Nick Stumbo

Executive Director of Pure Desire, Author, PSAP

Nick earned a bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministry from Crown College and a Master of Divinity from Bethel University. He has been in ministry leadership for over two decades. He was in pastoral ministry at East Hills Alliance Church in Kelso, Washington, for 14 years and joined the Pure Desire Ministries team as the Executive Director in 2016. Nick is a certified Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional (PSAP) through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). He has authored two books, Setting Us Free and Safe: Creating a Culture of Grace in a Climate of Shame. Nick frequently speaks at churches and conferences around the world. He and his wife, Michelle, have been featured as guests on Focus on the Family. He is passionate about his four children, a fan of the Minnesota Twins, and enjoys running in his free time.

Sam Black

Director of Life Change Education for Covenant Eyes

Sam Black serves as the Director of Life Change Education for Covenant Eyes. Having walked his own grace-filled journey to healing with the support of allies, Sam is passionate about helping people live free from pornography.

Sam worked as a journalist for eighteen years before joining the Covenant Eyes team in 2007. He has edited seventeen books on the impact of pornography and is a frequent speaker at parenting, men’s, and leaders’ events. He is also the author of The Porn Circuit, which reviews the neurological impact of pornography and is available through Covenant Eyes.

Troy Snyder

President of C-SASI

As a counselor Troy has treated sex addiction for 20 years and has a deep understanding of this problem. Early in his career, he learned about a framework for helping people who struggle in this area. As God provided this keen understanding, it became clear that He was calling Troy to use the skills learned, along with my passion, to offer encouragement, hope, and healing to people whose lives have been affected by this specific unhealthy lifestyle. 

Rodney Wright

Advancement Specialist at Pure Desire

Rodney is an Advancement Specialist for Pure Desire and also serves as a board member. Working for Pure Desire Ministries, Rodney and his wife Traci travel the world educating Parents and Religious Organizations toward healthy conversations around sexuality. Rodney and Traci recently Authored their first book; How To Talk With Your Kids About Sex. For the past 30 years Rodney has served as a Pastor with special focus on grief, trauma, marriage/family and addiction. Rodney and Traci have three adult children and currently reside in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.