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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.
Lynette Cain
Approved Supervisor
About
MY STORY
I began receiving pastoral supervision in 2009 and it has had a significant impact on my ability not to just stay in ministry, but to grow, learn, and flourish over these last two decades serving others. It had such a positive impact on me that in 2017, I opened my private practice ~ Slower Deeper Wiser ~ in Professional Pastoral Supervision, mentoring, and consultancy. I currently serve 14+ Christian organisations/Denominations and have over 800+ hours as a supervisor, and am an Accredited Supervisor with AAOS.
I originally trained as a Registered Nurse, which has been a terrific gift in ministry - nothing shocks you! and it allowed me to develop a great empathy and understanding of people from all walks of life, often in their most vulnerable moments. In 2004 I went to Sydney Missionary and Bible College and started my ministry journey. I've served as a full-time ministry worker in parish, in a Denominational ministry as a professional standards manager, and then in pastoral ministry again as a pastoral consultant (PT) alongside my private practice. I am deeply passionate and invested in the ongoing spiritual formation of myself and the people I serve, as I believe that this is foundational to their ministry, and underpins all of my practice.
MY STYLE OF SUPERVISION
Is a warm, professional, person-centred approach with a deep listening and reflection focus. This focus informs the who, what, when, why, and how of the transformation that we seek in every session, no matter how small. Whilst supervision is predominantly a talking space, I like to explore what each person brings to supervision with a variety of tools I've collected and developed over the years. This is often supplemented with resources and opportunities to continue your reflection and further learning post-session.
MY QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate Certificate Theology | Mentoring Equipping Certificate | Graduate Certificate Professional Supervision (Pastoral/Clinical) | Bachelor of Theology | Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Community Nursing)
Diploma of Health Science (Nursing)
If you'd like to find out more about me, please head over to my website: www.slowerdeeperwiser.com
Contact Details
Email:
Phone:
0418498492
Website:
http://www.slowerdeeperwiser.com
Location (suburb, city/town):
Rooty Hill / Zoom
Supervision Information
Gender of supervisor:
Female
1-1 and/or Group Supervision offered:
1 to 1
In-person/Virtual supervision:
In person ,Virtually (Zoom or similar)