Alan Chambers (Exodus International)
Alan Chambers is the president of Exodus International,[1] headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Before coming to Exodus, Chambers served on the pastoral team at Calvary Assembly of God, one of the largest churches in Orlando.[2]
Chambers says that he has mostly overcome his attraction to men; however, he rejects the term "ex-gay".[3][4] He is married to Leslie Chambers and has two adopted children.[2][5] He travels extensively and is a frequent speaker and guest lecturer at conferences, churches and college campuses. He has debated at many university campuses, such as the University of California at Berkeley, Pepperdine University and Reformed Theological Seminary.
Chambers is actively involved in promoting policies that in his view preserve and protect "traditional marriage" and the family. He testified before the Massachusetts state judiciary committee on same-sex marriage.[6] He is also a member of the Arlington Group,[7] a coalition working to pass legislation against same-sex marriage.
He has been interviewed by numerous television, radio and print outlets across North America and Europe, including World, TIME, ABC’s 20/20, MSNBC’s Buchanan & Press and ABC’s Nightline.[8] His editorials have appeared in The Orlando Sentinel and The Boston Globe.[2]
Chambers was listed in Charisma magazine as one of the top Christian leaders who represent the future of the American church.[2]
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[edit] Books
- God's Grace and the Homosexual Next Door: Reaching the Heart of the Gay Men and Women in Your World Chambers, Alan, Harvest House Publishers (2006) ISBN 978-0-7369-1691-2
- Leaving Homosexuality: A Practical Guide for Men and Women Looking for a Way Out Chambers, Alan, Harvest House Publishers (2009) ISBN 978-0-7369-2610-2
[edit] Articles
[edit] Television interviews
- Life Today with James & Betty Robison, "Exposing the Myths About Homosexuality", October 29, 2007, interviewed Alan Chambers[12]
- CNN's Anderson Cooper 360, broadcast February 6, 2007, interviewed Alan Chambers[13]
- The 700 Club CBN News segment, "Study Says Gays Can Change Orientation," broadcast February 19, 2008, interviewed Alan Chambers[14]
- CNN's Paula Zahn Now, broadcast June 27, 2007, interviewed Alan Chambers[15]
- Fox's The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet (syndicated), broadcast September 13, 2007, interviewed Alan & Leslie Chambers[16]
- "Pray the Gay Away?", Our America with Lisa Ling, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Originally broadcast March 8, 2011.
- MSNBC's Kara Blizzard Live, broadcast October 9, 2011, interviewed Alan Chambers[17]
[edit] Print interviews
- Christianity Today, "The Transgender Moment", February 12, 2008, interviewed Alan Chambers[18]
- Christianity Today, "An Older, Wiser Ex-Gay Movement", September 13, 2007, interviewed Alan Chambers[19]
- World magazine, "Good From Bad", February 9, 2008, quotes statistics on Exodus[20]
- New Man, "Alan Chambers Talks to New Man About His Ministry to Homosexuals", March 20, 2008, interview with Alan Chambers[21]
[edit] References
- ^ Exodus International - Board of Directors
- ^ a b c d Exodus International - Biography of Alan Chambers
- ^ A BLOG BY ALAN CHAMBERS: Great Thread at ExGay Watch
- ^ Approaching agreement in debate over homosexuality
- ^ Alan Chambers, God's Grace and the Homosexual Next Door, Eugene: Harvest House, 2006, p36
- ^ A BLOG BY ALAN CHAMBERS: Massachusetts Marriage Affirmation & Protection Amendment
- ^ Members
- ^ Exodus International - Board of Directors
- ^ Pride and prejudice: Montel Williams style
- ^ How Will You Respond To Homosexuality?
- ^ How Will You Respond to Homosexuality?
- ^ http://lifeoutreach.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/lifeoutreach_vitalstream_com/SWF/2007/10/1029.swf
- ^ CNN.com - Transcripts
- ^ Study Says Gays Can Change Orientation - U.S. - CBN News
- ^ YouTube - CNN Paula Zahn Now 06.27.07 - So-Called Gay "Cure"
- ^ YouTube - Mike & Juliet - ex-gays (Pt1)
- ^ YouTube.com - Kara Blizzard Hates Homosexuals
- ^ The Transgender Moment | Christianity Today | A Magazine of Evangelical Conviction
- ^ An Older, Wiser Ex-Gay Movement | Christianity Today | A Magazine of Evangelical Conviction
- ^ WORLD Magazine | Today's News, Christian Views
- ^ New Man eMagazine
