Porn and Strippers

I have to say that I've come across some amazing ministries out there but this is the most thought provoking, on the edge ministry I think I've ever seen....

JC's Girls Girls Girls is a ministry started by three ladies that came from the stripping and pornography businesses and are now strong believers in Jesus Christ. The ministry is focused on getting the message out there to men and women who are either trapped in the industry or addicted to it.

The reason for it being thought provoking? They have their site set to appeal to the girls in the industry, they dress similar to women from Hooters and they regularly attend porn conventions. At first glance you wouldn't say these ladies are really Christians - not by high end conservative standards.

But then you read deeper into their site, as I did, and you find that their reasoning is quite sound; right on the edge of what is accepted but sound.

Here is a segment from their Q&A section:

Why would you go to strip clubs and porn conventions?
Jesus did not wait for lost people to go to church. He went to their houses and reached out to them there. “And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, ‘Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?’” (Matthew 9:11)

“Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice’ for I came not for the righteous, but for the sinners.” (Matthew 9:12)

Can I go to church while I am still in the industry?
We welcome you into our churches right where you are. We hope that you can learn about God and allow him to help guide you. "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and I will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew11: 28-30)

Why do you utilize the media to get attention for yourselves?
This ministry is NOT about us! We accept the attention of the press and media simply to get our message out to as many people as possible. We want people to know that forgiveness is for everyone and they can come to God just as they are.

We also want to encourage our Christian brothers and sisters to recognize that Jesus did not set an example of judgment and condemnation…he set an example of love. The media is the fastest and most likely way that people will hear these messages.

Why do you use glamour poses on your site?
We designed our site to reflect the girls we are trying to reach. Our desire is for the girls to instantly know this site was made just for them. Based on Heather's experience, we know for many girls in the industry physical beauty is so important and the thought of having to change their appearance is terrifying. We just didn't want this thought to keep them from learning that God cares little about outward appearance and desires to develop the spiritual beauty inside of them.

Be sure to check out their site yourself and let me know what you think. And on a side note, do you know of any other ministries out on the edge? Let me know and I may post them on Christian Eye!

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JC's Girls