I had countless questions as a young person struggling with unwanted same-sex attractions. Why did I struggle with these desires? How could God change me? Would I ever be able to have a wife and children? The Church wasn’t talking much about homosexuality thirty years ago, so I…
An Introduction From The Interim Director
What a bittersweet situation to find myself writing as the Interim Director. As Nate’s friend, I am excited for this new season of life. Organizationally, however, this is a sad farewell. Nate has been a force for innovation and strength at Outpost, and his legacy will be something we carry…
Voices: Real Connection, Real Freedom
In a word, I have found in twenty-three years of ministry, that people find lasting freedom from same-sex attraction (SSA) through connection. I believe anyone can find consistent power to overcome SSA if they can attain and maintain meaningful connection: 1) to God through His Son, Jesus; 2) to a…
Freedom Realized, a Book Review
Stephen Black, author of the recently published Freedom Realized: Finding Freedom from Homosexuality and Living Life Free from Labels, is the Director of First Stone Ministries in Oklahoma City. The ministry was founded in 1976 by Frank and Peg Rogers under the name Fishers of Men Evangelistic Corporation. The name…
Called Out 2018
Announcing our 14th annual Called Out of Darkness Celebration! Called Out of Darkness is Outpost Ministries’ annual response to National Coming Out Day. For over 40 years, we have been ministering to men and women seeking freedom from unwanted same-sex attractions. Jesus has been faithful to bring freedom and…
Rock Bottom, Persistent Love
My story is not a simple “coming to Jesus” story. It’s been a long, hard journey, full of ups and downs, messy relationships, and many rock bottoms. But Jesus faithfully pursued me and reached out to me in every twist and turn I took, in each rock bottom I hit.…
Voices Q & A: Leaving and Grieving
Q: What does the mourning process of leaving a gay lifestyle/identity look like? How can the Body of Christ help someone going through this process? A: The process looks different for everyone because we all have our own stories. I personally had to mourn the loss of my friends and…
Freedom Run 5K 2018
Please join the Twin Cities Justice House of Prayer and Outpost Ministries for our Freedom Run 5K. Walkers and kids are welcome! Proceeds will benefit TCJHOP Prayer Room & Outpost staff support. Saturday, September 8, 2018, rain or shine! 8:30 AM Check–In / 9 AM Race / Followed by Awards…
A Moses Generation
It has now been almost 20 years since the Lord spoke to me about my life’s calling. I was sitting on my porch, spending time with Him, when He spoke very clearly to my heart. “Son, raise up a generation in My love and in My power—a generation like Moses…
Simon Says
Simon says, “Retire!” This month, we acknowledge and celebrate Dave Rasmussen, former director of Simon Ministries, and Outpost’s Married Couples Coordinator. Dave is a man who has faithfully ministered to Jesus, his wife Diane, and to many other married couples for nearly 20 years. Humble Beginnings I first met Dave…
