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Could you help a small group take its

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next faithful step without becoming

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everyone's daily monitor?

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An Oaks facilitator serves as a

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relational guide under church oversight.

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You prepare from approved teaching,

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welcome honest participation, and help

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people return to Scripture, prayer, and

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wise community.

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A co-facilitator shares the

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responsibility.

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Here's where to learn more.

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Open oaksofrighteousness dot org and

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choose For Churches.

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On a smaller screen, open Explore Oaks

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first.

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On the church page, find Prepare

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facilitators and choose Explore.

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The facilitator-preparation page

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explains what comes before leading:

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demonstrated character, theological

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alignment, church affirmation, required

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training, supervised practice,

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safeguarding preparation, and formal

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approval.

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Expressing interest begins a

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conversation; it does not award

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certification or authorize one-to-one

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coaching.

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The weekly rhythm is intentionally

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sustainable.

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Preview the assigned published lesson

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and one discussion prompt.

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Agree with your co-facilitator who will

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welcome the group, communicate

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reminders, and notice practical needs.

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When the group meets, begin with a

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welcome and brief check-in.

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Pray and focus on Scripture.

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Discuss the current lesson.

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Help each person name one faithful next

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step.

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Confirm support and the next gathering.

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Keep the boundaries clear.

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Saved lesson reflections are private.

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Facilitators do not read them or ask

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participants to surrender them.

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Prayer has its own visibility choices.

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Do not place counseling notes or

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confidential histories in online group

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spaces.

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Bring urgent safety concerns and needs

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beyond the group to the appropriate

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pastoral or professional support.

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To ask about preparation, choose Ask

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about facilitator preparation at the

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bottom of the page.

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The contact form selects Facilitator

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training.

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Enter your name, email, church, and a

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brief description of your interest.

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Then choose Send request.

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The Oaks administrative team will help

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clarify the preparation currently

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available for your setting.

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If you are already approved, use

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Approved facilitators: open orientation

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to reach the protected guidance.

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Sign in personally when asked.

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Your existing assignments determine

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which groups you can open; this

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invitation does not create additional

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access.

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You do not have to carry every need

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alone.

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Prepare faithfully, share the care, and

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help people take the next obedient step

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together in Christ.