There’s a Christian war going on on MySpace about the evangelical ministry of my friend Heather Veitch (who targets sex workers).
As a sex industry survivor, I am frequently asked about different outreach ministries and whether or not I support certain ministries. It is important to me that all ministries preach the true gospel message.
Using sex to sell products is something we’re all used to seeing. This is a worldly method that is to be expected from those who are of the world. Women are prostituted on television and billboard advertisements in order to catch other people’s attention, draw them in, and now that they have your attention, they sell you their product. This method causes lust to abound. Everything from cars to liquor is advertised this way. We know this is wrong because the Word of God tells us that sex is reserved for marriage, and that lusting is the same as adultery. But what else can you expect from those who don’t know Christ? Aren’t we called to be different?
Since when, as christians, are we to use sex to sell the gospel? Is Jesus nothing more than a "product" to be sold? Would Jesus be pleased with us purposely using sexual inuendos and certain styles of dress to "draw in" the "viewer" in order to "sell" Jesus?
<>Would it be appropriate if I dressed in a bikini, slapped a big sign on the back of the GSXR that says "Jesus loves you" and stood next to my bike on the corner of the street handing out cards that said "I love to ride…" and you turn the card over and it says "with Jesus on my side." (Heather’s ministry, along with some others, have used a VERY similar method, sexual inuendo and all). How godly is that? The world would laugh at that and think it’s "cool." Can you see from my example how I just made God all about me? It’s all about drawing attention to myself, using sex and sexual inuendo, mixed with a little Jesus and now I have the attention of the people. And because I’m so outrageous, I’ll probably get on TV and do some interviews as well, not because I’m preaching the gospel, but because my "methods" are just so different, but yet they are very worldly.
Heather Veitch does not preach a full gospel message, nor does she preach that one must repent and believe on Jesus Christ. That is probably because to preach that way could be offensive. She uses sex to sell Jesus Christ, our Holy Savior, and has even sold clothing which has the words "Holy Hottie" across the butt part of pants, drawing attention to a woman’s buttocks, which does nothing more than incite lust. She also has employed the use of a porn photographer for her photos, all in attempt to seem "more relevant" to the unsaved.
Now, one doesn’t have to stop stripping to be saved, but one must change their mind (repentance) and allow God to change their lives. But that is not preached, what JC’s Girls did say is that it is okay for you to continue week after week to go to church, but yet continue being a stripper, escort, etc. I would even question whether that person was truly converted. When I was a call girl the message of Christ was preached to me and I recieved it. I continued working two more weeks until I quit. During those two weeks I barely saw any clients and I was in constant torment. I could not ignore the Lord and it only took two weeks for me to quit. A truly converted person should have a similar experience.
Once we see a ministry that treads on dangerous ground, such as Heather’s, it is our job as christians is to expose this. If possible, we should try to correct the one who is in error, but when they rebel against the authority of scripture, we should have nothing more to do with them.
In August 2007, Heather did an interview with her friend Luke Ford in which she admitted to divorcing her husband and is now in a committed relationship with a Jewish man (unequally yoked). So not only are we seeing the manifestation of sin in ministry, but the fruit of her personal life as well. Heather chooses to keep the details of her divorce a secret, and it is her right to do so. But her old church in Riverside stated that she must remain single or be reconciled back to her husband, so I will take their word for it that this was the only proper thing to do in that situation. (This information is on a public website found at http://www.lukeford.net/blog/?cat=180).
Scott responds: "…[B]eing publically sexy is NOT a Christian value. Therefore, if you use sexiness to witness the gospel, your gospel is different from the message Jesus gave. Jesus’ gospel NEVER said it’s OK to sin in order to save souls."
There are reasons that I am divorcing that are never stated here. I wish to respect my husband by not spreading our dirty laundry all over. The majority of quotes that are here are taken from a porn gossip blog called lukeisback. This is not the place that I think a christian should be getting information to spread further gossip with. I left Dawn a comment and I will see if she post it. I let her know that this is gossip and very hurtful when you do not have all the information. But I did let her know that I will not comment on this. I will not share all my experiences in my marriage to defend myself because it is just not right to my ex.. or my children. I do ask that those who love me would pray for me.
I invite you to watch a preview of my upcoming documentary called Pussycat Preacher. This is a true story that follows my life as I reach out to the sex industry. I was very fortunate to have a excellent film maker film my life while I had many victories and many struggles. I hope you all like it. If you would like to purchase the film it will be on sale for a short time.. right now Bill Day the film maker is having a pre release special. You can find it here pussycatpreacher.com
Well the night started out in the strip club… It was great . We were able to have some great conversations with some girls about God and we were able to share our stories with them in a gentle and loving way. The girls we met were so sweet and so receptive. By their reactions I do believe that some might call us in the future. Many showed interest in going to church as well. I have been in this club a couple of times before but this time I was able to spend more time talking to the management. The first couple of times I came in the management watched me like a hawk. Last night they said that they have received great responses from the girls and Annie and I are welcome to come in any time we want. So all and all.. the strip club outreach went very well. Then Annie drug me out to the cold strip where we walked up and down Las Vegas blv. It was a cold night but there still were several girls out working. Some of the girls we approached were receptive to our invite to church. Also there were girls that were in no way ready to talk to us about God ,church, or anything else. BUT.. Annie was able to give ALL of the girls her contact information. SO please pray that they will hold on to that card and call when they are ready or in need of help.
This blog is about my boyfriend 🙂 I am very happily in a committed relationship with a great guy named Ike. I have been friends with Ike for about two years now. We started considering dating back in last February. We have been taking things very slow considering all that is going on and my commitment to the ministry.I kept this private of course because as you see everyone has a opinion about who and if I should date. There are rumors flying around that I was with Ike while I was married because I called him Ikeepoo on his best friends myspace .. who by the way is also a good friend of mine. I think this is hilarious. I have called many of my male friends dorky nicknames to tease them. Even including Kevin Max. In fact I like to give my girlfriends nick names as well.. Like my girlfriend Candice who I call Can-dog.. I know at one time I dated girls but I hope that there wont be a new rumor that I was also having a affair with Candice. Anyways.. i dont understand how people can make such horrible accusations when they have no knowledge of my life or what I do on a day to day basis. So once again.. If you dont agree.. I will pray about it.. But I will not debate with you my life. God is in control and I am going to trust him to be with me and guide me.
When I shared with Heather some of my struggles, she said: "I am going to keep praying for you. And just for you I will address THE Father so we will be praying to the same G-D."
I once took Heather to Friday Night Live at Temple Sinai. All these Jewish guys kept hitting on her, completely untroubled by her shiksa status.
