The conference book room provided evidence of the many ways former homosexuals and lesbians seek to lead others out of this lifestyle. A Christian theater group from Black Mountain, N.C., known as Acts of Renewal, publicized its plays. During general sessions, attendees heard keynote speaker Erwin Lutzer, senior pastor of Chicago's Moody Church, exhort them to walk in holiness and shun sexual activity outside marriage. He will break the power of alien bonds and set the captive free. Conference participants also were told of the spread of ex- homosexual ministry in Latin America.
Groups now operate in eight Central American nations, including a new ministry in Paraguay.
Esly Carvalho, who grew up in Texas and now lives in Brazil, said she has already received invitations from Christian high schools in Paraguay to share her testimony. While neither she nor anyone in her family has ever been homosexual, she has worked in the field for 15 years. Carvalho pointed out it is vital that Christians open their arms to those struggling with their sexuality. N.C. After Kulp gently witnessed to Phillips at their workplace for several years, Phillips accepted Christ as her Savior and left a 20-year lesbian relationship. A year ago they formed Kindred Spirits to conduct workshops for churches on the roots of homosexuality and how to be agents of reconciliation.