Our Resources
Sexual Abuse, Trafficking & Exploitation
Articles & Books
- Not Quite Healed – by Cecil Murphy
- The Wounded Heart, Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse – by Dan B. Allender.
Homosexuality, Bisexuality & Transgender
Articles & Books
- The Broken Image – by Leanne Payne.
- Sex Change Regret– by Walt Heyer.
- Desires in Conflict, Hope for Men Who Struggle with Sexual Identity – by Joe Dallas.
- Getting it Straight, What Research Shows About homosexuality – from the Family Research Council.
- Coming Out of Homosexuality, New freedom for Men & Women – by Bob Davis & Lori Rentzel.
- The Complete Christian Guide to Understanding Homosexuality, A Biblical and Compassionate Response to Same-Sex Attraction. General Editors: Joe Dallas and Nancy Heche.
- Pursuing Sexual Wholeness – by Andrew Comiskey.
- Kingdom of God and the Homosexual – by Andrew Comiskey.
- The Gay Gospel, How Pro-Gay Advocates Misread the Bible – by Joe Dallas.
- A Queer Thing Happened to America – by Michael L. Brown.
- Understanding Male Homosexuality, – by Jeff Johnston.
- What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality, from Focus on the Family.
- How Should We Respond?, – by Joe Dallas.
- Emotional Dependency – by Lori Rentzel.
- Restoring Sexual Identity, Hope for Women who Struggle with Same-sex Attraction – by Ann Paulk.
- Out of Egypt – by Jeanette Howard.
- Into the Promised Land, Beyond the Lesbian Struggle – by Jeanette Howard.
- The Promised Land – by Jeanette Howard.
- Like Mother, Like Daughter – The effects of growing up in a homosexual home, Jakii Edwards.
- Such Were Some of You – documentary by Pure Passion Media
- What To Do When Your Child Discloses His or Her Homosexuality – Desert Stream Ministries.
- The 5 Streams: Differing Responses to LGBTQ – Linda Seiler.
- Transformation – Linda Seiler.
Pornography, Sex Addiction & Post-Abortion Recovery
Articles & Books
- No Stones – by Marnie Ferree.
- Strength in Weakness, Healing sexual and Relational Brokenness – by Andrew Comiskey.
- When Godly People Do Ungodly Things, Arming Yourself in the Age of Seduction – by Beth Moore.
- Breaking Free, Discover the Victory of Total Surrender – by Beth Moore.
- Pursuing Sexual Wholeness, How Jesus Heals the Homosexual – by Andrew Comiskey.
- Cradle My Heart, Finding God’s Love after Abortion – by Kim Ketola.
- Restoring the Christian Soul – by Leanne Payne.
- The Healing Presence – by Leanne Payne.
- Listening Prayer by Leanne Payne.
- The Conquer Series – A video teaching resource to help men break free from pornography addiction.
- Porn Free – A video series resource for men and women by John Bevere
Support For Parents & Loved Ones
Articles & Books
- Someone I Love is Gay – by Anita Worthen & Bob D.
- When Homosexuality Hits Home – by Joe Dallas.
- Where Does a Mother Go to Resign? – by Barbara Johnson.
- Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and be Happy? Pain is Inevitable but Misery is Optional – by Barbara Johnson.
- Come Back Barbara – by John Miller & Barbara Miller Juliani.
- How to Talk Confidently to Your Child About Sex, Parents Guide.
- Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality by Jim Burns.
- Choosing to Wait, A guide to Inspiring Abstinence (for Parents & Leaders) – by Laura B. Gallier.
- Why Wait? What Singles Need to Know About Sex and Dating – by Laura B. Gallier.
Faith-based Organizations
- Parents Together in Prayer – A group of parents who meet and spend time in fellowship and prayer: interceding, thanking, praising, and battling for their families. This group is open to any parent/grandparent of any age child (0-80). Meets at 7:00 p.m 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in McDonough and 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in Locust Grove. For information, call Melinda Patrick at 404-202-1397.
- Hearts of Hope – A support group for families and loved ones of those in LGBT.
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 3006. Room 351, 7-8:30 pm – 1st and 3rd Thursdays. More info: call Barbara Jarratt 770-794-2978.
Ministries and Counselors
The following are some of the more widely known ministries with a summary of their main focus. It is by no means exhaustive and exclusion from this list does not necessarily imply that we do not recommend a particular ministry. Any Member Ministry, Pastoral, Spiritual Mentor, and Professional Therapist Affiliate of Restored Hope Network are also recommendable: https://www.restoredhopenetwork.org/ministry-finder
Restored Hope Network “RHN” is a coalition of ministries serving those who desire to overcome relational and sexual issues in their lives and those impacted by homosexuality. RHN works alongside the body of Christ to connect those seeking help with local member ministries and other resources that are available, as well as support, equip and connect the local member ministries.
ReStory Ministries’ focus is to resourcing churches to address LGBTQ by equipping pastors, supporting families, and assisting churches to become healing communities. When the Church is equipped, new stories of transformation are told! ReStory offers digital resources, training and consultations for churches and leaders, hope and tools for people who struggle with LGBTQ, and referrals for individuals and families looking for ongoing support.
Based on Jesus’ mercy and the dignity of men and women made in God’s image, Desert Stream Ministries equips Christians to gather in pursuit of radical wholeness. Desert Stream’s flagship program, Living Waters, is a 20-week healing/ discipleship group for persons struggling with an array of sexual and relational issues (sexual addiction, same-sex attraction, abuse, marriage struggles, gender insecurity, etc.). Members gather weekly for worship, teaching, and ministry times to encounter God’s mercy for healing and integration. Desert Stream also offers Living Waters Trainings, CrossCurrent (a shorter, 8-week program) and Oasis, a parents/friends support group. Visit https://www.desertstream.org/find-a-group to find a group near you.
“Equipped To Love” – Committed to creating (and protecting) safe spaces that foster the transformation that comes through vulnerability with Jesus. For people longing to understand homosexuality better and find resolution to sexual and gender confusion. The ministry offers to individuals, family members, friends and church leaders through consulting, speaking engagements, and online resources.
“Changed Movement” – A community of friends who once identified as LGBTQ+ birthed in response to California legislation that discriminated against Christians with an LGBTQ background. Probably the leading ministry for ensuring that politicians in California, Washington DC and other states hear their stories of change, transformed by Jesus, as advocates countering culture’s cry to silence the Christian, the Church and the counselor from sharing with those with unwanted same-sex attraction. Changed Movement is led by Equipped To Love.
When homosexuality or transgenderism hits home, Help 4 Families/Living Stones Ministries are here for you. There is hope. You are not alone. The founder has also authored several children’s books addressing sexuality.
Transformation Ministries Alliance “TMA” is an interdenominational network of Christian ministries, churches and counselors, which is governed by its membership. The ministry is devoted to preserving and declaring a Biblical sexual ethic among its members and followers within the Body of Christ, and in their daily lives. The members have been impacted either directly or indirectly with homosexuality and/or transgenderism. The ministry believes in and experiences the saving grace and transforming power of Jesus Christ as He conforms lives more perfectly to His image.
Identify Ministries provides discipleship for overcomers from LGBT, family support including a parents online fellowship, and guidance with community and Church trainings.amilies/Living Stones Ministries are here for you. There is hope. You are not alone. The founder has also authored several children’s books addressing sexuality.
Resurrection Life Ministries/Restore Purity is dedicated to helping sexually impure Christians walk in obedience and purity, to equip the church to minister to those individuals and to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel to all who are enslaved to sexual sin.
Each financial gift allows us share the good news that there’s hope, healing and freedom in Christ for the sexually and relationally hurting.