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With over 30 years of experience in providing ministry support for
those dealing with unwanted homosexuality, Exodus International will be
addressing Homosexuality and the Church at different area wide Pastor and Ministry Leader Training Events.
God is giving
His people a new opportunity to respond to the issue of homosexuality
with Biblical Truth and Compassion.
If you are a Pastor, Ministry
Leader, Lay Leader, Seminary Student, Educator, or Counselor we hope that you will take
advantage of this opportunity to become better equipped in reaching out
to individuals impacted by homosexuality in your community by joining
us at one of these training events.
The cost is $10 in advance and $12 at the door!
Reserve a spot for you and your team today by clicking here!
Time: 9:00am to 1:30pm
A light lunch will be provided.
Keynote Speakers:
Jeff Buchanan is the Senior Director of Church Equipping for
Exodus International, Jeff Buchanan oversees the Exodus Church Association and
assists pastors in dealing with one of the most crucial issues facing the
global church today — homosexuality. Jeff’s own experience as a Christian who
struggled with same-sex attraction gives him unique insight into this issue. In
addition, he has spent more than ten years in church ministry as a mentor to
countless young men seeking freedom from homosexuality and as an Associate
Pastor at New Song Christian Fellowship in Tennessee. Jeff has been interviewed by many
media outlets across the nation including ABC’s Los Angeles television station, KABC-TV,
National Public Radio, New Man eMagazine and bestselling author Rick Warren’s
web site Pastors.com. He a
graduate of the University of Colorado holds a Masters Degree in Theological
Studies from Liberty
University. He and his wife, Angela, make their home in Orlando, Florida.
Melissa Fryrear, M.Div. serves as the director of gender issues for Focus on
the Family's Government and Public Policy division. She is actively
involved in public speaking, writing and educating Focus constituents
on a wide range of subjects related to homosexuality. Much of the
insight Melissa offers comes from her own experience having lived
homosexually, as well as having counseled thousands of individuals and
families affected by same-sex attraction. Over the last 15 years she
has had the opportunity to share her overcoming testimony with tens of
thousands, including Focus on the Family’s daily radio broadcast. Her
story has also been featured in numerous articles and books. She is
committed to proclaiming biblical truth with regard to the issue of
homosexuality, complemented with grace and compassion. Prior to joining
Focus, Melissa served as executive director of an Exodus-International
member ministry in Kentucky. She holds a Master of Divinity from Asbury
Theological Seminary.
Joe Dallas is a pastoral counselor, author of several books geared to the sexual struggler along with leaders who desire to become better equipped in ministering to those affected by sexual addiction and identity issues. Joe is also a highly sought-after public speaker and counselor who directs a
Biblical counseling ministry in Tustin, CA. He directs a men's seminar
on sexual purity titled "The Game Plan" and speaks regularly at
churches, universities and conferences nationally and internationally.
He and his wife Renee have two sons and reside in Southern California.
Schedule Information:
| 9:00- 9:15 |
Welcome & Exodus Overview |
| 9:15- 10:00
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Male Homosexuality
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| 10:00-10:45 |
Female Homosexuality
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| 10:45-11:00 |
Break |
| 11:00-11:45 |
Practical Tips for Reaching Out |
| 11:00-11:35 |
Discipleship and the Homosexual Struggler
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| 11:45-12:15 |
Lunch |
| 12:15-1:30 |
How Should We Respond? |
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*Schedule is subject to change "CLICK HERE TO REGISTER"
UPCOMING EVENTS
We would like to invite you to our next Love Won Out event coming up on March 6th, 2010. Click here for more information.
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