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Cody J. Sanders, Ph.D., is a Baptist minister serving as associate professor of congregational and community care leadership at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. Previously a parish pastor and higher education chaplain at Harvard and MIT, he is the author of several books on religion, ministry, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
As more churches participate in Pride events, thoughtful engagement matters. Cody Sanders offers practical tips for congregations seeking to communicate authentic welcome, support, and solidarity…
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