Like many of Exodus' local Member Ministries, New Creation Ministries in Fresno, California serves people struggling with a broad range of sexual issues, not just homosexuality. Here's an excerpt from the most recent monthly letter from NCM's Director, Russell Willingham:
People come here at every stage of their healing journey. Some are brand new and terrified. Others have been in recovery for awhile but experience a huge breakthrough. Still others are in a place of spiritual and relational health for the first time in their lives and praising God for it...
"William" has been here for a year. Raised in a violent, alcoholic home he experienced things that no boy should ever see. It taught him not to trust anyone or ever let them in. In his loneliness he turned to any woman who would have him (being attractive and likable enabled him to have many such women). A few years ago he came to Christ and eventually came to NCM for help with his sexual sin and brokenness.
William devours his Bible and has a thirst for God bust has never really felt God's personal love for him... Being in counseling and group has helped but the biggest breakthroughs have come through worship. During the regular worship times in our weekly groups he has felt the Lord draw nearer and nearer. William beams now as he shares about God's love for him...
I don't have time to tell you about "Nancy" who has struggled since childhood with lesbianism and a hatred for her body--who is now in love and letting a man into her heart for the first time; or "Eric," the Mormon elder and life-long sex addict who is finding answers that years of therapy and church involvement never gave him.
These are the kinds of people you enable us to help through your giving and praying...
The real ministry of Exodus International takes place at the local level through our many affiliates who support, encourage and challenge the struggling individuals and families who come to them for help. Please prayerfully consider finding the Exodus affiliate in your area and asking the Lord if and how he would like you to support their vital work.
Russell Willingham has also written two outstanding books, Breaking Free and Relational Masks, both of which are available at the Exodus Bookstore.