Rev. Carson Hollis
@carsonhollis.bsky.social
Baptist pastor in the CBF | Connor’s husband | Chickpea’s (cat) dad | He/him/his
Pinned
To my Queer and Trans siblings:
As a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, as one ordained and set apart for the office of pastor in Christ’s Church, I do not care what our government says. This president can sign any executive order he wants, but that doesn’t change this truth: God made you. 1/8
As a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, as one ordained and set apart for the office of pastor in Christ’s Church, I do not care what our government says. This president can sign any executive order he wants, but that doesn’t change this truth: God made you. 1/8
A thread, from this Queer pastor to Queer folk.
@openlyalex.bsky.social, bestie LEWK!!!
Alex Sánchez Rodriguez was drawn to United by our interreligious chaplaincy program, but the more he got involved and experienced at seminary, the more he felt a new calling. United faculty inspired the dawning realization.
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Alex Sánchez Rodriguez Finds Vocational Inspiration at United
Student Alex Sánchez Rodriguez is pursuing an MA in Theology and Religion, and hopes to become a theology professor. His experiences at United were the spark.
https://blog.unitedseminary.edu/the-canvas/alex-sánchez-rodriguez-finds-vocational-inspiration-at-united
January 3, 2026 at 9:09 PM
@openlyalex.bsky.social, bestie LEWK!!!
No war is ever justified.
No bomb is ever justified.
No kidnapping is ever justified.
No bomb is ever justified.
No kidnapping is ever justified.
January 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM
No war is ever justified.
No bomb is ever justified.
No kidnapping is ever justified.
No bomb is ever justified.
No kidnapping is ever justified.
Reposted by Rev. Carson Hollis
Gaza is / was the test for what the world was willing to tolerate in empire’s naked colonial aggression in fascist freefall. Venezuela is the next test. With righteous rage we call for BRICS, the global south, Iran and all those with conscience in empire to let loose righteous rage.
24/24
24/24
January 3, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Gaza is / was the test for what the world was willing to tolerate in empire’s naked colonial aggression in fascist freefall. Venezuela is the next test. With righteous rage we call for BRICS, the global south, Iran and all those with conscience in empire to let loose righteous rage.
24/24
24/24
In Augustinian Just War Theory, this is not justified. None of this is justified. This is simply living by the sword for the sword’s sake.
January 3, 2026 at 12:26 PM
In Augustinian Just War Theory, this is not justified. None of this is justified. This is simply living by the sword for the sword’s sake.
Christ is being crucified in Venezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Christ is being crucified in Venezuela.
By this time next week, I’ll be flying to the holy land.
January 2, 2026 at 2:33 PM
By this time next week, I’ll be flying to the holy land.
In my January de-cluttering, I found my Óscar Romero crucifix! I thought I lost this in my move!
January 2, 2026 at 3:15 AM
In my January de-cluttering, I found my Óscar Romero crucifix! I thought I lost this in my move!
Beginning the new year right by drinking a handcrafted Earl Grey with rose petals, a Christmas gift from my brother-in-law. I’m using my beloved Roy Kirkham handmade bone china set, my “daily driver” for the past two years!
January 1, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Beginning the new year right by drinking a handcrafted Earl Grey with rose petals, a Christmas gift from my brother-in-law. I’m using my beloved Roy Kirkham handmade bone china set, my “daily driver” for the past two years!
Brought out The Text™️ for tonight. I bring this out for NYE and Burns Night.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my jo,
for auld lang syne,
we'll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my jo,
for auld lang syne,
we'll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
January 1, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Brought out The Text™️ for tonight. I bring this out for NYE and Burns Night.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my jo,
for auld lang syne,
we'll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my jo,
for auld lang syne,
we'll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
Reposted by Rev. Carson Hollis
God is working today in the committed relationships of same-sex couples
December 17, 2025 at 4:05 AM
God is working today in the committed relationships of same-sex couples
Nothing irks me more than when someone calls my husband my partner or spouse. No. He is my husband. We deliberately chose to use the language of husband for one another.
December 31, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Nothing irks me more than when someone calls my husband my partner or spouse. No. He is my husband. We deliberately chose to use the language of husband for one another.
NT Wright’s hermeneutic is wildly inconsistent. I find it irrational to say the passages that (on their surface) are rather negative about women’s ordination are culturally bound while at the same time say Paul’s first century patriarchal sexual ethic is somehow timeless.
December 31, 2025 at 2:27 AM
NT Wright’s hermeneutic is wildly inconsistent. I find it irrational to say the passages that (on their surface) are rather negative about women’s ordination are culturally bound while at the same time say Paul’s first century patriarchal sexual ethic is somehow timeless.
As a Baptist, I would say we historically start from the totality of sin and work our way to a personal, saving relationship with Jesus Christ.
Though if I had my way, I would start from said personal relationship and work our way to agapaic, kenotic Love.
Though if I had my way, I would start from said personal relationship and work our way to agapaic, kenotic Love.
I would love to hear from Christians of other denominations where we start from and work our way to ⚓️
I told you not all christians are the same and not all christians start at the same place...
I am Methodist ... we start from Christ in crucifixion and work our way out
The church of the lord Jesus Christ following signs and wonders ... Beings with the miraculous ... and proves their way in
I am Methodist ... we start from Christ in crucifixion and work our way out
The church of the lord Jesus Christ following signs and wonders ... Beings with the miraculous ... and proves their way in
December 30, 2025 at 9:49 PM
As a Baptist, I would say we historically start from the totality of sin and work our way to a personal, saving relationship with Jesus Christ.
Though if I had my way, I would start from said personal relationship and work our way to agapaic, kenotic Love.
Though if I had my way, I would start from said personal relationship and work our way to agapaic, kenotic Love.
If anyone needs me, I’ll be spending all day in bed drinking hot tea, reading books, playing Legends: ZA, and binging documentaries about the House of Windsor’s Christmas celebrations.
Got sick over Christmas 😔✌🏻
December 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
If anyone needs me, I’ll be spending all day in bed drinking hot tea, reading books, playing Legends: ZA, and binging documentaries about the House of Windsor’s Christmas celebrations.
Got sick over Christmas 😔✌🏻
December 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Got sick over Christmas 😔✌🏻
Away in a Manger discourse, tune edition:
Normandy > Cradle > Spillman > Mueller
Normandy > Cradle > Spillman > Mueller
December 28, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Away in a Manger discourse, tune edition:
Normandy > Cradle > Spillman > Mueller
Normandy > Cradle > Spillman > Mueller
Reposted by Rev. Carson Hollis
O God, who art the author of peace and lover of concord,
December 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
O God, who art the author of peace and lover of concord,
@dyl057.bsky.social will be the only one to appreciate this extremely niche Bible I own.
December 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
@dyl057.bsky.social will be the only one to appreciate this extremely niche Bible I own.
Blessed Feast of St. Stephen!
Good King Wenceslas looked out on the Feast of Stephen,
when the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even.
Brightly shone the moon that night, though the frost was cruel,
when a poor man came in sight, gath’ring winter fuel.
Good King Wenceslas looked out on the Feast of Stephen,
when the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even.
Brightly shone the moon that night, though the frost was cruel,
when a poor man came in sight, gath’ring winter fuel.
December 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Blessed Feast of St. Stephen!
Good King Wenceslas looked out on the Feast of Stephen,
when the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even.
Brightly shone the moon that night, though the frost was cruel,
when a poor man came in sight, gath’ring winter fuel.
Good King Wenceslas looked out on the Feast of Stephen,
when the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even.
Brightly shone the moon that night, though the frost was cruel,
when a poor man came in sight, gath’ring winter fuel.
My feast is finally cooked!
December 26, 2025 at 12:03 AM
My feast is finally cooked!
