Joe Dallas

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Joe Dallas (born 1954) is a prominent figure in the ex-gay movement and an advocate of conversion therapy.

Career

Dallas is founder of Genesis Counseling in Tustin, California, which specializes in conversion therapy.[1] Dallas is the keynote speaker at one of the monthly weekend retreats on sexual purity titled "Every Man's Battle" (sponsored by New Life Ministries).[2] Dallas focuses on healing "Sexual Addiction, Responding to Pro-gay Theology, Ministering to Parents of Lesbians/Gays, Developing Ministerial Responses to Homosexuals, Apologetics Approaches to the ‘Gay Debate’"[3] He has also written three books and discussed them in the media.[4]

Genesis Counseling claims that

homosexual agenda",[5] claiming "I’m not sure we can defeat the pro-gay lobby or prevent their goals from being achieved. But win or lose, I don’t want to stand before God and say I did nothing when I had the opportunity to fight."[6]

Dallas served for three years as Chair of the Exodus International Board of Directors and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.[3]

Books

  • Desires in Conflict: Hope for Men Who Struggle with Sexual Identity (2003)
    ISBN 978-0-7369-1211-2
  • When Homosexuality Hits Home: What to Do When a Loved One Says They're Gay (2004)
    ISBN 978-0-7369-1201-3
  • The Gay Gospel?: How Pro-Gay Advocates Misread the Bible (2007)
    ISBN 978-0-7369-1834-3
  • The Complete Christian Guide to Understanding Homosexuality: A Biblical and Compassionate Response to Same-Sex Attraction, co-authored with Nancy Heche.

References

  1. ^ a b Joe Dallas l Genesis Counseling l Sexual Addiction Recovery
  2. ^ "'Love Won Out' conference coming to Southern California". Christian Examiner. September 2007. Archived from the original on 2011-09-29.
  3. ^ a b "Exodus International - Joe Dallas". Archived from the original on 2009-07-31. Retrieved 2008-02-16.
  4. ^ "Pro-Homosexual Theology". North Carolina Family Policy Council. September 1, 2007. Archived from the original on May 14, 2008."Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2008-02-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ Kwon, Lillian (June 25, 2007). "Exodus Freedom Speaker Warns of 'The Gay Gospel'". The Christian Post. Archived from the original on 2013-01-19. Retrieved 2018-05-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  6. ^ Joe Dallas to Exodus Ministries: Fight Gays. Discriminate. by: Mike Airhart http://www.exgaywatch.com/wp/2005/05/joe-dallas-to-e/

External links

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