What is Exodus?
Exodus International is the world’s largest ministry to individuals and families impacted by homosexuality.
With over 35 years of ministry experience, Exodus is committed to encouraging, educating and equipping the Body of Christ to address the issue of homosexuality with grace and truth.
Since 1976, Exodus has grown to include over 260 local ministries in the USA and Canada. We are also linked with other Exodus world regions outside of North America through the Exodus Global Alliance.
Within both the Christian and secular communities, Exodus has challenged those who respond to homosexuals with ignorance and fear, and those who uphold homosexuality as a valid orientation. These extremes fail to convey the fullness of redemption found in Jesus Christ, a gift that is available to all who commit their life and their sexuality to Him.
What Does Exodus Believe about Homosexuality?
Exodus upholds heterosexuality as God’s creative intent for humanity, and subsequently views homosexual expression as outside of God’s will. Exodus cites homosexual tendencies as one of many conditions that beset fallen humanity. Choosing to resolve these tendencies through homosexual behavior, taking on a homosexual identity, and involvement in a homosexual lifestyle is considered destructive, as it distorts God’s intent for the individual and is therefore sinful.
Instead, Christ offers a healing alternative to those with homosexual tendencies. Exodus upholds redemption for the homosexual person as the process whereby sin’s power is broken, and the individual is freed to know and experience their true identity, as discovered in Christ and His Church. That process includes the freedom to grow into heterosexuality.
Central to this redemption is Exodus’ desire to unite and equip the church to carry out this healing process. Exodus rejects the approaches of Christians who respond to homosexual men and women with ignorance and fear, as well as those who uphold homosexuality as a valid, Christ-centered lifestyle. To Exodus, both extremes fail to convey the fullness of redemption found in Christ — He who embodies grace and truth, and invites us to partake of Him. Exodus provides a biblical perspective that is neither condemning nor condoning, but redemptive.
Encouraging through Local Support
Providing Help: Exodus provides support through more than 240 Member Ministries, Professional Counselors, and Associated Churches. Each listing is an independent organization which has met Exodus’ criteria for membership. Most of our members are “lay” (non-professional) ministries, while some are professional counseling centers and some are churches’ ministries. Each provides unique services and resources. Our member ministries provide support for individuals who struggle with unwanted same-sex attractions, as well as provide support for their family (parents, spouses, children, relatives) and friends. These local affiliates are committed to ministering with Biblical truth and compassion. Find a directory on the Exodus website or call toll-free at 888.264.0877.
Conferences & Events: Since 1976, Exodus has witnessed thousands of lives transformed, marriages restored, and families strengthened through a life-changing event called the International Freedom Conference. This annual four-day conference offers practical teaching, authentic worship and powerful testimonies. In addition to the large general sessions and informative workshops, this conference offers unique opportunities to receive personal ministry and fellowship.
Educating in Truth and Grace
Exodus Books: Our online bookstore carries the most exhaustive selection of books, DVDs, CDs and other resources on homosexuality from a Christian perspective.
Exodus Students: This department helps young people who are questioning their sexual identity find healing and freedom through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Exodus Students provides an array of training and resources for families and student workers.
Monthly Newsletter: In order to keep you informed of the national and worldwide ministry to the homosexual, we offer a free monthly newsletter, Exodus Update. Each issue includes a testimony of healing, current events in the national “post-gay” movement, new book and video reviews, prayer requests for the month, and news of upcoming local, regional and national events. If you would like to receive the Exodus Update for free, please use the Request Info form to register. You will be placed on our confidential mailing list (we do not loan or sell our mailing list to any organizations or individuals for any purposes whatsoever).
Speaking, Media, and The Press: When sharing our personal stories in the media, we have countless opportunities to publicly proclaim the gospel and to share a redemptive perspective on this controversial topic. Representatives from Exodus are frequently interviewed by major media outlets and speak at a wide variety of venues. Many Exodus leaders are available for media interviews and speaking engagements at church events.
Equipping the Church
Love Won Out: A one-day conference, held in various cities throughout the year, to exhort and equip the Church to respond in a Christ-like way to homosexuality. An experienced team of speakers offer practical help in lovingly reaching those impacted by homosexuality within and outside the Body of Christ.
Annual Exodus Freedom Conference: Each year, over 1,000 men, women, youth, pastors, therapists, spouses, parents and other interested persons come together for a unique gathering of instruction and celebration. Besides powerful worship and inspirational messages, dozens of workshops are presented on counseling, relationships, sexual struggles, societal issues, support for family and friends, ministry development, and various other topics. This four-day event is held annually in the summer, in different cities throughout North America. See the Freedom Conference website for full information on the next annual conference.
Exodus Equipping Events: Local churches frequently invite Exodus to host area-wide Equipping Events. Topics include the Root Causes of Male and Female Homosexuality, Practical Steps in Discipleship, and How the Church Can Respond Now. Click the link above for more information about hosting, attending, or registering for an equipping event in your area.
Mobilizing the Body of Christ
The local church is essential to the mission of Exodus.
The Exodus Church Association is a referral network of caring communities with a common cause. These churches share a redemptive biblical worldview and are committed to being inviting places of worship for those affected by homosexuality. We would love for your church to join us! To learn more visit Exodus Church Association.
Follow Us!