A New Partnership

Dear CPSP Community,

We are overjoyed to share a landmark achievement in our journey: the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) and the Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc. (BCCI) have officially approved CPSP as an Approved Provider of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) toward BCCI certification.

This recognition affirms the rigor, integrity, and depth of our CPE programs and places CPSP among the accredited providers whose curriculum and standards meet the expectations of the broader professional chaplaincy community. Please CLICK HERE for more info!

 Here are the key highlights:

• All CPSP CPE units earned after January 1, 2024 will be accepted directly through the BCCI online application process.

• Units earned prior to January 1, 2024 may still be submitted via the BCCI CPE Equivalency process.

• As with our own Clinical Certification, Completion of CPSP CPE Units does not automatically equate to APC/BCCI Board Certification. CPE is just one step in the process.

This milestone is the result of extraordinary labor, vision, and perseverance. We want to offer deep and heartfelt thanks to the team who led our application process with brilliance and grace:

 Hillel Fox – for his steady hand and institutional wisdom

 David Plummer – for his clarity, precision, and tireless advocacy

 Craig Stevens – for his strategic communication and coordination

 Jacob George – for his meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment

Their work has opened new doors for our trainees, supervisors, and community. They have helped secure CPSP’s place in the evolving landscape of professional chaplaincy, and we owe them our highest praise.

Let us celebrate this moment together—and let it remind us of what is possible when we remain faithful to our covenant, our standards, and our shared calling.

With gratitude and joy,

Rachel, Garrett, and Noel