3 ways churches may respond to violence of conversion therapy Christian Conversion therapy is theological malpractice (even if states don’t deem it therapeutic malpractice).

My recent article following the SCOTUS decision this week:

A Brief Guide to Ministry with LGBTQIA Youth Updated Edition A Brief Guide to Ministry with LGBTQIA Youth, Updated Edition Empower LGBTQIA youth in your church with the help of practical guidance, compassionate care, and fresh insights designed to build…

NEW! Empower LGBTQIA youth in your church with the help of practical guidance, compassionate care, and fresh insights designed to build affirming, supportive faith communities.

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Grateful for the opportunity to guest edit this new issue of CET on being church in an era of politicos conflict. Check it out for some helpful pieces. PDF link in comments.

Beyond Affirming - WJK Books Providing practical wisdom for churches embracing LGBTQIA inclusion, Beyond Affirming assists congregations and their leaders with truly living into their commitments to become places of healing, belo...

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Becoming LGBTQIA-affirming is the beginning of a journey, not the end. Next comes operationalizing that commitment in preaching and teaching, worship and education, spiritual care and outreach/justice ministries. This fall Art Wright and I have a book coming out to help with those next steps!

In case this podcast episode is of interest…
#mentalhealth #trauma #ministry #spiritualcare #pastoralcare

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Grateful for the opportunity to guest edit this issue of CET on immigration:

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The Japanese edition of Microaggressions in Ministry was just published!

RSVP for Pride @ Phillips Oct. 13! This LGBTQ History Month event starts at 5:30 p.m. with a reception. We'll hear from the Council Oak Men's Chorale. Cody J. Sanders, PhD, presents his lecture, "Recovering Absent Pasts, Repairing Foreclosed Futures: Queer Stories for Survival." ptstulsa.edu/events/

My recent article in the new issue of Christian Ethics Today, in case it's helpful...
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Ten Ingredients for the Practice of Hope in an Era of Collapse Lately, I’ve been working to make hope mean something to me and to the communities that I serve that moves beyond wishful thinking that all will work out in the end, or a thin theological sentiment th...

In case this is helpful…

Mental Health Ministry: What We’re Missing Most people will turn to a friend, family member,or fellow congregant with a concern that requires care before they reach out to their pastor. And they’ll often turn to their pastor before seeking hel...

Cody Sanders: "With new AI-generated social media content, including deepfakes that are very difficult to detect, even our perceptions of the facts of our wider socio-political world are curated differently for each of us—often with malicious intent."

Read more: goodfaithmedia.org/mental-healt...

In our springtime life and in the lectionary texts this week, the polyphonic cacophonous chorus of creation joins voice in praise. If you’re preaching this week (Easter 5 - May 18), here are some ecological reflections on the text to get you going: tinyurl.com/ykbkpf9w

Hope they’re helpful…

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I’ve written this eco-theological commentary on the lectionary texts for Easter 5 — May 18 — if they’re helpful: www.ecofaithnetwork.org/preaching-ro...

#lectionary #preaching #easter #ecotheology

A Church LGBTQ+ Pride Guide: 10 Dos and Don’ts at Festivals and Parades Many churches want to express their love and support for the LGBTQ+ community at Pride festivals. Cody Sanders gives helpful tips.

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ in case this is helpful for churches preparing for Pride:

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Augsburg Daily Chapel - April 25, 2025 - Professor Cody Sanders YouTube video by Augsburg Campus Ministry

Along similar lines:
“10 Ingredients for the Practice of Hope in an Era of Collapse”
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So glad it’s been helpful.

“10 Ingredients for the Practice of Hope in an Era of Collapse” — my talk in Augsburg chapel this morning:
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@queerbaptistrev.bsky.social: You weren’t meant to do this alone. There’s a community of courageous faith waiting for you. Your voice, courage and willingness to risk may be just what is needed to help get it started.

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Thoughts on teaching through our current polycrisis:

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Following Jesus Means Choosing Sides, Making Stands and Taking Risks The church has had enough custodians of comfort. The faith of Jesus is a faith of risk that summons us into courageous solidarity with the vulnerable.

This comes up more than I wish it did:

“If we take a stand about a concern of justice or an issue perceived as ‘too political,’ then we will alienate people who hold opposing perspectives and, thus, will no longer be a truly ‘welcoming’ community to everyone.”

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Official publication day!
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Thanks to all of you who have already purchased a copy of Spiritual Care First Aid! I hope you find it helpful. And if you have the chance, please write a review in the places you might normally leave one!

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Thanks to @wjkbooks.com for publishing such great material!

Check out this excellent new book on #trans #biblical interpretation!

IT’S HERE! Holding the first copy of my new book, Spiritual Care First Aid! Feels good to have it out in the world.

I look forward to some of your feedback from using it in training communities in care practices! Look forward to engaging with you about its contents once you have your copies!