Posture Shift

Posture Shift We train church teams on LGBT+ inclusion and care. We publish Guiding Families, a resource for parents of LGBT+ loved ones. Learn more at postureshift.com.

We also publish Youth Belong, a guide for leaders on gender identity. OUR VISION

"Loving LGBT+ People in the Church"

MISSIONAL OBJECTIVES

1. Enhance Church Inclusion.
2. Encourage Fanily Acceptance.
3. Protect Against Victimization.
4. Nourish Faith Identity. 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.

Pastors and ministry leaders carry a lot, holding space for others while navigating the weight of leadership, relationsh...
06/02/2026

Pastors and ministry leaders carry a lot, holding space for others while navigating the weight of leadership, relationships, ministry dynamics, and the stories people entrust to them every day.

Posture Shift Intensives are designed to offer dedicated space to slow down, reflect, and engage deeply with the realities of ministry through the Posture Shift framework. These intensives equip pastors and ministry leaders with practical tools, deeper understanding, and a compassionate lens for walking with LGBTQ+ people and their families in ways that are thoughtful, relational, and grounded in both conviction and care.

Whether you’re looking to grow in your understanding, strengthen your pastoral approach, or lead these conversations in your church with greater wisdom and confidence, a Posture Shift Intensive creates room for meaningful learning and transformation.

✨ June Promotion: For the month of June, receive $2,500 off any Posture Shift Intensive Course contracted for 2026.

If bringing a Posture Shift Intensive to your church or ministry team has been on your mind, June is a great time to begin the conversation.

Learn more at PostureShift.com/courses

Stay connected with Posture Shift. Sign up to receive stories, practical tools, event updates, and thoughtful encouragem...
05/31/2026

Stay connected with Posture Shift.

Sign up to receive stories, practical tools, event updates, and thoughtful encouragement as we continue learning what it looks like to lead with compassion, presence, and care.

Swipe through these parent wishes. Do any of these resonate with you? 👉We gathered over 30 reflections, and these 5 sta...
05/29/2026

Swipe through these parent wishes. Do any of these resonate with you? 👉We gathered over 30 reflections, and these 5 statements came directly from parents sharing what they wish churches and leaders understood.

Parents of LGBT+ kids are often carrying far more than people realize!

Fear. Isolation. Questions. Grief. Hope. Love. Pressure. Exhaustion. Concern for their child’s future. Concern about how their church will respond.

Many families are not asking for quick fixes or easy answers. They are simply asking for compassion, safety, honesty, and people willing to walk with them instead of away from them.

💡If the Church is going to reflect the heart of Christ well, then families must know they can bring their full story into the room without fear of shame, rejection, or abandonment.

May we all become people who listen better, love deeper, and make space for families to not walk alone.

👉If you're a parent needing resources, grab a copy of Guiding Families. You'll be glad you have this resource. Link in bio.

👉If you're a church leader, learn how we can assist you in training your staff and your church. Visit our website. Link in bio.



Pastors, teachers, and leaders: your influence carries weight. For a trans teen, the support of one safe, caring adult c...
05/28/2026

Pastors, teachers, and leaders: your influence carries weight. For a trans teen, the support of one safe, caring adult can be life-changing.

Your words, your posture, and your willingness to stand beside them can mean the difference between life and loss.

Meet them and their family with unwavering love, compassion, and presence.

Choose to listen. Choose to learn. Choose to be a place of safety where they know they are deeply seen and deeply loved.

Loving well begins with learning well. Explore Posture Shift’s intensive courses for those who want to better support trans teens and their families with compassion, wisdom, and care at PostureShift.com

Learn more about our upcoming Guiding Families reading groups at postureshift.com/upcoming-events/
05/26/2026

Learn more about our upcoming Guiding Families reading groups at postureshift.com/upcoming-events/

As the upcoming 10-year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub tragedy approaches, we remember and honor the lives lost, the...
05/22/2026

As the upcoming 10-year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub tragedy approaches, we remember and honor the lives lost, the families forever impacted, and the community that continues to carry both grief and love forward. Every name represents a story: friendships, dreams, laughter, and lives that mattered deeply.
Remembering Pulse is about more than loss. It is about choosing compassion over division, listening more deeply, and creating spaces where people feel seen, valued, and loved. May we continue to love our neighbors well and carry that love into our community every day.

Join us for our 10-Year Pulse Remembrance Trip in Orlando. Learn more at PostureShift.org/upcoming-events

Why do many LGBT+ teens wait so long to come out?After 20 years of listening to their stories, we’ve learned there are o...
05/21/2026

Why do many LGBT+ teens wait so long to come out?

After 20 years of listening to their stories, we’ve learned there are often unseen weights they carry long before they ever speak them out loud.

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all list, but many young people have expressed these same fears, questions, and pressures.

The weight that many LGBT+ teens carry is too heavy. We cannot lighten their burden if we are unaware of their experiences.

Some of these weights may already be familiar to you. Others may challenge you to see their experience differently. Either way, our hope is simple: that understanding leads to greater compassion, wiser conversations, and safer relationships.

Do you have or know of other weights teens are carrying not listed here? Share your experience with us. Leave a comment, or DM us directly. We’d love to hear from you.

Share this post. Let’s provide safe places for our LGBT+ youth.

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Every church has LGBT+ youth within its faith community — these are our kids.
05/20/2026

Every church has LGBT+ youth within its faith community — these are our kids.

Join us this Summer, Denver! Posture Shift Intensive is a biblically sound, missiological training designed for church l...
05/19/2026

Join us this Summer, Denver!

Posture Shift Intensive is a biblically sound, missiological training designed for church leaders, ministry teams, counselors, camp and school administrators and teachers, lay leaders, and family members. With almost 20 years of time-tested expertise, Posture Shift provides practical, tangible guidance for real-life inclusion and care of LGBT+ individuals and their families in your ministry context.
During the Intensive on July 22-23, you will:
• Explore Posture Shift’s “Inclusion Model” strategies.
• Gain a 5-Step Best Practice Care Plan.
• Develop elements for a Posture Shift Sermon.
• Work in small groups on practical People Studies
• Benefit from open dialogue and consultation time.
• Obtain a copy of Posture Shift Course Handbook for post-event study.

https://postureshift.com/upcoming-events/

05/15/2026

Sometimes, we need to start fresh. Writing a reset letter to an LGBT+ loved one can show humility, regret for past mistakes, and a commitment to love better. It creates space for honesty, healing, and rebuilding trust, reminding them that your relationship matters more than fear, assumptions, or past hurt. Even small words of sincerity can open the door to deeper connection, understanding, and hope for the future.

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