Ministry Plans to Take Part in Conference Despite Vandalism & Protests
One of four billboard signs sponsored by an international network of former homosexuals was recently defaced in St. Louis. The ad, located at I-44 at Kingshighway, is part of a larger billboard campaign featuring pictures of former homosexuals with the words “I Questioned Homosexuality. Change is Possible. Discover How.” Exodus International sponsored the ads in anticipation of Focus on the Family’s Love Won Out conference — a public seminar about homosexuality to be held at the First Evangelical Free Church on February 25.
The one-day conference will focus on the hope and help available for those struggling with unwanted homosexuality through the personal testimonies of those who have left homosexuality themselves. Exodus International will take part in the conference and offer long-term guidance and support to those wanting to leave homosexuality through their local member ministries in the St. Louis and surrounding areas. Local gay activists have already announced plans to protest the conference.
Alan Chambers, a featured speaker at the Love Won Out conference and president of Exodus International, responded saying, “Anonymous defamation from any party is offensive, but the public protests planned by the gay community is particularly disturbing. Contempt for those of us who have chosen to leave homosexuality behind is not an action consistent with the call for tolerance and diversity.
“While there are some who may not agree with our message, we ask for their consideration and welcome their presence at this event,” said Chambers. “We continue to share our message of hope knowing that there are hundreds of thousands of lives who have been changed by this truth and there are many more who are longing to hear it.”
Exodus International is a resource and referral organization with over 125 member ministries across North America. The organization has been in existence for 30 years and offers help to the over 400,000 people who contact the ministry each year.
The four billboards will be up all this month and are located at 170 and St. Charles Rock Road, I-40 East at Kingshighway, I-44 at Kingshighway and I-55 at South Lindberg.
Founded in 1976, Exodus International is the largest resource and referral organization dealing with homosexual issues in the U.S. and throughout the world. With over 125 ministries across North America, Exodus is a growing network of former homosexuals dedicated to sharing the transforming power of Jesus Christ.