Conference Agenda
General Sessions | Breakout Sessions | Youth Track
Understanding Male Homosexuality
The media and others have misrepresented male homosexuality as a pre-determined, biological condition. This session examines the true nature of how male homosexuality develops, and it outlines the family dynamics that can lead to the development of same-sex desires.
Understanding Female Homosexuality
The root causes of lesbianism will be presented from a developmental perspective, focusing on relational deficits, identity formation issues and the effects of abuse. The heart of lesbianism, emotional dependency, will be highlighted and defined. The dynamics of lesbian relationships will be described as a womanvïs search for various aspects of self and types of love.
Cultural Conversion: The Gaying of America
The goal of gay activists is to "overhaul" America with the message that homosexuality is normal and healthy. Popular television shows and elementary school classrooms are the breeding ground for a dramatic shift in how sexuality is portrayed. This multi-media presentation poignantly reveals the motives behind gay activistsvï influential impact on western culture.
Personal Testimonies
You will hear from both men and women who have been affected by homosexuality and how Christ has intervened in their healing process. Youvïll also hear the story of parents who learned how to deal with this in their family. Their stories are encouraging reminders that God is still in the business of changing lives.
How Should We Respond
As a fitting end for the Love Won Out conference, our speaker exhorts the Christian church to passionately reach out to those within the gay community without compromising its stand on biblical truth.
Answering Pro-Gay Theology
This session takes a powerful, straightforward look at the growing acceptance of homosexuality in the evangelical community. This speaker provides a clear biblical response to understanding pro-gay theology's beliefs and finding the crucial balance between conviction and compassion in communicating with those who have embraced pro-gay theology.
Someone I Love is Gay – What Should I Do?
Hearing the words "I'm gay" from a son or daughter, spouse or close friend is often followed by a deafening silence. This session will address key issues families need to face to "move forward," including loving without compromising, what to tell children, how to witness to gay friends and how to be a positive influence in the life of your loved one.
Hope for Those Who Struggle
Choosing to leave homosexuality is a difficult process. However, tens of thousands of men and women have successfully done just that. This breakout session is specifically for those battling unwanted same-sex attractions who are looking for practical tools and resources, a place to ask questions and some encouragement while on the journey.
Straight Thinking on Gay Marriage
Gay marriage is a reality in the U.S. vënow how do we as Christians make a convincing, compassionate case for why that's not in the best interests of society and our children? This session will equip attendees with the facts and strategies needed to effectively argue for the benefits of traditional marriage with friends, co-workers and legislators.
Practical Tips for Reaching Out
Have you ever wondered what to say to someone who comes to you for help with confusion about homosexual feelings? Youvïll hear how one manvïs experience provides practical tools to enable a pastor, mentor or caregiver to come alongside a struggling individual.
Theology of Sexuality: God’s Glorious Design
This session will explore the profound significance of God's original plan for sexuality, the meaning of male and female as a reflection of Godvïs image, and the way humankind is called to express lovevëeither in marriage or in singleness.
Raising Healthy Kids in an Unhealthy Culture
Contrary to the popular myth that homosexuality is genetic, same-sex attraction is a preventable and treatable condition. This session offers practical tools in directing children toward a healthy heterosexual identity, and imparts insight into what parents can do to safeguard their children from those who would tell them otherwise.
Questions and Answers on Lesbianism
This session will answer your questions on the numerous and varied aspects of female homosexuality. Drawing from years of personal and professional experience, questions ranging from the most basic to the most difficult will be answered.
When You Don’t Know What to Say
This session will elaborate on the testimonies shared today with practical suggestions for family and friends as well as the church on what to do when you first hear the words “I’m gay.” This speaker offers experience and encouragement to those who have been directly affected by homosexuality in their families—including spouses, parents and children.
Teaching Captivity? Addressing the Pro-Gay Agenda in Your School
The gay agenda is encroaching on public school classrooms across the nation. Parents, teachers and administrators often find themselves at a loss in countering this onslaught. This session outlines action steps in confronting gay-affirmative curriculum and how to counter anti-family activism in your schools.
Our Religious Freedoms Under Fire
Those who hold to the Judeo-Christian biblical sexual ethic are the last bastion of society standing in the way of gay activists’ quest to normalize homosexual behavior. This session will help concerned citizens see how our First Amendment rights to freedom of speech and religious expression are jeopardized by pro-gay legislative and judicial efforts such as hate crimes, ENDA laws and gay marriage.
Mobilizing Your Community for Action
This session will show how one concerned citizen stood firmly against gay activism in his city. The speaker will share how to stand for traditional family values in your community while maintaining a compassion for those involved in homosexuality thereby fulfilling our calling as the salt of the earth and the light of the world.
Youth Track
The Love Won Out® youth track is a safe, conversational environment for young people 25 years of age and under to process what they're learning about God's message to those who struggle with sexual identity. Students will join youth ministers from around the country to discuss topics relevant to their day-to-day experiences, and be encouraged by the message of others who understand where they're at and what they're going through.