Mastering Life Ministries / Pure Passion TV

The Founder and Director

Dr. David Kyle Foster - (M-Div - Trinity Evan­gel­ical Di­vinity School; D-Min - Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry)  Be­fore his sal­vation in 1980, David struggled with a serious bondage to pornography and other sexually addictive behaviors. He is the author of Sex­u­al Healing: A Biblical Guide to Finding Freedom from Sexual Sin and Brokenness, which has been made into an “Angel Award” winning video and audio course and has been used by Prison Fellowship, Insight for Living, Jesse Duplantis and Josh McDowell Ministries, Teen Challenge, Exodus International, Youth With a Mission and many other ministries.? His most recent book, Transformed Into His Image: Hidden Steps on the Journey to Christlikeness, shows believers how to live the life of holiness that God desires, and has a Foreword by Dr. J.I. Packer.

David has served as adjunct professor at Asbury Theological Seminary, The Bi­ble In­sti­tute of Ha­waii, Logos Christian College & Graduate School and Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry and currently serves on the faculty of the Wagner Leadership Institute.

His magazine articles have appeared in New Man, Charisma, Touchstone, Rev Magazine, Sursum Corda, and Youth Ministry Update. He has spoken worldwide on the healing of sin and brokenness, has appeared on The 700 Club, The Dr. Phil Show, The Coral Ridge Hour, The Abundant Life, Cope, His Place, Home Life, and has been the host of Covenant Award winning “Mastering Life” on the Focus on the Family Radio Network.

David founded Mastering Life Ministries in 1987 and has been its director ever since. He is also the producer and host of “Pure Passion” - a televised outreach designed to equip the church to redemptively minister to those who are trapped in sexual sin and brokenness. “Pure Passion” made its national debut on the Christian Television Network, Cornerstone TeleVision Network, The NRB Network (Direct TV), Russian Christian TV (Russia), The Miracle Channel (Canada) and Sky Angel satellite systems in 2006. In 2007, the Alfa Omega TV Network began broadcasting "Pure Passion" in Romania and Moldova. The goal of the program is to tell the world of God’s grace and love through Jesus Christ and His power to set anyone free from any sin or bondage. Dr. Foster makes his home in Nashville, TN.

Board of Directors

Joe Allen serves on the Board of Directors of Mastering Life Ministries. He and his wife Marion travel and speak on issues related to sexual brokenness and parenthood in churches and conferences around the country. They are often seen manning an exhibit booth for Mastering Life Ministries and our support group (“Hope for the Broken Heart”) at large events. For several years Joe & Marion were hosts of our monthly "Hope" group in Folkston, Georgia and now lead the same group in their new home in Opelika, Alabama.

Jerry Bryant is the leader of the House2House movement in Nashville, TN. Jerry was born into a home of traveling Methodist evangelists. During the seventies, he became pastor of "Last Days Community" with Keith and Melody Green before being ordained into the new "Vineyard Christian Fellowship" movement. Jerry was also a pioneer of contemporary Christian music radio and his weekly show, "Jesus Solid Rock", has been heard on over 100 stations. His current radio show is called "Full Circle Jesus Music" and can be heard at www.fullcirclejesusmusic.com.

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David Kyle Foster, D-Min. (See bio at top of page)
 

Dr. Richard marks Dr. Richard Marks holds a PhD in Psychology, a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and another Masters in Religious Education.  He obtained his B.A. degree in the field of Psychology.  Dr. Marks is a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.  Dr. Marks is also an ordained minister.  Dr. Marks has worked in the field of sexual brokenness for over 20 years particularly helping men and women who struggle with sexual addiction and emotional wounding.

He is the Executive Director of ConnectUS 4 Life, Inc. a marriage and relationship strengthening ministry that reaches out to faith-based, social service, and governmental organizations. Dr. Marks has held leadership positions as a sailor in the United States Navy as well as management positions in psychiatric hospitals and as an Assistant Professor at Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA, as well as private practice and as a marriage and family ministry leader for a 28,000 member church.

Dr. Marks is the author of Relationships for Life.  This book is a wonderful book on healthy relationship principles and skills for any relationship.  Author of the Enriched Relationships relationship skills curriculum, Dr. Marks has taught this relationship skills program in faith-based, secular, and clinical settings.  He focuses on helping individuals and couples learn healthy emotional and relationship skills that lead to deeper levels of self-understanding, decisions, and deeper level of healthy connected relationships.

Dr. Marks has been married to Louella for 28 years and they have three wonderful adult children. 

Board of Advisors