Dr.Ted Roberts came to the Lord as a fighter pilot during the Vietnam War. He was called to the Pastoral ministry after his return to the United States. He entered Seminary, completing his masters at Asbury Theological Seminary and his doctorate at Western Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served in a multiplicity of ministries, from chairman of the Theology department at a Bible College, Staff Pastor, Director of a Counseling Ministry, to his present position as Founder of Pure Desire Ministries International. He is the author of Failing Forward, For Men Only: The Courageous Fight For Healthy Sexuality, Pure Desire, Living Life Boldly, Going Deeper which he co-authored with Pam Vredevelt, and his newest release, Sexy Christians, co-authored with his wife, Diane. (Expected release spring 2010)

Dr. Roberts is not only a frequent speaker to various civic and business organizations around the country from the Oregon Bar Association to Boeing, but has written articles for Pastor Rick Warren’s Pastor’s tool box, New Man’s Magazine. He is a speaker both in the United States and around the world. He is co-recipient of the Telly Award for excellence in video and film production. His hobbies include triathlons, scuba diving, and underwater photography.

Ted and his wife, Diane, who serves as co-Founder of Pure Desire Ministries International have two grown children, Nichole and Bryan, and four grandchildren.

Dr. Roberts pastored East Hill Church for approximately twenty two years and the flock grew to over 6,000. East Hill is located in one of the most unchurched areas of our nation. There was a unique growth in small group ministry and support groups for the particular needs of hurting people – from drug and alcohol, divorce recovery, marriage enrichment and care groups, and sexual addiction groups. A significant portion of these groups are composed of individuals who have recently come to Christ. Dr. Roberts passed the baton as Senior Pastor to his son-in-law, Jason Albelo in August of 2007, and is now leading Pure Desire Ministries International.

Dr. Roberts is also a Clinical sexual addiction therapist – trained under renowned speaker, teacher and clinician Dr. Patrick Carnes.

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