For decades, Linda felt like a man trapped in a female body and was exclusively attracted to women. Today, she is content in a female body and wholly attracted to men.
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Linda A. Seiler, Ph.D.
Keynote
For decades, Linda felt like a man trapped in a female body and was exclusively attracted to women. Today, she is content in a female body and wholly attracted to men. Dr. Seiler offers a unique, compassionate perspective as one who has struggled with her own gender identity and sexuality.
Linda serves as the Executive Director of ReStory Ministries and as a National Chi Alpha Field Specialist in Applied Theology and Culture. She is an ordained AG minister and holds a PhD from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (2020), with her dissertation investigating 30 case studies of men and women who were once same-sex attracted and have experienced transformation. Linda’s book Trans-Formation: A Former Transgender Responds to LGBTQ draws from her academic research and her own eleven-year journey out of transgender desires and same-sex attractions, written to equip Christian leaders, concerned parents, or conflicted adults with a theological, scientific, and restorative response to LGBTQ.
Linda is a member of Connection Point Church (AG) in West Lafayette, IN. Learn more about Linda’s story and her ministry at lindaseiler.com.
Joe Dallas
Keynote
Joe Dallas is an author, conference speaker, and Biblical counselor. He’s the Founder of Cloudfire Ministries in Tustin, California, and he hosts a weekly podcast (Christians in a Cancel Culture) and a monthly online meeting for pastors (The Challenge).
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Joe Dallas
Keynote
Joe Dallas is an author, conference speaker, and Biblical counselor. He’s the Founder of Cloudfire Ministries in Tustin, California, and he hosts a weekly podcast (Christians in a Cancel Culture) and a monthly online meeting for pastors (The Challenge). He has authored nine books and is a contributing writer for The Christian Research Journal and the online magazine The Stream, and he’s had extensive secular and Christian media experience.
Joe is the father of two sons, and he and his wife Renee are long standing members of Mesa Church (AG) in Irvine. They reside in Orange County, California.
Learn more about Joe’s story and his ministry at joedallas.com.
Paul W. Hruz, M.D. Ph.D.
Keynote
Dr. Hruz is an academic pediatric endocrinologist (hormone specialist) and tenured physician scientist with faculty appointments in both Pediatrics and Cellular Biology and Physiology.
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Paul W. Hruz, M.D. Ph.D.
Keynote
Dr. Hruz is an academic pediatric endocrinologist (hormone specialist) and tenured physician scientist with faculty appointments in both Pediatrics and Cellular Biology and Physiology. He received his MD and PhD degrees from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed residency training in Pediatrics at the University of Washington in Seattle and fellowship training in pediatric endocrinology at Washington University in St Louis.
Dr. Hruz has over 25 years of clinical experience in caring for children with disorders of sexual development. He has received certification in Healthcare Ethics. He has authored over 65 peer-reviewed manuscripts, scientific reviews, and book chapters. Most importantly, together with his wife Anne, he has raised his five children in St Louis.
Kim Sharp
Emcee
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Kim Sharp
Emcee
Kim Sharp is the National Girls Ministry Director. She was born and raised in Franklin, Indiana and graduated from North Central University in Minneapolis, MN. She served on staff at North Central in the Student Life Department, ending her tenure there as Dean of Women. She is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God and has served as Youth & Worship pastor, Staff Pastor and launched the Indy School of Leadership with North Central University in 2019. Kim served on the District Women’s Leadership Team for the Indiana District of the Assemblies of God and was employed by the Johnson County Prosecutor’s Office as a Victim Advocate in the Special Victim’s Unit. Kim has traveled extensively across the US and abroad sharing the hope of Jesus Christ and the power of His unfailing love.
Kim’s passion is to equip, encourage and empower lives through practical teaching and application of the Word. She is compelled by the reality of the Holy Spirit being active and desiring to do a supernatural work in our lives today. Christ purchased our salvation, our healing, our peace and our freedom and the Holy Spirit is present to see those activated. This is the central passion in Kim’s ministry. She is an effective communicator with a variety of crowds, speaking to thousands each year. Whether it be women’s groups, adult congregations, young girls, or teenagers, Kim connects and touches the hearts of everyone she meets. Through her testimony, humor and insight, Kim’s ministry has touched thousands of lives around the world.
29:11 Worship
Worship
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29:11 Worship
Worship
29:11 Worship is the music ministry of Twentynine:Eleven Church located in Tempe, Arizona. As a collection of singers, songwriters, musicians, and worship leaders, their desire is to connect their local community with the heart of God. Through authentic lyrics, creative melodies, and passionate expression, they seek to cultivate a worship experience that stirs both the heart and spirit of the listener. As they write songs and serve their local community, their prayer is that the same anthems may encourage a move of the Spirit in churches and in the lives of believers around the globe.
From a young age, Matthew King dealt with same-sex attractions and struggled with the inner fight of sexual identity. Being a church kid, he knew the truth, but changing how he felt was not as easy. He offers insight on dealing with same-sex attraction while serving the Lord, as well as living life secure in his identity as Beloved.
Matthew King is an AG minister, as well as a substitute teacher. He ministers to approximately 300+ children/teens weekly through his church and through afterschool programs. Matthew has pastored in various ministries for over 15 years including Kids, Youth, Worship, Outreach, and Childcare. He currently serves as the Associate Pastor at The Oasis in Princeton, IN, alongside his wife of 15 years, Kasie. Together, they have 4 children: Jesika (22), Noah (8), Isabella (8), and Ava (4).
Melinda Patrick
Testimony
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Melinda Patrick
Testimony
As Director of Parent Support for His Wonderful Works since 2013, author of The Daring Rescue, and host of the award-winning podcast The Bridge Between Us, Melinda Patrick has been able to minister to many families with children and loved ones who have embraced an LGBTQ identity. Having a daughter involved in the LGBTQ community for over 11 years, Melinda knows what it is like to grieve the choices our loved ones have made and understands the helplessness when things aren’t as we had hoped. She is passionate about emboldening and equipping parents to co-labor with God where He is at work.
Emily Oakley
Testimony
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Emily Oakley
Testimony
Rev. Emily Oakley is an ordained, full-gospel evangelist who also serves as a pastoral counselor and author from Wichita, Kansas. Her heart is for all people to find healing and wholeness in Jesus. She is particularly passionate about biblical identity and how to help people discover who they are in Christ. God delivered her from her own experience of same-sex attraction and removed the toxic root of codependency. She uses this testimony and what she has learned in her own ministry, Rebirth Ministries. Her hope is for all to find the transformative freedom that only Christ provides. She attends River Church (AG) in Haysville, KS.
Annalise Shadburne
Testimony
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Annalise Shadburne
Testimony
Annalise has experienced freedom from spiritual confusion and gender dysphoria since surrendering her life to Jesus. After seeking her own way out of brokeness, identifying as a man, and exploring New Age beliefs, she thought she was finally happy with her life but couldn’t shake the sense that something was very wrong. God had a different plan, and now she seeks to share the story of His grace and redemptive power in her life. Annalise and her husband live in western Washington and enjoy serving in their church, Gateway Fellowship (AG) in Poulsbo.
Breakout 1 Speakers & Descriptions
Maureen & Ray Borzone
Removing Barriers to Healing Sexual Brokenness
Sexual brokenness often has non-sexual roots. Heart-level healing and transformation involves recognizing those roots and working to remove them. Often there are barriers to even seeing the roots at all. Learn how to remove the common barriers to healing that keep people in cycles of unwanted sexual behavior. Help others experience the healing and breakthrough they’re searching for.
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Maureen & Ray Borzone
Removing Barriers to Healing Sexual Brokenness
Sexual brokenness often has non-sexual roots. Heart-level healing and transformation involves recognizing those roots and working to remove them. Often there are barriers to even seeing the roots at all. Learn how to remove the common barriers to healing that keep people in cycles of unwanted sexual behavior. Help others experience the healing and breakthrough they’re searching for.
Maureen and Ray Borzone are the authors of Uproot Anxiety – How to Remove the Root Causes of Your Anxiety & Cultivate a Life of Peace. They have committed their lives to leading people out of cycles of defeat and into mental and emotional wellness. As Certified Professional Coaches (CPC) and Assemblies of God ministers, they have brought transformation to hundreds of lives, and now they want to share their God-given tools with you. As the founders of Radiant Leadership Group, they design courses and workshops to lead the anxious and weary into peace and purpose.
Matthew King
How to Talk to Children About Sexuality at an Age-Appropriate Level
Children are being indoctrinated with LGBTQ ideology as young as kindergarten. How can we preempt the conversation and equip our children with a biblical understanding of sexuality at an age-appropriate level? Drawing from his past experience of same-sex attractions in addition to his role as a children’s pastor, husband, and parent of four kids, Matt will prepare you to have the conversation now so that you don’t have to do damage control later.
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Matthew King
How to Talk to Children About Sexuality at an Age-Appropriate Level
Children are being indoctrinated with LGBTQ ideology as young as kindergarten. How can we preempt the conversation and equip our children with a biblical understanding of sexuality at an age-appropriate level? Drawing from his past experience of same-sex attractions in addition to his role as a children’s pastor, husband, and parent of four kids, Matt will prepare you to have the conversation now so that you don’t have to do damage control later.
From a young age, Matthew King dealt with same-sex attractions and struggled with the inner fight of sexual identity. Being a church kid, he knew the truth, but changing how he felt was not as easy. He offers insight on dealing with same-sex attraction while serving the Lord, as well as living life secure in his identity as Beloved.
Matthew King is an AG minister, as well as a substitute teacher. He ministers to approximately 300+ children/teens weekly through his church and through afterschool programs. Matthew has pastored in various ministries for over 15 years including Kids, Youth, Worship, Outreach, and Childcare. He currently serves as the Associate Pastor at The Oasis in Princeton, IN, alongside his wife of 15 years, Kasie. Together, they have 4 children: Jesika (22), Noah (8), Isabella (8), and Ava (4).
Keith & René Martin
Doing Life With Your LGBTQ-Identified Child
How do you go forward in a healthy relationship with your LGBTQ-identified child? Whether they are a teen living in your home, an adult living on their own, or even if the relationship has been broken, we’ll be talking about what you can do to connect in redemptive ways: communication – what you should and shouldn’t say; boundaries – how to navigate situations that arise; and self-care – how to keep yourself close to and strengthened by Jesus in the process.
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Keith & René Martin
Doing Life With Your LGBTQ-Identified Child
How do you go forward in a healthy relationship with your LGBTQ-identified child? Whether they are a teen living in your home, an adult living on their own, or even if the relationship has been broken, we’ll be talking about what you can do to connect in redemptive ways: communication – what you should and shouldn’t say; boundaries – how to navigate situations that arise; and self-care – how to keep yourself close to and strengthened by Jesus in the process.
Keith and René are the founders and directors of Hearts of Hope in Yuba City, CA. The mission of Hearts of Hope is to inform and equip the Church with a compassionate biblical response to LGBTQ issues; provide support for families with LGBTQ loved ones; and connect strugglers with mentors and resources. René serves as Chair on the ReStory Board of Directors, is a credentialed AG minister, and previously served on the Board of Directors for the Restored Hope Network.
Keith and René have been members of Calvary Christian Center (AG) in Yuba City, CA, for the past 36 years.
Brett & Holly Martin
How Father Wounds Influence Our Sexuality
In this session, we will look at God’s original intent for the role of a father. We will then look at how children may experience a breach in the bonding process with their father and how long-term roots spring forth from the rupture. Lastly, we will look at how God fathers us with a perfect love that leads to healing and freedom.
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Brett & Holly Martin
How Father Wounds Influence Our Sexuality
In this session, we will look at God’s original intent for the role of a father. We will then look at how children may experience a breach in the bonding process with their father and how long-term roots spring forth from the rupture. Lastly, we will look at how God fathers us with a perfect love that leads to healing and freedom.
Brett Martin’s life was dramatically changed by the power of God’s love on a university campus. For 29 years, Brett has served as a Chi Alpha missionary. In 2016, his vision expanded to reaching multiple campuses, specifically in the area of walking alongside students and leaders struggling with relational and sexual brokenness. He loves witnessing students walk into their God given identity and destiny.
Brett and Holly currently serve as Chi Alpha affiliate missionaries at NAU and Embry Riddle. They also serve on staff with Restoring Wholeness Ministries based in Tucson. Brett is an ordained minister through the Assemblies of God. Brett and Holly live in a small town in northern Arizona, attend Journey Church (AG) in Cottonwood, and enjoy gardening and restoring their 100-year-old home.
Rev. Wynn Cameron Thompson
Shame: A Common Root of Sexual Addictions
This breakout examines the impact of past experiences and how the development of a shame-based identity may contribute to sexual addictions. Wynn will offer a biblically-based, practical approach to break shame and help the overcomer enter into deeper intimacy with Christ, resulting in greater wholeness and freedom.
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Rev. Wynn Cameron Thompson
Shame: A Common Root of Sexual Addictions
This breakout examines the impact of past experiences and how the development of a shame-based identity may contribute to sexual addictions. Wynn will offer a biblically-based, practical approach to break shame and help the overcomer enter into deeper intimacy with Christ, resulting in greater wholeness and freedom.
Rev. Wynn Cameron Thompson, since 1996, has been the executive director and founder of Restoring Wholeness Ministries. His story takes him from a solid Christian home upbringing in Los Angeles, California, to being raped at the age of six. The streets of Hollywood became his way of life as a teenager. Sex, drugs, and the entertainment industry became his god as he looked for his identity and satisfaction in life. Dysfunction in many forms continued until he turned to God in 1985.
After years of healing, he became a missionary in Europe with Youth With A Mission. During the years that followed, he gained training in theology and therapy as he studied with international schools. He is an ordained minister, international teacher, speaker, life therapist/counselor, and author of Prodigal: A Journey to Freedom from Abuse and Addiction.
Renee Dallas
A Biblical Response to Non-Traditional Marriage
With the normalization of LGBTQ, a myriad of trends have emerged that challenge biblical marriage and influence younger generations away from the truth. Such trends include polyamory, platonic same-sex marriage, mixed-orientation marriage, and trans/hetero marriage. Renata will review the emerging trends, equip the listener to articulate God’s design for marriage, and offer methods to counsel and instruct others in the truth.
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Renee Dallas
A Biblical Response to Non-Traditional Marriage
With the normalization of LGBTQ, a myriad of trends have emerged that challenge biblical marriage and influence younger generations away from the truth. Such trends include polyamory, platonic same-sex marriage, mixed-orientation marriage, and trans/hetero marriage. Renata will review the emerging trends, equip the listener to articulate God’s design for marriage, and offer methods to counsel and instruct others in the truth.
Renee works with her husband Joe Dallas at CloudFire Ministries, where she established WifeBoat.com, a support ministry for wives impacted by their husband’s sexual and gender identity struggles. A Bible teacher and frequent guest speaker along with her husband at churches, conferences, and seminars, Renee is passionate about spiritual formation and the local church and has a certification in Biblical Counseling through the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation in Pennsylvania.
Renee is a member and serves on the board of elders at Mesa Church (AG) in Irvine, CA, and she also produces and hosts the Setting the Table podcast for the Mesa Women’s Ministry. She is passionate about spiritual formation and the local church, and is always on the lookout for awesome conversations!
Breakout 2 Speakers & Descriptions
Maureen & Ray Borzone
Forgiving Yourself & Breaking Free of Shame
You know that God has forgiven you, so why can’t you forgive yourself? Feelings of condemnation and shame can keep you in cycles of anxiety and defeat that are hard to break out of. Learn the nature of this destructive pattern and how to finally receive all that Jesus purchased for you on the Cross. Live in the lightness and power that God intends for His children.
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Maureen & Ray Borzone
Forgiving Yourself & Breaking Free of Shame
You know that God has forgiven you, so why can’t you forgive yourself? Feelings of condemnation and shame can keep you in cycles of anxiety and defeat that are hard to break out of. Learn the nature of this destructive pattern and how to finally receive all that Jesus purchased for you on the Cross. Live in the lightness and power that God intends for His children.
Maureen and Ray Borzone are the authors of Uproot Anxiety – How to Remove the Root Causes of Your Anxiety & Cultivate a Life of Peace. They have committed their lives to leading people out of cycles of defeat and into mental and emotional wellness. As Certified Professional Coaches (CPC) and Assemblies of God ministers, they have brought transformation to hundreds of lives, and now they want to share their God-given tools with you. As the founders of Radiant Leadership Group, they design courses and workshops to lead the anxious and weary into peace and purpose.
Anne Edward: Restored Hope Network
Equipping Youth With a Biblical Response to LGBTQ
Today’s youth experience unprecedented social pressure to affirm LGBTQ. How can we equip our youth to respond when they encounter accusations against their faith because of their beliefs regarding God’s design for sexuality? Anne offers youth a reasonable, hope-filled, and compassionate response based on both biblical truth and natural law.
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Anne Edward: Restored Hope Network
Equipping Youth With a Biblical Response to LGBTQ
Today’s youth experience unprecedented social pressure to affirm LGBTQ. How can we equip our youth to respond when they encounter accusations against their faith because of their beliefs regarding God’s design for sexuality? Anne offers youth a reasonable, hope-filled, and compassionate response based on both biblical truth and natural law.
Anne is an author, speaker, spokesperson, and advocate for men and women struggling with unwanted same-sex attraction. Her mission is to restore hope to those broken by sexual and relational sin.
“I know it’s possible to be set free from sexual confusion because it was my story.”
She is the author of Restoring Sexual Identity: Hope for Women Who Struggle with Same-Sex Attraction and co-author of Love Won Out.
Anne is a member of Radiant Church (AG) in Colorado Springs, CO.
Andrew Rodriguez, LPC
Understanding the Development of Same-Sex Attractions & Moving Toward Wholeness
In counseling those with unwanted sexual attractions, competent care begins with understanding the nature of sexual attraction and how it develops. Andrew will outline how God’s design for sexuality provides insight into the causes of same-sex sexual arousal and inspires psychological approaches to helping overcomers move toward wholeness. This model will be contrasted against the secular paradigm of an inborn, immutable sexual orientation that is increasingly being adopted in the Church.
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Andrew Rodriguez, LPC
Understanding the Development of Same-Sex Attractions & Moving Toward Wholeness
In counseling those with unwanted sexual attractions, competent care begins with understanding the nature of sexual attraction and how it develops. Andrew will outline how God’s design for sexuality provides insight into the causes of same-sex sexual arousal and inspires psychological approaches to helping overcomers move toward wholeness. This model will be contrasted against the secular paradigm of an inborn, immutable sexual orientation that is increasingly being adopted in the Church.
Andrew Rodriguez is the director of Integrity Christian Counseling in Pottstown, PA, and a campus counselor at the University of Valley Forge (an Assemblies of God institution), his alma mater. He is certified in Reintegrative Therapy, a treatment for trauma and addictions found helpful in sexual attraction change. Andrew enjoys educating the public on psychology, theology, and sexuality using his YouTube channel, PsychoBible.
He is an affiliate with Restored Hope Network, Transformation Ministries Alliance, and a coordinator for Living Waters. He is on the boards of The Alliance for Therapeutic Choice and Scientific Integrity and Voice of the Voiceless (which advocates for the rights of ex-LGBT). Andrew has been passionately married to his wife, Jessica, since 2007.
Matthew King
Pastoring Individuals Leaving an LGBTQ Identity
“Come as you are” is a phrase many churches speak from their pulpit, but do we know what to do when people actually do? Matt explains how to meet the unique challenge of ministering to those who are leaving an LGBTQ identity by applying biblical principles of love and discipleship. No one should walk alone in their journey away from LGBTQ.
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Matthew King
Pastoring Individuals Leaving an LGBTQ Identity
“Come as you are” is a phrase many churches speak from their pulpit, but do we know what to do when people actually do? Matt explains how to meet the unique challenge of ministering to those who are leaving an LGBTQ identity by applying biblical principles of love and discipleship. No one should walk alone in their journey away from LGBTQ.
From a young age, Matthew King dealt with same-sex attractions and struggled with the inner fight of sexual identity. Being a church kid, he knew the truth, but changing how he felt was not as easy. He offers insight on dealing with same-sex attraction while serving the Lord, as well as living life secure in his identity as Beloved.
Matthew King is an AG minister, as well as a substitute teacher. He ministers to approximately 300+ children/teens weekly through his church and through afterschool programs. Matthew has pastored in various ministries for over 15 years including Kids, Youth, Worship, Outreach, and Childcare. He currently serves as the Associate Pastor at The Oasis in Princeton, IN, alongside his wife of 15 years, Kasie. Together, they have 4 children: Jesika (22), Noah (8), Isabella (8), and Ava (4).
Brett & Holly Martin
How Mother Wounds Influence Our Sexuality
In this session, we will look at God’s original intent for the role of mothers. We will then look at how children may experience a breach in the bonding process with their mother and how long-term roots spring forth from the rupture. Lastly, we will look at how God mothers us with a perfect love that leads to healing and freedom.
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Brett & Holly Martin
How Mother Wounds Influence Our Sexuality
In this session, we will look at God’s original intent for the role of mothers. We will then look at how children may experience a breach in the bonding process with their mother and how long-term roots spring forth from the rupture. Lastly, we will look at how God mothers us with a perfect love that leads to healing and freedom.
Brett Martin’s life was dramatically changed by the power of God’s love on a university campus. For 29 years, Brett has served as a Chi Alpha missionary. In 2016, his vision expanded to reaching multiple campuses, specifically in the area of walking alongside students and leaders struggling with relational and sexual brokenness. He loves witnessing students walk into their God given identity and destiny.
Brett and Holly currently serve as Chi Alpha affiliate missionaries at NAU and Embry Riddle. They also serve on staff with Restoring Wholeness Ministries based in Tucson. Brett is an ordained minister through the Assemblies of God. Brett and Holly live in a small town in northern Arizona, attend Journey Church (AG) in Cottonwood, and enjoy gardening and restoring their 100-year-old home.
Linda A. Seiler, Ph.D.
Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria: Why Teens Are Transitioning at Alarming Rates
It’s now trendy to be trans, but what does transgender mean, and how should we respond when a loved one—especially a teenager—comes out as trans? Dr. Linda Seiler, who herself experienced transgender desires and same-sex attractions, explains why teens are adopting transgender identities at an alarming rate and will offer practical tips, including how to respond to teens who adopt a false identity and which pronouns to use.
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Linda A. Seiler, Ph.D.
Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria: Why Teens Are Transitioning at Alarming Rates
It’s now trendy to be trans, but what does transgender mean, and how should we respond when a loved one—especially a teenager—comes out as trans? Dr. Linda Seiler, who herself experienced transgender desires and same-sex attractions, explains why teens are adopting transgender identities at an alarming rate and will offer practical tips, including how to respond to teens who adopt a false identity and which pronouns to use.
For decades, Linda felt like a man trapped in a female body and was exclusively attracted to women. Today, she is content in a female body and wholly attracted to men. Dr. Seiler offers a unique, compassionate perspective as one who has struggled with her own gender identity and sexuality.
Linda serves as the Executive Director of ReStory Ministries and as a National Chi Alpha Field Specialist in Applied Theology and Culture. She is an ordained AG minister and holds a PhD from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (2020), with her dissertation investigating 30 case studies of men and women who were once same-sex attracted and have experienced transformation. Linda’s book Trans-Formation: A Former Transgender Responds to LGBTQ draws from her academic research and her own eleven-year journey out of transgender desires and same-sex attractions, written to equip Christian leaders, concerned parents, or conflicted adults with a theological, scientific, and restorative response to LGBTQ.
Linda is a member of Connection Point Church (AG) in West Lafayette, IN. Learn more about Linda’s story and her ministry at lindaseiler.com.
Breakout 3 Speakers & Descriptions
Melinda Patrick
Positioning Yourself for Greater Impact With Your LGBTQ-Identified Loved One
As Christian parents, family, or friends of a loved one who has embraced an LGBTQ identity, we want our loved ones to see and experience Jesus Christ so they will come to know Him in a real and personal way. In this breakout, participants will discover the greatest obstacle to them pointing their loved one to Jesus, learn how to position themselves for greater Kingdom impact, and be equipped to be the hands and feet of Jesus to their loved one.
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Melinda Patrick
Positioning Yourself for Greater Impact With Your LGBTQ-Identified Loved One
As Christian parents, family, or friends of a loved one who has embraced an LGBTQ identity, we want our loved ones to see and experience Jesus Christ so they will come to know Him in a real and personal way. In this breakout, participants will discover the greatest obstacle to them pointing their loved one to Jesus, learn how to position themselves for greater Kingdom impact, and be equipped to be the hands and feet of Jesus to their loved one.
As Director of Parent Support for His Wonderful Works since 2013, author of The Daring Rescue, and host of the award-winning podcast The Bridge Between Us, Melinda Patrick has been able to minister to many families with children and loved ones who have embraced an LGBTQ identity. Having a daughter involved in the LGBTQ community for over 11 years, Melinda knows what it is like to grieve the choices our loved ones have made and understands the helplessness when things aren’t as we had hoped. She is passionate about emboldening and equipping parents to co-labor with God where He is at work.
Maureen & Ray Borzone
From Self-Rejection to Self-Acceptance, God’s Way
Our current culture, through the transgender movement, is promoting a false compassion that supports self-rejection and the fantasy that creating a different “self” is the answer. Yet God has created you with intention. In this breakout, learn the nature of self-rejection and walk through the process of accepting yourself as God made you, exquisitely fashioned and deeply loved.
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Maureen & Ray Borzone
From Self-Rejection to Self-Acceptance, God’s Way
Our current culture, through the transgender movement, is promoting a false compassion that supports self-rejection and the fantasy that creating a different “self” is the answer. Yet God has created you with intention. In this breakout, learn the nature of self-rejection and walk through the process of accepting yourself as God made you, exquisitely fashioned and deeply loved.
Maureen and Ray Borzone are the authors of Uproot Anxiety – How to Remove the Root Causes of Your Anxiety & Cultivate a Life of Peace. They have committed their lives to leading people out of cycles of defeat and into mental and emotional wellness. As Certified Professional Coaches (CPC) and Assemblies of God ministers, they have brought transformation to hundreds of lives, and now they want to share their God-given tools with you. As the founders of Radiant Leadership Group, they design courses and workshops to lead the anxious and weary into peace and purpose.
Renee Dallas
Responsible Ministry or Religious Trauma?
With the growing exposure of spiritual abuse in Christian circles, those who come into conflict with Christian teaching on sexuality are tempted to frame their experience as religious trauma. Accordingly, mental health professionals are even considering making so-called “Religious Trauma” an official diagnosis. Renata will review the current trend and distinguish between genuine trauma versus responsible ministry based on faithfulness to Scripture. The listener will come away informed about religious trauma trends and better prepared to minister responsibly.
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Renee Dallas
Responsible Ministry or Religious Trauma?
With the growing exposure of spiritual abuse in Christian circles, those who come into conflict with Christian teaching on sexuality are tempted to frame their experience as religious trauma. Accordingly, mental health professionals are even considering making so-called “Religious Trauma” an official diagnosis. Renata will review the current trend and distinguish between genuine trauma versus responsible ministry based on faithfulness to Scripture. The listener will come away informed about religious trauma trends and better prepared to minister responsibly.
Renee works with her husband Joe Dallas at CloudFire Ministries, where she established WifeBoat.com, a support ministry for wives impacted by their husband’s sexual and gender identity struggles. A Bible teacher and frequent guest speaker along with her husband at churches, conferences, and seminars, Renee is passionate about spiritual formation and the local church and has a certification in Biblical Counseling through the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation in Pennsylvania.
Renee is a member and serves on the board of elders at Mesa Church (AG) in Irvine, CA, and she also produces and hosts the Setting the Table podcast for the Mesa Women’s Ministry. She is passionate about spiritual formation and the local church, and is always on the lookout for awesome conversations!
Rev. Wynn Cameron Thompson
The Identity Crisis at the Root of Sexual Brokenness
This breakout explores the roots of sexual brokenness, including influences from our family, friends, and society that shape our identity. Oftentimes, we ignore, hide, or completely deny the innermost parts of our being, contributing to a crisis in our identity–which can lead to sexual brokenness. Wynn offers practical ways to face the identity crisis at the root of sexual brokenness and find resolve.
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Rev. Wynn Cameron Thompson
The Identity Crisis at the Root of Sexual Brokenness
This breakout explores the roots of sexual brokenness, including influences from our family, friends, and society that shape our identity. Oftentimes, we ignore, hide, or completely deny the innermost parts of our being, contributing to a crisis in our identity–which can lead to sexual brokenness. Wynn offers practical ways to face the identity crisis at the root of sexual brokenness and find resolve.
Rev. Wynn Cameron Thompson, since 1996, has been the executive director and founder of Restoring Wholeness Ministries. His story takes him from a solid Christian home upbringing in Los Angeles, California, to being raped at the age of six. The streets of Hollywood became his way of life as a teenager. Sex, drugs, and the entertainment industry became his god as he looked for his identity and satisfaction in life. Dysfunction in many forms continued until he turned to God in 1985.
After years of healing, he became a missionary in Europe with Youth With A Mission. During the years that followed, he gained training in theology and therapy as he studied with international schools. He is an ordained minister, international teacher, speaker, life therapist/counselor, and author of Prodigal: A Journey to Freedom from Abuse and Addiction.
Joe Dallas
Discipling the Overcomer
When someone says, “Pastor, I’m same-sex attracted,” how will you respond? Joe will share key lessons he has learned from 37 years of counseling overcomers, including common situations that bring people to the point of seeking help and questions they often ask. Joe will present his biblically-based, five-point approach called ROUTE (Repentance, Order, Understanding, Training, Endurance), which can be utilized by any ministry leader.
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Joe Dallas
Discipling the Overcomer
When someone says, “Pastor, I’m same-sex attracted,” how will you respond? Joe will share key lessons he has learned from 37 years of counseling overcomers, including common situations that bring people to the point of seeking help and questions they often ask. Joe will present his biblically-based, five-point approach called ROUTE (Repentance, Order, Understanding, Training, Endurance), which can be utilized by any ministry leader.
Joe Dallas is an author, conference speaker, and Biblical counselor. He’s the Founder of Cloudfire Ministries in Tustin, California, and he hosts a weekly podcast (Christians in a Cancel Culture) and a monthly online meeting for pastors (The Challenge). He has authored nine books and is a contributing writer for The Christian Research Journal and the online magazine The Stream, and he’s had extensive secular and Christian media experience.
Joe is the father of two sons, and he and his wife Renee are long standing members of Mesa Church (AG) in Irvine. They reside in Orange County, California.
Learn more about Joe’s story and his ministry at joedallas.com.
Andrew Rodriguez, LPC
The Surprising Correlation Between OCD & SSA
One of the most common issues experienced by individuals with same-sex attraction and gender identity struggles is obsessive-compulsive disorder or tendencies. For some, questioning their sexuality or gender is their obsession, and they may not even experience actual SSA or gender dysphoria. For others, the OCD exacerbates their healing process. In this workshop, learn how OCD and sexuality intersect and find practical tips for yourself or people to whom you’re ministering.
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Andrew Rodriguez, LPC
The Surprising Correlation Between OCD & SSA
One of the most common issues experienced by individuals with same-sex attraction and gender identity struggles is obsessive-compulsive disorder or tendencies. For some, questioning their sexuality or gender is their obsession, and they may not even experience actual SSA or gender dysphoria. For others, the OCD exacerbates their healing process. In this workshop, learn how OCD and sexuality intersect and find practical tips for yourself or people to whom you’re ministering.
Andrew Rodriguez is the director of Integrity Christian Counseling in Pottstown, PA, and a campus counselor at the University of Valley Forge (an Assemblies of God institution), his alma mater. He is certified in Reintegrative Therapy, a treatment for trauma and addictions found helpful in sexual attraction change. Andrew enjoys educating the public on psychology, theology, and sexuality using his YouTube channel, PsychoBible.
He is an affiliate with Restored Hope Network, Transformation Ministries Alliance, and a coordinator for Living Waters. He is on the boards of The Alliance for Therapeutic Choice and Scientific Integrity and Voice of the Voiceless (which advocates for the rights of ex-LGBT). Andrew has been passionately married to his wife, Jessica, since 2007.
