Our Vision

 "to develop an academy of pastoral educators and clinicians providing 
excellence ​in pastoral care, training and education."
Our Mission
​The Mission of Clinical Pastoral Education International (CPEI) is to ensure excellence and relevance by:
  • Embracing experiential and reflective methodologies in individual and group learning,
  • Applying social sciences to pastoral care ministry,
  • Participating in research to promote the field of pastoral care and pastoral supervision,
  • Working cooperatively with other pastoral care and counseling cognate groups

Credentialing
The process of credentialing accomplishes several purposes: (a) it demonstrates to the public, employers and students that individuals have met the high level of standards for education, training, and experience; (b) it enhances one’s professional reputation and credibility and provides one with a sense of personal accomplishment; and (c) it communicates a commitment to an enforceable Code of Ethics.

CPEI offering Certification for the following areas:
  • Certificate in Chaplaincy
  • Board Certified Associate Chaplain
  • Board Certified Chaplain
  • Clinical Pastoral Education Associate Supervisor
  • Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor
  • Clinical Pastoral Education Training Supervisor
Accreditation
Commission on Accreditation for Pastoral Education (CAPE) accredits CPE Programs:
  • Provides oversight and ensures quality Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) through accreditation.
  • Stimulates the improvement of quality programs by fostering ongoing program evaluation and development.
  • Ensures that CPE centers and programs maintain standards that provide students with appropriate resources to acquire the requisite theory, practice, and ethical sensitivity to be professionally competent, by operating under the standards, policies, and procedures. 
  • Bestows an authoritative guide to programs that deserve public and professional confidence and support.