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October 12, 2005

Los Angeles in His Image

Created in the Image of God Ministries Presents
Church Leadership Conference: Understanding the Intricacies of Homosexuality

Please join us at this conference for a panel discussion and questions and answers sessions. When we are prepared, when we are equipped, we do a better job of reaching out to spread the gospel and minister to a person struggling with homosexuality.

Location

Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 S. Figueroa Street. Los Angeles, CA 90015 Conference Room 408 A & B West Hall October 29. 2005 8:00 A. M – 5:30 P.M.

What Attendees Will Learn

  • Who is the person engaged in homosexuality or bisexuality? How to discern and help a person seeking to resolve a struggle with homosexuality. Discernment is defined as: calling on the Holy Spirit to lead or give direction on a matter. It is how the Spirit shows the church or its people what God wants them to do and be.
  • Testimony of God’s grace and strength in the covenant of marriage when a partner is struggling with homosexuality or has struggled with homosexuality.
  • "Gay" Theology of Biblical Passages. How to recognize the different interpretations.
  • Homosexuality and bisexuality in the Black Church, implementing counseling techniques and reconciliation ministry.

    Conference Speakers

  • Mr. Joe Dallas: Director of Genesis Counseling. He is the author of several books, How Should We Respond, Desires in Conflict, Hope for Men Who Struggle with Sexual Identity, A Strong Delusion: Confronting the Gay Christian Movement, When Homosexuality Hits Home, False Intimacy, and Understanding Pro Gay Theology.
  • Minister Kevin Giles, and Reverend Angela Giles: Founder of Original Intentions and author of Gay, But Not Happy: Dealing with Your Unwanted Homosexuality.
  • Pastor DL Foster: Founder and Executive Director of Witness Freedom Ministries. A Nine year ministry to men and women of color who struggle to overcome homosexuality.

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    Registration

    $50.00 per person includes breakfast and lunch. MAKE YOUR CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO: Created in The Image of God MAIL YOUR REGISTRATION FORM AND CHECK TO: P O Box 1337. Santa Monica, CA 90406-1337. Jo Frances Bell, Founder/Director. (310) 392-3049 Name of Church or Person_________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________ State __________ Zip Code__________________ Amount Enclosed ______________________ Telephone Number_________________________

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