The Certificate in Ministry of Supervision provides participants with the information and skills to mentor individuals preparing for ministry by equipping them for supervision including pastoral practices, leadership, reflection, feedback and spiritual guidance. It is designed for clergy and lay individuals who are interested in supporting students and communities for supervised ministry education (SME), internships and field education. Attention will be given to those wanting to supervise in the United Church of Canada but the course will be adapted and include training for other denominations.
PREREQUISITES: A minimum of five years of post-ordination or commissioning experience in congregational ministry leadership OR equivalent lay leadership.
Tuition: $280 CAD
Instructors:
Rev. Brenda Fawkes bfawkes@united-church.ca and Rev. Dr. Andrew Richardson arichardson@united-church.ca Office of Vocation Ministers in Pacific and Atlantic Regions. This online course is available to participants from any region of Canada or beyond with an interest in credentialing for supervision.
Link to Register: Certificate in Ministry of Supervision – Vancouver School of Theology (vst.edu)
If you have any questions about serving as a supervisor in Canadian Shield or Shining Waters Region please contact the Office of Vocation Minister for this region, Kellie McComb kmccomb@united-church.ca.