IntegritydotMen began in 1991 when a group of six men from one local church desired to honestly
acknowledge and confront their own failures and sins as Christians. The struggles of these men ranged from sexual
fantasy to XXX-rated pornography, from multiple sexual partners (heterosexual and/or homosexual) to other co-addictive
behaviors.At that time there were secular programs for men but very little existed within a Christian
framework. So the first IntegritydotMen (originially called "Pursuing Sexual Wholeness") became a 12-step
group using Patrick Carnes' book Out of the Shadows and A Gentle Path Through the 12 Steps.
With the influence of Leanne Payne's "Pastoral Care MInistry" books, Broken Image and Crisis
in Maxculinity; Mario Bergner's "Redeemed Lives Ministry" and book, Setting Love in Order; Andy
Comisky's "Desert Streams Ministry" and manual, Persuing Sexual Wholeness; and the book Wild at
Heart by John Eldredge, IntegritydotMent has evolved to what it is today. IntegritydotMen is structured as
a year-long program divided into three 12-week trimesters which typically begin in September, January, and May. Men
wanting to get involved can do so at any time. Group make-up includes men from different social, economic,
and religious backgrounds. Some are, or have been, leaders, elders and pastors in their churches. Some are referrals
from local counseling networks and agencies. Confidentiality is key.
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