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Lynette is an experienced and passionate person-centred supervisor. Lynette achieved a PhD at La Trobe University about Supervising from a contemplative stance and has published and led workshops internationally and locally on spiritual care supervision. Lynette has completed ‘The Wheel of Supervision I and II’ training through The Centre for Existential Practice and taught and supervised for many years in the Wellspring Spirituality Centre: graduate ‘Art of Spiritual Direction’ formation program through the University of Divinity.

Supervision is a partnership that is directed towards the learning and growth of the supervisee. As a supervisor, I am also part of a community of practice, which provides grounding and accountability for my own learning and growth. My approach is dedicated to deep listening and encouragement. My background has been in pastoral ministry and education with the Uniting Church in Australia.

Marlene Marburg PhD is a supervisor trainer and supervisor at Kardia Formation Pty Ltd working on Zoom with participants individually and in groups in Kardia’s formation programs. Marlene also operates her private practice doing individual and group ministry supervision and spiritual direction. Mirroring her interest in writing and the arts, her doctoral thesis explored the power of writing and reflecting on poetry to access deeper levels of awareness. Contact Marlene by email marlene.marburg@kardia.com.au

Michelle is a Professional Supervisor who enjoys working with individuals and groups who think and work outside of the box. Her particular framework for supervision emphasises embodiment and creativity, trusting deeply in the skill and wisdom of the supervisee to activate their own professional flourishing.

Michelle currently works with supervisees in the fields of spiritual care, chaplaincy, community work, social entrepreneurship and academia. Her own professional background has traversed a diverse array of contexts working with people including Christian Ministry (university, agency and parish) and Embodied Mindfulness (meditation, Open Floor and 5 Rhythms). She completed her Supervision Training with the Centre for Existential Practice in 2022 and also holds a PhD in social theory and contemplative hermeneutics. She continues to write and practice around the theme of justice, love and spiritualities in contemporary secular contexts.

Working with Michelle begins with an open conversation about the supervisee’s context, their desired outcome for supervision and the question of ‘fit.’ Together, we will build a collaborative space for professional supervision which is then reviewed and renewed periodically.

I facilitate peer supervision groups and conduct individual supervision in person and online. I have a PhD in group reflective practice (University of Canberra) and a Diploma of Cross Professional Supervision (IPSRP) and I am a Circle of Trust® facilitator with the Center for Courage & Renewal (couragerenewal.org). Supporting practitioner learning and renewal is core to my current sense of vocation and I appreciate working cross professionally. Over the past 10 years I have worked with School Principals, Public Servants, Organisational Managers, Health Care Chaplains, Defence Chaplains, Pastoral Practitioners and Congregational Clergy.

I understand the privilege of serving in ministry in a wide variety of contexts as well as the challenges that come with it. I have four decades of experience in intercultural ministry, missions and global leadership having lived in South America, Africa and Asia. My particular passion is working with those ministering in intercultural environments, men and women in leadership, and especially younger leaders.

I hold membership in the Australasian Association of Supervision, a Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision, and have mentoring and coaching experience. I am an accredited minister and recognised supervisor with the Baptist Association of NSW-ACT, and a trainer in Creating Safe Spaces (Safe Churches). I am also comfortable working in Spanish.

I live in Newcastle and am available to meet face to face in Newcastle, the Hunter and Central Coast and by arrangement in Sydney, as well as working virtually by Zoom, Signal and WhatsApp.

Ian is an experienced and accredited Pastor, Supervisor, Mentor, Consultant, Author, and Trainer and his vision is GROWING HEALTHY MISSIONAL PASTORS, CHURCHES & DENOMINATIONS. Ian has held denominational leadership roles in church health/development, consultancy training/supervision and a tertiary research position with NCLS Research. Ian has been supervising pastors, chaplains and denominational leaders across denominations for 7 years, usually online, and seeks to provide a safe space to reflect on and hone the practice of ministry and all that connects with in personal well-being. Ian specialises in personal and organisational transitions, missional leadership, leadership eqipping, clarity around giftedness/finding our sweetspot, personal growth pathways, self care/burnout and conflict. He holds a Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Supervision (St Marks), is a Supervisor member of AAOS, and is an authorised Pastoral Supervisor with multiple denominations and chaplaincy organisations.

 Rev Dr. John Francis Collins is a Deacon for the Diocese of Parramatta. John offers pastoral supervision for Catholic and Protestant Clergy and lay pastoral personnel who work in a variety of ministries.
John has a keen understanding of the differences between pastoral supervision, spiritual direction and counselling and a deep appreciation of the culture, mission, and Law of the Catholic Church. John draws on a broad range of theoretical frameworks, including, classic and contemporary psychoanalytic theory.
John is trained and experienced in the practice of both individual and group supervision.
The current work in Pastoral Supervision builds on 30 years working in the fields of Marriage and Relationship Education, Pastoral and Theological Education and includes conducting specific systematic group programs with men.
John is currently a Board member of AAOS.
Available to travel for Group Supervision
Also available via: Zoom Phone 0403167017

Richard offers professional supervision for anyone involved in Christian ministry – church leaders, school principals and teachers, chaplains and missionaries.
Richard has had a wide and varied experience as a secondary schoolteacher, pastor of Anglican churches in Melbourne and the UK, and as Senior Lecturer in Pastoral Theology at Ridley College, Parkville.
He supervises clergy from different denominations across Australia and overseas, as well as continuing as Adjunct Lecturer in Professional Pastoral Supervision at Ridley and Chaplain to the Anglican Institute.
Richard is also a founding member of the Pastoral Supervision Alliance.

I am a PACFA Clinical registrant, mental health practitioner and a registered supervisor and AAOS member. I am based in Cairns, FNQ and offer both face-to-face as well as online, via Zoom, opportunities to meet. My substantive passion is school counselling, so I have lots of experience in educational settings working with young people and those who work with young people. I am active in helping newly qualified counsellors in their internship at the end of coursework and establishing themselves in the profession. I offer either clinical or pastoral supervision working face-to-face or online via Zoom, respecting the boundaries of each focus. My skills and experience match a number of the helping professions and ministries. I work in several modalities: Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Person-centred counselling, Christian Counselling, Psycho-education and Solution-focused Therapy.

Through facilitating individualised, encouraging and challenging Professional Supervision, Dr Stephen Lake (EdD) helps individuals and small groups to reflect, celebrate, problem solve and plan new ways forward. ‘Being better together’ is committed to seeing people and organisations grow with integrity and purpose. Stephen Lake is a passionate communicator, committed to enhancing people’s lives, work and outcomes. He brings a depth of skill and knowledge from his experience working with leadership and high performing teams in child protection, education, youth work/youth justice, church ministries and Professional Supervision. Stephen has post-graduate qualifications in counselling, theology, law and Professional Supervision. Email or call Stephen to discuss your supervision needs and goals.

Tania provides ministry supervision for people who are engaged in senior leadership of churches and Christian ministry organisations. She has deep ministry, organisational culture, strategy and governance experience.

Professional Supervision for clergy and ministry staff, educators, missionaries, and chaplains. I also provide supervision-on-supervision services and student placement supervision.

Liz has served in ministry leadership roles in various suburban, innercity, remote and regional church and parachurch contexts in England and Australia for over 40 years and is currently lay minister at Austinmer Anglican Church. Having taught a variety of pastoral, ministry and theological subjects to students at Mary Andrews College, Sydney and cross culturally with CMS at Nungalinya Bible College, Darwin she is fully appreciative of the significance of professional pastoral supervision as a safe, helpful and effective way to enable personal and critical theological reflection for a flourishing long-term ministry.

Emily has spent 12 years serving as a pastor in various ministry roles within a local church. Her diverse background includes experience as a Mental Health Social Worker, leading the state-wide Youth & Young Adult department for Churches of Christ, and working as an Executive Coach in the business world for 5 years. Over the years, Emily has collaborated with small and medium-sized churches, business owners, and multi-million dollar companies.

Emily’s qualifications focus on church leadership, theology, professional supervision, leadership coaching and social work. Her academic and professional background equips her to support Christian leaders in deepening their spiritual journey and enhancing their impact.

Emily’s integrated expertise spans children’s, youth, and young adult ministry, team culture, leadership training and consultancies, enabling her to guide leaders in advancing to their next level of leadership. Her holistic approach has positively impacted both churches and individual leaders, demonstrating her skill in blending ministry, coaching, and leadership development.

Emily is passionate about helping pastors to not only thrive personally but also to lead congregations that impact communities and transform lives, multiplying Kingdom impact.