A network of Christian homes
For children needing a chance
As an extension of Big Oak Ranch, Planting Oaks offers valuable resources and support to like-minded ministries. Their mission is to assist these organizations in establishing Christian homes that provide loving care for abused, neglected, and abandoned children. Through collaboration and shared resources, they strive to create a nurturing environment where these children can heal and thrive.
“The reality is that there are millions of children in this country who don’t know where their next meal is going to come from. They don’t know where they’re going to sleep tonight. They don’t know if the same pain and hurt that they experienced last night is going to be waiting at the door for them again tonight.”
BRODIE CROYLE
A True Partner for Change
There are many people across the country who are committing their lives to helping children in need.
They want to provide godly, long-term, loving homes for hurting children — each one similar in mission to Big Oak Ranch, but they aren’t sure where to start. Or they are simply stuck on key issues, feeling isolated during what can be an overwhelming endeavor. They are the reason we founded Planting Oaks.
Truth is, Planting Oaks was created in response to demand. For decades, many who wanted to start their own ministries have reached out to us. They knew of Big Oak Ranch and wanted advice and guidance. Over the years, we’ve happily fielded questions, shared best practices, and provided insight for others. In 2018, we decided to develop a formal program to help those who share our same passion and mission get their ministries off the ground or grow already established ministries. And Planting Oaks was born.
Mentor. Resource. Partner. Network.
Planting Oaks services are provided free of charge.There are millions of children in this country in need of intervention. While we are unable to reach them ourselves, we can help by supporting and guiding others who want to provide a stable, loving, traditional home to children who have experienced the worst life has to offer. We believe this extension of our ministry will provide a lasting and meaningful solution for so many children who need a home, love, and hope.
Reach Out10,000+
Children served through the Planting Oaks Network
120+
Planting Oaks Partners
Thank you for your support
One Time Donation
Contributions of any amount can be made to support the ministries of Big Oak Ranch. Thank you for making a positive impact in our mission to serve children in need.
Make a long term impact
Monthly Contribution
Your ongoing generosity helps us create a lasting positive impact in the lives of our children. Thank you for supporting Planting Oaks, which helps multiply our efforts in giving even more children a chance over the next 50 years!
*If you would like to adjust or cancel your recurring gift, please email accounting@bigoak.org.
Hear from some of our Planting Oaks Partners
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“Planting Oaks makes spiritual sense, and it makes sense for us to walk this road with them.”
Jason & Ginger Slaughter, Safe Haven Ranch
Cedartown, GA
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“It would be hard to do this without that connection and the guidance Planting Oaks offers.”
Donnie & Amy Lumpkin, Freedom Farm Crossroads
Phenix City, AL
Planting Oaks Summit
Bringing the Planting Oaks Network Together
Our inaugural Planting Oaks Summit was designed to bring the entire network together for community, continued learning and growth. All of the participants left with more applicable knowledge and are better equipped for the important ministry work ahead.
Interested in the Planting Oaks network?
Be a Planting Oaks Partner
To become a Planting Oaks partner, you should offer or be working toward providing a long-term placement option through a traditional, Christian setting. We typically partner with individuals or groups working with young people in four major organization categories:
- Long-term residential care
- Long-term placement for children out of human trafficking
- Long-term foster care communities
- Transitional living
This allows us to work closely with each of our Planting Oaks to advance the mission of safe, loving, Christian homes with a godly mom and dad, while helping Planting Oaks establish their organizational framework in a way that’s affordable, scalable, and most effective in their area of service. So far, we have observed a two-to-three-year timeframe for Planting Oaks to establish a fully operational ministry.
