Bubba Stallcup is the CEO, Founder and President of Love Thy Nerd, a nonprofit dedicated to loving and serving nerds through thoughtful engagement with gaming and pop culture. Since founding LTN, Bubba has championed the idea that nerd culture isn’t just entertainment—it’s a community and a mission field. Through his leadership, LTN has become a trusted voice for connection and compassion within spaces often misunderstood or dismissed by traditional ministry. From live convention outreach to podcast networks and digital media, he continues to expand how the organization meets people where they are—celebrating the things they love while pointing them toward deeper belonging and purpose. Bubba’s passion for people drives every initiative, keeping LTN both innovative and grounded in authentic relationships.
Before launching Love Thy Nerd, Bubba spent 12.5 years in traditional, vocational ministry on various church staffs, serving in roles that ranged from youth ministry to creative direction. Those years gave him a deep understanding of how storytelling, leadership, and discipleship can intersect to create lasting impact. His time in local church ministry also revealed a gap between culture and the Church—a gap he felt called to bridge through empathy and creativity. Bubba brings that same clarity and conviction to LTN’s mission today, equipping others to engage culture without fear and to see ministry potential in every fandom, platform, and story. His direct yet relational leadership style helps teams and communities thrive under a shared purpose: to love and serve people in ways that make faith approachable and relevant.
When he’s not traveling to conventions like PAX, Gen Con, or SPIEL Essen, Bubba is at home in Texas with his wife, Anna, and their four kids. Family is central to everything he does, providing both the grounding and the inspiration for his work with LTN. He often talks about how being a husband and father has shaped the way he leads—balancing intentionality, humor, and grace in every season. Whether he’s recording a podcast, leading a team meeting, or rolling dice around the kitchen table, Bubba approaches it all with the same mindset: love people well, build community, and find meaning in the things that bring us joy. His life and work reflect the belief that ministry happens wherever people gather, especially in the places the world least expects.
