His Way Out Ministries
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New Office and Contact Information
May 5th, 2012 by His Way Out Ministries
Trinidad and Tobago Trip Report 2012.05
Apr 30th, 2012 by His Way Out Ministries
It’s difficult to know where to begin to bring you all up to speed with everything that transpired during my three weeks in Trinidad and Tobago. Each and every day without exception presented a new and high level opportunity to share about “ex-gay ministry” with the public at large, Christian leaders of various churches and denominations, and dignitaries of many departments of public service.
Frankly, I have never experienced anything quite like what unfolded in Trinidad and Tobago. It can be described as nothing short of astounding. God is good and there is no doubt He engineered the trip in its entirety.
It so happens that one afternoon, Dr. Judith Henry (Hospital Christian Fellowship) and I made a casual stop at Christian Radio Station 98.1 to pick up a CD. No sooner had we stepped inside the radio station than we were ushered from interview to interview to interview which culminated in my recording testimony and why I was in Trinidad and Tobago which became aired frequently all over Trinidad and Tobago. Needless to say, what God enabled at 98.1 greatly helped in promoting the educational seminars while pounding the air waves with, “Yes, freedom from homosexuality in Christ Jesus!”
A full-day training seminar at the San Fernando Open Bible Church was outstanding! With 65 persons in attendance, numerous pastors and Christian leaders from various churches and denominations received instruction and training on such topics as: Reaching Gay Youth, Understanding Homosexuality, The Myths of Homosexuality, and The Church and Homosexuality.
Dr. Judith Henry and Dr. David Jackson (Hospital Christian Fellowship) sensitized all those in attendance to the overwhelming need and reality that it is the Church’s responsibility and privilege to facilitate ex-gay ministry throughout Trinidad and Tobago; a message that was overwhelmingly well received. Maria Branford offered a remarkable presentation on understanding “gender,” and the developing crisis with regard to how “gender” is being redefined. I was completely unaware that a free-lance reporter was in attendance for the training. Ultimately, he asked if he could tape an interview to be presented to all of the local television stations in Trinidad and Tobago for viewing and distribution.
Following the training seminar, a “Jubilee Celebration,” the likes of which Trinidad and Tobago has never seen, occurred in a huge stadium with thousands of people coming from all over Trinidad and Tobago “just to worship God.” No preaching, no teaching – just “worship.” I was blessed beyond measure as I looked around at a sea of humanity and became consumed with one thought, “Yes, Lord, this is indeed how it should be.” I will sing of your love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will sing praise. (Psalm 101:1) And, wouldn’t you know it, the free-lance reporter spotted me out of thousands and handed me a DVD of the training seminar, fully packaged and presented.
For years Tobago has been called “The Isle of Robinson Crusoe,” the perfect tropical island that captivates its visitors. Tobago is home to the first protected rain forest in the western hemisphere and its waters teem with life. Add to this the warmth and friendliness of its people and its rich multi-cultural heritage and you have the capital of paradise. My two days in Tobago included meetings with a number of professional people and several pastors, a one-day training seminar, and an incredible meeting with the Chief Secretary of Tobago.
Thankfully and gratefully, a number of pastors expressed their desire to network with His Way Out Ministries for the purpose of educating and training members of their congregation with regard to ex-gay ministry. The full, one-day training seminar included individuals that attended for the express purpose of learning how to better reach and minister to the vast, enormous, and virtually untouched mission field called “the gay community.” From beginning to end, all seminar participants were fully engaged in the presentation and expressed many questions about homosexuality which enabled an upfront and personal format and setting. Ultimately, those in attendance had one final question, “When is the next training?”
Without a doubt, my meeting with the Chief Secretary was both a humbling and productive experience. I found it truly remarkable the Chief Secretary frequently expressed his belief that it is the Church’s responsibility and privilege to offer ministry to those with unwanted same-gender attraction. He emphasized, “The Church can and must do more to help individuals, families and churches impacted by homosexuality and related issues.” Ultimately, I found myself often thinking – we couldn’t be more on the same page. At the closing of our meeting, the Chief Secretary extended his hand and said, “The Lord bless you and please continue this vitally important work!”
One day, Dr. Judith Henry and I met for an hour and a half with the Ministry of Education Curriculum Director. We had the opportunity to share our concern that young impressionable minds, hearts and spirits within the public school system here in Trinidad and Tobago are not being shared the truth with regard to homosexuality. Presently, any and all information that
students are receiving about “gay” comes entirely from the media and, more specifically, American television. Got the picture? We left an abundance of literature with the Director and she seemed eager for continued dialog and the possibility of educating “teachers” on the complexities of homosexuality.
An evening meeting provided the privilege of meeting with the Leadership of TTACC (Trinidad and Tobago Association of Christian Counselors). Frankly, I think they “wanted to check out this guy named Phillip Lee and what does he teach?” Thankfully, our web site answered the overwhelming majority of their questions and we quickly moved into discussing and planning training events for approximately 400 counselors within their network. At this point, we are looking at the trainings to be held this coming October 2012 when I return to Trinidad and Tobago. Amazing!
Trinidad and Tobago is one of the most cosmopolitan countries in the world. Since the arrival of Amerindian tribes more than ten thousand years ago, this twin-island Caribbean nation has become a melting pot of different races, traditions, customs and religions. European colonizers and settlers from Africa, India, China and the Middle East, have all influenced its diverse and unique culture.
No greater witness to the blend of a unique culture was the last two days which provided opportunity to share teaching and testimony in two schools. With several hundred young men and young ladies in assembly, Dr. Judith Henry and I had the wonderful opportunity to share about freedom from homosexuality in Christ Jesus and offer HIV/AIDS awareness as well to the
student body. Their attentiveness to everything we shared was nothing short of remarkable with many of the students asking for continued information and education.
Maria Branford, Dr. Judith Henry and I, shared at an all-girl school with 600 young ladies attending the two-hour session. Maria once again shared her expertise and highly educational information regarding “understanding one’s gender.” Dr. Henry offered an outstanding presentation regarding the push for gay civil rights in Trinidad and Tobago and I had yet one more opportunity to share testimony and biblical teaching regarding God’s divine intent for human sexuality.
The attentiveness of the young ladies was amazing. It was undeniable the young ladies simply could not get enough information. Even after the session concluded, many of the students remained wanting to ask questions and continue the dialog. I will never, ever forget their facial expressions. The sincere, genuine interest with regard to the session topics was undeniably visible and when I shared the His Way Out Ministries web site address, I could not help but notice how many jotted the address down and made sure they wrote in down correctly before leaving the assembly hall. Just as we were beginning to wrap things up, I received a tap on my shoulder. As I turned around, a delightful young lady said, “Pastor Lee, may I share something with you?” My response? “Please.” She stated, “Pastor Lee, I believe you had to go through those 17 years of ‘gay’ so God could bring you out of that identity, out of that behavior, and out of that community, to bring you here to Trinidad and Tobago and share the truth about homosexuality to us here in Trinidad and Tobago.” I was more than touched and moved. God is good.
During my last evening in Trinidad and Tobago, we all had the opportunity to share over dinner, all of the wonderful, incredible and astounding things our Lord accomplished during the three-week journey. To God be the glory! I will forever be grateful to everyone at Hospital Christian Fellowship for their unbelievable hospitality and phenomenal attention to detail which produced such a highly organized and productive missionary trip. I do recall at one point stating, “Isn’t this trip just incredible!” Dr. Judith Henry responded with, “Well, should we really be all that surprised at what God has done? A multitude of people have been praying.” Indeed!
Hospital Christian Fellowship has done and continues to do an outstanding job in rallying The Church regarding the issue of homosexuality in their nation while seeking to minister to those within The Church, and the community at large, with the Truth of Scripture, the power of testimony and the dialog of issues.
This is not only a very critical time for Trinidad and Tobago but for the entire Caribbean. I believe all Christians are absolutely called to minister with grace and equally called to be completely faithful to God’s absolute truth. Therefore, in dealing with homosexuality, whether here in America or the Caribbean, and the many related issues, it means The Church must oppose the gay rights movement’s social and political agendas because of the call of God’s truth, while remembering each individual who faces same-sex orientations and practices remains a person who deserves the ministry of God’s grace.
I will be returning to the Caribbean in June 2012. Please remember the Caribbean in prayer at this very pivotal and critical juncture. It is quite possible (and from a Christian perspective, obligatory) to object to homosexual practice, and yet treat individuals with the respect and dignity they deserve. Neither truth nor love is homophobic. Therefore, responses to homosexuality which bear these qualities can never be homophobic. Ultimately, a society, any society, which seeks to base its public policy upon truth and love, will gain one of the most precious of social virtues – justice.
Pastor Phillip Lee
Executive Director
His Way Out Ministries
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Thanks His Way Out
Apr 15th, 2012 by His Way Out Ministries
“Thank you for taking a stand and the heat that comes along with it. As well, thank you for your timely lectures given at our church on homosexuality while I was leading a tour to Israel and Jordan. I heard from many of our people how informative your material was, and how well you presented it. It’s great to partner with you in this worthy cause.”
Pastor Ted Duncan, Calvary Bible Church, Bakersfield, CA.
“Thank you for sharing your experiences, knowledge and time with us. It was greatly appreciated. May God richly bless and keep you.”
Laventille Open Bible Church, Port of Spain, Trinidad
“Just thought you might be interested to know, the ladies from my bible study will be hosting a Tulare County Christian Women’s Conference here in Porterville with the theme Battle For Your Family. I’ll be giving a presentation on The Alternative Lifestyle – Homosexuality. Much of the information came from His Way Out Ministries. I just wanted to keep you informed of how God is using all the information that I gleaned from HWOM over the years.”
Becky Bay, Porterville, CA.
Oh, Those Memories!
Mar 31st, 2012 by His Way Out Ministries
Not along ago I was asked, “When will my ‘past’ stop being my present?” The question caused me to re-examine and ponder some of my own thoughts regarding the past and even how I see myself today.
To be honest, it seems that regardless of how much time has gone by, too often my past does it’s best to enable huge amounts of regret and pain to surface – even now, some twenty-five years down the road of being a Christian and same-gender attraction no long being an issue. Frankly, it does seem just a bit unfair. I suppose to some degree that shouldn’t be all that surprising when you still remember clearly words being hurled at you like: fag, queer, sissy, pansy, and gay.
Tragically, even today, many men and women struggling with homosexuality or lesbianism continue to be viewed and labeled as the most sinful, and the most despised. Is it any wonder the homosexual community devised a powerful and dramatic paradigm to win public approval and acceptance in doing their utmost to convince the world they were created with an unchangeable sexual orientation?
While memories can be painful, they can also be strangely wonderful. More and more, I find myself regularly reflecting on just how gracious God has truly been to me. In many respects, it’s as though my eyes opened fully. I know, I know. Some times I’m a bit slow, but I’m still worth waiting for!
Admittedly, there are times when I still find myself riding the emotional roller coaster of being HIV positive. However, I have been challenged to really live life to its fullest, to embrace the wonders of life and the possibilities God has to offer. To date, I have been places, met people, and done things that most men and women will only dream of doing and experiencing.
Yes, I have been up and down the sliding scale of wondering what news or disappointing test results would send me wondering – “Where do we go from here God?” I have known and know the overwhelming love, encouragement and support of friends, family and partners in ministry, had the privilege of witnessing God’s restoration and healing power at work in many lives, shared the Gospel and love of God with hundreds and thousands of people through the power of testimony and teaching, seen the establishment of ex-gay ministry in Guyana, South America and the Caribbean, and have every need met in my life. Not too bad for someone who thought his life was over in January of 1993 when diagnosed with HIV. Yes, God has been good to me and it really has been through the tests and trials of life that God has refined and brought healing and closure to much of my past. Yes, would I, like so many others, like to “go back” and have a second chance at doing some things over? You bet ‘cha! While that is not possible, I have found that some memories do at least fade with time. Also, a person can hasten their demise by choosing not to dwell on them or seeking avenues to reinforce them.
The lies of our past must be replaced with the truth of God’s Word. It’s not just the reading of God’s Word but the application that enables a man or woman to discover the reality of God’s love for us as individuals and His desire to forgive us for all sin – including homosexual thoughts and actions. The wonderful truth’s contained in the Bible, when acted upon daily in our lives, can and will profoundly change the way we see our past and serve as a compass for our future.
Trust me – there was a time when my entire identity was wrapped up in homosexuality. However, when I became a Christian some twenty-five years ago, I found my true identity would never be found by looking backward to my past or toward my sexuality. Past events, regardless of how many or to any degree, do not have to control us forever. Although the process of healing from the past may take much time and effort, it is entirely possible to find inner release and freedom.
I never thought I would be free from some of the haunting memories of my past. While I can still recall certain events, in many respects it’s as though they happened to someone else. I thank God I am free from the power of my past; my past no longer controls my life. With God’s help, the kind of freedom remains available today to any man or woman.
God desires that we all live free from the harmful effects of our past. Free to love and serve Him with purpose and full of hope, joy and expectation for the future.
“What would have become of me had I not believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait and hope for and expect the Lord: be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord.” Psalm 27:13-14 (Amplified)
Memories? Yes! However, I choose to view them as a steppingstone rather than a stumbling block. Right now, the view from where I sit looks pretty dog-gone good!
From All of Us at His Way Out Ministries…
To each of you who continually bless us by your encouragement, ministry participation monthly financial support, offerings and prayers…we remain truly grateful!
Pastor Phillip Lee
Executive Director
His Way Out Ministries
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Can homosexuals really change?
Mar 11th, 2012 by His Way Out Ministries
Dear His Way Out Ministries…
Can homosexuals really change?
If you believe in an all-powerful God, the most obvious answer to this question is “Yes!”
1 Corinthians 6 spells this out clearly when it proclaims that true freedom for homosexuals can be found in that one four-letter, life-giving word found in the first phrase of verse 11: “and this is what some of you were.” Therefore, there is biblical evidence and hope for change. But whether a homosexual desiring change seeks his or her answer in psychological studies or in the undeniable truth of the Bible, the person must be highly motivated and “hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.” (Hebrews 10:23)
Trinidad and Tobago Bound!
Feb 29th, 2012 by His Way Out Ministries
As many of you know, I am no stranger to the Caribbean. Twenty years ago, I began making frequent, regular missionary trips to the Caribbean. At that time, my ministry focus was teaching, training and equipping churches in personal evangelism primarily in Jamaica and Guyana. I was completely unaware that even then God had a plan in which I would ultimately return to the Caribbean with a ministry focus of ex-gay ministry rekindling old ministry friendships and partnerships and to establish new friends and partners in ministry. What an amazing God we serve!
On March 8th, I will depart for my third trip to Trinidad and Tobago at the invitation of Hospital Christian Fellowship (HCF). The intent and focus of my three-week stay in Trinidad and Tobago is to continue to raise awareness, educate, and encourage the Body of Christ to minister to those who struggle with homosexuality. Utilizing workshops, media opportunities, meetings with dignitaries, sharing in schools, teaching in churches and meeting with pastors of various churches and denominations, is all part of the three-week period with each and every venue dedicated solely to the birthing and facilitation of ex-gay ministry.
Thankfully and gratefully, over the years, I have been favored by God to both meet and share personal testimony with dignitaries in Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. I vividly recall my meeting with the Governor General of Jamaica. A meeting that was to have been 15 minutes at most, became 2-hours of sharing about freedom from homosexuality in Christ and ex-gay ministry. To this day, I remember the Governor General making this statement – “Please, my country needs this kind of ministry. Will you help us?”
Not long ago, during a trip to Trinidad and Tobago, I had the privilege of meeting and talking with the Mayor of Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago. Actually, the Mayor attended a gathering sponsored by Hospital Christian Fellowship with the purpose of sensitizing the Church regarding the concern of homosexuality in their nation and also to blaze a trail for ex-gay ministry to be birthed in Trinidad and Tobago.
In Guyana, Operation Restoration, a local Guyanese ministry that His Way Out Ministries has partnered with for many, many years, sponsored an unbelievable event at the National Library to raise awareness regarding the need of ex-gay ministry in their nation. The event was phenomenal with standing room only. Ex-gay ministry is now flourishing in Guyana due to the dedication and tenacity of Operation Restoration.
Why am I communicating all the above? The Caribbean is ripe for ex-gay ministry planting and development. Ultimately, His Way Out Ministries believes wholeheartedly we are called to this part of God’s creation. Obviously, ex-gay ministry is more than just professional for me. Indeed, it’s personal.
I am a little over 25 years down the road of a new life in Christ. Specifically, 25 years of freedom from homosexuality. To God be the glory! Over these many years, I have shared my testimony of not only freedom from homosexuality but God’s sustaining power regarding my journey of being HIV positive. My health condition is a huge, potent part of my personal journey and story. A part that I cannot withhold.
A few years ago, I had the privilege of being a delegate at the Prescription for Hope Conference held in Washington DC and sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse. The Conference was the vision of Franklin Graham (a personal hero) to bring the Church together to address the global crisis of AIDS. Franklin Graham believes as I do, Christian ministries need to mobilize support, and encourage the Church worldwide to reach out to a world crying out for hope. It so happens that one day at the Conference, I am stepping off an elevator with Franklin Graham waiting to step into the elevator. He noticed my Conference name badge and asked if he could speak with me. Like I was going to say “No.”? He asked where I was from and why I was at the Conference? I shared my concern regarding the pandemic of AIDS and I also had a personal interest in attending the Conference. That statement led him to ask, “Personal interest?”
We sat for some time and I shared about my HIV positive status and the journey it had been. I will never, ever forget his attentiveness and genuine interest. Ultimately, we ended our conversation with Franklin making this statement, “Please, please share your story.”
So, here we are many years down the road with God once again opening incredible doors of ministry – both locally and in the Caribbean. Admittedly, I am more than humbled by the wonderful people I have met and the unbelievable opportunities God has enabled for me to be a witness for Christ.
In ministry, especially ex-gay ministry, there are always risks. However, when we risk nothing – we risk even more. Please know I am purposed to first and foremost honor Christ upon my arrival in Trinidad and Tobago until I ultimately return to the States on March 29th.
Your prayers for the trip to Trinidad and Tobago would be greatly appreciated. I will look forward to sharing a trip report on my return.
From All of Us at His Way Out Ministries…
To those of you who do support us prayerfully and financially, we continue to thank you. Your generosity continues to enable His Way Out Ministries to reach out to the many thousands of people that it does while greatly encouraging us also. You make it possible for us to bring the healing power of Jesus Christ to the many seeking a way out of homosexuality.
Pastor Phillip Lee
Executive Director
His Way Out Ministries
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I know lots of gay people…
Feb 20th, 2012 by His Way Out Ministries
Dear His Way Out Ministries…
I know lots of gay people. How do I introduce them to Christ?
Why should ministry to a gay person be approached any differently from ministry to anyone else? Remember, “while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). Jesus didn’t need you to stop sinning before He accepted you. Christ wants each of us to come to a saving knowledge of Him first and foremost. We must never forget that Christ doesn’t want your friend’s homosexuality anymore than He wants our gossip or anger or pride. He wants your friend’s heart every bit as much as he wants your heart. Also, remember that introducing them to Christ isn’t the end of your calling. The Lord directs us to “go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19). Trust the Holy Spirit to make them aware of His truth as you help them get established in their new relationship with their newly found Savior, Lord, and Friend.
The Gay Phenomenon Continues…
Feb 17th, 2012 by His Way Out Ministries
Dear Church,
On February 7, 2012 when the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Proposition 8 – which banned same-sex marriage in California – violated the U.S. Constitution, newspapers all over America offered considerable articles detailing the pro-gay agenda’s accomplishment.
The pressure to affirm same-sex marriage has been and continues to be relentless. We are bombarded by the media, from some politicians and certainly from the pro-gay agenda camp themselves who plead and argue for everyone to see their point of view.
When same-sex marriages are legalized, religious freedom will have to give way to constitutional law. Personally, I am already hearing – “All people have a constitutional right to marriage, in whatever gender arrangement they desire; the Church, therefore, is breaking the law in denying people their constitutionally guaranteed rights.”
Is it true the pro-gay agenda, if taken to its full extreme, will certainly seriously inhibit the Church? Is gay marriage just a matter of civil rights? Is same-sex marriage just one more of those issues that we should learn to tolerate in a free and open society?
While the word “marriage” is being redefined, we as a Christian community seem to be asleep, maybe believing there is not much we can do, given the moral climate of our times. However, the simple fact is that if we are not salt and light now, then when?
I would be the first to admit there is no quick fix to stop the advancement toward same-sex marriages. But we, The Church, can still have impact. Indeed, there are many viewpoints on to what extent Christians should engage in the political arena. Some believe that Jesus completely ignored the political and we should follow His example. Others believe that we as Christians are obligated to affect the world around us. Whatever we decide to do, our motivation must be one of love rather than to destroy.
Presently, I believe there are two dangers The Church must avoid at this hour. The first is to retreat because we believe that in the end gay marriages will be legalized, and thus “whatever will be will be.” The second danger The Church must avoid is to become so involved in the same-sex marriage debate and crisis that we forget that the primary message we have for the world is that Jesus died on the Cross for sinners. We, The Church, must extend a balance of both truth and grace and we cannot let the present cultural revolution obscure or deny our primary calling.
All Christians are absolutely called to minister with grace, yet we are each called to be completely faithful to God’s absolute truth. Therefore, in dealing with homosexuality and the many related issues, it means The Church must oppose the gay rights movement’s social and political agendas because of the call of God’s truth, while remembering each individual who faces same-sex orientations and practices remains a person who deserves the ministry of God’s grace.
Personally, I wonder what would happen if millions of believers would set aside their schedules to seek God on behalf of this nation regarding same-sex marriage…
Ultimately, I have no doubt The Church will continue to fulfill its responsibility of representing Jesus Christ in the world. Over and over and over again The Church has had to cope in a hostile culture with virtually no freedom. The Church has and will continue to both survive and thrive because The Church is in the hands of Jesus.
Pastor Phillip Lee
Executive Director
His Way Out Ministries
1412 17th Street, Suite 313
Bakersfield, CA, USA 93301
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If God is Love…
Jan 20th, 2012 by His Way Out Ministries
Dear His Way Out Ministries…
If God is love, then what’s so wrong with a man loving another man or a woman loving another woman?
There isn’t anything wrong with a man loving another man or a woman loving another woman, but any sexual expression of that love is clearly and strictly forbidden in God’s Word. Indeed, Scripture teaches that “God is love” (1 John 4:16). However, some have taken the verse, twisted and rewritten the verse to support a behavior that contradicts other verses that have established God’s boundaries regarding sexual expression. In Matthew 19:4-6, Jesus is abundantly clear in stating, “Haven’t you read…that at the beginning the Creator made them male and female, and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but one.” Yes, God is love. However, true love has boundaries that not only protect, but guide, and show concern for its recipients.
Educating and Equipping the Church
Dec 11th, 2011 by His Way Out Ministries
Today, no subject is more controversial or misunderstood than the subject of homosexuality. Both the Church and our culture remain divided on the issue with many crucial questions frequently surfacing such as:
How should parents and family members respond to gay loved ones? What does the Bible really say about homosexuality? How do we as a church show love to homosexuals without compromising biblical truth? What about gay rights?
We all found the time to be very meaningfully spent and your personal sharing and commentary on the issue of same-sex attraction, choices involved in terms of adopting a gay identity and pursuing gay life were very helpful in expanding our understanding of these complex issues. Pastor Dave Champness, Senior Pastor, River Lakes Community Church.
Teacher and educator on the complexities of homosexuality, Pastor Phillip Lee, has been addressing churches and conferences within the United States, the Caribbean and South America since 1994. He speaks on a variety of subjects specifically related to Christianity and God’s divine intent for human sexuality, including sexual purity, homosexuality, HIV/AIDS, discipleship, sexual and relational brokenness, and recovery and restoration.
Phillip has also designed seminars and workshops to equip pastors and lay counselors that offer Biblically-based answers as well as practical approaches. Phillip frequently speaks and addresses Sunday morning church services, and is often a guest on television and radio programs.
I was gratified by the degree to which we seem to see and understand these issues in a very similar manner. I am grateful to have gotten to know you and may God richly bless and use you and your ministry in the lives of many. Ian Boyne, Host of Religious Hard Talk, Kingston, Jamaica
Educational Workshops
His Way Out Ministries offers the following Biblically-based training and equipping workshops:
Homosexuality and the Reality of Change
Pastor Phillip Lee, Founder and Executive Director of His Way Out Ministries, brings a wealth of personal, as well as pastoral experience to this workshop. Pastor Lee will share his testimony, as well as discuss the questions: Can homosexuals really change? How long does change take? Will the person become heterosexual? How do I respond to pro-gay arguments?
The Myths of Homosexuality
If you’re like most Christians, you’re puzzled by homosexuality. You want to reach out in some way – but how? The first step is to become knowledgeable. This workshop helps clear up the many misconceptions most Christians have about homosexuality. Is homosexuality the worst of all sins? Is homosexuality genetic? Is homosexuality just a choice? Will marriage really fix a homosexual?
There’s Something I Need To Tell You! (When a Loved One Confesses They Are Homosexual)
What do you say and do when a loved one confesses they are homosexual? This workshop offers practical steps and information to help you understand your loved one, guidance to keep the lines of communication open without compromising your beliefs, and presents the biblical position on homosexuality.
Reaching Gay Youth
While the number of youth embracing homosexuality is alarming, there are many ways in which you can reach them. This workshop centers on why youth should question homosexuality and what role you can play in help bringing that about. What if people think I’m gay? Is there a difference between homosexual temptation and homosexual sin? How do I respond to the ‘born gay’ argument? What is the key to overcoming homosexuality?
Understanding Homosexuality
Is change possible? What causes homosexuality? Does God condemn a person for being attracted to members of their own sex? Is there a difference between homosexual tendencies and a gay identity? What are some of the battles each man and each woman will face in overcoming same-gender attraction? The workshop offers biblical and compassionate responses to homosexuality for parents, pastors, co-workers, a neighbor, or maybe just a good friend.
Homosexuality and the Church
The theological debate over what God’s Word says about homosexuality has become quite a phenomenon. Many concerns and questions must be addressed in churches wishing to reach out to homosexuals and their families. As a pastor, how do I lead our church to effectively love homosexuals? How do I introduce a gay-identified person to Christ? Is there a difference between the terms gay and homosexual? How does my church evaluate if we are handling homosexuality appropriately?
For more information about the above workshops or to schedule an educational workshop at your church, please contact His Way Out Ministries.