From the Exodus Press Office: Videos also posted at the end of this post. ---Begin--- Day of Truth Releases New Videos to Assist Students to "Get the Conversation Started" About Faith and Sexuality ORLANDO, FL- On April 15th, Christian high school and college students wanting to demonstrate the love of Christ to their peers have a unique opportunity to do so by participating in the Day of Truth, an annual student-led event dedicated to facilitating dialogue about relationships, sexuality and faith. To promote this year's theme of Get the Conversation Started, Exodus International has … [Read more...]
PBS Interview on Churches and Gay Youth
March 16, 2010 By View Comments
In a recent PBS Religion & Ethics segment on "Churches & Gay Youth," Pastor Bob Perdue of Old Dominion Baptist Church, an Exodus Church Association church in Bristow, VA, was interviewed by PBS correspondent Lucky Severson. While the segment is generally unbalanced and one-sided in its perspective, Bob responds with a gracious and truthful point of view. In preparing to post this article, I asked Bob to share a little of his personal story: I grew up in church and I grew up struggling with same sex attraction. While the problem was not spoken about specifically, the concept of homosexuality … [Read more...]
Advocate Interview Models Day of Truth Vision
March 3, 2010 By View Comments
Yesterday I had the opportunity to speak with Andrew Harmon, Sr. Editor of The Advocate about the upcoming Day of Truth scheduled for April 15. I have to say that Mr. Harmon was the most respectful and pleasant interview I have had with a pro-gay journalist and I truly enjoyed my conversation with him. While we definitely disagree on many levels, it was a great example of two people having an honest conversation, while showing mutual respect and tolerance. There is one point that I feel needs to be clarified. I’m sure this is not due to any intentional misleading on behalf of Mr. Harmon’s … [Read more...]
Exodus Releases New Video – Embracing the Call
February 12, 2010 By View Comments
Exodus International is committed to mobilizing the body of Christ to minister grace and truth to a world impacted by homosexuality. In this video, you will hear from individuals whose lives have been transformed as a result of being part of a local church. It is our desire for every individual struggling with unwanted same-sex attractions to find a safe community built upon grace and truth. … [Read more...]
Why the Exodus Church Association?
November 3, 2009 By View Comments
The topic of homosexuality is no longer a topic that exists on the fringe of our society, but rather it has become one of the most polarizing issues in our culture and churches today. The increased accessibility of information, in this technological era, presents us with many differing viewpoints ranging from unloving condemnation to blind acceptance intolerant of any opposition. With so many arguments and opinions, how are we to make sense of it all and how are we to respond in biblical grace and truth to the many that have been affected by homosexuality? For over 30 years, Exodus International … [Read more...]
Bob on Broadway
October 19, 2009 By View Comments
This summer has been a significant one for controversy and debate regarding the issue of homosexuality within several mainline denominations. The Southern Baptist Denomination is no exception. In June, the Executive Committee recommended that the denomination cease relationship with Broadway Baptist Church in Forth Worth, Texas for “affirming, approving or endorsing homosexual behavior.” The church has five open homosexual members, including two male couples, with some serving on church committees. Bob Stith, a former pastor and the National Strategist for Gender Issues at the Southern … [Read more...]
