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A Fond Farewell, by Julie Neils

March 8, 2010 By Julie Neils View Comments
L-R: Alan Chambers, Joni Ereckson Tada, Julie Neils and Randy Thomas

Goodbyes are never easy. I've never been particularly good at them, though I'm sure most of us are not. Today I feel especially bad at it as this is my last day as Senior Director of Media Relations at Exodus International. Some may wonder what great drama precipitated my exit, but they'll be woefully disappointed.  There's no controversy. No hidden story. No grudges. No arguments. No drama. I am simply following God's gentle voice. Over the past the past few months the Lord has been tugging at my heart and asking me to open it to a new season in my life. As is often the case with God, He hasn't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Culture, Encourage, Friendship, Gay, Post-gay, Testimonies Tagged With: Conference, Culture, Exodus, Exodus International, Family, Freedom, Freedom Conference, God, Heart, Homosexuality, Identity, Interviews, Jesus, Journey, Joy, Lent, Lesbian, Life, Love, Media, Ministry, Parent, Prayer, Sexuality, Soul, Speaking, TN, Trust, Truth

San Diego Pastor Echoes Call to Help Hidden Group in Churches

February 25, 2010 By Julie Neils View Comments

From the Exodus Press Office: San Diego Pastor Echoes Call to Help Hurting & Hidden Group in Churches Conference to Address Ways to Reach Those Struggling with Homosexuality Orlando, FL- Exodus International, the largest international ministry addressing faith and same-sex attraction, will discuss how the church can more effectively reach a group of people that often go ignored or unnoticed when it brings the Love Won Out conference to Skyline Wesleyan Church in San Diego on March 6. Pastor Jim Garlow, Senior Pastor of Skyline Church, says this event is needed in California and will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Church, Gay, Lesbian, Love Won Out, Marriage, Parents, Post-gay, Spouses, Youth & Young Adults Tagged With: Alan Chambers, Biblical Sexuality, Christian Examiner, Christians, Church, Compassion, Conference, Culture, Exodus, Exodus International, Exodus Press Office, Focus On The Family, Gay, Homosexuality, Jeff Buchanan, Joe Dallas, Love Won Out, Nancy Heche, Pastors, Sexuality, Truth, Video, Women

Day of Truth – Students Talk to Peers About Faith & Sexuality

February 24, 2010 By Julie Neils View Comments
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From The Exodus Press Office: Day of Truth Offers Students a Chance to Talk to Peers About Faith & Sexuality February 23, 2010 Orlando, FL- 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. This annual student-led event is dedicated to facilitating dialogue about relationships, sexuality and faith and will be held on April 15. The Alliance Defense Fund originally launched the Day of Truth in 2005 to give Christian students an opportunity to express their views … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Culture, Day Of Truth, Educate, Gay, Lesbian, Post-gay, Religious Liberty, Sexuality, Youth & Young Adults Tagged With: Christians, Compassion, Exodus International, Exodus Press Office, Gay, God, Homosexuality, Jeff Buchanan, Lesbian, Love, Ministry, Relationship, School, Sexuality, Support, Truth

Of Picket Lines, Politics and People

November 16, 2009 By Julie Neils View Comments
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Charisma Magazine published an article I wrote called Of Picket Lines, Politics and People: An e-mail from an old college friend got me thinking. She had reconnected with a high school classmate on FaceBook and her friend, a passionate, self-proclaimed gay rights advocate, was constantly posting statements and articles on the subject for all to see. My friend, knowing that I work with a ministry that helps those dealing with unwanted same-sex attraction, asked, "How, in your opinion, do you even begin to talk to someone like this? Obviously she doesn't have the same worldview ... so what talking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Culture, Encourage, Featured, Friendship, Gay, Homosexuality, Lesbian, Media Mentions, Post-gay, Print, Publications, Religious Liberty, Youth & Young Adults Tagged With: Biblical Sexuality, Change, Christians, Community, Conference, Exodus, Fear, Freedom, Gay, Gay Community, God, Heart, Homophobia, Jesus, Lies, Life, Ministry, Sexuality, Soul, straight, Truth, Young People

Big Foot, Nessie & Exodus International

October 7, 2009 By Julie Neils View Comments
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I'm always curious to see what people are saying about Exodus and as the PR person, I'm pretty sure there's something in my job description about that too. I've heard some winners in the years I've spent working on and around this subject. Hmm . let's see. According to some, Exodus believes in inhumane psychiatry that harkens back to the Dark Ages. Others say we peddle nonsensical, mind-altering remedies to unsuspecting prey that erases any and all attractions. Still others' seem to think we hold mysterious camps with all the security measures of the FBI training facility in Quantico - just in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Culture, Educate, Featured, Homosexuality, Pop Culture, Post-gay, Youth & Young Adults Tagged With: Counseling, Gay Camp, God, Loch Ness Monster, Ministry, Myths, Prayer, Public Relations, The Cure, Therapy