Men’s and Women’s Sexual Recovery Groups

In-person groups in Philadelphia & South Jersey


Have you experienced unwanted sexual behavior, such as viewing sexually explicit media, committing sexual infidelity, or any type of sexual addiction? Does it feel like your sexual behaviors hinder your intimacy with God? Despite your commitments to God and others, have you tried to stop your unwanted sexual behaviors with little success?

Philadelphia Renewal Network has partnered with Cru City to begin support groups in the city and region — for both men and women — to help you break free and experience the hope that change is possible. Though not "group therapy," these groups follow a successful model of recovery groups designed to cultivate honest communal support and accountability for those who struggle with unwanted sexual behavior.  Some participants may consider therapy in addition to these groups.

Men’s Group Details & Registration


  • Our men's groups will use the "Seven Pillars of Freedom" curriculum by Pure Desire, which will be weekly, in-person, and ten months in length. Explore more about Pure Desire’s Seven Pillars of Freedom model here.

  • An Abington-based group begins in March 2026! Interested men should contact James at JChun01@gmail.com.

  • Our South Jersey men’s group meets in Medford, NJ. Interested men should email Angel at agjr7220@gmail.com.

  • Our Philadelphia men’s group is currently full, but we anticipate beginning a new group in Fall 2026. To express interest in a Philadelphia-based group and receive notifications about the start date, fill out this form or email denny.kriczky@cru.org.

Women’s Group Details & Registration


  • Women’s groups - fill out this confidential form or email Lauren.Hays@cru.org. 

  • Women’s Sexual Wholeness Summit: Sunday 5/15, 6:30-9:00pm at Resurrection Philadelphia (123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103).

    Join our friend Lauren Hays (Cru, Pure Desire Ministries) and other regional church leaders at this gathering for women who feel stuck in patterns of sexual brokenness (pornography, illicit sexual relationships, etc). Hear stories of freedom, gain resources and supportive relationships. This summit is free of charge, and no registration is required.