Supervisors

Rev Richard Black

Rev Richard Black

Supervision QualificationsMCouns (Distinction), Prof. Sup. Cert.
Other QualificationsBD, BTH(Hons, 1st Class)
Supervision Experience15 years
AffiliationsNew Zealand Association of Counsellors (MNZAC)
Session optionsOnline
Supervision fees$195 (+gst)
Available for new supervisees?Yes
Specialist area(s) of interestPastoral wellbeing, leadership development, ministry effectiveness, church leadership and organisational health.
BioRichard is the founder and director of Thriving Churches HQ,
equipping leaders to grow healthy churches that make a
Kingdom difference. An ordained minister, qualified counsellor
and experienced ministry supervisor, Richard has more than 25
years’ experience working with pastors, leaders and churches.

His work brings together pastoral ministry, counselling,
leadership development and church health, with a particular
focus on helping leaders grow in their wellbeing, effectiveness
and longevity in ministry. His postgraduate research explored
the relationship between the emotional health and effectiveness
of church leaders.

Richard is the author of The Thriving Pastor and has developed
a range of frameworks and programmes for strengthening
pastors, leadership teams and churches. He is passionate about
helping leaders gain greater clarity, lead with confidence and
thrive in their calling.
CityChristchurch
RegionCanterbury/Westland
Mobile(022) 396 5070
Email addressrichard@thrivingchurcheshq.com
Languages spokenEnglish