Editor’s note: As part of Outpost’s 50th year, we are interviewing those who can speak into the history and trajectory of Outpost and our type of ministry. The following is the first of three conversations we have planned. Dear friends, Dan P. is a well-known member of the Outpost family.…
Dad
This article from the archives was first published in the March 1990 edition of Outpost News. The contents are reprinted as originally written. Recently a friend and I went to see the movie, DAD which starred Jack Lemmon as Ted Danson’s father. The movie dealt with the poor relationship between…
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Proclaiming God’s Praises
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the One who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.1 Peter 2:9 (HCSB) Dear Friends, Over two decades ago, the verse above inspired…
LGBTQ+: A Civil Rights Issue?
Dear friends, I recently heard Linda Seiler discuss culture’s view on LGBTQ+ matters. Her observation is that culture sees LGBTQ+ as a civil rights issue. What once was seen as a strictly moral issue has now become a matter of identity politics and inalienable rights for individuals to express and…
The Time is Now
After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee, preaching the good news of God: “The timeis fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe in the good news!”Mark 1:14-15 (CSB) Dear Friends, In studying the book of Mark this spring, I find myself returning again and…
Not That Different
Dear friends, When I first joined Outpost at the start of 2019, I was broken and despairing. I had already resigned myself to a life of being crushed by my unwanted same-sex romantic/erotic attractions. I felt like my struggle was super unique and that no one could really understand what…
A Year In Review
Dear Friends, Hard to believe, but just over one year ago, I took the reins as President of Outpost-TCJHOP. In noticing the date passing by on the calendar, I found myself reflecting on this past year and praising God for His faithfulness to the ministry. The past year, like many…
Until Christ is Formed
Dear Friends, One of the exciting events of this summer was Joshua Fellowship holding its Summer Intensive. In mid-August, Joshua Fellowship wrapped up the Intensive with its Capstone Retreat. I am so grateful for our volunteer leaders Jon and Jeremy who led us through the weekend’s activities, as well as…
The Walk of Faithfulness
Dear Friends, In the early 2010s, Outpost followed God’s lead to create a new support group, which we named Elijah Company. Rather than ministering to those seeking wholeness in their sexuality and identity, this group was designed to minister to the families and friends of strugglers. As the group began,…
Looking Back to Move Forward
Dear Friends, Looking back over the decades and realizing the truth of God’s choice in my birth, my particular family, the place for this particular moment, and my experiences has brought me here today to you, my family in Christ. Living Waters was and is for me, one portal (of…
