Darryl Foster
| DL Foster | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 25, 1961 Cameron, Texas |
| Residence | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Preacher, Minister |
| Years active | 1991 - Present |
| Known for | Ex-gay movement |
| Website | http://www.witnessfortheworld.org/ |
Darryl L. Foster is an American activist, author and Christian minister. He began his ministry in the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), a Christian denomination, and has been described as being ex-gay. As the founder and executive director of Witness Freedom Ministries, an outreach ministry to men and women seeking to change their sexual orientation and refrain from same-sex relationships, he has appeared in numerous media outlets including CNN, Newsweek, and Charisma Magazine, sharing his conviction and views on sexuality and theology. He married the former Dee Graham, in October 1992, and fathered three boys and two girls.
Foster was born into a family of Church of God in Christ preachers. His father was a pastor in the denomination, as was his father and grandfather, Ezekiel Foster, Sr whom he acknowledges as a major influence in his life. Foster was reared in Marlin, Texas, until his graduation where he enlisted in military service in 1982.
After graduating from Marlin High School in 1980, Foster enrolled in McClennan Community College at Waco to study journalism and mass communications in hopes of landing a career as a media writer. While there, he served as the News Editor for the school's official paper, The Highland Herald. After a spending a decade in military service, Foster begin pursuing theology and enrolled in Liberty University's External Degree Program. He completed a course in "Faith Writing" offered by Baylor University and taught by writer William Mattox, Jr. Later, he studied theology at Atlanta Bible College, but withdrew after a year because of doctrinal concerns with the school's denominational affiliation.
Foster served in various infantry and combat support units at Fort Campbell, KY, Fort Benning, GA, and 3rd Armored Division, Germany. He served in Operation Big Pine II in Honduras, 1983 and served as a US Chief of Staff driver during a year's tour with the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) in El Gorah Egypt from 1984-1985. In August 1991, his Fort Benning based unit deployed to Operation Desert Storm. Foster was the recipient of numerous service medals and honors including the Army Achievement Medal (2nd OLC), the Joint Service Commendation Medal and the rare Kuwait Liberation Medal presented by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Foster was honorably discharged in May 1992.
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