Joe Dallas is a former gay rights activist who now is a prominent figure in the ministry for sexual addiction recovery and treatment of unwanted homosexuality. Joe Dallas is founder of Genesis Counseling which specializes in "sexual addiction recovery and homosexuality.." Joe Dallas l Genesis Counseling l Sexual Addiction Recovery Dallas leads a monthly five-day men's retreat on sexual purity titled, Every Man's Battle. Dallas focuses on healing "Sexual Addiction, Responding to Pro-gay Theology, Ministering to Parents of Lesbians/Gays, Developing Ministerial Responses to Homosexuals, Apologetics Approaches to the ‘Gay Debate’" Exodus International - Joe Dallas He has also written three books and discussed them in the media.
Genesis Counseling claims that homosexuality can be altered and that they are "Reclaiming Godly Sexuality through the Saving Work of Jesus Christ,The Sancifying Work of the Holy Spirit and the Body Ministry of the Christian Church." Joe Dallas is active in opposing what he sees as the gay agenda claiming "I’m not sure we can defeat the pro-gay lobby or prevent their goals from being achieved. But win or lose, I don’t want to stand before God and say I did nothing when I had the opportunity to fight."
Dallas has encouraged Exodus International to also stand against the gay agenda which would seek to promote homosexuality as an acceptable lifestyle. He served for three years as Chair of the Exodus International Board of Directors, is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors
Critics of Joe Dallas and other ex-gay leaders argue that their theology is hurtful and misrepresents the Bible.
"The statistics that Joe Dallas uses in his book to equate homosexuality with child molesting and the destruction of family values are ludicrous and without validity."
"Dallas encourages ministries to oppose city anti-discrimination laws, warning ... without explaining how ... that ex-gay ministries may face civil lawsuits if such laws are passed."