False Intimacy Conference - London 2012

False Intimacy is a one-day conference addressing the pastoral issues faced by ministers and church leaders when helping those struggling with sexual purity, pornography use and sex addiction both within and outside the church.  A recent survey by CARE found that 97% of church leaders believe online pornography to be a serious issue within the church, but many are at a loss as to how to provide effective support in this area.

This conference is run by Living Waters. We sometimes run this ourselves but if you are from a church (or churches) that would like to host this event locally then we would be more than happy to come and work with you. The brochure linked to on this page gives an idea of what we did recently in the Methodist Central Hall in London.

Suggested Programme for the Day:

Morning: (09:30 - 13:00):

09.30 -09:45 Registration and Coffee

Opening Worship and Setting the Scene

Session 1: Going nowhere fast
A look at the diminishing returns of sexual impurity and false intimacy

Session 2: I just can’t stop
Addictive consequences of pornography use and sexual impurity

Session 3: What’s going on?
How these things flow from our wounded hearts

Each session will be followed by opportunity for questions

Lunch: (13:00 - 14:00)

Afternoon: (14:00 - 16:00):

Session 4: Effect on Spouses
The pastoral needs of the spouse and family of those acting out sexually

Session 5: Being Known
How personal, face-to-face accountability plays a central role to helping people

Session 6: Pastoral Approaches
A look at some practical measures around the internet, virtual sex and the healing journey