The people of Australia are concentrated in cities and towns around the coastline with few people living in the dry central regions. Distances between cities and states are vast. From the hardy pioneers, many of whom were convicts from Britain, have developed a strong-minded people hold to the value of 'mateship', forged in a tough environment.

People in Australia and New Zealand have a fierce sense of egalitarianism. Because of this, acceptance of homosexual people is generally considered a human right. Values are changing rapidly in these post-Christian nations.

In contrast, New Zealand and the Pacific islands are lush and green and are attractive to many for holidays, with many beautiful beaches and pristine scenery. Partly because of the warm and sensuous islands and because of the fast moving change of society, many people are permissive about sexuality and families are often broken. New Zealand was forerunner for civil ceremonies along with many other legalities around homosexuality.

Exodus ministries are available in three States of Australia, represented by member ministries who offer counselling and seminars, and churches who welcome people who are impacted byhomosexuality. New Zealand also has a member ministry and churches who welcome those seeking Christian help and hope. There is a growing number of people wanting to participate in ministry in this area. There are no ministries in the Pacific Islands as yet, but the need is certainly there and there are those who make contact from all over the region looking for help.

Exodus Asia Pacific also takes enquiries from across Asia from people who are English speaking, and we work with the Exodus East Asia region to find help for these people.

We are keenly working to grow and strengthen the work in our region and are also working with churches to help them better respond to homosexual people wanting to follow Christ.

What Can I Do?

Pray. God works through Exodus only when you pray. Exodus needs people who will pray for its ministry in Malaysia and through out the Asia Pacific region. Will you send us a letter telling us that God has called you to pray?

Give. Ministry development in Asia Pacific involves sending people from Exodus Global Alliance as well as developing local resources. Exodus Global Alliance needs your financial support to continue with both of these. Your gifts can enable Exodus to reach out to people in Asia Pacific who are impacted by homosexuality. Will you give as God directs you? More information about giving is available here.

Participate. Some Christians feel they cannot participate because they have never been a homosexual. As a result, Exodus works without the resources that many other Christian ministries have received. We need people to bring their gifts and talents in ministry service and ministry development to Exodus — the potential harvest is vast, the workers are few. God has no other plan than to work through the people He has called. Exodus Asia Pacific has missions opportunities for people interested in ministry to homosexual men and women as well as those who struggle with pornography, immorality or the effects of sexual abuse. Will you let God use your gifts and talents at Exodus?