If you’re struggling with Internet temptations or some other sexual sin, Luke 9:23 Ministries wants to pass along some resources that can help you take the first crucial step. These resources can then walk along side you in your journey towards victory and freedom as they offer biblical and healthy steps toward healing. Your church and non-profit ministry are only as healthy as its leader! Or maybe you are just interested in having some resources available for those around you or in your church; feel free to contact these resources and/or pass them along.
The Recovery Journey – This is a confidential online community for sexual strugglers and their spouses. The program includes printed, audio, and video teachings from Mark Brouwer, small group coaching, anonymous online forum, and many more resources.
The Purity Report for Pastors – Private, pastors-only forums which allow confidential use of our accountability framework. The Purity Report offers a powerful way for pastors to begin talking about their struggles with other pastors in a safe, grace-centered environment.
Thriving Pastor – This ministry by Focus on the Family is just for pastors and has many pastoral care resources including an anonymous Pastoral Care Line (877.233.4455).
Setting Captives Free – This is a non-denominational ministry which teaches the biblical principles of freedom in Jesus Christ. Their signature program, The Way of Purity, is a free and anonymous 60-day interactive course for those who struggle with lust or pornography.
Stone Gate Resources – Dr. Harry Schaumburg has counseled literally hundreds of pastors through sexual brokenness. His Biblical Intensive Counseling program has helped thousands to overcome sexual sin. Call Dr. Schaumburg for a free consultation.
New Hope for Sexual Integrity – Darrell Brazell has been in full time ministry for 25 years and porn free for the past eleven (see his story in chapter 1). He has a recovery manual, New Hope For Sexual Integrity and offers phone consultation and three day intensives for pastoral couples. Pastors and/or their wives can contact him directly at www.darrell@newhopelawrence.com.
Pure Life Ministries –serve Christians dealing with sexual sin by providing scripturally based counseling and teaching resources with the goal of leading Christians to victory over sexual sin through a deeper life in God. Their Counseling Helpline provides great biblical advice to those trapped in sexual temptations.
Pure Desire Ministries - A biblically-based and clinically-informed ministry committed to true revival in the church through the healing of the present day epidemic of sexual bondage. Pure Desire exists to provide hope and freedom from sexual addiction by educating and equipping church leaders in the development of a healing ministry. Through small group resources for men, women, and teens, on-site or online counseling, training events, and ministry partnerships, Pure Desire is leading the way in the battle for integrity and purity in the church.
Caregivers Forum – This ministry provides a directory of resources for ministry leaders and their families, including counseling services, and rest/renewal retreat centers.
Covenant Eyes - Porn thrives on shame and secrets. Our Internet Accountability service is designed to help you overcome porn by monitoring your Internet activity and sending a Report to a trusted friend who holds you accountable for your online choices
Luke 9:23 Ministries cares about the health of our leaders we partner with. We are praying for you guys! We understand the weight you bear as a leader. We know the war that wages against you when you are doing the work of The Lord; when our enemy is threatened, he prowls around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8). So be alert and sober minded! Link arms with Christians around you! There is a whole community (above) that the Lord has armed and given the right tools to for this kind of a fight. The battle is already won; HE is victorious!!