Celebrating the Life of Nancy Brown

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Alan, Terri and I are going to Austin tomorrow to celebrate the life of Nancy Brown.  Nancy with her husband Don led Life+Guard Ministries. For those of you who don't know, Nancy has had ongoing health issues that have worsened this year and eventually led to kidney failure and a heart attack.  Nancy went to be with the Lord at 2:30 am last Sunday morning. Now that Nancy is living in eternity, she is now pain free and whole. That brings an indescribable joy into my mourning heart. I met Nancy in 1995 at my first Exodus Conference at Point Loma Nazarene College in San Diego California. … [Read more...]

Exodus North Atlantic Regional Conference September 17-19 in Endicott NY

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Have you considered attending an Exodus conference?  Besides the annual Freedom conference, there are lots of other conferences held by Exodus and its member ministries every year.  One such conference is the North Atlantic Regional Conference, September 17-19 in Endicott, NY, where Joe Dallas will be speaking and I will be leading the music. Why should you consider attending a conference?  Hear what 2 people have to say about their experiences: “This was my first Exodus conference. I have been anticipating attending a gathering like this for many years, so I couldn't believe that … [Read more...]

The Complete Christian Guide to Understanding Homosexuality – New Book by Joe Dallas and Nancy Heche released

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Joe Dallas and Nancy Heche have worked with Harvest House Publishers to release The Complete Christian Guide to Understanding Homosexuality - A Biblical and Compassionate Response to Same Sex Attraction. This book is amazing.  Covers everything from "The Church in Crisis, A History of Gay Rights in America, Understanding Pro-gay Theology, Theories of Origin," Counseling, Sexual Addiction, Parents, Spouses, Gay Parenting, Transgender issues ... and more!  Input was given by many leaders including yours truly and Exodus President Alan Chambers. Chapter 13 - Change, Growth, and the … [Read more...]

Charisma, California Catholic Daily and CitizenLink Cover Exodus Freedom Conference

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Today we are featured in Charisma Magazine, California Catholic Daily and CitizenLink.  Also, I haven't found the link of a television interview Jeff Buchanan did with CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network.) We also have some other major media in the works and if that all works out I will post those links when they come up. Here is the first round-up of media mentions: First from Charisma Exodus International Marks 35th Year of Freedom Conferences Around 1,000 people are expected to participate in the International Freedom Conference, which begins Wednesday and includes workshops and … [Read more...]

Conference Update – Leadership Arrives, Meetings Underway, Set-up On Schedule

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Galatians 6:2 2 Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Today is our third full day here at the Exodus Freedom Conference site in Irvine (I can traveling all day as one  :)) and everything is on schedule.  We had a little coffee crisis this morning but if that is the biggest hiccup we have ... we are doing really well! The Exodus Board of Directors and Regional Coordinators came in yesterday and last night for their respective meetings.  Today we are getting a good workout in for setting up the Bookstore. Putting the signage around campus and helping our … [Read more...]

Going to California – Ramping Up For The Freedom Conference

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I love working at Exodus.  Especially this time of year in getting ready for the Exodus International Freedom Conference.  The team really comes together and it is simply amazing to watch the myriad of plans, talents, vision, details and more ... all come together so beautifully. Stress?  ... just a bit. :) But through it all we know that the end result will glorify the Lord and bring edification to His church.  He instills an inner peace even as we run around like crazy getting everything ready! This is the 35th Annual Exodus Freedom Conference.  Exodus was formed after the … [Read more...]

Divine Appointments At The Exodus Conference – Nathan’s Experience

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Regular readers might remember Nathan's guest follow up post about Jennifer Knapp titled True Repentance Always Comes With Provision To Live It Out. Last night he sent me another post that I thought would be an encouragement today. Parts of it are really funny too  (Emphasis Nathan ... linkage mine.) *** Still debating whether to attend the Exodus Freedom Conference next week? My advice is to go. If my past experience at three previous conferences holds true for this conference, God has some divine appointments He wants me—and you—to keep. I remember my first conference in … [Read more...]

Getting Ready for 35th Annual Freedom Conference! (Video)

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And here is the promo video for the conference ... 2010 Exodus Freedom Conference Promo from Exodus International on Vimeo. … [Read more...]

EXODUS RETURNS to its BIRTHPLACE for 35th ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE

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2010 Exodus Freedom Conference Promo from Exodus International on Vimeo. From the Exodus Press Office: EXODUS RETURNS to its BIRTHPLACE for 35th ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE Exodus Continues Moving Forward With Longest Running Conference On Homosexuality Orlando, FL – Exodus International – the global Christian outreach whose mission is mobilizing the Church to minister grace and truth to a world impacted by homosexuality - will celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Exodus International Freedom Conference on June 23rd – 26th in Irvine, CA.   The first gathering took place in nearby … [Read more...]

Conference Promotional Video Released – “Moving Forward”

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2010 Exodus Freedom Conference Promo from Exodus International on Vimeo. Have you registered for the conference yet? We would love for you to join us for what many will find to be a life-changing conference. Also, if you have begun your registration and not completed it please feel free to do so. As always, call the office if you have any questions. See you in Irvine! … [Read more...]