For Supervisors
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“We get excited to think God would have us play a part in the legacy of shaping another pastor, teacher, missionary, district superintendent, even bishop. What a blessing to share in such a legacy!” Rev. Shane Benjamin, Pastor |
As part of the Field Education program, each supervisor commits to:
- Engage the student in an exploration of pastoral and leadership identity as well as vocational goals
- Set aside time to think theologically and reflect with the student regarding the practice of ministry
- Attend an orientation session in September or May
Supervisors assume a critical role in the shaping of the next generation of Christian leaders. Hosting a student requires careful planning, focused attention, and sustained, intentional supervision. Student presence does not relieve supervisors of responsibilities and obligations, but can actually increase them, due to the intentionality which supervision requires.
Supervisors should possess personal security, confidence, and strong skills in communication. Supervision requires commitment to disciplined theological reflection with the student, exploration of meaning in ministry, and an ability to incarnate that meaning. Potential supervisors should examine their continuing call, their willingness, and their ability to enter into this special ministry before assuming this important role.
Review the Field Education Policies & Procedure Manual and learn more about the supervisor’s role including:
- Prerequisites to Supervising a Field Education Student
- Responsibilities of the Supervisor
- Skills of Supervision
- The Supervisory Conversation
- Sexual Ethics
- The Broader Context of Supervision
- Supervision in an International Field Education Setting
- Welcoming the Student Intern