INC EMAG 2026Q1 2 - Flipbook - Page 19
The well-being and development of every
The accreditation process consists of two
leader within INC is of paramount importance.
major areas for development. The 昀椀rst of these
We have been entrusted with much and our
is “Personal Development”. To have healthy
responsibility is to steward well what has been
churches we must have healthy pastors and
invested.
leaders. The focus of the personal development
area is the well-being of the individual. It may
“Learning and Equipping” is one of INC’s core
involve a focus on physical health, mental and
values. We are committed to lifelong learning
emotional health, marriage and family health,
and to providing resources to facilitate the
or areas of personal leadership competency.
development of every leader and church. 2026
All of these and more impact on our wholeness
has seen the relaunch of the INC accreditation
and effectiveness, either in the negative or the
process on a brand-new platform, making
positive perspective.
it much more user-friendly. “Rounds” of
accreditation in January and July had been
In recent years the concept of Pastoral
implemented and every pastor is included in
Supervision has emerged amongst many of
this developmental process. The accreditation
the Christian denominations. It is like that
process is simply to see every leader whole
of Professional Supervision that is offered to
and growing. The simple overarching question
people involved in the professional 昀椀eld of
to be asked by us all is “where do I need to
psychologists, counsellors etc. It has been
grow most right now to be a fruitful steward”?
highly
Or it could be asked, “what are the blockages or
provide this type of supervision for their pastors
limitations I am facing that need to be removed
and leaders.
recommended
that
denominations
for me to be more healthy and move forward”?
As I’ve said, INC is committed to the overall
well-being of our leaders and we are currently
engaging with professionals in how best to roll
out the concept of Pastoral Supervision. We
may not use that term, but we are committed
to the essence of providing support in a safe
place for every leader. The Network Leaders
are currently engaging in a trial process and
as this develops, we will keep you all informed.
As a matter of interest, CHC now offers
quali昀椀cations in the 昀椀eld of supervision.
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