PLENARY: The Problem of Sin

Its Impact on Healing and the Gospel-Centered Path to Recovery

In addressing sexual issues, Christian counselors, coaches, and pastors face a profound challenge: sin. Sin is not only the root cause of brokenness but also a significant barrier to true recovery, healing, and relational repair. This talk explores the critical need to confront the reality of sin while applying the gospel for transformational purposes in the lives of those we serve.
Focusing on the integration of biblical truth into counseling and ministry, we’ll discuss the dangers of relying solely on techniques or human understanding. Instead, the session will emphasize the importance of recognizing Christ as the ultimate source of change and restoration. Attendees will learn how to function as instruments in the Redeemer’s hands, pointing those they help to the power of grace and redemption.
Through practical insights, scriptural foundations, and examples from real-life ministry contexts, participants will leave equipped to navigate the complexities of sexual brokenness with both compassion and theological clarity.

Key Scriptures:

  • The Reality of Sin: Romans 3:23, James 1:14-15.
  • The Gospel’s Transformative Power: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 6:6-7.
  • The Role of the Helper: Galatians 6:1-2, 2 Timothy 2:24-26.

Learning objectives:

1. Participants will be able to discern how sin’s effects manifest in sexual issues and impede healing and recovery.
2. Participants will understand how to integrate the transformative power of the gospel into counseling and ministry for lasting change.
3. Participants will learn to to see themselves as instruments of God’s grace, fostering humility and dependence on the Holy Spirit in their work.

Troy Snyder

Executive Director, Christian Sex Addiction Specialists International (C-SASI)
Troy Snyder, MS, NCC, LPC, CCSAS, CPCS is one of the founding members of IACSAS now known as C-SASI. He has served on the board since its inception and on the executive team for four years, helping guide and direct the development of the organization as well as overseeing the clinical track trainees. 

As a counselor, Troy has been in the sex addiction field for over 20 years. He works for Restoration Counseling in Atlanta, GA, where he employs a holistic approach—involving the spouse, family members, and friends in the SA recovery process. 

Troy is a clinical counseling supervisor, and C-SASI supervisor for clinicians, coaches and pastoral/lay leaders. In addition to speaking to schools and churches, Troy teaches on the topic of sex addiction through Liberty University’s online program. He also works as an adjunct professor at Houston Baptist University.