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How can a church help people bring

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hidden sexual struggle into the light

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while keeping Scripture, trusted

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relationships, and pastoral care at the

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center?

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Oaks of Righteousness offers a

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church-connected path from shame toward

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life in Christ.

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The aim is faithful discipleship:

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receiving gospel truth, practicing

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repentance, and learning to walk

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honestly with wise people.

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The technology supports that work.

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Let me show you where to begin.

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Open oaksofrighteousness dot org.

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On the homepage, choose For Churches and

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Pastors.

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You can also choose For Churches in the

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navigation.

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On a smaller screen, open Explore Oaks

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to find that link.

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The church page brings the ministry

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introduction and implementation pathway

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together.

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Choose See the implementation steps to

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move directly to the four stages.

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First, discern readiness.

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A pastor and the Oaks team clarify whom

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the church hopes to serve, who provides

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oversight, and how concerns beyond the

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group's role will be handled.

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Second, prepare facilitators.

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A facilitator and co-facilitator need

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appropriate preparation, church

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affirmation, safeguarding readiness, and

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approval.

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Group facilitation and one-to-one

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coaching have separate responsibilities.

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Third, invite participants.

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Confirm the group, meeting arrangements,

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and approved materials.

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Each participant uses a personal

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invitation and the email address

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provided to the facilitator.

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Fourth, continue together.

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Meet faithfully, discuss Scripture and

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the assigned lesson, pray, and name one

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practical next step.

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OaksOS helps participants find lessons

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and their group while those

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relationships remain primary.

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If you want to explore the books, choose

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Resources in the navigation.

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Each resource explains its current

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availability.

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Choose Ask about availability and access

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to contact the administrative team.

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This catalog does not promise that every

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complete book is available to download.

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Facilitator and caregiver resources

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require their own authorization, and

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youth materials are not released here.

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Read and Participate remain free at the

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point of need.

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Ask Oaks which access and material

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arrangements apply to your church.

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An inquiry does not grant a leadership

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role or confirm an engagement.

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When you're ready, return to For

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Churches and choose Discuss Oaks for

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your church.

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The contact form selects Church

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implementation.

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Enter your contact information, church,

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and a brief description of your setting.

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Keep counseling histories and private

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disclosures out of the message.

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Then choose Send request.

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The existing Oaks administrative team

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receives the inquiry and can help

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clarify the next step.

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Start with the people God has placed in

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your care.

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We would welcome a conversation about

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how Oaks can support your church's work:

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freedom from shame, and life in Christ.