Exodus International - Exodus Book Tops Best Outreach Resources of 2006

Exodus International's book, God's Grace and the Homosexual Next Door, was named among the best resources by Outreach magazine, a leading provider of outreach products in North America. The publication honors resources that are voted on by readers and a panel of 10 experts. Results of this year's vote have just been announced in Outreach magazine's May/June 2007 issue.

God's Grace and the Homosexual Next Door, a resource designed to help evangelical churches and individuals practically demonstrate compassion to gay men and women, was named "Best Target Outreach" by Outreach magazine. The book is co-authored by Alan Chambers, President of Exodus International, as well as other Exodus staff members including Executive Vice President Randy Thomas and Scott Davis, Director of Student Ministries.

Several key areas are addressed including the behavioral complexities and roots of homosexuality; dealing with fear and ignorance within the church; leading gay men and women to Christ; mentoring repentant homosexuals in the church and helping youth affected by homosexuality. The book, published by Harvest House Publishers, also offers practical guidelines on talking with gay men and women.

"We are grateful for this honor and are tremendously gratified by the positive response this book has generated," said Chambers. "Now, more than ever, the world needs to hear of the compassion, grace and mercy that Jesus Christ offers to every individual regardless of their human struggle. It is our great hope that this book will continue to inspire and equip the Christian community in proclaiming this message."

Notable authors and speakers such as Joe Dallas, Coral Ridge Ministries Founder Dr. D. James Kennedy, Christian recording artist Sheila Walsh and Dr. Robert Wolgemuth have endorsed the book. It is available in Christian bookstores across the country.