Numerous organizations are gearing up to do battle over the platform in which to influence your children. The Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN) is sponsoring the Day of Silence, which according to its website brings attention to anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools. Each year the event has grown, now with hundreds of thousands of students coming together to encourage schools and classmates to address the problem of anti-LGBT behavior. If that was all they did I wouldn't have a problem with promoting it. None whatsoever. Why? Kids do get harassed and … [Read more...]
Hope For Those Who Struggle – New Podcast Published
March 10, 2010 By
We just published a new audio podcast of Alan and his talk "Hope For Those Who Struggle." Hope For Those Who Struggle Leaving homosexuality is a difficult process and some would say is impossible. Yet, tens of thousands of people have successfully done just that. If you are searching for real hope and answers, listen to this podcast teaching on Hope for Those who Struggle from Alan Chambers. Mr. Chambers taught this session at the 2009 Exodus International Freedom Conference. He has shared his personal journey in discovering healing and wholeness to thousands around the … [Read more...]
Media Round-Up from Love Won Out San Diego
March 9, 2010 By
Love Won Out, San Diego, California- Exodus International hosted its first Love Won Out conference since assuming leadership of the event from Focus on the Family. Several media outlets covered the conference and while we were protested at this event, consider this story from a young man who protested a Love Won Out conference in San Diego a few years ago: "At a conference in Pasadena, a volunteer approached one of our staff and shared how Love Won Out changed his life. Several years prior, at a LWO conference in San Diego, this young man was participating in the protest outside the … [Read more...]
Love Won Out Welcomes Protesters, Addresses Counter Conference
March 5, 2010 By
Christian Conference on Faith & Sexuality Welcomes Protestors, Responds to Counter Conference SAN DIEGO, CA- As the largest worldwide ministry addressing faith and sexuality prepares to host the Love Won Out conference this Saturday at Skyline Church in San Diego, opponents have organized a protest and a conference of their own. Love Won Out is a one-day event, hosted by Exodus International that is geared towards equipping the Christian church to compassionately respond to the issue of homosexuality. Alan Chambers, former homosexual and President of Exodus International, says he … [Read more...]
Advocate Interview Models Day of Truth Vision
March 3, 2010 By
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. … [Read more...]
Prayer Request for Love Won Out San Diego
March 3, 2010 By
Conference organizers amaze me. All the details, logistics, care, hard work, preparation, crunch time, running the event itself... astounding. How blessed are we that God has created wonderful souls who can do this type of ministry? My respect for David Fountain, Leslie Chambers and Karen Eaglin is already deep but to watch them in action is a beautiful thing. This Saturday is our Love Won Out (LWO) event in San Diego so it is crunch time in "pulling it all together." During our daily morning prayer time we spent extra time lifting up every aspect of Love Won Out to the Lord. We … [Read more...]
San Diego Pastor Echoes Call to Help Hidden Group in Churches
February 25, 2010 By
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...]
Christian Examiner Covers LWO San Diego
February 24, 2010 By
Thanks to the Christian Examiner for a great article covering our upcoming Love Won Out Conference in San Diego (March 6th): Christian Examiner for San Diego March 2010 MORE: Click here to learn more about Love Won Out. LWO on Twitter LWO on Facebook … [Read more...]
Day of Truth – Students Talk to Peers About Faith & Sexuality
February 24, 2010 By
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 … [Read more...]
Dispelling the myths about OneByOne and Exodus International
February 22, 2010 By
Originally posted on Presbyweb's (also ChurchandWorld.com) Viewpoint on February 17, 2010: Dispelling the myths about OneByOne and Exodus International By Kristin J. Tremba In January of this year, Presbyterian USA pastor, Rev. Ray Bagnuolo, wrote an article called "Ex-Gay. Ex-Loving". In his article, he made some inaccurate statements about the ministry of OneByOne and other "ex-gay" misnitries, which stand to be corrected. First, OneByOne has merged with Exodus International, the nation's largest Christian referral ministry for those who struggle with unwanted same-sex … [Read more...]
