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Learn more at postureshift.com OUR VISION

"Loving LGBT+ People in the Church"

MISSIONAL OBJECTIVES

1. Enhance Church Inclusion.
2. Nourish Faith Identity.

👉 We train church teams on LGBT+ inclusion and care.
👉 We publish Guiding Families, a resource for parents of LGBT+ loved ones.
👉 We also publish Youth Belong, a guide for leaders on gender identity. Encourage Fanily Acceptance.
3. Protect Against Victimization.
4. KEY OUTCOMES

Safe families and faith communities. Access to belonging within faith settings. Family relationships preserved and secure. More LGBT+ people discovering Jesus Christ. TOP RESOURCES

Posture Shift Intensive for church leaders. Guiding Families for parents and families. Youth Belong for care of trans young people. LEARN MORE AT

postureshift.com
guidingfamilies.com

PASSION FOR PEOPLE

A gospel of exclusion had no power to reach already-banished persons. Our position and posture are informed and motivated by the heart of Jesus as expressed in Holy Scriptures. We are convicted that the application of biblical truth regarding sexual teachings in Scriptures must also apply to non-sexual teachings of the scripture. It's a level field at the foot of the Cross. How we treat people is an equally critical moral matter. We aim for the posture of Jesus: to faithfully honor God, and to radically love LGBT+ people.

10/26/2026

Many pastors and parents we meet are not necessarily afraid of having a challenging conversation, but they are afraid of saying that one thing that could shut the door on building a safe conversation.

Guiding Families offers five go-to phrases that can help open doors to healthy conversations. These phrases assure love, ask honoring questions, and keep trust alive for the conversations that follow.

"I love you, and this does not change that."
"How difficult has this been to share with us?"
"We would like to hear more about what this has been like for you."
"How do you prefer to identify? What does that mean to you?"
"Is there anything you need from us right now?"

Save this post so you can refer back to it for the conversation you want to go well.

If you know a pastor or parent who is walking into this talk soon, share this post with them now.

10/23/2026

Don't attend alone.

We structured this cohort with a Team Ticket for 3 because the work doesn't stick when only one pastor gets equipped and goes home alone.

If a campus pastor still isn't ready or key elders still don't get it... you're setting yourself up for disappointment.

That's why we priced the cohort at $99.99 for 3 leaders from your church. You know who needs to be in the room when the hard questions come. Invite them.

You'll each leave with the Implement Blueprint — five first steps for your church — plus 50% off a One-Day Intensive this winter or spring.

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10/21/2026

Pastors and parents, we realize there are words that used to roll off the tongue without a second thought. Then someone you love came out, and suddenly those same words feel heavy in your mouth.

We talk with families about this every week, and the words that open doors in relationships are usually simpler than you think.

What's one word or phrase you stopped using once someone you love came out? Or one you started using that made a real difference?

Drop it in the comments. Your answer might be exactly what another pastor or parent needs to read tonight.

And if you know someone wrestling with this, send this to them. We'll be reading and replying.

10/18/2026

Imagine the text arriving at the worst possible moment: "Mom, Dad... I need to tell you... I'm gay."

You saw the clues. You talked yourself out of them. And now the thing you wouldn't let yourself believe is suddenly true, and a hundred questions flood your mind at once.

If that's you, please know: even parents who suspected feel shock. This isn't failure, but rather your heart protecting itself while it catches up.

Honestly, it's an isolating feeling, like you've stepped into a closet of your own. The truth is that you're not the only parent standing in it. Many parents are right there with you.

A family recently reached out in that exact moment, before they'd even caught their breath. We're grateful we could be here for them. That took courage, and they're going to be fine.

How about you? If this is your story too, you don't have to walk it alone.

10/15/2026

Church leader, you don't have to choose between your beliefs and how you love LGBT+ people.

Join us for: Three Thursdays. Three questions. One plan.
Oct 29, Nov 5, Nov 12 at 1pm ET.

$99.99 for three leaders from your church.
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10/14/2026

Pastor and church leaders ... if any of these 3 Questions has kept you up at night, you're not alone.

We often hear all 3 Questions from pastors trying to faithfully express both truth and love.

We're diving deeper into all 3 Questions, so join us for 3 brief Thursday sessions coming up soon.

Together, we will work through these with you and other pastors in an online cohort.

10/11/2026

Do you, as a pastor, ever feel hesitant about LGBT+ questions in your church?

One church leader in Scotland showed up braced to be uncomfortable. Here's what he said after:

"Your wisdom and God's patience, grace and mercy turned my squeamish heart on LGBT+ issues completely around."

Hesitancy is an honest starting point. A lot of faithful pastors start there.

Send us a DM if you'd like to talk about it.

10/09/2026

Before your teen ever says a word, they've already been climbing alone.

In Guiding Families, we map the six developmental stages most teens walk through as they discover their sexuality or gender identity. Many parents don't see a single one until stage five.

1. Repress: "I cannot be gay." They try to deny it or pray it away.

2. Hide: "No one can ever know." They withdraw to protect the secret.

3. Identify: "I experience this" quietly becomes "I am this."

4. Shut Down: the weight builds into isolation, depression, even suicidal thoughts.

5. Come Out: they risk telling someone the truth.

6. Fight: they refuse to go back into hiding. This is where they need you with them, not against them.

Rachel, 26, put it this way: "I am tired of constantly living on Mount Everest... You die if you stop moving, it's impossible to go backwards, and you may die even if you do keep going -- but it's your only chance."

Every stage is an opportunity to be the safe person.

Which stage do you wish you’d recognized sooner? Drop the number in the comments.

10/07/2026

Something brand-new is coming for pastors and church leaders. 👀

Caught in the Middle: A 3-Week Cohort for Pastors Navigating LGBT+ Questions

Three Thursdays — Oct 29, Nov 5, Nov 12. 1:00–2:00 PM ET, live on Zoom.

Week 1: Belonging Without Compromise — love LGBT+ people without compromising your beliefs

Week 2: The Answer Before You Need It — respond with confidence when asked what your church believes

Week 3: Leading In A Time of Backlash — live it out without blowing up your church

30 minutes of content + 30 minutes of real dialogue with our Posture Shift team and pastors just like you.

$99.99 covers three leaders from your church! By attending, you'll each take home the Implement Blueprint, our gift to you and an Posture Shift Intensive 1-day discount code.

Comment COHORT and we'll DM you the registration link. 👇 or visit our events page on our website.

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Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm

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