If you or someone you love is looking for further resources, counseling, or prayer, check out the following resources:
ReStory Ministries
Endorsed by the Assemblies of God, ReStory Ministries exists to equip pastors and leaders for transformational ministry, offer hope and support to individuals and families, and assist churches to become healing communities. Check out the website for practical ministry tools, YouTube videos, position papers, and more.
ReStory MinistriesRestored Hope Network
Restored Hope is a network of ministries across the nation which offer hope and healing for those dealing with unwanted same-sex attractions and/or sexual identity issues. RHN hosts an annual conference which is excellent for leaders and for same-sex attracted strugglers and/or their parents to attend. Their website also has an interactive map listing counselors/ministries across the U.S. which help people dealing with unwanted same-sex attractions.
Restored Hope NetworkElijah House
Elijah House specializes in prayer ministry, helping individuals address root causes that lie beneath the surface of most problems. “Bitter roots” (Heb. 12:15) feed patterns in us that lead to broken relationships, habitual sin, and many other kinds of “bad fruit.” Once roots are discovered, the prayer minister leads the person in prayer at the foot of the Cross, to forgive those who wounded him/her, as well as to receive forgiveness for judgments and other strongholds his heart has formed. While Elijah House is available to address all types of sin struggles, they are especially effective in helping those who deal with unwanted same-sex attractions. The Lord used Elijah House as a significant part of Linda’s healing journey.
Elijah HousePure Passion Media
Pure Passion is a comprehensive website that deals with sexual brokenness of any kind. Includes video testimonies from men and women set free from homosexuality, transgenderism, child abuse, and pornography in addition to articles, booklets, podcasts, and DVDs addressing sexual brokenness. A superb resource for the Church.
Pure Passion MediaThrive Video Series on LGBTQ
The pain and isolation of gender-confusion and same-sex attraction are immense. But there are many who have found redemption and wholeness through Christ! We want to make sure you have access to some of the best encouragement that’s out there, so we have partnered with seasoned Christian leaders who have personal experience of leaving LGBTQ behind to bring you a new video series called THRIVE! These amazing leaders share with you their stories, offer practical wisdom, and point you to more resources and encouragement. We hope you enjoy this wonderful series.
Thrive Video Series on LGBTQFocus on the Family
Focus on the Family is a global Christian ministry dedicated to helping families thrive. They provide help and resources for couples to build healthy marriages that reflect God’s design, and for parents to raise their children according to morals and values grounded in biblical principles. They have some great resources on LGBT issues.
Focus on the FamilyDesert Stream | Living Waters
Living Waters is a 20-week closed group for men and women seeking healing in their lives. It is an intensive and unique small group. Ultimately, we learn how to press into Jesus more deeply, allowing Him to meet our needs and transform us for His Kingdom purposes. With groups all over the world, and with over thirty years of ministering God’s healing love, the Living Waters program is a proven path of healing.
Desert Stream | Living WatersRestoring Wholeness
Restoring Wholeness is a cross cultural, inter denominational counseling, support group and leadership training ministry aimed at addressing relational and sexual issues. We are built on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, The Ultimate Restorer of people.
Restoring WholenessUpper Room Community Residential Program
The Upper Room Community (URC) is a 9-month residential program (September through May) for individuals who have already gone through at least one year of processing their same-sex attraction, either with a support group or through other means. It is for those who want to pursue a deeper understanding of SSA and live out the next step of healing with other people. The program is geared toward unmarried men and women between the ages of 21 and 30. Each year there are between four and six participants who live together in our large turn-of-the-century home in Southeast Portland. Each participant goes through the URC Taking Back Ground program while also meeting together one afternoon a week to have more in-depth teaching and discussion. In addition, each participant also has a mentor they meet with weekly. Other than those commitments, the participants live their own lives in Portland, including investing in different local churches, having their own jobs or perhaps attending school. Past residents have come from all over the United States and even other countries. For more details, click below.
Upper Room Community Residential ProgramTaking Back Ground
Taking Back Ground is a powerful discipleship program that equips those struggling with unwanted same-sex attractions to walk in freedom by providing powerful worship, in-depth teaching, and small group accountability. If you are struggling with sexual and relational issues, please consider joining us for the Taking Back Ground program. If you are not in Portland, consider TBG online.
Taking Back Ground