Exodus International Celebrating 30 Years of 'Freedom'

Exodus International Celebrating 30 Years of 'Freedom'
Ed Thomas, Agape Press

Attendees have gathered this week for a yearly conference in Asheville, North Carolina, that birthed the "ex-gay" ministry Exodus International 30 years ago. The organization's membership director says the continued growth is a testament to the power of Christ, and friends and family, to help those struggling to change. Randy Thomas says the people at the Exodus Freedom Conference this week are being equipped with the tools to overcome homosexuality -- whether for themselves, a family member, loved one, or friend. "They come here with a lot of questions -- and we have answers that [we hope] they will see will bring liberation not only to their sexuality but to their souls," notes Thomas. Thomas says the difference in the method is the biblical answer for freedom from any sin: the power of Jesus Christ. He says Jesus has made that power available through Exodus International for 30 years, since the group was formed following a first such multi-ministry conference in 1975. The Freedom Conference addresses a modern topic of strong need with a Youth Day, providing an emphasis on the many pro-homosexual messages now directed at young people, and equipping them also with ways to overcome. In addition, the conference will address issues surrounding biblical sexuality and sexual addictions.