From Conformed to Transformed

From Conformed to Transformed: Biblical Sexuality and Transformation in Christ by Daren Mehl (Made Free Ministries) is a new twelve-session curriculum for churches, small groups, and counseling ministries designed to equip believers with a clear, biblical framework for understanding same-sex attraction and pursuing genuine sanctification in Christ. The testimony and teaching presented in this work have already helped men and women walk out of LGBT identity into lasting freedom—and now equip pastors, counselors, and parents to minister on this topic with both conviction and compassion.

From Conformed to Transformed represents a comprehensive, session-by-session approach to sexuality and discipleship, moving from raw personal testimony through careful biblical doctrine to practical, everyday application. Structured for maximum flexibility, the curriculum works equally well in a small group series, one-on-one pastoral counseling, or individual study.

Proven in Pastoral Ministry

Though unflinching in its biblical convictions, the tone and structure will feel warm and familiar to those accustomed to gospel-centered discipleship material. More importantly, this curriculum is grounded in hands-on ministry—drawn from Mehl's walking alongside those leaving the LGBT lifestyle, his ongoing work with Made Free Ministries, and his testimony before national and international audiences—ensuring the material holds up not just in theory, but in real pastoral practice.

Some of the key features of this resource's effectiveness:

• Testimony-Driven Foundation: Readers will encounter transformation not as abstract theology but through Mehl's own three-session testimony of conversion, relapse, near loss of his marriage, and lasting freedom—giving struggling believers an honest roadmap filled with love, truth, mercy, and grace rather than a formula.
• Clear Doctrinal Categories: Readers will learn to distinguish Side A, Side B, Side Y, and Side X approaches to homosexuality and Christian faith using a simple comparative framework that cuts through confusing terminology and exposes the hidden assumptions in each position.
• Direct Engagement with Scripture: Readers will study every major biblical passage addressing homosexuality—including the so-called "clobber passages"—verse by verse, equipping them to answer objections with confidence rather than vague appeals to tradition.
• Identity Versus Desire: Readers will grasp the crucial biblical distinction between experiencing temptation and building an identity around it, learning why Scripture calls believers to a "such were some of you" past tense rather than a permanent label. Readers will understand that sanctification is for everyone, including those touched by LGBT.
• Practical Tools for Sanctification: Readers will be equipped with concrete frameworks—such as the distinction between testing and temptation, the "three C's" of curiosity, compassion, and coaching, and daily practices of mortification—that move sanctification from theory into daily practice leading to enduring faith and ongoing intimacy with Jesus.
• Guided Study and Prayer: Readers will close every session with reflection questions and a written prayer, turning each chapter into a discipleship exercise rather than mere information to absorb.
• Cultural and Legislative Awareness: Readers will be equipped to understand the legal and cultural pressures currently facing ex-LGBT ministry worldwide, preparing church leaders to defend biblical sexuality even under active opposition.
• Hope Without Compromise: Readers will learn that biblical truth and pastoral compassion are not in tension—every session models how to hold firmly to Scripture's hard truths while extending real hope, patience, and grace to those still in process.