Healing Steps is a process which may be modified or adapted to meet the needs of an individual. If you seek pastoral support and practical assistance from the church, the following steps apply: You inform the Church of your experience of sexual abuse or misconduct. Your claim is taken seriously and assessed by people independent of the church. An independent person, agreed to by those involved, facilitates a meeting between you and a person representing the church. Agreement is reached between you and the church about the nature of the support and assistance to be provided.