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Inaccuracy Shrouds Kirsten Power’s Article

November 18, 2010 By Jeff Buchanan
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The following was submitted to USA Today as a Letter to the Editor last week in response to Kirsten Powers article "Hypocrisy shrouds the gay marriage debate."  The letter has not been published in their paper as of yet. --- Inaccuracy Shrouds Kirsten Power’s Article As the Director of “Day of Truth 2010”, I am disappointed with the inaccurate perspective of Kirsten Power’s article. Voicing disapproval of homosexuality was not the focus of this event but rather exercising the right to present an alternative message and educating individuals about their choices. For these … [Read more...]

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ELCA Split Births New NALC Denomination

August 26, 2010 By Randy Thomas
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The fallout from the denominational split over homosexuality continues.  From New Lutheran Group Likely to Rise from Gay Discord (emphasis mine): ... As of early August, 199 congregations had cleared the hurdles to leave the ELCA for good, while another 136 awaited the second vote needed to make it official. In all there are 10,239 ELCA churches with about 4.5 million members, making it still by far the largest Lutheran denomination in the U.S. And the breakaway members gathering in Ohio will face their own challenges if they vote to start another denomination at a time when attendance at … [Read more...]

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New Resource from Exodus International

August 4, 2010 By Chris Stump
Homoin18min

Discussing Homosexuality In 18 Minutes (DVD) "How do we talk about homosexuality?"  Pastors, church leaders and ministry workers everywhere are asking this question.  In this strategic DVD distributed by Exodus International, Jeff Buchanan will address topics such as: "Can sexual orientation be changed?" "Can you be a Christian and still be gay?" "How can I reach out?" Discussing Homosexuality In 18 Minutes is designed for group interaction.  Questions are provided for group participation once the video is completed.  Participants will have the opportunity to share personal … [Read more...]

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Some Thoughts On Church/Denominational Conflict

July 28, 2010 By Randy Thomas
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This post was inspired by Matt Kaufman over at the Boundless Line.  He wrote, in response to the ELCA decision, a good question (emphasis mine): ... When should you leave a church on principle -- not for personal reasons (which we've talked about elsewhere on this blog), but for reasons of its doctrines or practices? And a follow-up question: Have you ever had to wrestle with this decision? That is definitely a tough question with plenty of potential variables.  In the 18 years I have been a Christian I haven't ever left a church on "principle" (when I have it has been for personal … [Read more...]

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One By One Report on Presbyterian Church U.S.A. General Assembly 2010

July 15, 2010 By Kristin Tremba
OneByOne at Presbyterian Church USA General Assembly 2010

It is a “sign of the times” when the message of Christ’s healing and redemptive power in regards to human sexuality is rejected by his Church. This past week the governing bodies of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. voted to approve gay ordination as it did in 2008. Again, this legislation will go before the Presbyteries in the coming months for a final vote. Hopefully, it will be turned down, as it was in '08, and yet year after year more Presbyteries endorse homosexuality as a gift from God to be blessed and celebrated. Team members of OneByOne were present at this year’s PCUSA … [Read more...]

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Living Word Christian Center Issues Statement Concerning You Can Run But You Cannot Hide Ministries

June 2, 2010 By Randy Thomas
LWCC

We just received the following statement from Living Word Christian Center (An Exodus Church Association Member) clarifying how they had once worked with Bradlee Dean of You Can Run But You Cannot Hide Ministries: Statement Regarding You Can Run But You Cannot Hide Ministries Living Word Christian Center (LWCC) did host You Can Run But You Cannot Hide Ministries on March 25, 2009 in our Senior High School Youth department. The speaker was Jacob MacAulay the chief operations manager of their ministry, his topic was on the influences of pop culture in our society. LWCC does not support … [Read more...]

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An Encouraging Flashback – Bob Davies In Christianity Today

May 26, 2010 By Randy Thomas
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I was digging around the Christianity Today website and found the article Ex-gay Sheds The Mocking Quote Marks which is an article featuring former Exodus President Bob Davies. Here are some excerpts (Published on 1/7/2002) : ... After 22 years, I've been aware for a while that I was ready for a change. I loved it, and this has been the most exciting, fulfilling time in my life. But as I prayed about it, I got an impression or a message from the Lord, and it was a message of two words: "Finish well." I thought, Okay, what does that mean? Am I going to be dying of cancer in the next couple … [Read more...]

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Your Grace is Now My Anthem – Easter Video

April 6, 2010 By Randy Thomas
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The following video was produced by Stonegate Fellowship, (a member of the Exodus Church Association and home church for Mike Goeke) for their Easter service: The Easter Video from Stonegate Fellowship on Vimeo.MORE: The Stonegate Fellowship Vimeo Channel Mike Goeke's other blog posts here Exodus Church Association … [Read more...]

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PBS Interview on Churches and Gay Youth

March 16, 2010 By Jeff Buchanan
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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 … [Read more...]

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Homosexuality and Your Church Part Two by Thom Hunter

January 6, 2010 By Randy Thomas

Back on November 10,2009 we posted Homosexuality and your Church by Thom Hunter.  That post became one of our most trafficked posts from last year.  Here is the second part of Thom's message to the church (originally posted on SBC Voices Blog and posted here with permission.) ***BEGIN*** Homosexuaity and Your Church Part Two by Thom Hunter Whether you know it or not, members of your church are ministering to Christians who struggle with homosexuality. Like the struggle itself, their ministry to those who suffer may be hidden, but it goes on, fueled by love. They are parents, … [Read more...]

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