Conference on Homosexuality to Present Truth About Change in Louisville

Colorado Springs, Colo. –– Focus on the Family will bring its Love Won Out conference to Louisville on April 16, to
counter the media-saturating message that homosexuality is inborn and unchangeable. The one-day event is designed to
educate and equip attendees on the issues surrounding homosexuality and provide hope for those struggling – and those
whose loved ones struggle – with unwanted same-sex attractions.

"We are here to offer a perspective that is rarely heard anywhere else: There is a way out of the homosexual life for those
who wish to take it," said Melissa Fryrear, a Louisville native, conference speaker and former lesbian. "Although the
issues of homosexuality and same-sex marriage are becoming increasingly politicized in our culture, Love Won Out’s
message continues to focus on the hope and love that is found in Jesus Christ."

The conference is led primarily by men and women who have left homosexuality themselves. "I am living proof that
change can happen," said Mike Haley, a former homosexual and Love Won Out conference host, who recently authored
the book 101 Frequently Asked Questions About Homosexuality. "Thousands of men and women know firsthand that
there is a way out of unwanted homosexuality."

"The continued propagation of 'homosexuality is innate and normal' rhetoric by pro-gay activists and the mainstream
media shows the critical need for accurate and honest information on these subjects," Haley continued. "Tolerance and
acceptance – causes often championed by the gay community – necessitate allowing those who wish to leave
homosexuality to do so."