{"id":770,"date":"2009-06-05T14:47:11","date_gmt":"2009-06-05T14:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/gospelsoundcheck\/2009\/06\/strypers-oz-fox-marries-hooker.html"},"modified":"2009-06-05T14:47:11","modified_gmt":"2009-06-05T14:47:11","slug":"strypers-oz-fox-marries-hooker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/gospelsoundcheck\/2009\/06\/strypers-oz-fox-marries-hooker.html","title":{"rendered":"Stryper’s Oz Fox Marries Hookers for Jesus’ Annie Lob\u00e9rt; Wedding Broadcast Live Tonight"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stryper guitarist Oz Fox and founder of Hookers for Jesus Annie Lob\u00e9rt are set to be married this evening, June 5. Fox and Lob\u00e9rt met in February 2008. The wedding will be broadcast live on The Church of Las Vegas website.
\nChristian music fans will recognize Oz Fox from his years with the iconic rock band Stryper.
\nAnnie Lob\u00e9rt’s founded the ministry Hookers for Jesus <\/a>in 2005 as an “an international, faith-based organization that addresses the realities of human sex trafficking, sexual violence, and exploitation linked to pornography and the sex industry.” The website says that while Hookers for Jesus is “committed to abolishing human sex trafficking on a global scale, our urban ministry outreach, community awareness, and transitional programs are based out of Las Vegas, Nevada.” She knows of what she speaks; her bio on the website reads:<\/p>\n

“She is recognized worldwide for her expertise and knowledge of domestic human sex trafficking. She survived over 11 years working as a prostitute and high-class escort in Hawaii, Minneapolis, and Las Vegas, which included catering exclusively to award winning actors, famous musicians and rock stars, national and local politicians, and professional athletes. And yet, Annie knows first hand the harmful affects that a life in the adult entertainment industry can have on a person. She speaks effectively with both secular and religious communities on these issues.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I’ve never heard of Hookers for Jesus, but I LOVE the idea. That Lob\u00e9rt is willing to be open about her past is incredible; I’d encourage you to pray for her ministry, and for the Fox’s new marriage.
\nYou’re invited to the wedding via webcast, which begins at 7 PM Pacific time, at The Church of Las Vegas website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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