An evaluation of supervisees’ perceptions of the benefits and limitations of pastoral/reflective supervision among Christian clergy in the UK

Clergy from several Christian denominations in the UK were invited to participate an online survey which explored their experience of pastoral/reflective supervision. The research question was, “How has practice pastoral supervision within been beneficial, and what have its limitations?” aims were: explore helpful supervisees provision supervision; determine not 173 clergy respondents took part. data show that is mostly beneficial respondents, enables self-perceive feelings of: support; lessening isolation; increased insight into personal process; affirmation ministry; a better sense wellbeing. Some hindrances effective are identified, some recommendations for training denominational support made.