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ABSTRACTWith the Church of England's ([2014. Formation Criteria with Mapped Selection Criteria for Ordained Ministry in the Church of England. https://www.churchofengland.org/media/2139103/formationcriteriaforordainedministryapprovedhofbpsdec2014.docx]) recent formation criteria now requiring ordinands to have a greater degree of reflexive capability, this article considers the pedagogy of Reflective Practice Groups in ordination training and focuses on how reflexivity can be developed in a group context, towards fostering greater spiritual formation, theological reflection, self-awareness, relational practices for pastoral encounter, resilience and self-care practices for ministry. Some ‘foci for reflexivity’ are advocated for use within Reflective Practice Groups in ordination training.

The article discusses the need for counselling trainees to take the value of spirituality in all healthcare settings. It explores the importance of having the sense of spiritual dimension in counselling and calls councellors to take seriously the courses that incorporate with spirituality. It offers ways on how the counselors can apply the value of spirituality in counselling.