Noah Mitchell explores the intersections of being Black, Gay, & Christian in the Black Church. There is much work to be done to go from welcoming to affirming but this work could be the difference between life or death. Noah has masters degree in Higher Ed, and is in the last semester of Seminary, where he will obtain a Mdiv with a specialization in the Black Church & African Diaspora. Noah is an author, public speaker, and advocate for marginalized groups. His specific research in seminary has been focused on the LGBTQ+ community in the Black Church, and the issues of oppression found within. Noah has spent over a decade working in churches from various settings.