TAKE A FRESH LOOK AROUND...
and make Pastoral Supervision work for you.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME...
From 2000-2023 I was the Baptist Minister in Haworth.
My open and honest connections with people throughout the village brought life to the local community both inside and outside church.
I now lead the Waterways Chaplaincy but still practice as a pastoral supervisor.
Supervision brings fresh space and energy to my supervisees and this enables them to bring a clearer perspective to their ongoing ministry. I am committed to enabling church leaders of any denomination become better practitioners so they in turn can help their communities live better together.
WHY PASTORAL SUPERVISION IS USEFUL
CHANGING ONE'S VIEWPOINT
We all know that what we see depends on the angle from which we see it. I will encourage you to reflect on your experiences and relationships, and to re'envision' them so you gain a fresh perspective.
SESSIONS
We will either meet in person or online for 60 minutes every 4-6 weeks but (like everything!) this is negotiable. You will set the agenda and be responsible for what you bring to the sessions and together we shall reflect and consider how best to progress your ministry.
MY RESPONSIBILITIES
I will help us create a regular, planned, intentional and boundaried space where together we will meet to consider your practice and how you can best serve your community.
I will challenge you, question you, encourage and support you to become the best church leader you can be, so your church gets the most out of you.
Testimonials
"I have found supervision with Chris to be a real life line for helping me reflect on and think through challenging situations in church life. At times it's just been helpful to share the burden of church work, and at other times it's been challenging, but has always left me with greater insights and a secure space to ensure that I'm looking after myself and others well."
"Pastoral Supervision is something that I’ve known I’ve needed for some time and I’m incredibly grateful for the gift Chris offers. Over our sessions on zoom he carefully listens and reflects back, asking inciteful questions to help me reflect on ministry and pastoral practice. I find real value in being able to talk through some of the tough or challenging situations I’m facing (and often carrying) and leave our sessions feeling lighter and hopeful. Without a place to process I fear I’d still be turning things over in my head and heart and be less likely to learn from the experiences life and ministry bring up."