Darlene Bogle papers
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Title: Darlene Bogle papers
Dates: 1980-2005
Collection Number: 2006-34
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Extent: 1 carton
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Abstract: The Darlene Bogle papers document her work in ex-gay ministries. Bogle, a former leader in Exodus International, directed
an ex-gay ministry in Hayward California – Paraklete Ministries— in the 1980s and early 1990s. A national spokesperson for
ex-gay ministry and author of books and articles promoting an ex-gay lifestyle, Bogle's life and ministry changed when she
met her partner, Des, at a Foursquare women’s retreat in 1990. Subsequently, she traveled the country promoting reconciliation
between faith and sexual orientation. In June 2007, at a Beyond Ex-gay conference, Bogle and two other Exodus leaders issued
an apology to people who were harmed by their message. That same year she published, “A Christian Lesbian Journey,” which
tells her story of leaving Exodus and living as a Christian lesbian.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
[Identification of item]. Darlene Bogle papers. Collection Number: 2006-34. GLBT Historical Society
Gift of Darlene Bogle on August 6, 2006.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Darlene Bogle papers document her work in ex-gay ministries. Bogle, a former leader in Exodus International, directed
an ex-gay ministry in Hayward California – Paraklete Ministries— in the 1980s and early 1990s. A national spokesperson for
ex-gay ministry and author of books and articles promoting an ex-gay lifestyle, Bogle's life and ministry changed when she
met her partner, Des, at a Foursquare women’s retreat in 1990. Subsequently, she traveled the country promoting reconciliation
between faith and sexual orientation. In June 2007, at a Beyond Ex-gay conference, Bogle and two other Exodus leaders issued
an apology to people who were harmed by their message. That same year she published, “A Christian Lesbian Journey,” which
tells her story of leaving Exodus and living as a Christian lesbian. GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000381;
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_007695; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_002861
Christians
Homophobia
Lesbians