Beyond Imagination
We Believe... God wants all people to live Sexually Whole lives and to build deeper intimacy with Him.
Our Ministry
We are a Christian organization that walks with people through hope and healing from the struggles of sexual brokenness. We minister to individuals, churches, and those being faced with the reality of a spouse, family member, or a friend who is impacted by sexual brokenness.
Vision
God wants everyone to live sexually pure lives and grow in greater intimacy with Him.
Our Mission
To bring God’s healing and redemptive power to those who struggle with unwanted same sex attraction and other sexual addictions.
Giving
Since our Director has taken an assignment with Assemblies of God World Missions the Board of Beyond Imagination Ministry (BIM) has made the following decisions:
We recommend interested donors give to the following like-minded ministries:
- Restored Hope Network: www.restoredhopenetwork.com
- ReStory: www.restoryministries.org
- Transformation Ministries Alliance: www.tmacorp.org
Retain BIM’s 501c3 status.
The Parent Group will continue to meet on Thursday evenings at 7 pm EST via Zoom.
- For more information or to join, please email a confidential message.
Thank you for partnering with Beyond Imagination over the years.
Recommended Resources by Category
Applied Theology/Theology
Compassion Without Compromise: How the Gospel Frees Us to Love Our Gay Friends Without Losing the Truth, Adam T. Barr, Ron Citlau. Bethany House, 2014. Available through www.christianbook.combook.com
Hope for the Same-Sex Attracted: Biblical Direction for Friends, Family Members, and Those Struggling with Homosexuality , Ron Citlau. Bethany House, 2017. Available through www.christianbook.com
Speaking of Homosexuality: Discussing the Issues with Kindness and Clarity, Joe Dallas. Baker Books, 2016. Available through www.christianbook.com
The Bible and Homosexual Practice, Dr. Robert A.J. Gagnon, Abington Press, 2002. Available through www.christianbook.com
Dealing with Abuse
Beyond Betrayal: Taking Charge of Your Life After Boyhood Sexual Abuse, Richard B. Gartner, Wiley, 2005. Available through amazon.com
Door of Hope: Recognizing and Resolving the Pains of Your Past, Revised and Updated, Jan Frank, Thomas Nelson, 1995. Available through www.christianbook.com
Mending the Soul: Understanding and Healing Abuse, Steven R. Tracy, Zondervan, 2008. Available through www.christianbook.com
On the Threshold of Hope: Opening the door to healing for survivors of sexual abuse, Diane Mandt Langberg, Tyndale House, 1999. Available through www.christianbook.com
The Betrayal Bond: Breaking Free of Exploitive Relationships, Patrick J. Carnes, Heath Publications. Available through www.christianbook.com
The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Dan B. Allender. Available through www.christianbook.com
Gender Dysphoria/Transgender
Dangerous Affirmations, Help 4 Families & Denise Shick, 2014. Available through amazon.com
My Daddy’s Secret, Denise Shick, Xulon Press, 2008. Available through www.christianbook.com
Understanding Gender Confusion: A Faith Based Perspective, Denise Shick, 2014. Available through amazon.com
When Hope Seems Lost, Denise Shick, Xulon Press, 2011. Available through amazon.com
Men
Breaking Free: Understanding Sexual Addiction & the Healing Power of Jesus, Russell Willingham, InterVarsity Press, 1999. Available through www.christianbook.com
Desires in Conflict: Hope for Men Who Struggle With Sexual Identity, Joe Dallas, Harvest House Publishers, 2003. Available through www.christianbook.com
Crisis in Masculinity, Leanne Payne, Baker, 1999. Available through www.christianbook.com
Growth into Manhood: Resuming the Journey, Alan Medinger, 2000. Available through amazon.com
Homosexual No More, William Consiglio, Victor Books, 1991. Available through the Restored Hope Network’s Office — email: info@restoredhopenetwork.org
Reparative Therapy of Male Homosexuality: A New Clinical Approach, Joseph Nicolosi, Jason Aronson, 1997. Available through www.christianbook.com
Sexual Healing, David Kyle Foster, Mastering Life Ministries, 2005. Available through www.masteringlife.org
Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul, John Eldredge, Thomas Nelson, 2011. Available through www.christianbook.com
Parents and Family
A Parent's Guide to Preventing Homosexuality, Joseph Nicolosi and Linda Ames Nicolosi, 2002. Available through www.amazon.com
Dangerous Affirmations, Help 4 Families & Denise Shick, 2014. Available through amazon.com
How Do You Like Me Now? (DVD) by Mastering Life Ministries and Pure Passion Media, 2016. Available through www.christianbook.com
Like Mother, Like Daughter? The Effects of Growing Up in a Homosexual Home, Jakii Edwards. Available through www.christianbook.com
My Daddy’s Secret, Denise Shick, Xulon Press, 2008. Available through www.christianbook.com
Reconciliation, DVD. Available through www.christianbook.com
Someone I Love is Gay: How Family and Friends Can Respond, Anita Worthen and Bob Davies, IV Press. Available through www.christianbook.com
When Homosexuality Hits Home: What to Do When a Family Member Says They’re Gay, Joe Dallas, Harvest House Publishers, 2004. Available through www.christianbook.com
When Hope Seems Lost, Denise Shick, Xulon Press, 2011. Available through amazon.com
Where Does a Mother Go to Resign? Barbara Johnson, 1979. Available through amazon.com
Sexual Addiction
5 Steps to Breaking Free for Porn, Joe Dallas, Harvest House Publishers, 2013. Available through www.christianbook.com
Breaking Free: Understanding Sexual Addiction & the Healing Power of Jesus, Russell Willingham, InterVarsity Press, 1999. Available through www.christianbook.com
False Intimacy: Understanding the Struggle of Sexual Addiction, Harry W. Schaumburg, NavPress, 1992. Available through www.christianbook.com
Testimonies
All Things New: A Former Lesbians Lifelong Search for Love, Debora Barr. Available through www.amazon.com
Dangerous Affirmations, Help 4 Families & Denise Shick, 2014. Available through amazon.com
Destiny Bridge, Frank Worthen, Word Alive Press, 2010. Available through www.christianbook.com
Like Mother, Like Daughter?: The Effects of Growing Up in a Homosexual Home, Jakii Edwards. Available through www.christianbook.com
My Daddy’s Secret, Denise Shick, Xulon Press, 2008. Available through www.christianbook.com
Portraits of Freedom: 14 People Who Came Out of Homosexuality, Bob Davies, Lela Gilbert. Available through amazon.com
Where Does a Mother Go to Resign? Barbara Johnson, 1979. Available through amazon.com
Understanding
Emotional Dependency, Lori Thorkelson Rentzel, IVPress, 1999. Available through IVPress or www.christianbook.com
Homosexuality: A New Christian Ethic, Elizabeth Moberly, 1997/2006. A few are available via amazon.com
Love into Light: The Gospel, the Homosexual, and the Church, Peter Hubbard, Ambassador-Emerald, Int’l, 2013. Available through www.christianbook.com
Naked Surrender, Andrew Comiskey, available through http://andrewcomiskey.com
Relational Masks: Removing the Barriers That Keep Us Apart, Russell Willingham, Inter-Varsity Press, 2004. Available through www.christianbook.com
Restoring the Christian Soul, Leanne Payne, Baker, 1996. Available through www.christianbook.com
Shame and Attachment Loss: The Practical Work of Reparative Therapy, Joseph J. Nicolosi, IVP Academic, 2009. Available through amazon.com
Strength in Weakness, Andrew Comiskey. Available through http://andrewcomiskey.com
The Basics of Male Homosexuality: A Guide for Pastors, Counselors or the Person with Same-Sex Attractions, Rev. Tim Gould, CreateSpace Publishing, 2012. Available through amazon.com
The Broken Image: Restoring Personal Wholeness through Healing Prayer – eBook, Leanne Payne, Baker, 1995. Available through www.christianbook.com
The Gay Gospel, Joe Dallas, Harvest House Publishers, 2004. Available through www.christianbook.com
The Healing Presence, Leanne Payne, Baker, 1995. Available through www.christianbook.com
Understanding Gender Confusion: A Faith Based Perspective, Denise Shick, 2014. Available through amazon.com
Women
All Things New: A Former Lesbians Lifelong Search for Love, Debora Barr. Available through www.amazon.com
Free Indeed: One Woman's Victory Over Lesbianism, Barbara Swallow, 2000. Available through www.finm.org
Out of Egypt, Jeannette Howard, Monarch Publishing, 1991. Available through www.christianbook.com
Restoring Sexual Identity: Hope for Women Who Struggle with Same-Sex Attraction, Anne Paulk, Harvest House Publishers, 2003, Available through www.christianbook.com
The Heart of Female Same-Sex Attraction: A Comprehensive Counseling Resource, Janelle Hallman, Inter-varsity Press, 2008. Available through www.christianbook.com
Thank you to Restored Hope Network for sharing this resource list.