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# Posture Shift

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://postureshift.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Blog Posts](https://postureshift.com/blog/) - Disowned Then Devastated | A Coming Out Disaster Richard Fish September 4, 2026 2 Comments We met Roshan five weeks ago as he desperately sought urgent assistance. He had just spent the prior two weeks with no shelter after being Why I Left My Church: The Truth About LGBT+ Church Inclusion Richard Fish August 21,
- [Disowned Then Devastated | A Coming Out Disaster](https://postureshift.com/disowned-coming-out-disaster/) - After being disowned by his family for coming out, 18-year-old Roshan faced homelessness while the Nepali flash floods wiped out his home town. Read his story.
- [Why I Left My Church: The Truth About LGBT+ Church Inclusion](https://postureshift.com/why-i-left-my-church-lgbtq-church-inclusion/) - A personal story on why leaving a church happens when posture and beliefs conflict, and why LGBTQ church inclusion matters for biblical ministry.
- [My Daughter Came Out as Gay — Here's What Helped Our Family Heal](https://postureshift.com/daughter-came-out-gay-family-healing/) - A father's story of isolation after his daughter came out — and how a reading group and community helped his family find connection and hope.
- ["Mom, I Think I'm Gay!"](https://postureshift.com/mom-i-think-im-gay/) - When your child comes out, your response matters. Discover practical tips and compassionate guidance for Christian parents navigating a child's LGBT+ identity.
- [Pulse Nightclub Shooting: 49 Killed 10 Years Ago Today](https://postureshift.com/pulse-nightclub-10-years-later/) - Remembering the 49 lives lost at the Pulse Nightclub 10 years ago today. A moving reflection on grief, hope, and loving the LGBT+ community like Jesus.
- [The Identity Crisis](https://postureshift.com/theidentitycrisis/) - In evangelical spaces, conversations about LGBT+ people tend to narrow quickly to one issue: gay sex. When someone says, “I am queer,” we too often assume they are making a statement about sexual behavior or erotic desire. For most LGBT+ people, such an interpretation feels insensitive – even dehumanizing.It can get worse. In some churches,
- [18-Year-Old Escapes an Honor Killing](https://postureshift.com/18-year-old-tries-to-escape-an-honor-killing/) - Nadia is from a highly persecuting nation. After being outed, she was disowned by her parents and an honor killing award was issued by her father, all because,
- [Presenting at Exiles Conference on May 1](https://postureshift.com/presenting-at-exiles-conference/) - I am honored to partner with Dr. Greg Coles in presenting A Missional Approach to LGBT+ Inclusion at the Exiles Conference! Join us in Minneapolis for the entire conference or register to attend online. Greg and I will set up the topic and then pretty quickly invite interactive dialogue from attendees. More broadly, Exiles is
- [Seeking the Inarguable](https://postureshift.com/seekingtheinarguable/) - Our team supports every Posture Shift teaching point with a thoughtful biblical apologetic. Over 20 years of work, however, we have learned—often the hard way—that believers will still debate uncomfortable teachings, even when those teachings are clearly grounded in Scripture. Ironically, perhaps predictably, opposition often takes the form of pitting one set of Scriptures against
- [About Our Blog](https://postureshift.com/aboutourblog/) - Posture Shift Insights is our new blog featuring comprehensive thoughts on how to navigate complexities around LGBT+ inclusion and care within faith communities. We are seeking to Honor God and Love People. That means holding to a traditional biblical sexual ethic while dramatically enhancing the way LGBT+ people experience belonging and acceptance within faith communities.

## Pages

- [Posture Shift](https://postureshift.com/) - Empower your church with safe practices and training programs. Join Posture Shift today for resources and guidance.
- [Upcoming Events](https://postureshift.com/upcoming-events/) - Explore Posture Shift upcoming events, provides resources for every person who loves and cares for LGBTQ + people. Here is a current list of all over our scheduled events for 2025.
- [Justice Initiatives Fund | Rescuing LGBT+ Youth Facing Persecution](https://postureshift.com/justice-initiatives-fund-rescuing-lgbt-youth-facing-persecution/) - Support the Justice Initiatives Fund to help provide emergency shelter, safety, and life-saving care for displaced LGBT+ youth worldwide.
- [Intensive](https://postureshift.com/intensive/) - Equip your leadership team with specialized training on sexuality and gender, honoring God and love LGBT+ people. Gain confidence with a full plan!
- [History](https://postureshift.com/history/) - Since 2006 · 20th Anniversary Twenty Years of Gospel Impact Leaders Trained 0 K+ Books in Print 0 K+ States Reached 0 Years of Ministry 0 In 2006, when most of the evangelical church was still debating whether to engage the LGBT+ conversation at all, Posture Shift launched a missiological vision rooted in a simple,
- [Intensive Survey](https://postureshift.com/intensive-training-survey/) - Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Intensive Survey Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email In what city and state do you reside?(Required)On a scale of 1 - 10, how has this Intensive helped you? (1 - Helped a little. 10 - I feel equipped)(Required)012345678910Choose one or more that best
- [Team](https://postureshift.com/team/) - Get to know the PostureShift team dedicated to creating safe and thriving church communities.
- [Posture Shift Intensive Boston, MA | August 6-7, 2026](https://postureshift.com/intensive-boston-2026/) - Equip your church's leadership team with a biblical, practical plan for loving LGBT+ people well. Two days in Boston, August 6-7, 2026. Register today.
- [About](https://postureshift.com/about/) - We are writing a new church history where faith communities are safe and loving LGBT+ people. Discover how we help leadership teams and families shift their posture to prevent victimization and restore trust.
- [4 Stages of Readiness](https://postureshift.com/4-stages-of-readiness/) - Discover which of the 4 Stages of Readiness your organization is in. From building leadership buy-in to training congregations, find the right Posture Shift curriculum for your team.
- [Contact](https://postureshift.com/contact/) - Reach out to Posture Shift Ministries, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, at 978-212-9630 or info@postureshift.com. Visit us at 2323 Clear Lake City Blvd, Suite 180-282, Houston, TX 77062. Send us a message today
- [Events](https://postureshift.com/event-directory/) - Explore all upcoming PostureShift events and workshops in one directory.
- [Agenda](https://postureshift.com/agenda/) - View the agenda for PostureShift events, conferences, and workshops.
- [Intensive Request](https://postureshift.com/intensive-request/) - Request a PostureShift intensive session to enhance your church safety practices.
- [Courses](https://postureshift.com/courses/) - Enroll in PostureShift courses to learn church safety and leadership strategies.
- [Implement](https://postureshift.com/implement/) - Learn how to implement PostureShift safety programs effectively in your church.
- [Implement Request](https://postureshift.com/implement-request/) - Request PostureShift implementation support for your church’s safety programs.
- [Conference-Form](https://postureshift.com/conference-form/) - Register for PostureShift conferences and events easily using our online form.
- [Summer](https://postureshift.com/summer/) - Explore PostureShift’s summer programs, workshops, and training sessions for church safety.
- [Endorsements](https://postureshift.com/endorsements/) - See endorsements and testimonials from churches and leaders who trust PostureShift.
- [Conference](https://postureshift.com/conference/) - Attend the PostureShift conference for workshops, training, and church safety strategies.
- [Equip Your Church](https://postureshift.com/equipyourchurch/) - Don't journey alone. Equip your entire church staff and leadership team with Posture Shift digital training and curriculum. Build a unified, missional approach to LGBT+ care today.
- [safechurchtips](https://postureshift.com/safechurchtips/) - Posture Shift collaborated with pastors and LGBT+ Christians to develop 80 raw, real-world tips for building safety. Learn how to move from "position" to a posture of radical hospitality.
- [Email Signup](https://postureshift.com/email-signup/) - Stay updated with Posture Shift news, events, and resources. Sign up for our newsletter today.
- [EveryWordCounts](https://postureshift.com/everywordcounts/) - Thank you for your interest in our Every Word Counts campaign! Please click here if you are not immediately redirected to our giving page!
- [safechurch](https://postureshift.com/safechurches/) - Share your email and get access to the full list of Safe Church Tips! 
- [safe](https://postureshift.com/safe/) - Thank you for your interest in our Safe Churches Safe Homes campaign! Please click here if you are not immediately redirected to our giving page!
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- [Intensive Landing Page](https://postureshift.com/intensive-landing-page/) - Lead with clarity and confidence in issues around sexuality. Get the training you need to care for LGBT+ people and those who love them.
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## Endorsements

- [Ricky Spindler](https://postureshift.com/endorsement/ricky-spindler/)
- [Andrew Gibson](https://postureshift.com/endorsement/andrew-gibson/)
- [Nithin Thompson](https://postureshift.com/endorsement/nithin-thompson/)
- [Greetings from Bill Henson](https://postureshift.com/endorsement/bill-henson/)

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