Mike's musings

Supervision and training agreement

Just looked at one of yesterday's posts: not often you get to use the word "churchpersonship", which is a pity.

Moo had Jo "help" her make some flapjacks today, which I'm all in favour of. Had a bit of a sulk when they were done, though, as Moo had put apricots in them. I don't like apricots, and if you're going to make something with the bubba, why not make something we can all enjoy? :-(

Had a supervision today with Keith. Had to put together my training agreement for the year. Can't see anything wrong with posting the main section, so here it is in draft:

Learning Outcome 1: To develop a fluent and consistent voice in preaching

Methods:

• Preach in front of various congregations
• Encourage feedback from other preachers and congregations (including use of forms)
• Read Richard Hooker’s sermons
• Read other sermons over past 2000 years
• Listen to other students and invite to my sermons.

Assessment: Being able to discuss and respond to criticism and comments and to apply to sermons and their preparation.

Learning Outcome 2: To use insights gained from the full range of activities on the course in daily life and discipleship

Methods:

• Reflect with supervisor and tutor
• Use blog for reflection
• Find "still time" to enable and enhance reflection
• Discussion with friends and family
• Engagement in wider interactions where they present themselves

Assessment: A committed blog with responses to questions from readers; honest and frank discussion with Christians and non-Christians.

Learning Outcome 3: Seek and maintain own support network

Methods:

• Use supervisor when required
• Don't be afraid to call on family and friends for help
• Use ERMC Group and peers
• Accept prayers from churches in the benefice
• Discussions with spiritual director

Assessment: Being able to cope with the pressures, whilst managing to keep ample time for family and self and maintaining balance between family life, work and study.

Learning Outcome 4: Explore the place of music in my private and corporate devotion

Methods:

• Use music in private prayer and devotion
• Participate in various forms of music-making within the ERMC course context
• Go to services at King's from time to time
• Listen to more devotional music in day-to-day life (travelling, working, driving, etc.)

Assessment: create and present to various course and non-course people a piece of work examining this learning outcome.