Resources
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​This page is currently being refreshed in keeping with our renewed identity and purpose as ARPTE.
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In 2020, the then ARPTE released its endorsed, recommended standards for STFE programs. See the link below.
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ANZATFE - Recommended Standards and Best Practice for Theological Field Education Programs
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ARPTE is proud to have membership on the Editorial Board ofReflective Practice: Formation and Supervision in Ministry, a North American (free) online Journal that is published annually. Each edition features articles from Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand reflective practitioners. Volume 45 will be published very soon and is available through the link here and features the scholarship of 4 members of ARPTE out of a total of 10 submissions.
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Bassot, Barbara. The Reflective Practice Guide: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Critical Reflection. Second Edition. Abingdon: Routledge, 2023.
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Bloom, Matthew C. Flourishing in Ministry: How to Cultivate Clergy Wellbeing. Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield, 2019.
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Broughton, Geoff. A Practical Christology for Pastoral Supervision. Routledge, 2021.
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Dunlop, Andrew. How to Do Theological Reflection: Thinking, Writing and Living Theologically. Grove Pastoral. Cambridge, UK: Grove Books, 2022.
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Floding, Matthew. Ed. Welcome to Theological Field Education. Herndon: Alban, 2011. The language of this book suggests it is to be read by students but it is also useful for Field educators. Covers key formational areas e.g., Theological reflection, supervision, understanding context, self-care and ethics.
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Floding, Matthew. Engage: A Theological Field Education Toolkit. London: Rowman and Littlefield, 2017.
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Floding, Matthew and Dawn Davis, eds. Experience: Spiritual Formation in Theological Education. Lanham, MD: Rowman &Littlefield, 2025.
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Hillman, George. Ministry Greenhouse: Cultivating Environments for Practical Learning. Herndon: Alban, 2008.
A highly readable book for both students and lecturers with an excellent chapter on setting learning objectives (growth goals), one on theological reflection and receiving feedback
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Hillman, George. Ed. Preparing for Ministry: A Practical Guide to Theological Field Education, Grand Rapids: Kregal, 2008.
A highly practical book aimed at developing and resourcing Mentors/supervisors. Includes a number of special chapters on key subjects e.g., working with women, working with International students, The impact of Marriage and Family.​
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Nash, Sally and Paul Nash. Tools for Reflective Ministry. London: SPCK, 2009.​
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Nash, Sally, Jo Pimlott and Paul Nash. Skills for Collaborative Ministry. London: SPCK, 2011.
Both are excellent resource books useful for both students and educators. Each chapter begins with a topic overview then explores ideas &/or offers tools/ activities to enhance development.
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O'Brien, Graham J. "A Scenario for Change: Reflective Practice for Post-Ordination Professional Development." Reflective Practice 17, no. 4 (2016): 379-92.
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Paterson, Michael. "Discipled by Praxis: Soul and Role in Context." Practical Theology 12, no. 1(2019): 7-19.
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Perman, Matt. What’s Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2014.
Entry level book useful for working on time management.
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Sims, Neil. "Theologically Reflective Practice: AKey Tool for Contemporary Ministry. "Reflective practice: Formation and supervision in ministry (2011): 166-76.
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Swinton, John and Harriet Mowatt. Practical Theology and Qualitative Research. SCM press, 2016.
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Todd, Andrew. "What Is Theological About Theological Reflection?" British Journal of Theological Education, no. 11 (2000): 35-45.
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Webb, Keith. E. The Coach Model for Christian Leaders. Active Results LLC, 2014.
The resource book for a full training programme available in NZ by qualified Coaches. The model assists mentors and supervisors in drawing out interns/practitioners (thus enriching conversation) by helping them to ask good questions rather than providing answers. ​​​
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