ABSTRACT

This book sets out a Christological framework for developing and delivering pastoral supervision. Pastoral supervision is a key consideration for any denomination, congregation, or faith-based organisation, so this is a vital resource for well-being for clergy, chaplains, and a wide array of pastoral workers.

Three central Christological themes, the revealing, re-membering, and restoring Jesus, provide the theological framework for good supervision practice. The book draws insights from three gospel passages––Luke 24:13–34, Luke 22:39–53 and John 21:1–14––for its Christological themes. The practical Christology for pastoral supervision is deepened and extended through three theologians: Martin Luther (reformed), Emil Brunner (neo-orthodox), and James McClendon (small B baptist).

Professional supervision (coaching, mentoring, and spiritual direction) is increasingly sought––even required––by many people in church and faith-based organisations. This book will, therefore, be an excellent resource to theologians interested in supervision, practical theology, and Christology.

chapter |6 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|12 pages

What is ‘pastoral’ about supervision?

chapter 3|14 pages

Pastoral supervision in a digital age

chapter 4|16 pages

The revealing Jesus

What Scripture brings into the room

chapter 5|12 pages

The revealing Jesus

What theology and practice bring into the room

chapter 6|14 pages

The remembering Jesus

What Scripture brings into the room

chapter 7|14 pages

The remembering Jesus

What theology and practice bring into the room

chapter 8|13 pages

The restoring Jesus

What Scripture brings into the room

chapter 9|13 pages

The restoring Jesus

What theology and practice bring into the room