Through theological reflection, spiritual formation, and strategic action, Christians for Social Action bridges the gap between faith and the pressing challenges of our world.

Join us in sparking a fuller, faith-fueled vision of justice, healing, and systemic change.

Does your faith feel insufficient in the face of so much injustice in our world?

Many Christians feel this tension. We long to follow Jesus faithfully, yet feel uncertain about how our faith speaks to injustice, suffering, and systemic harm. You are not alone — and you are not without resources.

Christians for Social Action creates space for theological reflection, formation, and faithful action that helps Christians move from uncertainty toward hope-filled, rooted engagement.

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New Resource: Sanctuary Then and Now: Christian History, Scripture, and a Starter Guide for Churches

Explore the history of Christian sanctuary and download a practical starter packet for churches responding to immigration injustice today.

As detention and deportation intensify across the U.S., Christians are again being asked what faithful witness looks like. In this feature, Caleb Hui and Samuel C. Chao trace some of the history of Christian sanctuary and invite churches to respond today. Alongside the article, download a free guide grounded in Scripture, history, and practical steps for congregational action.

Free Download Study Guide: A Christian Response to Economic Injustice

Economic injustice is not just a policy issue — it’s a lived reality shaping the dignity, stability, and futures of our neighbors.

In this four-part series, Dr. Terence Lester explores how systems of education, housing, poverty, and public policy harm communities over time — and how Christians are called to respond with more than charity. Rooted in Scripture and lived experience, the series invites the Church to recover a public, justice-shaped faith grounded in dignity, proximity, and repair. Included in this downloadable study are four essays, guided reflection questions for individuals and groups, and key themes and takeaways to help connect faith, justice, and action

Whether you’re reading on your own, gathering a small group, or teaching in a church or classroom, this resource is designed to help move from awareness toward faithful, embodied response.

Join Us on Thursday, February 26

Holy Endurance: Joyful Resistance in a Time of Exhaustion is a live webinar exploring how joy, song, movement, and communal care function as faithful resistance in weary times — drawing from Black Christian traditions, embodied faith, and lived wisdom. Join us for a conversation that reframes endurance not as failure, but as holy practice. Hosted by Avril Z. Speaks and featuring Brandi Miller, Nia Campinha-Bacote, Phillip Joubert, and Jane Hong.

Justice Issues

At Christians for Social Action, our justice issues are focused areas where faith and justice intersect. Each one invites us to explore how Christian faith calls us to stand with the vulnerable, seek justice, and live with gospel-rooted hope. These aren’t just causes — they are invitations to go deeper, to cultivate practices that fuel a lifelong commitment to justice.

Programs & Podcasts

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We bring Christians to the table across deep difference in sexual orientation, gender identity, and theological conviction. Join us in pursuing a unity that is deeper than agreement!

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Christians are called to be one in Christ (Galatians 3:28), not to erase the beautiful differences the Creator bestowed upon humanity, but to utterly destroy the hierarchies and domination that humans attach to those differences.

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The Storytellers Collective helps you rediscover the power of story to form your faith, challenge injustice, and inspire hope. Through essays, podcasts, and creative projects, we’re amplifying diverse voices and unveiling the stories that reveal what faithful living looks like in our time.

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God’s Secrets is a traveling immersive chair installation, designed by artist Shabazz Larkin and narrated by Dr. Jemar Tisby, where you can sit, listen, and remember the overlooked Black Christians whose faith shaped history.

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