member of Reconciling Ministries Network lauradouglass@vaumc.org