Clinical Pastoral Education

Equipping for Pastoral Ministry in Anxious Times

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"CPE has already been one of the most transformational parts of my seminary experience. It has had a great impact on my pastoral identity, confidence, and authority. The action/reflection model is excellent."
-CPE Program Alumnus

 

"For those willing to plunge into the clinical process, there is great potential for sharpening not only of ministerial skills, but also all relationships. The benefits of two units of CPE (at EMS) will continue to manifest as I serve Christ as a Chaplain at Sunnyside"
-Chaplain Paul O'Gorek, Sunnyside Retirement Community

 

"I consider myself blessed that theological reflection was throughly supported and encouraged at the EMS program, without neglecting the study and understanding of psychological issues. . . Not only did I improve as a minister during my CPE experience, but I learned much which will be of value in my future ministry."
-Cynthia Byers Walter, Student, Virginia Theological Seminary

 

"CPE was probably my most valuable course of study to date in terms of understanding our congregation, myself, and how I minister. I only wish I had taken the course earlier. As a pastor, the learning is already proving to be of great value to me. . . I pray that more clergy like myself can be blessed as I have been by taking this course."
-Pastor Tom Beachy, Pigeon River Mennonite Church, Pigeon River, MI

 

Eastern Mennonite Seminary's Clinical Pastoral Education Program is an accredited center of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. and offers CPE Levels I and II.