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For several years, Bagong Pag-asa ran a one year men's residential program. It is our hope to once again offer this intensive discipleship that ministers to the whole person, reaching into the deep non-sexual roots of homosexuality and the steps that must be taken to overcome same-sex sexual desires.
At BP we do not view homosexuality as an inborn unchangeable fact of life or as a viable alternative lifestyle. Instead, we believe that God's love and redemptive power are able to bring restoration to the entire individual, including their sexuality. Within the residential program, the participants will find a safe, supportive environment in contrast to the environment that fostered and nurtured their homosexual desires.
The roots of homosexuality usually extend to early childhood. Often, the man struggling with homosexual desires has no idea what early life events implanted his same-sex attractions. During the program year, we will take a look at the insecurities that contributed to the condition he now finds himself in. We will also track the wrong choices that expanded his problem and advise new ways to make right choices. The BP Residential Program balances teaching, prayer, relationship-building and accountability. As a relationship with God develops, the realization comes that God works on the whole person, rather than focusing on just one designated area. The program recognizes this reality and attempts to follow God's lead.
The most important factor in overcoming homosexuality then, is a committed relationship with God. For this reason, the program has times of worship, prayer, Bible study and demands church attendance at the church of your choice. Development of healthy relationships with other men is also of key importance. Our residential program is an ideal situation to form godly, non-sexual relationships with other men.
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