Pure Desire Ministries Presents
Summit 2027
Early-Bird Registration Is Open
Save Your Seat for 2027
Lock in the lowest price for next year’s Summit. Early-bird pricing is available through December 31, 2026. Theme, dates, and speakers will be announced right here as they’re confirmed.
Every year, individuals from all around the world come together as a community to celebrate recovery and healing from compulsive sexual behavior and betrayal trauma.
What to Expect at the Summit
Trusted Voices
Main sessions and breakouts led by experts in recovery, relationships, and trauma.
Real Community
Two days alongside people who understand what you’re walking through, with worship and space to connect.
Keep What You Learn
Registrants receive lifetime access to replays of recorded sessions, so the weekend doesn’t end when you go home.
In Person or Online
Join us in Nashville or gather a watch party at home or with your church. Virtual options are offered every year.
Session formats, virtual options, and venue details for Summit 2027 will be confirmed closer to the event.
Looking Back
Thank You, Summit 2026
On October 2–3, 2026, hundreds gathered in Nashville and around the world to pursue healing together. If you were with us, thank you. Here’s what you need to know next.
For Attendees
Session Replays
Replays of recorded main sessions and select breakouts will be available beginning October 16, 2026. Access details go to the email address you registered with. In-person and virtual registrants both receive lifetime access.
Can’t find your registration email? Contact summit@puredesire.org.
Missed It?
Watch Past Summits
Recorded content from every Pure Desire Summit is included with a Pure Desire Membership, alongside our full library of digital courses and training.
Summit 2026 Keynote Speakers
Curt Thompson, MD
Curt Thompson, MD, is a board certified psychiatrist, author, speaker, and co-host of The Being Known Podcast. He has been in private practice for over 30 years in Falls Church, Virginia, graduated from Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine, and completed his psychiatric residency at Temple University Hospital. He strives to help patients develop flourishing lives by telling their stories more truly, in order to become more deeply known, for the purpose of creating beauty and goodness in the world. With conviction and humor, he trains clinicians and speaks at workshops, retreats and conferences, integrating neuroscience, human relationships and Christian faith. He and his wife Phyllis are the parents of two adult children and live in Northern Virginia.
Dr. Sean McDowell
Sean McDowell is a professor of Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He has earned two Master's degrees in philosophy and theology and his Ph.D. in Apologetics and Worldview Studies. He is the author, editor, or co-author of more than 20 books including More Than A Carpenter, Chasing Love, End the Stalemate, and The Fate of the Apostles. He is the co-host of the Think Biblically podcast–one of the most popular podcasts on the intersection of faith and culture. Sean has one of the top apologetics YouTube channels. He is an internationally renowned speaker. And he is on the teaching team at his home church in southern California.
Michelle Mays
Michelle Mays is a Licensed Professional Counselor and expert in treating sexual betrayal and trauma. She is the founder of the Relational Recovery Institute in Northern Virginia outside of DC and the creator of the ground-breaking Braving Hope® Coaching program for individuals recovering from betrayal trauma.
Michelle has created a new attachment-based approach called The Braving Model™ to address the devastating dilemma that betrayed partners face when their significant other is unsafe to connect to, yet connection is the key to healing. She offers professional training and certification in the model to therapists treating partner betrayal trauma.
Michelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor in both Virginia and Washington DC, and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Supervisor. She was trained by Pia Mellody in the Post Induction Therapy model for treating developmental trauma and is a Certified Professional Coach.
** The recommended treatment modalities, views, and opinions expressed by outside guests are those of the individual alone and do not reflect an official position of Pure Desire Ministries.
Thank You to Our Summit 2026 Sponsors
Summit 2026 was made possible by the generous support of these ministry partners.
Gold Sponsor
Bronze Sponsors
Frequently Asked Questions
Summit 2027
Summit 2027 will be held in Nashville, Tennessee. Exact dates, the venue, and hotel information will be announced on this page as soon as they are confirmed.
Early-bird registration is open now. Register here to lock in the lowest price. Early-bird pricing is available through December 31, 2026.
Early-bird registration reserves your spot at Summit 2027 at the lowest available price. Full ticket details, including virtual viewing options, will be published here when they are finalized. If you have a question about your registration in the meantime, email summit@puredesire.org.
The 2027 speaker lineup has not been announced yet. Check back here, or follow Pure Desire on social media and email for updates.
Every Summit has offered virtual viewing for individuals, households, and churches, and we expect to do the same again. Details will be published once registration tiers are finalized.
Child care is not provided at the Summit.
Summit 2026 Attendees
Replays of recorded Summit 2026 content will be available beginning October 16, 2026. Access details will be sent to the email address you used to register. Replays include the main sessions and select lecture-style breakouts.
The main sessions and select lecture-style breakouts were recorded. Interactive workshops, connection-focused sessions, live worship, and live Q&As were not recorded to protect the privacy of those participating in person.
Both in-person and virtual registrants receive lifetime access to recorded Summit content.
The digital manual was sent to the email address used to register. If you can’t find it, email summit@puredesire.org and we’ll resend it.
Yes. Recorded content from every Pure Desire Summit is included with a Pure Desire Membership.
General
The Summit is Pure Desire’s annual gathering for individuals, couples, and leaders walking through recovery from compulsive sexual behavior and betrayal trauma. Over two days you’ll hear from trusted experts, worship together, and connect with a community that understands.
Anyone on a healing journey, whether you’re in recovery yourself, supporting a spouse, leading a group, or serving in ministry or counseling. You don’t need to be part of a Pure Desire group to attend.
Email summit@puredesire.org and our team will get back to you.