520. Supervision--1. To work with pastors, diaconal ministers, and charge conferences in formulating statements of purpose for congregations in fulfilling their mission, and committees on pastor-parish relations to clarify the pastors' and diaconal ministers' priorities for ministry.
2. To establish a clearly understood process of supervision for clergy of the district, including observation of all aspects of ministry, direct evaluation, and feedback to the clergy involved.
3. To consult with committees on pastor-parish relations to update their profiles for appointment in accordance with 532.1 and with pastors to update their profiles for appointment in accordance with 532.2.
4. To make specific provision for the supervision of probationary members and local pastors appointed within the district and for building clusters for supervision with the assistance of counseling or supervising elders in the district.
5. To receive annually from each clergy person a report of his/her program of continuing education, to give counsel concerning future plans, and to encourage congregations to give time and financial support for such programs.
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PETS Creator: John Brawn
1992 Book of Discipline: ¶ 520
1996 United Methodist General Conference