Pastoral Supervision
What is Supervision?
You learn nothing from experience. You learn a lot from experiences that you reflect on.
Supervision is the creation of a reflective space to enable you to critically review and evaluate your practice in ministry. Supervision is not someone looking over your shoulder, but someone helping you to have 'super-vision', seeing things about yourself and how you operate that you would not otherwise know.
Why should I get supervision?
Whether you work with me or someone else, quite simply, you would be mad not to have a Pastoral Supervisor. Supervision offers you the chance to engage in the practice of reflecting thoughtfully on what you are doing in ministry so that you might stay healthy and your ministry can be effective. Apart from that, the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has recommended mandatory supervision for all clergy. Research indicates that clergy and ministry workers who are supervised are more productive and operate with better mental health and greater joy. (Dr Grant Bickerton, Well Being in Ministry )
Supervision experience and training
Graduate Certificate in Supervision (Pastoral) St Marks National Theological Centre (2019)
Accredited Supervisor with of the Australian Association of Supervisors
Providing Pastoral Supervision since 2016.
My practice is insured with Fenton Green & Co.
The format and cost of Supervision
Typically, I meet with people about once a month, for an hour or so. I have worked with people all over Australia using Skype or Zoom, and I've found this to be effective.
I have a sliding scale of fees, depending on your situation and circumstances. Please contact me to discuss.
Supervision Demo LOW RES (Ed and Jaime 2023.mp4What my supervisees have said about me...
"Ed is a man with rich biblical wisdom from his diverse ministry experience. The Pastoral Supervision I have received from Ed has always left me wanting to return for more. Ed's insight and ability to help me reflect has been critical in my development as a Pastoral supervisor. I would certainly recommend his supervision to anyone in a a ministry role."
Kurt Peters :: Minister - St Matts Botany and Pastoral Supervisor
“My conversations with Ed during a season of strategic change were very valuable for me. Ed’s questions and insights helped me clarify to my own thinking and resulted in better decision-making and better leadership.”
Rev Al Lukabyo :: Senior Minister - St James Croydon
"Ed continues to be an invaluable sounding board for ministry and leadership. He assists me to process complex pastoral and personal matters in a healthy way."
Rev Scott Morrison :: Senior Leader - Georges River Life Church
“It was a privilege to regularly be guided in personal reflection by Ed’s pastoral experience, wisdom and insightful questions. I was after someone who would help me know my own thoughts, and Ed did that brilliantly."
Rev. Mike Dicker :: Dean of Students - Youthworks College
