Welcome to SBM Online

SBM Worldwide, Inc. (SBM) has been helping individuals for more than a decade to understand the truth about homosexuality from a biblical and practical perspective. The ministry provides support and resources for men and women who are struggling with unwanted same-sex attraction, as well as one-on-one and group support, biblical resources, encouragement, and hope for parents, family members, and friends with loved ones who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender (GLBT).

SBM was founded in 2000 by Stephen and Irene Bennett, husband and wife, with SBM's National Offices located in the heart of New England in Huntington, Connecticut. Stephen and Irene have two beautiful children. The Bennetts truly have a gift, a passion, and a calling to minister to homosexual men and women who desire change, as well as to their loved ones. We are here to encourage individuals through assurance that complete change is completely possible!

Stephen, 49 years old, struggled with same-sex attraction (SSA) throughout his teenage and young adult years, living an openly-gay lifestyle for more than 11 years until he was 28 years old. In 1990, Stephen, happy with his homosexual lifestyle and in a committed "gay" relationship for several years, was lovingly and biblically engaged about his lifestyle and evangelized with the gospel of Jesus Christ by a Christian friend. Two years later, much to the shock of everyone who knew him — especially his family and friends — Stephen was born again and completely surrendered his life to the Lord. It was at this time that Stephen made the decision to walk away from his homosexual lifestyle, never to return. His journey of "coming out" of homosexuality then began — dealing with many painful, emotional issues he had buried — including being molested at the age of 11. Stephen would never be the same again.

Stephen left his male partner and began his new walk with Christ in January of 1992. He began dating Irene in October of that year, then the two were married the following year, in June of 1993. Today, more than 20 years later, Stephen no longer struggles whatsoever with homosexuality. He shares his story of freedom and complete change at churches, conferences, events, and in the media worldwide. His encouraging message is that individuals who desire change can know that change is completely possible.

For more information on SBM, to invite Stephen to share his story at your church, or to speak with someone about a loved one who is struggling with unwanted homosexuality, please call SBM Nationwide Toll-Free at 1-800-832-3623, Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.  SBM will also gladly take your prayer requests over the phone and will commit to pray for you on a daily basis.

Please take some time to browse our website, as it is jam-packed with important information and helpful resources. Be sure to check out What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality? by clicking the link, Homosexuality & The Bible on the menu bar at the top of the page. Visit SBM Online often, as new resources and updated content are uploaded daily.

SBM Worldwide is an evangelistic and educational ministry which relies completely on donations from faithful ministry partners and friends like you. To become an Annual Member, a Monthly Support Partner, or to make a generous one-time love gift to the ongoing work of SBM, please click here.This vitally-important ministry can continue only through the generous support of friends like you. Your gifts to the ministry are greatly-needed and much-appreciated!  Gifts can be made in honor of, or in memory of a family member, friend, or loved one. Won't you let SBM know how much this ministry means to you through a generous love gift today? Your gifts make it possible for us to reach millions of individuals worldwide with God's loving and encouraging Word. Thank you for visiting with us today, and may the Lord richly bless you!