Empathy

In Action

CHURCH PARTNER TRAINING SERIES

The Bible is clear in its call to love, serve, and live in community with one another. As followers of Christ, we are invited to step into difficult places with grace, compassion, and humility. Together, we’ll explore how trauma, stress, and our own perspectives shape the way we understand, love, and serve those around us.

“THIS IS HOW WE KNOW WHAT LOVE IS; JESUS CHRIST LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR US. AND WE OUGHT TO LAY DOWN OUR LIVES FOR OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS…DEAR CHILDREN, LET US NOT LOVE WITH WORDS OR SPEECH BUT WITH ACTIONS AND TRUTH.”

– 1 JOHN 3:16, 18

WHAT IS EMPATHY IN ACTION?

  • 4-week interactive training designed to turn compassion into practical, Christ-like support

  • Builds skills in perspective-taking, active listening, and stress regulation

  • Helps leaders and volunteers understand how trauma impacts the brain, behavior, and relationships

  • Equips participants to stay calm and respond with appropriate, compassionate care

  • Explore how personal beliefs, assumptions, and worldviews that shape interactions

  • Recognize how stress and disconnection affect our ability to show compassion

  • Learn how to build healthier relationships with vulnerable children, young adults, families, and members of the community

  • Grow in confidence as followers of Christ who love through both truth and action

SIGN UP TO ATTEND AN UPCOMING TRAINING

*Empathy In Action is offered exclusively to our church partners

4-week course schedule

Week 3

Grounded in truth and love.

Find your compass.

Week 1

Week 2

On suffering.

Put it into action.

Week 4

How to become a church partner:

Church partnership with Wild Oak Haven is a commitment to being the hands and feet of Jesus to vulnerable populations in our community. We partner with churches who desire to equip their congregation to live out the Gospel through meaningful relationships and service. As a Church Partner, we ask your church to commit to three key areas of engagement:

  • Share the Mission: Share with your congregation or host the Wild Oak Haven team to raise awareness about how they can get involved with the local foster care community.

  • Equip Mentors: Host a Wild Oak Haven mentor training event to help prepare and equip members of your congregation to walk alongside young adults who have aged out of foster care.

  • Invest in the Mission: Financially support the work of Wild Oak Haven in a way that is meaningful and sustainable for your church.

Upcoming Empathy In Action Training Dates

Each Empathy In Action class is a four-week training experience offered once per quarter to our church partners. It is intentionally kept small, with limited availability of 12–15 participants per class.

Option 1 — Wednesday Evenings
October 14, 21, 28 & November 4

Option 2 — Saturday Mornings
February 6, 13, 20 & 27

If you are interested in joining an upcoming class, let us know below, and we’ll be in touch within 48 hours.