Star Light Ministries
Star Light Ministries is a religious ministry to exotic dancers founded in 2001 by Lia Scholl. The ministry reaches out to dancers to assure them that they are loved by God, to provide a supportive network of healthy friendships and counsel, and to assist them in pursuing healthy lifestyles and attaining secure career goals.
Scholl founded the ministry in Birmingham before moving to Richmond, Virginia. Volunteers remain active in Birmingham as well as in Atlanta and Washington D. C.
Star Light has expanded its ministry to train ministry teams from other organizations with an interest in reaching out to dancers. In 2008 it offered its first "Exotic Dancer M.B.A." program, a one-day seminar on self-care, financial management, sales and art therapy.
References
- Ray, Audacia (April 14, 2008) "God Loves Sex Workers and Doesn't Require Them to Repent" Naked City
- Martin, Michelle (December 21, 2007) Tell Me More: Getting Dancers from Poles to Pulpits, interview with Lia Scholl. Faith Matters. National Public Radio
External links
- Star Light Ministries website