"Commercial enterprises which employ sex workers in various capacities"

Guest speaker Annie Lobert is a former call girl and sex industry worker, who founded the international Christian ministry Hookers for Jesus. She survived over 16 years working as a prostitute and high-class escort, and knows first hand the harmful effects that a life in the adult entertainment industry can have on a person.

Annie Lobert

Annie Lobert is an internationally known expert and advocate of ministry to men and women in the sex industry. She is recognized worldwide for her expertise and knowledge of domestic human sex trafficking. She survived over 16 years (11 years escorting and 5 part-time) working as a prostitute and high-class escort in Hawaii, Minneapolis, and Las Vegas, which included catering exclusively to award winning actors, famous musicians and rock stars, national and local politicians, and professional athletes. And yet, Annie knows first hand the harmful effects that a life in the adult entertainment industry can have on a person. She speaks effectively with both secular and religious communities on these issues. In 2005, Annie started reaching out to the women on the strip and in the casinos that were prostitutes. Then in 2006, she came up with a name that brought controversy on many levels called, "Hookers for Jesus." In January 2007, Annie was offered the opportunity to move ahead into full time ministry, because this was and is her heart's desire, to help people that are trapped in any way that she can. She has not looked back ever since.

"Voluntary sexual intercourse by a married man with a woman not his wife, or by a married woman with a man not her husband"

"Printed or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity"

On October 16th we will hear from Pure Desire. Pure Desire is a ministry devoted to healing men and women who have become addicted to sexual behaviors harmful to their social, family, and spiritual well being. Pornography is not only pervasive, but also powerful and dangerous. That is why it is important to understand its power and learn how to fight against it.

Dr. Ted Roberts

Pastor Roberts came to the Lord as a fighter pilot during the Vietnam War. He was called to the Pastoral ministry after his return to the United States. He entered Seminary, completing his masters at Asbury Theological Seminary and his doctorate at Western Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served in a multiplicity of ministries, from chairman of the theology department at a Bible College, Staff Pastor, Director of a Counseling Ministry, to his present position as Senior Pastor of East Hill Foursquare Church in Gresham, Oregon. He is the author of Failing Forward and For Men Only: The Courageous Fight For Healthy Sexuality, Pure Desire, and Living Life Boldly. He also writes a column for New Man Magazine and is a frequent speaker to various civic and business organizations ranging from the Oregon Bar Association to Boeing, and is in demand as a speaker both in the United States and around the world. He is co-recipient of the Telly Award for excellence in video and film production.

"Manual sexual stimulation of yourself or another for sexual pleasure"