The next step in Healing Steps is organising a meeting between you and the church’s representative. This process will be coordinated by a facilitator, who is a suitably qualified person,independent of the church. The facilitator will conduct one or more initial meetings with you and the church representative to: Describe the nature and purpose of the facilitation. Explain and agree upon the process for the facilitation appropriate to the circumstances of the application. Consult and reach agreement on who may participate in the facilitation process and agree on the role of support persons. Encourage the participants to consider the contributions they can make to the process. Discuss a range of possible outcomes. When these steps are completed you and the church representative are asked to sign a ‘memorandum of agreement’ which sets out clearly the nature of the meeting. At the point, you will be asked to commit to release he church from any further claims, should a financial settlement be agreed at the facilitation.