Trustees

Leadership Team

The Executive Committee were elected or re-elected by the membership in October 2017 at the AGM. Names and job descriptions follow:

Chair – Sue Clements-Jewery

chair@pastoralsupervision.org.uk

• Plays a key role in the life of the association
• Convenes and chairs AGM in collaboration with Trustees
• Convenes and chairs Executive Committee Meetings (either face to face or by teleconference at least twice in each year)
• Reports to the AGM
• Signs accreditation certificates
• May not be an accreditation assessor
• Requires a commitment to the development of the association and a good grasp of its aims

Hon Treasurer – David Preston

treasurer@pastoralsupervision.org.uk

• Plays a key role in the life of the association
• Is a member of the Executive Committee
• Keeps accounts
• Arranges for accounts to be inspected according to the law
• Prepares an annual budget and financial report for the AGM
• Receives payment for new and renewing memberships
• Makes any conference/meeting room bookings in collaboration with the Conference Convener
• Requires basic accounting skills and a commitment to the development of the association

General Members’ Representative – Duncan Strathie

• Plays a key role in the life of the association
• Is a member of the Executive Committee
• May not be an accredited member
• Represents the interests of general members on the Executive Committee
• Requires a commitment to the development of the association and a willingness to share the work of the Executive Committee

Accredited Members’ Representative – Bob Whorton

• Plays a key role in the life of the association
• Is a member of the Executive Committee
• Must be an accredited member
• Represents the interests of accredited members on the Executive Committee
• Requires a commitment to the development of the association and a willingness to share the work of the Executive Committee
• Has a particular role in promoting training and continuing professional development for members

Accreditation Secretary – Maureen King

accreditation@pastoralsupervision.org.uk

• Handles enquiries about accreditation
• Receives applications for accreditation
• Drafts correspondence with those seeking accreditation
• Reports to the Executive Committee twice a year and to the AGM
• Liaises with the Assessors
• Manages and initiates periodic review of the Accreditation process
• Requires a thorough understanding of the Accreditation process, administrative efficiency and good communication skills
• Receives any complaints against members and organises a panel to investigate/appeal panel if necessary

Convener of the Conference 2018 planning group – Ruth Iley

To follow

Trustee – David Sinclair

David is a psychotherapist and supervisor, working in private practice, and heading up a Christian counselling agency in Dorset which offers training in pastoral care as well. He is also the Pastoral Care Director of the Association of Christian Counsellors and is passionate about resourcing the church, particularly in the area of pastoral supervision and reflective practice, as a preventative measure against burn out and to promote best practice. David’s vision is to see pastoral care, in all its various facets including pastoral supervision, spiritual direction, mentoring, discipling and chaplaincy, recognised as a profession in its own right.