Institute of Biblical Sexuality

07/15/2026

What happens when a father's appetites shape the hearts of his children?

In his latest article, Dr. Bruno Borges reflects on Genesis 25 and the story of Esau, exploring how our desires, priorities, and everyday choices influence those we lead; especially our children. The article offers a biblical perspective on fatherhood, discipleship, and the formation of godly character in the home.

If you're a father, husband, or simply interested in growing in your walk with Christ, we hope this article encourages you.

Bruno Borges, Ph.D. Genesis 25 is one of those chapters that can easily be read as little more than a bridge between Abraham and Jacob. Yet beneath the genealogies, births, and family conflict lies a profound theology of desire. Moses is not merely recording family history; he is exposing how the de...

07/14/2026

How much influence should parents have in preparing their children for marriage?

In a culture that tells young people to simply "follow their heart," Dr. Bruno Borges invites parents to consider a different, biblical approach.

In his latest article, "Shaping Our Children's View of Marriage," Dr. Borges explores Genesis 24 and challenges parents to intentionally disciple their children long before they begin dating or choose a spouse.

If you're raising children or teenagers, this is an encouraging and thought-provoking read that will help you see your role through the lens of Scripture.

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Bruno Borges, Ph.D. Some young adults choose a spouse after a few months of dating because "it just feels right." Others rely almost exclusively on chemistry, shared interests, physical attraction, or emotional compatibility. Some spend countless hours reading online relationship advice, listening t...

04/30/2026

Dr. Bruno Borges had the privilege of opening this year’s Sexual Integrity Leadership Summit.

One of the key ideas he shared:

“Teach design before distortion.”

So often, the conversation begins with what’s broken…
but Scripture begins with what was beautifully designed.

Grateful to the SILS team for the invitation and for creating a space where leaders can come with humility, wisdom, and a desire to serve people well.

Also grateful for the opportunity to connect, learn, and build alongside others who care deeply about this work🙌

See you next year at the summit.

TeachDesignBeforeDistortion

04/30/2026

We’re honored to be part of the Sexual Integrity Leadership Summit this week!

Dr. Bruno Borges will be opening the summit as a plenary speaker, and our team is excited for what God is going to do over the next couple of days.

There’s something powerful about gathering with pastors, ministry leaders, and counselors who have said yes to the calling of walking with those experiencing sexual brokenness—bringing truth, grace, and the hope of the gospel into deeply personal places.

We’re expectant for meaningful conversations, shared wisdom, and renewed vision as we continue serving the Church together.

If you’re here, we’d love to connect with you!

InstituteOfBiblicalSexuality

03/17/2026

The Church has often addressed sexuality one issue at a time.

But reacting is not the same as discipling.

Scripture gives us more than answers—it gives us a framework, rooted in God’s design from the Garden.

Without it, we become reactive and inconsistent.
With it, we become clear, compassionate, and confident.

This is how the Church moves from reaction to restoration.

👉 Start with Biblical Sexuality: A Framework of God’s Design from the Garden to Today (link in bio)

03/16/2026

👀 COVER REVEAL 👀

We’re excited to reveal the cover of our upcoming book:

📖 "Do You See Me? Responding Biblically and Redemptively to LGBTQIA+ Individuals" by Ricky Chelette

Every person longs to be seen.
Not labeled. Not debated. But known.

In a culture filled with confusion—and a church that often responds with fear—this book calls believers to something better: biblical conviction and Christlike compassion.

Do You See Me? helps readers recover God’s design for sexuality while learning how to walk with others in truth, grace, and gospel hope.

Because people don’t change when they are shamed. They change when they are seen.

📅 Coming Soon!

03/13/2026

🌿 Rooted Counseling Expands to California! 🌿

We are excited to announce that Rooted Counseling: The Center for Relational and Sexual Wholeness is now accepting clients in California through telehealth.

Rooted Counseling provides Christ-centered, clinically informed counseling for individuals, couples, teens (12+), and families seeking healing and wholeness in their relational and sexual lives.

Our counselors walk with clients through areas such as:

• Sexual identity and relational struggles
• Past trauma and emotional wounds
• Anxiety, depression, and grief
• Marriage and family challenges
• Recovery from sexual brokenness

Our mission is simple: to help people experience relational and sexual wholeness through truth, compassion, and the hope of the Gospel.

📍 Now serving California, Texas, and Washington State via telehealth.

If you or someone you know is looking for biblically grounded counseling with professional care, we would be honored to walk with you.

🔗 Learn more or schedule an appointment:
rooted-counseling.org

FaithAndHealing InstituteOfBiblicalSexuality

01/01/2026

📘 NEW RELEASE ✨✨

Biblical Sexuality is officially here.

This book presents a clear, gospel-centered framework for understanding God’s design for sexuality—from the Garden to today—equipping pastors, leaders, parents, and believers to disciple with both truth and grace in a culture of confusion.

If you’re looking for a biblically grounded and redemptive approach to sexuality, this resource was written for you.

👉 Get your copy now — https://books.by/growth-publishing/biblical-sexuality

GodsDesign InstituteOfBiblicalSexuality

12/30/2025

As we close out this year, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude. 💚💛

Thank you to every partner, supporter, student, and friend who prayed, gave, encouraged, and walked with us this year. We have seen God move in powerful ways through the work of the Institute of Biblical Sexuality, and we are humbled to be a part of what He is doing.

If you’re still prayerfully considering an end-of-year gift, there is still time to give. Your generosity helps us continue equipping the Church with truth, compassion, and faithfulness in the year ahead.

www.biblicalsexuality.net/give

Thank you for believing in this mission and helping us step into the new year strong. ✨

12/21/2025

✨ Introducing Our 2026 Cohort ✨

We are honored to introduce the 2026 Cohort of the Certification in Biblical Sexuality Ministry—four men and three women who are stepping forward in obedience to prepare for the calling God has placed on their lives.

Each of these students is committing to a two-year journey of deep formation, theological grounding, and faithful discipleship in the area of biblical sexuality. This is not light work. It requires humility, courage, and a willingness to engage some of the most complex and sensitive conversations facing the Church today—with both truth and compassion.

As they begin this journey, we invite you to pray for them.

* Pray for wisdom, endurance, unity, and discernment.

* Pray that the Lord would shape their hearts as much as their minds.

* Pray that they would be faithful shepherds of the people God will entrust to their care.

We are grateful for their “yes” and excited to see how God will use each of them for His glory and the good of the Church. 🙏