Pacific Health Ministry

Eligibility & Application

Application Information

Clinical Pastoral Education
There are continuous units throughout the year. Units begin in September, December, March, and June. Most single unit students participate in the summer unit, but occasionally there are full-time openings for other units. The extended CPE unit begins in the fall of each year and continues through May.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
  • One or more years of theological or religious training is preferred
  • Aptitude for care giving and cross cultural ministry
  • Completion of a CPE application
  • Admission interview by Pacific Health Ministry

Resident Clinical Pastoral Education 
The Resident CPE year begins in September each year and continues through the end of August. There is financial assistance for persons in the residency program. Information is available from the PHM office.

Requirements:

  • Same as CPE
  • Have approval of an appropriate religion judiciary body
  • Professional Ministry experience is preferred
  • Personal interview with the PHM CPE Supervisor

Supervisory Clinical Pastoral Education
The Supervisory CPE program is a specialized program for persons demonstrating strong spiritual care abilities and the aptitude to become a clinical pastoral educator. Openings for the program are limited and come available at various times. Persons interested in this program should personally contact the Director of CPE.

Requirements:

  • Masters of Divinity degree or equivalent (consideration is given to alternative processes to becoming professionally qualified)
  • Aptitude for cross-cultural ministry and pastoral care
  • Professional Ministry experience
  • Completion of Clinical Pastoral Education
  • Completion of a CPE application including all previous personal and supervisor CPE evaluations of Level I & II CPE
  • Personal interview with the Center Supervisor
  • Membership in ACPE

Application Process
Apply early. We have a continuous admissions process and accept students from all programs throughout the year. Because of the Center’s setting, we receive a large number of applications. You will be considered once your file is complete. It is suggested that summer students should apply in the fall before the summer they want to train. Resident applicants should apply as early as possible, but at least six to twelve months in advance.

  • Complete the application form and mail with a $40.00 application fee to Pacific Health Ministry. Previous CPE evaluations must be included in the application process.
  • An acknowledgement will be sent when we receive your application. If you get no response, contact the office to verify your application has been received.
  • Should further information be needed, you will be contacted by email for the specific documentation that is required.
  • The Application Committee evaluates the applications. Persons are selected so as to create a balance of gender, race, culture and religious traditions in the training group.
  • You will be notified as soon as possible after final selections have been made.
  • Questions or detailed inquires should be referred to the PHM Office.

Pacific Health Ministry is Accredited by 
The Association of Clinical Pastoral Education
1542 Clairmont Road, Suite 103
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 320-1472 -- www.acpe.edu Links will open in a new browser window.