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Downloadable resources

PDFs and printable tools to support your healing and your church’s ministry.

CLEAR: Emotional Clarity WorksheetDownload ↓

Emotional clarity is the practice of slowing down long enough to understand what is happening in your heart before deciding what to do next.

Emotions
Emotional Clarity for KidsDownload ↓

A practical guide for teaching your kids to identify process their emotions with God and others--and work through meltdowns.

Emotions
Mediation Structure and AgreementDownload ↓

This guide gives clarity to the process and what the role of the church leadership is in the mediation and reconciliation process.

Leadership
Confidentiality Guide for Church Based Peer SupportDownload ↓

Confidentiality is important but can be confusing. This handout gives clarity for discernment about what confidentiality is, and what it isn't, for effective church support care.

Ministry Operations
Confidentiality Volunteer AgreementDownload ↓

Oaks' confidentiality policy and commitment for ministry volunteers to sign and give to their Oaks ministry leader.

Ministry Operations
Mental Health & Abuse Crisis ResponseDownload ↓

This is a process for church leaders and support volunteers to follow in the case of mental health or abuse crisis.

Ministry Operations
Oaks Intake FormDownload ↓

This intake form is the first step in connecting with Oaks Ministry Collaborative. It provides the Oaks ministry team with information needed to thoughtfully guide participants toward next steps for support, whether that is an advocate, healing group, restorative prayer, or another resource.

Ministry Operations
Oaks Ministry ManualDownload ↓

A practical guide for churches, ministry leaders, and volunteers seeking to build a culture of rehabilitative relationships. This manual outlines the philosophy, volunteer roles, ministry practices, and relational principles that shape Oaks Ministry Collaborative, helping churches cultivate sustainable, Christ-centered care.

Ministry Operations
Oaks Participant Release FormDownload ↓

This form provides guidelines for maintaining confidentiality within Oaks Ministry Collaborative and ensures that participants understand how personal information is handled within our ministry relationships.

Ministry Operations
Side by Side Book SummaryDownload ↓

This is a book summary and conversation guide for Side by Side by Edward Welch, a book that gives a robust picture of church support care.

Ministry Resources
Oaks Statement of FaithDownload ↓

Learn and share what Oaks Ministry Collaborative believes about the gospel and core tenets of the Christian faith, and how that impacts our understanding of human purpose, suffering, and healing.

Ministry Vision
Resources: Quick Guide for VolunteersDownload ↓

If you're wondering what resources to utilize in your support connections—start here with our recommended resources list!

Recommended Resources