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How to Choose a Supervisor
Initially, a person may be unsure of how to effectively choose a supervisor.
This is normal, so we offer the following tips of assistance: The personal qualities of the supervisor and how you are likely to get along with them are key ingredients for a successful supervision relationship. Consider both when looking for a supervisor.
Other factors to consider:
- Approved Supervisors
Supervisors on our list have been vetted for quality assurance and are approved by our Archbishop. If you are a mandated person under the policy (paragraph 28) you must select a supervisor from the approved list below
- Meet and Greets
Most supervisors offer a free (usually short) meet-and-greet session for you to ask questions. You can arrange a few of these and then choose the supervisor you think you will work best with. Even after this process, if you don’t feel the “fit” is right you can change supervisors. - Look for “fit’
Choose someone who understands you. They should support you by listening more than speaking, and occasionally challenge you for your benefit and that of the Kingdom. You should come away from supervision feeling helped and supported.
- Who?
It’s best to choose someone whom you don’t know, or don’t know well. Even better, choose someone outside your geographical and social circles. At the very least the Pastoral Supervisor should not be a friend, relative or line manager. This enables you to share widely and freely and helps your supervisor to offer an impartial perspective.
You can choose widely because Supervision is not about imposing theology or giving advice.
Supervision should be a place where your own theological convictions are explored and applied.
Any supervisor who promotes or imposes their own theology is practicing in a way that may be deemed unethical.
- Cost
It is recommended that churches cover the cost of supervising their ministry staff to support their staff’s well-being. If this isn’t possible, both the staff and the church can consider sharing the cost of supervision. The average price for supervision is around $150 per session, but it can range from approximately $120 to $220 per session. The fee variation often depends on the pastoral supervisor’s experience and qualifications. However, the individual supervisor has the discretion to set their fees for their services.
If you are still unsure or need assistance in finding a supervisor, the Manager of Supervision can assist you. If this is the case please contact Sarah Balogh here.
Stuart Adamson
Approved Supervisor
About
After a 20 year career in the media both in Japan and Australia, I left my secular work to serve in parish in a lay capacity in Sydney's east. Subsequently, I shifted into chaplaincy, where I served in mental health, general hospital, corrections, aged care, paediatric care, women's health and acute care settings for 16 years in the public health system. It was during this period I was ordained in the Sydney Diocese of the Anglican Church. I have had various leadership, committee and teaching roles with orgnisations such as CMS-NSW, St Mark's NTC, Sydney College of Divinity, the NSW College of CPE, Ridley College in Melbourne and Spiritual Care Australia. I have been an accredited supervisor with AAOS (MN 801063) and in private practice since 2015. In 2020 I took up the role of Associate Dean, Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care at Morling College, where I help to lead the faculty and oversee the Masters of Chaplaincy program. I also serve as a chaplain in a public hospital in Sydney's southwest.BA (AU), MA CS (SMBC), MA PS (SCD), Ordination studies (MTC).
My supervision is informed by the action/reflection model, and is underpinned by a robust theology of transformational change. In a supportive environment, I assist supervisees to reflect on their ministry practice and relationships and resource them at their growing edges to engage with better ways of serving.
Amongst my current supervisees are missionaries currently serving in locations around the world, chaplains (lay and ordained) serving in a range of ministry settings and clergy serving in congregational settings.
Contact Details
Email:
Phone:
0410130353
Website:
Location (suburb, city/town):
Macquarie Park and Bankstown (in person) and online
Supervision Information
Gender of supervisor:
Male
1-1 and/or Group Supervision offered:
1 to 1
In-person/Virtual supervision:
In person ,Virtually (Zoom or similar)