Alan Chambers (Exodus International)
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Alan Chambers is the president of Exodus International
, 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.
Chambers says that he has mostly overcome his attraction to men; however, he rejects the term "ex-gay
". He is married to Leslie Chambers and has two adopted children. 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. He is also a member of the Arlington Group
, 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. His editorials have appeared in The Orlando Sentinel and The Boston Globe.
Chambers was listed in Charisma magazine as one of the top Christian
leaders who represent the future of the American church.
Exodus International
Exodus International is a non-profit, interdenominational ex-gay Christian organization founded by Michael Bussee, Gary Cooper, Frank Worthen, Ron Dennis, and Greg Reid...
, headquartered in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
. Before coming to Exodus, Chambers served on the pastoral team at Calvary Assembly of God, one of the largest churches in Orlando.
Chambers says that he has mostly overcome his attraction to men; however, he rejects the term "ex-gay
Ex-gay
The ex-gay movement consists of people and organizations that seek to get people to refrain from entering or pursuing same-sex relationships, to eliminate homosexual desires, to develop heterosexual desires, or to enter into a heterosexual relationship...
". He is married to Leslie Chambers and has two adopted children. 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
University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA...
, Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is an independent, private, medium-sized university affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The university's campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean in unincorporated Los Angeles County, California, United States, near Malibu, is the location for Seaver College, the School of...
and Reformed Theological Seminary
Reformed Theological Seminary
Reformed Theological Seminary is a non-denominational, evangelical Protestant seminary. RTS's first campus remains in Jackson, Mississippi, United States though the school has expanded to include several additional campuses.-Founding:...
.
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. He is also a member of the Arlington Group
Arlington Group
The Arlington Group is a coalition which unites the leaders of prominent Christian conservative organizations in the United States. Founded in 2002 principally through the efforts of American Family Association President Donald Wildmon and Free Congress Foundation Chairman Paul Weyrich, the group...
, 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
Time (magazine)
Time is an American news magazine. A European edition is published from London. Time Europe covers the Middle East, Africa and, since 2003, Latin America. An Asian edition is based in Hong Kong...
, ABC’s 20/20, MSNBC’s Buchanan & Press and ABC’s Nightline. His editorials have appeared in The Orlando Sentinel and The Boston Globe.
Chambers was listed in Charisma magazine as one of the top Christian
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
leaders who represent the future of the American church.
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
Television interviews
- Life Today with James & Betty Robison, "Exposing the Myths About Homosexuality", October 29, 2007, interviewed Alan Chambers
- CNN's Anderson Cooper 360, broadcast February 6, 2007, interviewed Alan Chambers
- The 700 Club CBN News segment, "Study Says Gays Can Change Orientation," broadcast February 19, 2008, interviewed Alan Chambers
- CNN's Paula Zahn Now, broadcast June 27, 2007, interviewed Alan Chambers
- Fox's The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet (syndicated), broadcast September 13, 2007, interviewed Alan & Leslie Chambers
- "Pray the Gay Away?Pray the Gay Away?"Pray the Gay Away?" is a 2011 episode of the American television series Our America with Lisa Ling. The episode, hosted by Ling, profiles several people as they seek to reconcile their homosexuality with their Christianity...
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, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Originally broadcast March 8, 2011.
Print interviews
- Christianity Today, "The Transgender Moment", February 12, 2008, interviewed Alan Chambers
- Christianity Today, "An Older, Wiser Ex-Gay Movement", September 13, 2007, interviewed Alan Chambers
- World magazine, "Good From Bad", February 9, 2008, quotes statistics on Exodus
- New Man, "Alan Chambers Talks to New Man About His Ministry to Homosexuals", March 20, 2008, interview with Alan Chambers