Join hundreds of sexual integrity professionals and church workers as we journey together deeper into the mystery of God's healing love. Be equipped and encouraged as you learn how to better serve the sexually hurting people in your community.
This Summit is for:
Pastors, church staff, and lay leaders who are looking for ways to better understand and address sexual topics in their churches.
Christian ministry leaders and staff who are seeking godly support and training from a community of their peers.
Counselors, therapists, coaches, and mentors interested in continuing education and the warmth of a caring, professional community.
Every believer who has a heart to see the Body of Christ healthy and vibrant, living out God's design for sexuality and wholeness.
Plenary Speakers
Jeremy Carter
"Safe" but Stuck: Helping Young People Move from Avoidance to Integrity (Eligible for NBCC credit)
Michael Leahy
America's Next Addiction: Preparing for the AI Mental Health Crisis (Not eligible for NBCC credit)
Bruno Borges
Biblical Sexuality as a Coherent Framework: Rebuilding the Church’s Witness from the Garden Forward (Not eligible for NBCC credit)
An afternoon just for YOU!
Caring for the Caregivers
Step into a space created just for you—those who faithfully carry the wounds, stories, and spiritual burdens of others. The SILS 2026 Pre-Summit event presented by C-SASI is your rare opportunity to pause, breathe deeply, and be poured into as you continue the sacred work of walking with individuals and couples impacted by sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. With dedicated men’s and women’s tracks, powerful panels led by top leaders in the field, ministry time, interactive breakouts, and a unifying combined session, you will leave refreshed, equipped, connected, and renewed in your God-given mission. Join us on Wednesday afternoon, April 29 for a powerful time of personal soul-care.
Past attendees describe SILS as a warm, welcoming atmosphere where you'll feel right at home. More important than even the excellent training we offer are the new partnerships and friendships formed with people that absolutely "get" you. The days are packed with informative sessions, plus times of interactive discussion. You'll have the chance to grab lunch with some of the presenters, sharing ideas and building relationships. Throughout the Summit, you'll feel a sense of community, realizing that you're not alone in the work you're doing.
Breakout Speakers
Joe Malone
God's Glorious Design: Why Youth Have Left and How We Can Get Them Back on the Sexual Integrity Pathway (Eligible for NBCC credit)
Carol Tanksley
Single, Christian - and Sexual: Intimacy Needs for the Unmarried Person (Eligible for NBCC credit)
Jonathan Daugherty
Choosing Endurance: How to Serve Others Well When Weary (Eligible for NBCC credit)
Sheri Denham
Honesty, Ownership and Grieving Together: Helping Betrayed Partners & Addicts Talk About Sex After Betrayal (Eligible for NBCC credit)
Dave Janvier
Holistic Embodied Healing: Reclaiming the Body as Sacred in Christian Sexuality (Eligible for NBCC credit)
Kristin Cary
Grounding Strategies for Recovery: Embodied Practices for Resilience (Eligible for NBCC credit)
Kristen Miele
Four Tools for Discipling Kids Through Today’s Toughest Sexual Topics (Eligible for NBCC credit)
Troy Snyder
Therapeutic Toolbox: Top Go-To Tools & Techniques for Sex Addiction, Betrayal Trauma, and Couples Repair (Eligible for NBCC credit)
Andrea Jordan
Our Greatest Hindrance, Our Greatest Hope: Reclaiming Prayer in Recovery (Eligible for NBCC credit)
Floyd Godfrey
Reclaiming Identity: Helping Young Men with Unwanted Same-Sex Attraction (Eligible for NBCC credit)
Crystal Hollenbeck
Betrayal Trauma Anger: Processing Complex Anger in the Healing Process after Discovering Betrayal (Eligible for NBCC credit)
RJ and Melissa Whaley
Establishing Honesty and Safety: A Structured Approach to Early Couples Recovery Work (Not eligible for NBCC credit)
Kim Hansen Petroni
Divorce After Intimate Betrayal: What the Samaritan Woman Reveals About Shame, Survival, and Sexual Integrity (Not eligible for NBCC credit)
Trish Propson
Unbinding Hidden Wounds: Holistic Response to Sexual Abuse for Helping Professionals (Eligible for NBCC credit)
Clinton & Charity Munoz
Interactive Learning Lab: From Surviving to Thriving: Helping Couples Rebuild Intimacy After Betrayal (Not eligible for NBCC credit)
Lyschel Burket
Interactive Learning Lab: Speaking Truth in Love: Restoring Identity in Recovery and Healing (Not eligible for NBCC credit)
Stacey Smith and Cheryl Rogers
The Surprising Way God Shapes the Helper: Rethinking Countertransference (Eligible for NBCC credit)
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion: Understanding & Treating Male Betrayal Trauma (Eligible for NBCC credit)
Seth Harris & Troy Haas
Interactive Learning Lab: Creating Healthy Community (Not eligible for NBCC credit)
Practical Teaching on Relevant Issues
Reclaiming the body as sacred in Christian sexuality
Understanding and effectively addressing male betrayal trauma
Helping young men deal with unwanted same-sex attractions
Learning to regulate the nervous system during betrayal and recovery
Understanding how neurobiology and theology intersect
Guiding youth through tough sexual topics
Creating healthy community
Taking a deeper dive into prayer as an effective ministry tool for sexual brokenness
Exploring singleness and sexual issues
Helping young men and women discover their God-given sexual design
Exploring a well-stocked therapeutic toolbox
Working through counter-transference for caregivers
A collaborative learning lab on moving couples from roommates to intimacy
Managing and moving through betrayal trauma anger
What to tell children when addiction and betrayal are in the home
And More!
Early-bird Registration Fees
Doors open at 8 a.m. Thursday-Friday morning.
Don't forget to select the Pre-Summit soul-care session during check-out.
One-day Pass
Full access to all sessions on Thursday OR Friday Lunch and snacks on Thursday OR Friday Select Thursday OR Friday on Ticket page
Full Summit
Full access to all sessions Thursday & Friday Lunches and snacks on Thursday & Friday Best Value
Pre-Summit Training: Caring for the Caregivers
Access to Wednesday Pre-Summit Event Training runs from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 2:00 p.m.
2025 Summit Hosts
Our Host Church
Christ Church Presbyterian
1740 Peachtree St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
Cornerstone Sponsors
Beacon Sponsors
- In Their Words -
2025 Summit attendees share their SILS experiences:
"I felt I was personally able to have deep connection moments with God throughout the event." -- attendee
“One of the most edifying conferences I have attended as a therapist. The challenge of incorporating our faith into the counseling world can seem daunting, especially when it comes to addictions. It can be easy to forget the fundamental role that sin, confession, repentance, and other aspects of our Christian walk plays in healing.” -- breakout speaker
"SILS is a slice of Heaven. The people there are pouring out their lives for the sake of the Church, and they are the best people on earth! It's the highlight of our year every year." -- Summit sponsor
"There is an intimacy that is experienced having the conference in a church vs a hotel. It is a constant reminder that we are all imperfect, yet God wants to use us, our stories, our struggles, our giftedness, for His Glory and our benefit.” -- attendee
"I would consider myself a counselor who specializes in sexual addiction or even betrayal trauma. I feel more equipped after attending the summit." -- attendee
"I'm so grateful to find like-minded peers who care about purity in the body of Christ I can collaborate with and pray for." -- Summit attendee
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