Alan Chambers

In Malcolm Gladwell bestselling book, "The Tipping Point", he describes several key factors that, put together, create the phenomena of a shift in consciousness and/or society.  Exodus closing was not an insignificant event. It is/was a tipping point.  For LGBT people, the Stonewall riots in 1969 were a tipping point. The major factor that created [...]

Part 5 "A Journey to Exodus - the last days" The next three days included a full program of speakers and workshops from 9am to 9pm. The theme "True Stories" seemed particularly appropriate as people continued to honestly share their journeys. No real victory stories, just people trying to make some sense out of their [...]

Part 4  The bombshell and the aftermath In an unprecedented move the opening address was being live-streamed. Alan was introduced. He mounted the stage to the applause of the audience. The enthusiasm in the applause could mean several things. Honouring, respecting or please give us hope. Or maybe a combination. It was genuine, they all [...]

Part 3  Finally meeting Alan Chambers face to face I saw Alan Chambers in the distance as I walked down to the auditorium. He was at the entrance. A brave move I thought for someone so prominent. Most high profile preachers/speakers slip quietly into the auditorium after the service has commenced or through a back [...]

Part 2  Time for a secret mission In January 2012 Alan Chambers did three unthinkable things. Firstly, he attended the Gay Christian Network annual conference in Orlando. Secondly, during a panel discussion, he stated "The majority of people that I have met, and I would say the majority meaning 99.9% of them have not experienced [...]

Part 1  Arrival......a few thank you's helped This time,  twelve months ago I was alone, weeping in a hotel room in West Hollywood. I sobbed deeply,  as if grief had overcome me. It began while I was watching the DVD of the only session I  missed during the previous four days of the Exodus conference. I [...]