Anti - gay rights activist resigns from group that provides counseling for homosexuality . Baptist pastor John Rekers insists he is not gay . Rekers says he has hired lawyers to ' ` ` false news reports '' The association accepted the resignation , saying on its website Tuesday that it `` would hope that the legal process will sufficiently clarify the questions that have arisen in this unfortunate situation . '' Rekers has been prominent , effective foe of gay rights legislation across country .
Anti - gay rights activist resigns from group that provides counseling for homosexuality . Baptist pastor John Rekers insists he is not gay . Rekers says he has hired lawyers to ' ` ` false news reports '' Rekers has been prominent , effective foe of gay rights legislation across country .