Regular pastoral supervision is recommended as a means for clergy to reflect on the impact of their ministry upon themselves and others.
Good pastoral supervision is:
- a safe space - characterised by trust, respect, confidentiality, support and openness that gives the supervisee freedom to explore the issues arising in their ministry.
- theologically informed – observant of theological understanding, vocational calling, Christian traditions, and perspectives.
- contextually sensitive – attentive to the supervisee’s location and role within a diverse community.
- a way of growing - in competence, self-awareness, quality of presence, accountability, response to challenge, mutual learning.
- psychologically informed – draws on relevant psychological theory and insight to illuminate intra-personal and inter-personal dynamics.
Accredited pastoral supervisors can be found here https://www.pastoralsupervision.org.uk/
The Diocese of Chichester, and Chichester Diocesan Fund and Board of Finance, do not endorse, fund, nor guarantee any of the above.