THE WAY OUT GUIDE-FOREFFECTIVE MINISTRY - Introduction - The Importance of Approach

Sep 28, 2026

A Christian ministry guide addressing people influenced by homosexuality and the church’s approach to believers within LGBTQ contexts. It frames homosexuality as a spiritual force, explains an outreach mindset using the Luke 10 mission and a metaphor of approaching different kinds of dangers with appropriate caution. Drawing on author testimony and scripture references, it outlines key considerations for building confidence, countering resistance, and speaking truth in love while responding to individuals with care rather than defeat.

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CategoryReligion & Spirituality

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Reading Time2 h 11 min

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Introduction

The Importance of Approach

THE W AY OUTGUIDE FOREFFECTIVEMINISTRYTO THOSE INFLUENCED BY THE SPIRIT OFHOMOSEXUALITY TYEESHA HOLI MINISTRIES Digitized by the Internet Archivein 2021 with funding fromKahle/Austin Foundation T H E W AY ○U T GUIDE FOREFFECTIVEMINISTRY × The Way Out Guide was written as an addition to my first book,"Nothing Gay About Being Gay". The Way Out Guide will give you a different perspective on howyou see those in the LGBTQ community while "Nothing Gay AboutBeing Gay"helps you understand the spirit behind homosexualityThese two books are strongly suggested to be read together inorder for you to gain the knowledge needed to help our brothersand sisters in Christ;teaching them how their actions areinfluenced by more than just same sex attractions.This guide willnot answer allof your questions,but it will give you a differentperspective that can help in your next approach to someoneinfluenced by the spirit of homosexuality.This is a very strongspiritual force of evi and it's time for the church to push backAsyou read and move forward with learning about this spiritpleaseremember... Homosexuality is a SPIRIT and not a PERSON. TYEESHA HOLTPCREWCR08Y倾STORMARYPL 5 Order"Nothing Gay about Being Gay"at www.Tyeeshaholt.com. As of now homosexuality has the highest rate in teen suicideattempts.And currently statistics show there's 1 out of 5individuals identifying themselves as gay.With this statisticgrowing at a rapid rate,we all all in at least one of these fourcategories: 1.A parent whose child struggles with sexual identity 2.A friend or family member that practices homosexuality 3.You,yourself,practiced or struggled with homosexuality 4.A believer(the church)that finds it challengng to approach aperson in homosexuality This topic can be of a foreign language in the church and ourcommunity today.The Way Out Guide was written to give thosein ministry a different perspective when approaching a personliving a homosexual lifestyle or those struggling with sexualidentity.In my few years of ministry,I've learned that mostChristians find the topic of homosexuality challenging toapproach. By definition,the word challenge means to "invite competition".Ifthe believer finds homosexuality a challenging subject,could it bethat we already feel defeated before we attempt to approach theperson struggling? # Introduction lencourage you to read Luke chapter 10 verses 1-18.When Jesussent seventy-two people (two by two)ahead of Him to everytown and place he planned on visiting.These disciples,orfollowers of Jesus,were sent ahead with instructions to bless thetowns,to heal the people and to perform miracles in Jesus'name.According to Luke 10:17-19,the people returned with joy saying"Lord,even demons submit to us in your name".Jesus replied,"1saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.I have given youauthority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome allthe power of the enemy;nothing will harm you."Luke 10:19 NIV Could it be that Jesus responded to his disciples this way becausewhen they returned He saw they had more joy in witnessing,orseeing demons submit to them in the name of Jesus,rather thanthem having joy in being sent by the one the demons weresubmitting to?In verse 19 NIV version,Jesus tells his disciples hehas given them authority to trample on scorpions and snakes.Ibelieve Jesus was using a metaphor by describing the type ofpeople his disciples would approach in ministry.If you think aboutit,your approach to killing a scorpion or a snake is going to bedifferent than your approach in killing a roach or an ant.Mostpeople don't hesitate to kill a roach or an ant because they arecommon household bugs.We take precaution in our approach tokill a scorpion or snake when we become aware of the dangerthat is posed by a scorpion's sting or the poison in a snake bite.Our approach to homosexuality could be similar to this metaphor. As Christians,we overhear and become aware of the offense aperson battling with homo

FAQs

What is the guide’s main purpose for ministry?

To give those in ministry a different perspective when approaching people living a homosexual lifestyle or struggling with sexual identity, and to help them respond with a mindset shaped by faith.

How does the guide use scripture to frame the approach to ministry?

It encourages reading Luke 10:1-18, emphasizing that Jesus sent disciples ahead with authority and that the right response involves speaking truth in love rather than focusing only on outward outcomes.

What examples from the author’s experience illustrate the importance of approach?

After living thirteen years in homosexuality, two encounters in Koinonia Christian Church influenced how she viewed the LGBTQ community and herself—especially being addressed as “a woman” and called “a beautiful little girl,” which changed her sense of security and openness to Jesus.

Sep 28, 2026

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