Christianity and Homosexuality Home Page
Christian help for people who are dealing with homosexuality, their families, and their friends. It provides testimonials, names of people who can help, references to books and articles that can help, and links to local support groups.

Courage
Support groups of men and women across the world committed to following the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and to being there for one another as we travel this road.

Disciples2
An e-mail discussion board and virtual support group for believers and friends of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who experience same-sex attraction (SSA), i.e., "Mormons" and others dealing with homosexuality.

Evergreen International
Provides education, guidance, and support to those involved in the transition from homosexuality, and is available as a resource to family, friends, professional counselors, religious leaders, and all others involved in assisting individuals who desire to change.

Evergreen sustains the doctrines and standards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints without reservation or exception, but is not affiliated with the Church. Evergreen welcomes all people who wish to participate in the pursuit of these goals.

Exodus International
A Christian referral and resource network that seeks to motivate and train the Body of Christ to restore sexual wholeness to men and women who desire to overcome their homosexuality. Its primary purpose is to proclaim that freedom from homosexuality is possible through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. It teaches that this transformation process enables people to shed the old, sinful identity and in its place learn new ways of relating to self and others.

Exodus has more than 150 affiliated local ministries in 17 countries of the world. To find a ministry near you, visit http://exodus.to/ministry.shtml

Exodus Youth
"Exodus Youth exists to help young people who are questioning their sexual identity and struggling with same-sex attraction find life and healing in Christ. We are a group of ministry leaders, overcomers, friends & family who are passionate about bringing the love of Christ to youth affected by homosexuality."

Free To Be Me (especially for youth)
"If you are a young person who wants to know more about alternatives and your right to make choices about your sexuality, this site is for you. If you are looking for help and support, we have resources of interest to you and other youth."

JONAH: Jews Offering New Alternatives to Homosexuality
Jewish outreach organization established to assist men and women working through unwanted same sex attractions. Established by Rabbi Sam Rosenberg, a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, the group works with homosexual issues in a manner consistent with Jewish principles as set forth in the Torah.

Homosexuals Anonymous (HA)
A Christian fellowship of men and women, who through their common emotional experience, have chosen to help each other live in freedom from homosexuality. HA uses "14 Steps" generally based on the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.

H.O.P.E. Ministries
A ministry for Christian men to resolve homosexuality in a biblically faithful way, founded by Bill Consiglio, LCSW, author of "Homosexual No More." Provides an Internet-based Mentoring Program for "Sexual Orientation Resolution Therapy," free short-term consultation by e-mail and a 40-day intensive follow-up program of mentoring and accountability for men overcoming compulsive and addictive homosexual behavior.

H.O.P.E. Ministries teaches that "homosexuality is not about sex, it's all about the underlying emotional need for love, acceptance, belonging and inclusion with a person of the same gender. That's why there is healing and resolution."

Love Won Out
Love Won Out is a one-day conference sponsored by Focus on the Family at locations around the United States promoting the truth that homosexuality is preventable and treatable. Whether you are an educator, parent, concerned citizen or even a gay activist, Love Won Out will inform, inspire and offer you hope.

New Direction for Life Ministries
"A pro-people organization offering Christian support to men and women choosing to leave homosexuality, and equipping the church to minister effectively and compassionately."

Toronto-based New Direction offers Christian support to men and women choosing to leave homosexuality by providing an opportunity for individuals to consider other alternatives to those which are generally offered, to speak to someone who's been there, and to ask questions in a non-threatening, unpressured atmosphere.

It provides support groups where men and women who want to leave homosexuality can speak freely in a safe and confidential place and learn about homosexuality and the process of healing and change. It also provides personal counseling or counseling referrals.

OFAITH
“Orthodox Finding New Alternatives In Transforming Homosexuality” is a support group organized for the men and women across the world who are committed to following the teachings of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Although our belief and support of the Eastern Orthodox Church brings us together we welcome people of all faiths and belief systems into our group.

OFAITH Provides resources to those involved in the transition out of homosexuality, and is available as a resource to family, friends, professional counselors, religious leaders, and all others involved in assisting individuals who desire to change. OFAITH welcomes all people who wish to participate in the pursuit of these goals. See http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OFAITH

One By One
A ministry created in 1995 by Presbyterian pastors and lay leaders throughout the United States to address the needs of those in conflict with their sexuality. OneByOne is a participating member of the Presbyterian Renewal Network. Its goal is to serve as a resource for educational material and to help create and/or support local ministries to those struggling with sexual brokenness, including but not limited to homosexuality.

Parents & Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays
See Support Resources for Family and Friends

P.A.T.H.: Positive Alternatives To Homosexuality
PATH is a non-profit coalition of organizations that help people with unwanted same-sex attractions (SSA) realize their personal goals for change -- whether by developing their innate heterosexual potential or by embracing a lifestyle as a single, non-sexually active man or woman.

Powerful Change Ministry Group
A national fellowship of 11 Christian African-American led ministries whose goal is to advocate change for same-sex strugglers among people of color. PC believes that the choice to change is a fundamental message of the Bible. PC members work diligently to raise awareness in the Black community on the need for holistic ministry to affected individuals as well as their families.

Promise Keepers
"A Christ-centered ministry dedicated to uniting men through vital relationships to become godly influences in their world." Not focused on homosexuality; rather, the group encourages more devotion to God and family by men from all walks of life.

Among the "seven promises" of Promise Keepers are: a commitment to pursuing vital relationships with a few other men, understanding that a man needs brothers to help him keep his promises; a commitment to practicing spiritual, moral, ethical, and sexual purity; and a commitment to building strong marriages and families through love, protection and biblical values.

Reality Resources
A ministry to those who struggle with sexual addiction, marital infidelity and addiction to pornography, those who struggle with gender identity disorders, transsexualism, and homosexuality -- and to those who love them.

Regeneration Books
Online bookstore providing Christian resources for healing homosexuality and sexual brokenness. Also publishes a paper newsletter.

Stonewall Revisited
Web site offering testimonials, answers to frequently asked questions and other information designed to "offer social, ethical and spiritual alternatives to people. Educating people about alternatives provides them with a wider range of options for the critical life decisions they must make. We believe that offering choices is one way of treating people with the dignity they deserve as human beings.

"Homosexuality is not inescapable. A homosexual identity, no matter how acquired, is not the only choice for anyone. If a person so chooses, he or she can set aside a homosexual identity with God's help, strength and love. Since some people want to set aside their homosexual identities, our goal is to assist them."

The Straight Way Foundation
Muslim organization providing information and advice for Muslims affected by same-sex attraction. Rebuts the pro-gay perspective based on teachings of the Qur'an, answers questions on dealing with SSA, relates personal stories of change and offers a Yahoo discussion group.

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