Our Beginnings
Pure Heart Ministries was established in 2002 to reach and serve all of the Saint Louis metropolitan area and the bi-state region. The ministry is set up as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization with a board of directors and governing bylaws, independent and inter-denominational, available to the entirety of the body of Christ.
In 1996, the ministry was birthed by the Holy Spirit in the hearts of its founders, Rev. Jim and Debbie Venice. This happened after Jesus mightily delivered Jim from a homosexual lifestyle and then wondrously healed their marriage.
For more than 5 years, Jim and Debbie were involved with First Stone Ministries, an Exodus ministry in Oklahoma City. God moved them back to their home region, the Saint Louis metro area, to begin a similar ministry.
Serving the Region
Our office is located in O’Fallon, Missouri. Individuals often travel 2-3 hours one-way to receive ministry services.
Pure Heart Ministries is a founding member of the Restored Hope Network, a network of ministries dedicated to helping those seeking freedom from sexual and relational brokenness.
Our Foundation
We believe Jesus has come to set the captives free from all areas of bondage. While we recognize homosexuality and any other form of sexual and relational brokenness is not part of God’s intent, we believe that through a personal relationship with Jesus, our hearts and lives can be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit.
“Flee sexual immorality and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the name of the Lord from a PURE HEART.” - 2 Timothy 2:22