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Some organizations cater exclusively to homosexual Christians who do not want to have gay sex, or attraction ; the goals of these organizations vary.

Some Christian groups focus on simply refraining from gay sex, such as Courage International and North Star.

Other groups additionally encourage gay members to reduce or eliminate same-sex attractions.

Exodus International and the associated Love Won Out are examples of such ministries.

These groups are sometimes referred to as ex-gay organizations, though many no longer use the term.

Alan Chambers, the president of Exodus, says the term incorrectly implies a complete change in sexual orientation, though the group Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays continues to use the term.