I have been familiar with Fireproof ministries for quite some time. Craig Gross and I went to PCC together and worked together at Eastside Christian Church in Yorba Linda many years ago. We have had Craig and Jake at some of our Jr. High events back when they were big. But it is really the ministry they have been emphasizing the last few years that I find myself applauding and desiring to bring attention to and support with all my energies. A number of years ago now, Craig and a friend of his decided it was time the Church really took a head on approach to the issues of pornography and the whole sex industry both within the church and in the world. I believe they have been the most significant and impacting ministry ever to do this. They have a two fold approach to it.
First, they deal with the users, men and women, many in the church and in ministry, who struggle with this addictive and destructive behavior. Not in a condemning way, but in a direct, hopeful, and honest way to help bring people together to honestly deal with and find freedom from it. They have developed tools that promote accountability, tools I have on my own computer, as well as helping with support, prayer, and the development of local support groups. This has been huge. We have had a couple of "Porn Sundays" in which we have taken our weekend services and really challenged our congregation to take serious the issues both personally and corporately, all under the grace of God found in Christ.
Second, they have chosen to build bridges with those in the sex industry. They go into the Erotica conventions and share the love of Jesus with the buyers, vendors, and those who work in front of the camera with a continuous message that Jesus loves them and desire to bring them to a place of freedom, dignity, and wholeness. They do not stand outside of these conventions shouting curses and condemnation, but rather choose to take the message of Jesus Christ to love those who are hurting and to help set the captives free, and they do it with great compassion. This is a powerful, powerful example of the love of Christ in action!
They have also begun a new ministry called Strip Church, which is similar to the porn show model, but to many of the other major conventions that take place regularly in Las Vegas. Church groups can come in, sponsor a booth, and spend the convention building relationships with people attending and vending, using every opportunity to share the gospel.
The bulk of this ministry, like many ministries happens on the basis of fund raising and donations. I have been asked to help with this effort by committing to help raise $2500 through sponsorship and donations. I am asking for your help. If you are willing to sponsor me $1 a frame for 100 frames of bowling, your money will go to continue the life changing work of this ministry. I understand times are tight, but it is often during difficult times that people look to medicate in destructive ways, often with porn. Please prayerfully consider supporting me support this great work.
To sponsor me, please go to https://fireproof.donortools.com/my/funds/13188-BOWLFEST-Perry-Emerick and make a donation today.
First, they deal with the users, men and women, many in the church and in ministry, who struggle with this addictive and destructive behavior. Not in a condemning way, but in a direct, hopeful, and honest way to help bring people together to honestly deal with and find freedom from it. They have developed tools that promote accountability, tools I have on my own computer, as well as helping with support, prayer, and the development of local support groups. This has been huge. We have had a couple of "Porn Sundays" in which we have taken our weekend services and really challenged our congregation to take serious the issues both personally and corporately, all under the grace of God found in Christ.
Second, they have chosen to build bridges with those in the sex industry. They go into the Erotica conventions and share the love of Jesus with the buyers, vendors, and those who work in front of the camera with a continuous message that Jesus loves them and desire to bring them to a place of freedom, dignity, and wholeness. They do not stand outside of these conventions shouting curses and condemnation, but rather choose to take the message of Jesus Christ to love those who are hurting and to help set the captives free, and they do it with great compassion. This is a powerful, powerful example of the love of Christ in action!
They have also begun a new ministry called Strip Church, which is similar to the porn show model, but to many of the other major conventions that take place regularly in Las Vegas. Church groups can come in, sponsor a booth, and spend the convention building relationships with people attending and vending, using every opportunity to share the gospel.
The bulk of this ministry, like many ministries happens on the basis of fund raising and donations. I have been asked to help with this effort by committing to help raise $2500 through sponsorship and donations. I am asking for your help. If you are willing to sponsor me $1 a frame for 100 frames of bowling, your money will go to continue the life changing work of this ministry. I understand times are tight, but it is often during difficult times that people look to medicate in destructive ways, often with porn. Please prayerfully consider supporting me support this great work.
To sponsor me, please go to https://fireproof.donortools.com/my/funds/13188-BOWLFEST-Perry-Emerick and make a donation today.
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