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Exodus has a wealth of helpful resources and information for the parents and family of those who are gay identified or who struggle with same-sex attractions. We pray that you will find resources to bless you in your own process of healing as well as help for your loved family member.
Finding Help for You and Your Loved One
Exodus has member ministries across the country, ready to help you and your family. They provide support for families as well as for homosexual strugglers. Click on Find Help to locate a ministry in your area which provides the services that you need. If you can not find one in your area, please contact a ministry in your region - they may know of other resources near you, or be able to serve you long-distance. We have other ministries listed on our Links page if you can not find what you are looking for.
We have a terrific page for parents on our Exodus Youth website, which links to our best articles and resources for understanding homosexuality, helping your child, addressing homosexuality in the schools, and related issues. Be sure to carefully look over that page of helpful information.
We have many experienced parents in our network who are ready and willing to help you with some initial support and encouragement by phone. Please see our list of ministries and find out if there is a parent's group in your area. If not, feel free to call us to help get you connected with some parents' support in our network. You are not alone!
There are several very helpful resources in ExodusBooks as well that can be a great support and encouragement to you. Among them, Joe Dallas' book "When Homosexuality Hits Home" and Nancy Heche's "The Truth Comes Out" are both excellent places to start your journey.
Living Hope Ministries offers on-line separate forums/communities for several categories of people including for family & friends impacted by homosexuality and for youth desiring to
overcome homosexuality. This safe and anonymous community allows
healthy growth for young men and women who, helping each other through
their healing process. Please visit www.livehope.org for this great community of support.
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For Married Couples and Spouses
Many of our ministries offer great support to couples and spouses. If you can not find support in your area, there are several other ways to find support within our network.
Among the best resources, consider these
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Wifeboat – an online blog by Renee Dallas (Joe Dallas’
wife), is a great resource and place to find online encouragement and support.
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CrossPower Ministries – A member ministry of Exodus, in partnership with their home church, Stonegate
Fellowship, is based in Midland, Texas. Lead by Mike & Stephanie Goeke, through their own experience and journey, the Goekes offer encouragement and counsel to married couples around the country. CrossPower in partnership with Stonegate offers an annual marriage retreat each spring, and always offers support and counseling as available.
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Steadfast is a program built into the International Freedom Conference to provide support and ministry to spouses and married couples who attend. Please visit our Freedom Conference website for more details.
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There are several resources in our bookstore that may provide encouragement to you, including the workbook called “The
Journey” developed by Melissa Haas and several resources by Pastor Jimmy Evans.
Resources and Books
For additional resources, we offer a free information packet from our headquarters which you can order online. Note that we do NOT send third-party mailings. We also have a monthly newsletter called the Exodus Impact which can be mailed to you free of charge. Our Request Info page offers the information packet, newsletter sign up, as well as other resources and updates we provide.
Our wide collection of books, video and audio available on the topic of homosexuality and related issues can be found when you visit ExodusBooks Online.
Professional Counseling
Many Exodus Member Ministries provide lay counseling, and we are continuing to increase the number of therapists available in our Exodus Professional Counseling Network. These are all search-able through our FIND HELP page. If you cannot find an Exodus counselor in your area, NARTH is another option to consider.
NARTH (National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality), is a network of therapists and researchers who agree that people can find change and healing from homosexuality, or gender identity disorder. Their website www.narth.com has several articles on the issues, including research and science supporting their stance. You may call them to request contacts of therapists or counselors in your area from their network by calling (818) 789-4440. Note this is a secular organization, and you will have to call the therapist or counselors office to find out their religious affiliation.
Focus on the Family also has a very broad network of licensed and professional counselors around the country. If you call their main phone line, you can ask for a counseling referral and they will direct you to biblical counselors in your area. Call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
Other Resources
Please surf through our website using the links on the right of this page. Our Library, Testimonies, and FAQs are great resources for information and encouragement. Please spend some time among these articles! Make sure to check out the side bar on the left side of your screen. We have many testimonies from men and women who have struggled, as well as stories from the family, friends and spouses around them.
If you need further assistance, please call a local ministry or our office after you have checked out these resources (407) 599-6872.
The links below are selected especially for family and friends...
Understanding Homosexuality
What does the Bible Say?
Is Homosexuality Genetic?
National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (Secular)
Root Causes of Male Homosexuality (book)
Restoring Sexual Identity (book)
Straight Answers (youth booklet)
More...
How to Help Your Child
**Exodus Articles for Family & Friends**
Real Stories from Family and Friends
Tips for Parents
Advice for Parents of Gay Children
Help -- My Teenager is Gay!
Teens and Homosexuality: A Critical Time for Intervention
Books for Parents
Support Groups for Parents (through an Exodus ministry)
Therapists who can help (Secular)
Living Hope Ministries has created an online forum for parents and family members to dialogue. There are separate forums for youth ages 16-25.
Counseling
Find an Exodus Member Ministry
NARTH (Secular Therapists)
16633 Ventura Boulevard
Suite 1340
Encino, CA 91436-1801
Phone: (818) 789-4440
www.narth.com
Is Homosexuality Genetic?
Clinical Issues
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