Annie Lobert (born September 26, 1967) is an American former

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and

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worker, who founded the international

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Hookers for Jesus. In 2010, she produced and starred in a three-part documentary on the organization, ''Hookers: Saved on the Strip'', which was broadcast nationwide on cable television's

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. Lobert worked as a

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, and

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for 16 years. She left the sex industry with the support of Al Nakata, one of her regular customers, who had fallen in love with her. After leaving prostitution, Nakata trained her in estimates and service reviews in order to work with him in his

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auto body and design firm.

Early life

Annie Lobert was born on September 26, 1967, in

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. She is the daughter of Chet and Joanne (

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Osgar) Lobert. She is the second youngest of four children. She has a sister, Diana, and two brothers, Chuck and Bill. Diana died from

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in 1995. Lobert attended

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, and graduated from

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, in 1986.

Career

Hookers for Jesus

Lobert is the president and founder of Hookers for Jesus, an international, Christian faith-based

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that addresses

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, and sexual violence and exploitation linked to

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and the

. In 2008, Hookers for Jesus established a

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program in the Las Vegas area with one of The Church at South Las Vegas intern homes. The program, titled "Destiny House", is a safe haven for victims of sex trafficking and primarily serves prostitutes and local sex trade workers. Annie left CSLV (Church of South Las Vegas) and currently has a new Destiny House Estate. Annie now attends Valley Bible Fellowship of Las Vegas.

Media and public appearances

Lori Albee, Heather Veitch and Annie Lobert at AEE 2007 Thursday

In 2006, Lobert began working on a joint media project with

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of JCs Girls, entitled "Saving Sex City". However, the project was short lived and as of November 2008, Lobert and Veitch were no longer producing episodes. In March 2009, Lobert participated in a nationally televised informal debate presented by ''

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'' that posed the question, "Does Satan Exist?" Other participants in the debate included

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;

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; and

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, pastor of

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, where the debate was held. The debate was the third installment of the "Face-Off" series presented by ''Nightline'', following "Does God Exist?" and "America Addicted to Porn?". Lobert has spoken in churches and regional conferences throughout the United States, as well as during news reports and national news magazine programs. Her topics generally include a presentation of her testimony and experiences as a victim of sex trafficking, while sharing an overview of the primary and secondary harmful effects of involvement in the sex industry. , Lobert has been involved with

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Concerts and

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, a rock band and national evangelistic speaking group. During these events, she speaks and shares the story of her life. Taking the name "The Whosoevers" (from John 3:16), the purpose of the group is to "impact those whose pain has previously driven them to addictive or self-destructive behaviors." Regular members and leaders of the group include

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member,

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;

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and

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, formerly of

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. In 2010, Lobert appeared on news programs and talk shows in support of an

documentary show, ''Hookers: Saved on the Strip'', including on

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's ''Today Show'' with

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, and HLN's ''

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''. Some of the programs and documentaries in which Lobert has appeared or been featured include: ;Television appearances * ''

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'' on

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* ''

'': "The Nightline Face-Off: Does Satan Exist?" * ''

'' "Saving Sin City: Hookers for Jesus Target Unlikely Flock" * '' Breakthrough'' with

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* ''Le Droit de Savoir'' with Charles Villeneuve * ''Enjoying Everyday Life'' with

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* ''HelpLine TV'' with

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''Hookers: Saved on the Strip'', three-part documentary, which debuted on December 8, 2010 * ''JCTV Christmas Special'' with

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(2008) * ''

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Top 3'' with

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* ''The

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Show'' with Mark Gungor * ''The

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Show'' * ''Life Today'' with James and Betty Robison * '' Praise the Lord'' with Paul Crouch Jr. on

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* '' The Pussycat Preacher'', documentary film by Bill Day featuring

* '' Sexy Missionaries'', Italian and Swiss documentary film by Leonardo Capella * ''The Tyra Banks Show'' (various appearances) ;Radio appearances Lobert has appeared on talk radio and interviewed in major news publications throughout the world, including the Africa, Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Spain, the UK, and the United States.

Author

Lobert's autobiography, ''Fallen'', was released in February 2015 by Worthy Publishing.

Personal life

On June 5, 2009, Lobert married

, guitarist of the Christian band

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. The ceremony, which took place at The Church at South Las Vegas, was broadcast live on the Internet.

References

External links

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