Listening for hope
David Crawley

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Supervision

Whereas spiritual direction is focused on a person's spiritual journey, supervision is an opportunity to talk about the work or ministry in which they are engaged. Sometimes there is overlap between these two areas, but there are important differences also.

I find it helpful to think of the two parts of the word: super (above) and vision (looking). In a supervision relationship the supervisee and I take a metaphorical helicopter ride, in order to survey what is happening in their work or ministry. We can then notice and explore together whatever is need of attention. It might be:

  • A breakthrough moment to celebrate.
  • Conflict management/resolution.
  • An ethical or safety issue.
  • An impasse.
  • Professional development.
  • Self-care.
  • A theoretical or theological question.​
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Areas in which I am available to supervise people include spiritual direction, pastoral ministry/leadership (both clergy and lay), chaplaincy and other forms of ministry. I have a Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision, completed through Wintec, and have helped to establish and deliver the PGCertTh (Ministry Supervision) programme through Laidlaw College. Although I have counselling training (PGDipCouns, Waikato University), I do not supervise counsellors as I am not currently working as a counsellor, nor am I a member of a professional association of counsellors. 


If you would like to explore the possibility of having supervision, please get in touch via the contact page.