Taj Smith (He/Him)

Taj M. Smith (he/him) is a writer, theologian, leadership coach, preacher, and speaker based in Massachusetts, originally from California. As a Black, transgender Christian, Taj’s work explores faith, spirituality, liberation and queer theology, and intersectional politics. He holds an MDiv from Harvard Divinity School, and has a creative passion for music and literature, particularly science fiction. Moreover, Taj is a Spiritual imagination and leadership coach. He helps professionals, activists, and LGBTQ+ people reconnect with their spiritual center, align their work with their values, and create systems that help them live life to the fullest despite living under capitalism.

Taj’s writing has been featured in the Harvard Divinity Bulletin, on Huffington Post, and Believe Outloud. He most recently wrote an affirmation guide for QChristian.org on trans and gender-expansive identities and his own story of transitioning was published in Austen Hartke’s book Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians. Learn more at tajmsmith.com or follow him on Twitter.