CHANGED
We are Jesus-centered Change(d) agents, living out biblical truth to demonstrate the holiness, humility, joy, compassion, and courage of Jesus. And we welcome your walking along with us.
We just wanted rights for all…
CHANGED was birthed in response to California legislation that discriminated against Christians with an LGBTQ background.
Proponents of AB2943 claimed that no one overcomes same-sex sexuality or gender confusion, so Ken Williams and Elizabeth Woning decided to speak out. To bring awareness, they published dozens of stories like theirs in a book entitled “CHANGED: Oncegay Stories” to share with civic leaders in California. On June 12, 2018, nearly 30 others stood alongside Williams and Woning on the California Capitol steps in Sacramento to publicly share their stories of change.
Little did they know that men and women from across the world would resonate with them and unite to create a growing international network of people who left LGBTQ identity behind: the CHANGED movement.
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A better way forward with LGBTQ?
Essay by Elizabeth Woning, Co-founder
I have been forever marked by the years I identified with lesbianism - not simply because of my sexuality, but because of the perspective I gained on human dignity and belonging. When I publicly came out, I entered into a world within a world.
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What does CHANGED Believe About “CHANGE”?
CHANGED was birthed in response to California legislation that discriminated against Christians with an LGBTQ background. Proponents of AB2943 claimed that no one overcomes same-sex sexuality or gender confusion, so Ken Williams and Elizabeth Woning decided to speak out. To bring awareness, they …
Statement of Belief on Biblical Sexuality
This much is clear: we cannot and should not try to “get ourselves together” before we come to Christ—including in the area of our sexuality, which is becoming more confusing than ever before. Jesus is looking for you as one looks for a lost son or daughter. Let Him find you. Fall into His arms.His love is fierce and trustworthy.
Meet The Founders
Ken Williams
I began a pursuit of my true sexual identity in 1987 when my battle against homosexuality grew into intentions of suicide. After over a decade of failed attempts at freedom, I encountered God in areas & ways that…
Elizabeth Woning
I “came out” in my early 20s and attended a Presbyterian Church (USA) seminary openly lesbian. As a student in seminary I lobbied for marriage and ordination of LGTBQ individuals and ministered…