"A New Day for Family Ministry offers an alternative Christian voice to that of the Christian right. It is a voice that seeks to clarify rather than demonize differences in perspectives on families. Olson and Leonard tackle the questions, often stridently raised by proponents of so-called 'family values,' about what is a family, gender roles, marriage, and sexuality. Rooung their argument in scripture, reason, social science findings, and pastoral experience, they insist that "family values' derived from the gospel must address the social and economic realities that impact families today. Olson and Leonard outline a prophetic and pastoral response to all kinds of families: 'traditional nuclear families, of course, but also dual breadwinner families (the dominant family form today), single parent families, blended house-holds and those often marginalized by the church, singles, cohabiting couples, and gay and lesbian families. The book is rich in suggestions for ministry and honest in its struggle with challenging issues."