When Jesus saw him lying there and realized he had already been there a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to get well?”
Healing & Forgiveness
Actively seeking God's healing in your life and helping guide others to do the same as you walk unoffendable in God's forgiveness.
BEGINNER Next Steps
You greatly desire to experience healing but have spent much of your spiritual journey attempting to heal yourself. Your next steps in this area will be to seek God’s healing.
On Your Own
- "Pause" App - prayer and meditation app
- "Living New" series (upcoming dates in April 2024)
- "A Tale of Three Kings: a Study in Brokenness" reading by Gene Edwards
In Community
- "Grief Share" - Support those grieving the loss of a loved one
- "Healing Relationships" - 4-Part Study for your Small Group
INTERMEDIATE Next Steps
You have experienced trauma in your life that you believed you have “moved on” from but have yet to feel free from, still finding it painful to even think about. Guided focus on the root cause and beliefs that resulted from that pain will help greatly with your healing.
On Your Own
- One-on-one counseling (contact matt@ouracc.org to schedule a 1-on-1 meeting with a pastor to discuss your best next steps)
- "Forgiveness Brings Healing" - 7-day devotion reading plan (download the YouVersion Bible app)
- "Forgiving What You Can't Forget" book and Forgiveness Journal by Lysa TerKeurst
- "A Healing Body" - 5 session video study by Henry Cloud
In Community
- "Grief Share" - Support those grieving the loss of a loved one
- "Forgiving What You Can't Forget" 6-session study for your Small Group
- "Treasured Wives" Small Group for women with tools for a transformed marriage
- "Healing Relationships" - 4-Part Study for your Small Group
- "Living Free" retreat (coming soon)
ADVANCED Next Steps
You recognize your need to focus on healing and are committed to going deeper, sharing, and growing with others as you each seek to not just know about, but experience the love and comfort of Jesus. Joining in community with other dedicated individuals will help you.
On Your Own
- One-on-one counseling (contact matt@ouracc.org to schedule a 1-on-1 meeting with a pastor to discuss your best next steps)
- "God Knows Your Story (and He's Not Mad)" book and study guide by Carter Featherston
In Community
- "Grief Share" - Support group for those grieving the loss of a loved one
- "Living Free" retreat (coming soon)
- "The Art of Marriage" - 6-session video study on growing a healthy marriage as God designed
- "Treasured Wives" Small Group for women with tools for a transformed marriage
- "Love & Respect" - 10-week video study on marriage for you and your spouse or small group (contact matt@ouracc.org for access to DVDs and workbooks)

EXPERT Next Steps
You regularly find yourself taking every thought captive and experience actual healing and forgiveness toward yourself and others. You instinctually connect with and guide others toward the healing work of Christ.
On Your Own
- One-on-one counseling (contact matt@ouracc.org to schedule a 1-on-1 meeting with a pastor to discuss your best next steps)
- "God Knows Your Story (and He's Not Mad)" book and study guide by Carter Featherston
In Community
- Lead a "Goliath Must Fall" group study - 6 session video study on walking free from the giants that intimidate, demoralize, and terrorize us.
- Lead a "Love & Respect" group study - 10-week video study on marriage for you and your spouse or small group (contact matt@ouracc.org for access to DVDs and workbooks)
- "Living Free" retreat (coming soon)
- "Living Strong" class (coming soon)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Still looking for more info? Check out these questions and let us know if you still have questions.
How do I find out which area and spiritual maturity level I need to grow in?
Sign up for our next "Living New" series to receive the info and assessment tool you need.
Can I work on more than one area at a time?
Absolutely! This tool is to help you focus in and take the next steps that are right for you. Just be sure to pace yourself for the journey.
I don't see a date for a specific next step opportunity. How do I sign up?
Some next step opportunities are scheduled based on needs and interests. Fill out the interest form and you will be contacted with updates on availabilities, dates, and times.
Can I work on any of these areas with a friend or within my small group?
Certainly. Working one-on-one with another person or a small group is a great way to practice accountability as you seek to grow in your journey of discipleship.
What's the difference between "Living New", "Living Free", and "Living Strong"?
The Christian life involves 3 key themes: Newness, Freedom, and Strength. The following sessions, retreat, and classes are designed to help you walk in each of those, in specific order, to help you Live the Truth of Jesus in your everyday life.
- "Living New" - 3-part series on the reality of your newness, fullness, and identity in Christ.
- "Living Free" - weekend retreat where you will face the pains preventing you from experiencing intimacy with Christ.
- "Living Strong" - series of classes designed to help you mature and walk boldly as an unshakable follower of Jesus.
GET CONNECTED
Matt Olin
Discipleship Pastor
matt@ouracc.org
