Part One: Theological and Philosophical Perspectives
Part Two: Reflections on Practice
Part Three: Practice in Context
Part Four: The Practice of Pastoral Supervision
Michael Paterson is an Episcopalian priest, psychotherapist, pastoral supervisor and trainer and hospice chaplain in Edinburgh. Jessica Rose is a counsellor and pastoral supervisor living and working in Oxford. She was Lecturer in Pastoral Psychology at Ripon College, Cuddesdon from 1993 to 2000.
This timely volume of essays will indeed enrich the ministries of
all who read it. Written by reflective practitioners for those
labouring in the fields of congregational and chaplaincy
leadership, it is theologically rooted and psychologically
informed, as well as being full of practical wisdom. It will be an
invaluable resource for all who wish to grow in vocational
confidence, ministerial competence and theological understanding
through the supervisory process, both as giver and receiver. A
transformative read, especially valuable for clergy-in-formation as
they prepare to assume oversight of ever-larger groupings of
churches.
*Anne Tomlinson*
“Enriching Ministry” provides pastoral supervision with a seminal
work. Through its 12 contributing authors – all at the forefront of
developing and delivering quality pastoral supervision – it
comprehensively maps the terrain of this emerging discipline. It
combines scholarly treatise with moving accounts of what pastoral
supervision means to individual ministers. It establishes the
subject firmly within a theological base, incorporating what
psychological concepts have to offer. Risks and creativity of the
process are explored and contextual issues considered. A rich yet
digestible feast of a book; an essential read for all concerned
with training and sustaining those in ministry.
*Gill Carding*
Pastoral supervision is still a young discipline in the UK. This
fresh and exciting collection of essays, rooted in a lived
theology, reveals our growing confidence as pastoral supervisors.
As I read I found myself inspired, challenged and encouraged in my
practice. This is not just a book about how to learn more technical
skills, but a book which encourages us to take risks in our
supervisory work and find we are met by grace.
*Bob Whorton*
This book is more than helpful. It is an inspirational reflection
upon key themes in supervision that widens the focus of this work
beyond traditional understandings of the supervisory process. It
demonstrates how relevant theological and values based reflection
can be in many differing contexts and encourages reflective
practitioners to be adventurous in their thoughtful action. The
ethos of this text is established through key essays by Michael
Paterson but enriched by the voices of the many expert colleagues
who have contributed to this work. It is certain to become a
valuable resource in the workplace, in the parish and in the
academy.
*Heather Walton*
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