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This book is not about ‘an issue’; it’s about people. To address the subject of this chapter – understanding who trans people are – we will consider some technical terms and the multi-disciplinary consensus about the care of trans and gender nonconforming people. It’s vital to remember that the word ‘trans’ or ‘transgender’ is an adjective and has to be completed by a noun – ‘people’ or ‘person’, ‘woman’ or ‘man’.

In social interactions, and especially in a pastoral book such as this, the focus should always be on people and their humanity. So, we want to begin by introducing you to some people, Abi, Jason, Robin, and Debbie (not their real names). They, or people like them, could be future members of your church, or might already be there in your congregation.