Jones S and Yarhouse M (2007)
12/20/07
Erzen, T (2006)
12/08/07
Download the new Sexual Identity Therapy Guidelines offered in US here.
06/28/07
Welcome to Core
CORE is a non-profit Christian initiative seeking to support men and women with homosexual issues who voluntarily seek change in sexual preference and expression. It respects the rights of individuals who identify themselves as gay orientated, who do not seek change, and who hold different beliefs and practices. The CORE vision seeks to uphold Biblical standards and values in contemporary society, in which Christian churches have sometimes failed to act with compassion or understanding towards those who struggle to overcome. The core-issues learning site provides secure online resources to support its work. Materials cited on these pages can be purchased at the online shop.
The dynamics of homosexuality are complex. CORE recognises the need for partnerships with professionally trained individuals and organisations who respect the rights of any with whom they differ, and who see homosexuality as a problem of attachment and gender identity rather than of sexuality.
CORE also seeks association with local churches wishing to partner one-another and recognising the call to equip themselves for ministry in this area, with understanding and expertise, informed by Biblical and professional scholarship. CORE seeks to assist in encouraging the development of safe, welcoming, nurturing and integrative communities, within local churches, for those who seek change and those who support them. See the CORE Partnership Proposal.
Story so far...In 2007 CORE Ministries was established by individuals in Northern Ireland who grieve for those who have been hurt, or discouraged, by notions of Christianity lacking both compassion and discernment. It seeks partnerships with other local churches to further its work towards encouraging the local church to value homosexual strugglers seeking change through their integration into meaningful church life. Such partnerships are aiming at sharing resources and skill. This site is maintained and developed by Mike Davidson (BTh., PhD). See 'Mike's blog below:
[Last update: 05 August 2008]