| Supervision Qualifications | Spiritual Directors Formation Programme (Spiritual Growth Ministries) Supervision Training for Supervisors, Courses 1 & 2 (Margaret Morrell) |
| Other Qualifications | Ministry Internship Diploma (Bible College New Zealand) Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Christchurch Polytechnic) |
| Supervision Experience | 25+ years |
| Affiliations | Association of Christian Spiritual Directors New Zealand (ACSD) |
| Session options | In person and online (e.g. Zoom) |
| Supervision fees | $90 – $120 (by negotiation) |
| Specialist area(s) of interest | General Ministry, Chaplaincy, Leadership Development |
| Bio | I was brought up in England with a mother who showed me there was a spiritual life through her Anglican and Pagan practices and a Father who showed me how to respect and love those closest to you. I came into a personal living faith with God when I was 16yrs old and became part of a local Anglican Evangelical community. Later I trained and worked as a Registered Nurse where I met my wife Eve a New Zealander! We had both lapsed in our faith practices and our relationship with God, but once we were married we started back on the journey and came to New Zealand in 1979. We have two married sons living close by and 5 grandchildren who are wonderful delights. We have been part of the Baptist movement in New Zealand for over 40yrs We were part of a church plant on the Eastside of Christchurch which I Pastored for 12yrs and then became part of the Pastoral team out at Rangiora. I Have worked as a Industrial Chaplain and and at present work in the Mental Health Wellbeing space as well as giving Spiritual Direction and Professional Supervision. We attend North City Church, in Christchurch. My faith has evangelical, charismatic and social awareness roots and has been broadened by a more contemplative life and a intentional move towards a more emotionally healthy spirituality. I have been privileged to have journeyed with folk who have suffered abuse, neglect, mental, emotional and spiritual ill health and am in awe of what can happen when people experience grace, love, acceptance, and forgiveness. I have recieved my own Supervision for the past 35yrs and because of the benefits I experienced have been giving Supervision for over 27ys. In Supervision its about being fully present to another through listening Incarnationally as they explore their life’s experience and journey, asking questions that enables self reflection, understanding and growth. I see that God is in and around the everyday ordinary things of life, there isn’t secular and sacred he is with us in it all. |
| City | Bryndwr, Christchurch |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Mobile | 021 053 3121 |
| Email address | andyedwards.raise@gmail.com |
| Languages spoken | English |
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