Daren and Rhoda married December 11, 2005 and now have two children. Together Daren and Rhoda serve in ministry equipping, teaching, and ministering the transforming power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Daren and Rhoda, lead by the Holy Spirit, both came out of the LGBTQ community and married in 2005. Their journey of healing and discipleship in Jesus Christ included 14 years of increasing intimacy with Jesus while serving in their home church.
Daren is serving in the role of Associate Director at Agape First Ministries and responsible for the operations of the organization.
Daren joined Agape First Ministries to further the mission to make Jesus famous, to bring the healing power of God to others through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Rhoda is a trained prayer counselor and intercessor and serves on the prayer team.
Daren is also Interim Pastor of Warroad Community Church where he enjoys serving the church through pastoral care, teaching and preaching, and oversees church operations. Daren hosts the Better Love (betterlove.com) Marriage Conference at Warroad Community Church to help married couples draw closer to each other and God.
Email: Daren @ agapefirstministries.org
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Daren Mehl Testimony HCR 3013
Pastor Daren Mehl’s testimony supports North Dakota Resolution 3013, arguing for the restoration of marriage as one man and one woman. He shares his ex-gay transformation, legal flaws of Obergefell, sexual orientation fluidity, scientific evidence, and biblical warnings on redefining marriage.
Is Change Possible And If So Where Is The Research?
While you will find debate in the larger mental health community, the Journal of Human Sexuality’s perspective is that clinically guided, faith-affirming help can be beneficial and, for some, transformative. If you believe God is calling you to this path, these resources may encourage you as you seek to live in obedience to Christ.
Who can I talk to about leaving LGBT to follow Jesus?
The most important thing is walking closely with Jesus in a faithful community. Combine pastoral support, counseling (if needed), and fellowship with a consistent habit of prayer, Scripture meditation, and worship. Through His Word and Spirit, Christ renews the mind and heart. You are not alone—even when the journey feels challenging, remember that genuine help is available from believers who will walk beside you, encourage you, and remind you of the hope we have in the Lord.
Is There Hope For Being Free of Homosexual Desires?
From a Christian perspective—and in alignment with the research published in the Journal of Human Sexuality—there is deep hope and assurance that lasting freedom from homosexual desires is indeed possible in Christ.
Saved for Good- Ex-Gay Visibility – Interview w- Daren Mehl
In this video, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb ( @tmichaelwhalcomb ) interviews Daren Mehl. Daren will share his testimony and how God has moved in his life and transformed him from the man he was to who he is now. This is an interview you don’t want to miss. Tune in!
The Harm of Side B Gay Christianity – Episode 11
AFM discusses the harms of Side B Gay Christianity to the Church. Nate and Daren call Carl Nelson, Jason Strand, Rob Ketterling to repent of promoting Side B gay Christianity. Episode 11 of a mult-part part series on LGBTQ doctrines.
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LGBT Doctrines Part 7 – Sanctification Part 1
In this series about LGBT Doctrines we’ve been reviewing different doctrines surrounding the LGBT+ ideas. We have recently been discussing Side B “Gay Christianity” (Celibate) and contrasting the common doctrines against what scripture says. Today we will be talking about sanctification, it’s intersection with holiness, righteousness, and our salvation. What is sanctification? How does it work in the repentant individual who desires to leave behind the LGBT identity and lifestyle? Does God transform hearts and minds? To what degree? Is it just about our behaviors? Is grace there to prevent us from sinning? These and more discussed today.
Daren Mehl on Dr. J Show
Former homosexuals, individuals that have unwanted same-sex attraction, and the families of these truly marginalized people. He is a former homosexual who now lives as a disciple of Jesus and has received healing through Jesus. Mehl shares his testimony of coming out of a gay Christian lifestyle to live faithfully in marriage with his wife Rhoda of 18 years.
Calling Evil Good – Our Response to Andy Stanley
The Bible warns of a time when society will call evil good, and good evil. It seems as though we are living in such times. In this episode we will break down Andy Stanley’s recent statements regarding same-sex attractions and offer a response based on the Bible and our own experiences of finding freedom from sexual brokenness. #andystanleyheresy