Ep.#101: From Auburn Roots To A National Network, The Oaks Collaborative

We explore how the Oaks Retreat helps freshmen and transfer students find faith, friends, and a church home before classes begin, and how that Auburn-born idea scaled into the Oaks Collaborative across campuses nationwide. Trace shares the heart, the hurdles, and the leadership pipeline that turns a weekend into a year of mentorship.• What the Oaks Retreat is and who it serves• Why freshman fears and choices shape lifelong paths• Student-led model and leadership development pipeline• Growth from Auburn to a national collaborative• Retreat as catalyst, not a standalone event• Addressing church dropout with early connection• Entrepreneurial values grounded in humility and trust• Practical steps to learn more and registerwww.theoaksretreat.comoaks.registration@[email protected]