from Clinical Members Monthly Updates

This month, Jerry Armelli, M. Ed, PC, will be telling us his story and answering questions about his life and recovery from homosexuality. Mr. Armelli has a wonderful story that we, as professionals, can learn much from. He is the Director and a Founder of Prodigal Ministries Inc., in Cincinnati, Ohio. Established in 1986, Prodigal Ministries is a multifaceted ministry and a referral of Exodus International -- North America. Exodus serves an estimated 20,000 individuals a year (www.ExodusNorthAmerica.org).

Prodigal Ministries Inc., provides information, support groups, mentoring and prayer to persons seeking hope and healing from homosexual feelings and identity. This includes an HIV/AIDS ministry. A vital role of Prodigal Ministries Inc., is the training and equipping of the Church and community on aspects of homosexuality from a Biblical perspective

Jerry has taught extensively and his testimony has been heard internationally. His teaching experience includes: Exodus International conferences: Gordon College (MA), Loyola, Trinity University (TX), Point Loma Nazarene University (CA), Asbury Theological Seminary (KY), University of Toronto (Canada) and Focus on the Family's Love Won Out conference. Cable services to twenty-two European countries with an estimated fifty-five million subscribers have aired Jerry's story. Additionally, he has spoken on the campuses of Purdue University (IN), Cincinnati Bible College & Seminary.

Jerry obtained his Master of Education in 1991 from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was on staff at Life Way Christian Counseling Centers from 1991 to 1997. He and his wife, Mia married in 1994. Their first child, Corin Joy was born in June of 1998. Jerry and Mia own and operate a dance studio for children.

To read more about him go to his website http://w3.goodnews.net/~prodigal/ In addition, read a recent interview by Dr. Nicholosi of Mr. Armelli at http://www.narth.com/docs/armelli.html

Marc S. Dillworth, Ph.D.
Blog Facilitator