Supervision for pastors, from someone who has been one for 44 years.
Professional pastoral supervision for pastors and church leaders — with mentoring and spiritual direction available alongside it. In person or online, wherever you are in the world.
Ministry asks you to carry things you can't say out loud. Supervision is where you say them.
One hour, no cost, no obligation. A chance to ask questions, hear how supervision works, and decide whether Grant is the right person for you.
Supervision
Who helps me think through the hard parts of ministry?
A regular, confidential conversation about your ministry — the decisions, the people, the weight of it — with someone from outside your church who has carried the same load.
You bring what's on your mind. We look at it together. Nothing goes anywhere else.
Here’s what some pastors and leaders bring to supervision:
Conflict in the team or the congregation
Working with your board
Staff — hiring, leading, letting someone go
Money — the church’s, your own
Planting a church, or taking over one
The situation nobody trained you for
Balancing marriage, family, and ministry
Tiredness, burnout, or losing the joy of it
Grief and loss
Constant pressure for new preaching material
Succession — when to hand on, and how
If it's affecting your ministry, it belongs in supervision.
Two things that can go alongside
Mentoring
How am I leading, and what am I still learning?
Forty-four years of senior pastoral leadership and church building, brought to whatever is in front of you now. It's still supervision, but with permission to give specific advice.
Spiritual Direction
How am I with God?
A space to be pastored yourself. Not to perform, not to lead, not to produce — just to notice where God is at work in your own life, which is easy to stop doing when your job is helping everyone else notice it.
Supervision is the work. Mentoring and spiritual direction come up as they're useful — sometimes they’re suggested — and there is no extra cost.
What supervision is — and what it isn't.
It is…
Confidential. Nothing goes back to your board, your denomination, or anyone else.
Yours. You decide what to bring.
As regular as you need. Monthly, quarterly, or somewhere in between.
Professional. A written agreement, an ethical framework, and indemnity insurance.
Supervision is a regular, planned, confidential conversation about your ministry. Not a report card. A space to look at your work with someone skilled at helping you see it clearly.
It isn't…
Managerial supervision. There's no chain of command, no authority and no accountability involved.
Someone above you. The supervisor sits beside you, not over you.
Reporting on you. Not to your church, your denomination, or anyone else.
Only for when you're in trouble. Most people start well before that, and that's the point.
Why supervision, and why now
More and more churches and denominations now expect their ministers to be in supervision. In Australia, that expectation has a name.
The Royal Commission into church-related issues recommended that everyone in religious or pastoral ministry should have professional supervision with a trained supervisor who has a degree of independence from the institution they minister in. Denominations around the world have been moving the same way.
So, most ministers looking into supervision right now have never had a supervisor. They don't know what a good one looks like, and they're quietly hoping the hour won't be wasted.
That's a fair thing to wonder. An hour with someone who doesn't understand church building and ministry is an hour spent explaining yourself instead of being understood.
Who you'd be sitting with…
Pastor Grant Windle
Forty-four years a pastor. Six churches. One of them transitioned to his son.
Whatever is in front of you now, Grant has almost certainly stood there — the plant that nearly didn't make it, the board meeting that went wrong, the Sunday morning after the worst week of your life.
He isn't a supervisor who studied ministry. He's a minister who became a supervisor - and what he brings to it is a father’s heart.
Three steps, and the first one costs nothing.
1. Book a free introductory session
One hour, online or in person. No cost, no obligation, and no expectation that you'll go ahead. You're deciding whether Grant is the right person for you — not the other way round.
2. We begin supervision
A simple written agreement, so you know exactly where you stand before we start.
The aim isn't a better week. It's still being here in ten years, and still glad to be.
3. We meet as often as you need
Some people meet monthly. Others four times a year. You set the rhythm, and you can change it as your circumstances change.
From people who know Grant…
“I have known Grant for many years and have always valued his wisdom, insight and fantastic understanding of leadership. His extensive pastoral experience gives him a valuable and applicable perspective, and I have personally appreciated his counsel and ability to bring clarity to challenging situations.”
Prof Dr Martin Wullschleger, MD PhD FRACS FACS FMH, Clinical Director Orthopaedics & Trauma, Gold Coast Health
“Grant has been a central pillar in my life for more than a decade, and someone whose perspective, wisdom and counsel I value enormously. He has a rare combination of creativity, sensitivity and spiritual depth, coupled with an ability to listen without judgement and offer thoughtful, grounded guidance. Whether working with a business leader, pastor or someone simply navigating life, I would recommend Grant without hesitation.”
David Holmes, Head of State Belle Property, Award-winning Auctioneer
“One of Grant’s strengths is his ability to listen with empathy and understand people. He creates a safe environment where you can speak openly and honestly, while bringing thoughtful questions, wisdom and perspective. I have valued Grant’s friendship and input over many years.”
Peter Nicholls, Geoscience Manager, Energy Pathways Plc
“Grant brings together many years of pastoral leadership with genuine care for people and a deep Christian faith. I have always appreciated his willingness to take the time to listen intently to what one is saying, which is key to providing well-considered spiritual insight and practical wisdom. I have come to know Grant as a person of high integrity, and a much-trusted advisor. I would readily recommend Grant to pastors and leaders seeking guidance and perspective.”
Darryl O’Callaghan, MBA, ICT Commercial Consultant
“What sets Grant apart is his sincere care for people. He takes the time to listen, offer wise guidance, and walk alongside individuals through both life's joys and hardships. His faith, integrity, and servant-hearted leadership have touched the lives of many, including my own. I am deeply grateful for Grant's friendship and support over the years. His kindness, compassion, and dedication to others have made a lasting difference in my life, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a caring, trustworthy, and inspiring confidant.”
Dr Julie Vermeir, PhD, BBehavSC (Hons), GradDipPsych, BInfo&Comm, Clinical Researcher in Orthopaedic Surgery
$150 AUD per session
per one-hour session — supervision, mentoring or spiritual direction
One hour, online or in person
As often as you need — monthly through to four times a year
A written supervision agreement
A year-end statement of attendance for your denomination
Always confidential
Fees? Your church may already cover it.
Who pays for this?
Many churches and denominations fund supervision or contribute to it — particularly where they're the ones asking for it. Invoices can go directly to your church.
If you're not sure, just ask — Grant can help you make the case.