Pure Life Ministries

What Pure Life Ministries does

Pure Life Ministries, Inc. is a Kentucky-incorporated, faith-based nonprofit founded in 1986 by Steve Gallagher to counsel Christians struggling with sexual addiction. The ministry operates a 9-month Residential Program for men on its Dry Ridge, Kentucky campus, supplemented by three remote programs: a 16-week Overcomers At-Home program for men, a 12-week At-Home for Wives program pairing hurting spouses with counselors who have lived through similar betrayal, and a 12-week Create in Me a Pure Heart program for women. Beyond counseling, the organization distributes Scripture-based teaching resources through an online bookstore (store.purelifeministries.org) featuring books, DVDs, eBooks, audiobooks, and a 40-day study journal, and runs educational events including an annual conference (marking its 40th anniversary with AC26 'Wholly Devoted' in May 2026 at the Ark Encounter) and pastoral seminars for church leaders.

The ministry is supported by donations, counseling program fees, conference registrations priced between $40 and $145 per attendee, and bookstore sales. Its GTM motion is event- and content-driven, anchored by a weekly podcast with over 680 episodes, a YouTube channel whose '20 Truths' series has exceeded one million views, an active blog, an email newsletter (eNews), and a social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, and X. Mobile apps are available on both iOS and Android, and distribution is direct-to-consumer globally for digital content and at-home programs, with the residential program limited to a single domestic location.

The organization operates with 11-50 employees, is led by founder Steve Gallagher and co-founder Kathy Gallagher, and maintains a small management team of biblical counselors and content producers. No venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment is associated with the entity, consistent with its 501(c)(3)-style nonprofit structure. Core technology is the proprietary Scripture-based counseling curriculum developed over four decades, distributed via web, mobile, podcast, and physical media channels.

Name

Pure Life Ministries

Legal name

Pure Life Ministries, Inc.

Website

https://purelifeministries.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pure Life Ministries is a Kentucky-based Christian nonprofit founded in 1986 that provides residential and at-home biblical counseling programs, books, podcasts, and events for men, wives, and women affected by sexual addiction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Counseling Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE), Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Christian counseling programs
• Sexual addiction recovery
• Biblical counseling services
• Faith-based ministry
• Residential counseling programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dry Ridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Counseling Programs: Revenue from residential and at-home counseling programs for men, women, and wives affected by sexual addiction. Programs include a 9-month Residential Program for men, 16-week Overcomers At-Home Program for men, 12-week At-Home for Wives program, and 12-week Create in Me a Pure Heart Program for women.
2. Bookstore and Publications: Sales of books, DVDs, eBooks, audiobooks, and study materials through the online bookstore at store.purelifeministries.org. Key publications include 'At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry' by Steve Gallagher and 'When His Secret Sin Breaks Your Heart' by Kathy Gallagher.
3. Conference and Events: Registration fees for annual conferences and preconference events. The 40th Anniversary Conference (AC26) features various ticket tiers including early bird, regular, kid's track, livestream pass, and preconference options.
4. Donations: Donations from supporters to fund ministry operations and program offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pure Life Ministries delivers Scripture-based Christian counseling programs for individuals affected by sexual addiction, including a 9-month Residential Program for men, 16-week Overcomers At-Home Program for men, 12-week At-Home for Wives program, and a 12-week Create in Me a Pure Heart Program for women. The ministry complements these programs with published resources (books, DVD curricula, eBooks, audiobooks), an annual conference, pastoral training seminars, and digital content (podcast with 680+ episodes, blog, YouTube series).

Product overview

Pure Life Ministries offers a comprehensive ministry focused on sexual addiction recovery, consisting of counseling programs (Residential, At-Home for Men, At-Home for Wives, and Create in Me a Pure Heart for Women), published resources (books by Steve and Kathy Gallagher including 'At The Altar of Sexual Idolatry' and 'When His Secret Sin Breaks Your Heart'), educational events (Annual Conference, Pastor's Seminar, Preconference), and digital content (Podcast with 680+ episodes, Blog). The ministry takes a Scripture-based approach, focusing on the spiritual health of individuals rather than clinical or technological solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pure Life Ministries Podcast: Weekly purity podcast tackling tough issues for those struggling with sexual sin, featuring episodes on sexual addiction, testimonies, and biblical counseling.
• Wholly Devoted
• Truths for Victory

Products and services

• Residential Program A 9-month residential counseling program for men struggling with sexual sin, set in rural Kentucky. This is the core program of the ministry, providing intensive biblical counseling and community support.
• Overcomers At-Home Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of people have found freedom through counseling programs and teaching materials over 40+ years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ark EncountercoreOthers · 1 May 2026The 40th Anniversary Conference (AC26) is hosted at the Answers Center located on the grounds of the Ark Encounter in Northern Kentucky, just 15 minutes from the Residential Campus. The 2500-seat multipurpose auditorium is used for worship, teaching, and fellowship, and is transformed into a banquet hall for the Alumni and Friends Benefit Banquet on Saturday night. Conference attendees can add Ark Encounter tickets to their registrations at special rates.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Faithful & True Ministries: Faith-based ministry offering counseling, intensives, and small-group resources for sexual addiction and betrayal trauma recovery. Directly comparable to PLM in audience (Christian men, wives, couples), biblical counseling method, and program-based delivery.
• New Creation Counseling: Faith-based counseling service addressing sexual addiction, betrayal trauma, and related issues with certified biblical counselors. Directly comparable on counseling method (biblical) and target client profile, though structured around session-based delivery rather than residential stays.
• Pure Desire Ministries: A faith-based ministry that runs groups, conferences, and resources to help individuals overcome sexual addiction and brokenness. Highly comparable to PLM in target audience (Christians struggling with sexual sin) and biblical counseling approach, though it is more group/church-based than residential.
• Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF): Provides biblical counseling training, books, and resources across a wide range of issues including sexual sin. Comparable in theological framework and educational content delivery, though broader in topical scope than PLM.
• XXX Church: Christian ministry focused on helping people overcome pornography and sexual brokenness through online resources, conferences, and church partnerships. Compares on mission and faith-based recovery focus, with a heavier emphasis on digital/community outreach than residential programming.

Broad incumbents

• American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC): The largest professional association for Christian counselors and therapists, offering training, conferences, and resources across the full spectrum of issues. Comparable as the broader institutional ecosystem in which PLM operates, though it is an association rather than a direct service provider.
• Biola University – Rosemead School of Psychology: Graduate-level psychology program integrating Christian theology with clinical training. Comparable in faith-based mental-health education space, though it is an accredited university program rather than a ministry providing direct recovery services.

Regional players

• Heartland House / Faith-Based Recovery Residences: Faith-based residential recovery programs for men struggling with addiction. Comparable on the residential faith-based recovery model, though operating in a different geographic region with a broader addiction focus beyond sexual behavior.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/purelifemin
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9FsfBmYh1AOpOvu3S_CuNA
• Facebookfacebook.com/purelifeministries
• Instagraminstagram.com/purelifemin

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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