How Much Does It Cost for a Church to Partner with Oaks Ministry Collaborative?
When church leaders first hear about Oaks Ministry Collaborative, one of their most common questions is simple: “Okay, but what will this cost us?”
It’s a fair question. Budgets are tight. Staff time is stretched. And when you’re deciding whether to bring in a new ministry partner, you need to know what you’re committing to financially and otherwise.
So let’s talk honestly about what partnering with Oaks really costs and why we think this model works so well for churches like yours.
First, What Do We Mean by “Partnering”?
When we say partnership, we don’t mean a transactional vendor relationship. Oaks isn’t a pre-packaged program you purchase.
Instead, partnership means your church joins a collaborative network of congregations committed to becoming places of real healing for people walking through trauma, grief, addiction, and other deep struggles.
This collaboration has two sides:
We provide: volunteer training, support group structures, one-on-one advocate pathways, restorative prayer ministry, access to clinical mental health consultation, and ongoing coaching and resources.
You provide: people (volunteers, participants), space (for groups or events), and a willingness to weave healing ministry into the life of your church.
In other words, you’re not just getting a resource. You’re becoming part of a movement.
So What Does It Cost?
Here’s the short answer:
There is no set “price tag” for partnering with Oaks.
For most churches, partnership does not require paying a fee in the way you might expect when licensing a program or hiring a consultant. Instead, Oaks uses what we call a collaborative contribution model.
That means:
Our core services are free for churches that actively participate by providing volunteers, hosting events or groups, and collaborating in the mission.
If a church wants a higher level of customization (such as policies and procedures, training materials, consulting, or additional support beyond the core model), we work with you to determine a fair contribution.
As a nonprofit, we have financial donors and partners who fund the ministry in churches because they believe in the mission. If you would like to contribute to our mission financially as a church partner in addition to the social and physical capital you contribute, you can donate monthly, annually, or one-time on our giving page.
If you’re looking for a number to put in a budget line, here’s a ballpark:
Churches that provide volunteers and space could invest about $250/year in direct fees to cover material costs.
Churches requesting further customization or consulting might expect a cost in the range of $500–$1500 annually.
Why This Model Works
Why not just charge a set fee? Because Oaks exists to build the church’s capacity for God’s healing of his people, not to sell services.
We’ve seen what happens when churches want to support people but can’t afford to outsource care or create whole new ministries from scratch. They either burn out their staff, refer people out, implement without training, or do nothing at all.
Instead, Oaks makes it possible for any gospel-centered church, regardless of size or budget, to participate in meaningful healing ministry.
Your “buy-in” isn’t measured in dollars first. It’s measured in people: your volunteers who step into roles like group facilitators or advocates, your willingness to open your space for a support group, and your commitment to collaborating.
But What If We Want More?
Some churches need more than the core partnership. Maybe you want a custom weekend training for your whole staff or extensive on-site consulting to help your church build a multi-layered care ministry.
In those cases, Oaks works with you to create a plan and cost based on the scope and level of involvement.
This keeps the model accessible for smaller churches while allowing larger ones to invest more deeply in bringing the Oaks framework into their culture.
Don’t Miss This When Considering Cost
When thinking about cost, it’s easy to only think in dollars. But consider this:
What would it mean for your church body if they had a consistent place to process their pain and find hope?
How many people slip through the cracks because you don’t have trained volunteers walking with them?
How much staff time is drained by trying to meet complex care needs without a clear structure?
How many opportunities to bring gospel hope to hurting people are missed because support is not integrated with theology?
Partnership with Oaks doesn’t just “save money.” It builds your church’s capacity to fulfill its mission: to bind up the brokenhearted and walk with people toward Christ-centered healing.
Bottom Line
Most churches partner with Oaks at no direct financial cost.
Instead, they contribute by providing volunteers, opening their space, and embracing the vision of collaborative healing.
For those needing deeper, customized support, Oaks offers flexible options with costs determined by the scope of work.
If you’re wondering whether this model could work for your church, the next step is simple: reach out. Let’s talk about your church’s needs and dream together about how your congregation can become a safe, rehabilitative place for people in the healing process.
What to do next
You don’t have to have it all figured out or know exactly what you need before you start the conversation. Schedule a no‑obligation call with our team to explore what partnership could look like for your church.
Together, we can discern the best path forward to help your congregation become an even more safe and hopeful place for people in the healing process.