Powerful transformation occurs at the Gateway to Freedom workshop. But we don't want you to simply take our word for it. We want you to hear it from those who have attended.

Below are some comments from men who have attended the GTF workshop. We hope you will have a similar experience when you decide to come. After reading these comments, go ahead and register for an upcoming workshop.

Gateway Alumni Comments

"I was worried that I would have buyer's remorse. But I am convinced that this event will be the major fork in the road that will take me to a life of purity. The tightly packed schedule and sheer volume of group sessions have given me insights and revelations that may have taken months to attain any other way."

"I had some expectations of this workshop before I came: 1) Getting closer to the root of my problems with sexual addiction, 2) making an active contribution to an action plan to purity, and 3) building further on a partnership with brothers on a similar path. I am glad to say that all of my expectations were far exceeded by this short, intense and amazing weekend."

"At first I was apprehensive to attend. However, once I made the decision to attend, I found that the workshop has equipped my arsenal in the battle for purity. I have learned how to develop intimacy with the Lord, with my wife, and how I can be a real father to my kids."

"Very rewarding experience. This was one of the most life-changing experiences of my life."

"The workshop exceeded my expectations."

"The information shared in this workshop is applicable daily. The tools have been handed to me with practical applications and life experience testimony."

"The format of the weekend is very conducive for reflecting and searching. Looking at myself and discovering the 'real me' was life-changing. Recognizing the real me allowed me to move forward with hope and grace. The battle plan was the most helpful tool; this gives me hope and instructions, resources to carry on this journey."

"The workshop reinforced the action plan and solidified a future plan and goal for myself. I was challenged to clean up all areas of my life, not merely the sexual stuff."

"The material was excellent and I enjoyed the small group sessions."

"This workshop has opened the door to recovery for me. I know it will be hard, but anything worth doing is worth doing right. The best part of all is that I don't have to do it alone!"

"I've learned just how much I trampled my wife with lies and deception. I could see the flower wither, but didn't understand I was the one sucking the life out of her. I'm thankful that I learned exactly how I have affected her and the process she is going through to deal with how I have ruined her 'Camelot.' It is comforting to know that our common basic need is to be fully known and fully loved. The knowledge of the difference between false intimacy and true intimacy provides the means to get there."

"This weekend equipped me with the tools, insights, and support I needed to start my journey. The care shown by the staff and their willingness to share their stories made me more open in my own struggle. The material and pace were excellent."

"This workshop is intense! But it was a great combination of teaching and counseling from an extremely knowledgeable and compassionate staff. I would highly recommend this workshop."

"To see a life of purity lived in the facilitators is very encouraging - to see the possibilties."

"I really felt God working through the leaders of this workshop and He really worked on my heart. I came here trying to do something to appease my wife so she would know I'm wanting to stop. But I leave here broken and on the right path toward a life of purity."

"Without a doubt, God brought me here this weekend. God has chosen to reveal to me that I cannot do this alone. I am now equipped when the stress, loneliness and self-pity creep in."

"Learning that I have a sexual addiction and admitting it was freeing for me and was the beginning step in my journey toward purity. To see other men with many of the same tendencies and addiction was not only revealing but comforting in that I was not alone. To know that my greatest need ("to be fully known and fully loved") can become a reality is exciting and I look forward to a whole new life."

"To be able to share my sorrow and regret with my group was cleansing emotionally and spiritually for me and will help me in mending relationships that were damaged as a result of my addiction."

"For the first time in my life I feel that I am not alone in my fight against my addiction."

"I am for the first time aware of the pain I have caused my wife. I have a renewed hope of recovery now that I have the tools and a plan."

"Wow! I was at the end of my rope 3 months ago when I realized this life must end. My friend helped me realize I was not strange, but rather addicted to lust. As I took the 12-step approach to recover, I knew I had questions that remained unanswered. This weekend helped me answer some of those questions. I still have a road to travel, but now I know I am not alone."