CPE OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

An ACPE-Accredited Center for Clinical Pastoral Education

rjtwkim@cpecentralca.org, 404-543-7624

Now Accepting Applications for

Virtual Certified Educator Candidate (CEC)

Training Program

The CPE of Central California, an ACPE-accredited CPE center, invites applications

from qualified chaplains and spiritual care providers who feel called to become Clinical

Pastoral Education (CPE) educators. We are seeking a motivated individual to enter our

virtual CEC training program, joining a community committed to forming the next

generation of CPE educators.

What Is a Certified Educator?

An ACPE Certified Educator (CE) is a person who integrates perspectives from theology,

their own spiritual tradition, and the behavioral sciences to conduct ACPE-accredited

programs that teach, train, and support future chaplains, faith leaders, and spiritual

care providers. The CEC program is the supervised training pathway through which

individuals develop the knowledge, skills, and professional identity necessary to serve in

this role.

About Our Virtual CEC Training Program

Under the supervision of our ACPE Certified Educator / National Faculty, the CEC at

CPE of Central California will:

• Observe, co-facilitate, and eventually lead CPE units under close supervision

• Participate in the full educational process, including didactics, verbatim

seminars, and individual supervisory sessions

• Assist in the recruitment, admissions, and curriculum development of the CPE

program

• Engage with peer CEC learning communities and ACPE professional

development opportunities

• Progress through the ACPE certification process at a pace determined by

demonstrated competency

The CEC training process is individualized and competency-based. Progress is

reviewed annually in accordance with ACPE standards. This is a training position;

candidates are expected to advance toward ACPE Certified Educator status.

Admission Requirements

In accordance with ACPE standards, applicants to the CEC program must demonstrate

the following:

• A graduate theological degree (M.Div., M.T.S., or equivalent)

• Ordination or commissioning to function as a spiritual care provider by an

appropriate religious or spiritual authority as determined by ACPE

• Endorsement or statement of accountability from an appropriate religious or

spiritual authority

• Successful completion of a minimum of four (4) units of Level I / Level II ACPE

CPE

• Demonstration of spiritual care and conceptual competence, as evidenced by

attainment of Level I / Level II outcomes

• Evidence of at least 10 of the ACPE Competencies for Admission to a Certified

Educator Program, as documented on the Admissions Competencies Assessment

Form

The Two-Part ACPE Admission Process

Per ACPE policy, the CEC admission process has two distinct parts:

Part One — Local Center Admission: Applicants first apply to and are accepted by

CPE of Central California. Our Certified Educator will conduct an initial assessment of

each applicant’s suitability and potential for the educator role.

Part Two — ACPE National Certification Interview: Following local acceptance,

candidates undergo a formal interview with a panel that includes the training Certified

Educator, an ACPE Certification Commission Reviewer, and an ACPE Certified

Educator from the National Faculty. Acceptance requires unanimous approval. Upon

acceptance, the individual is officially granted the title of Certified Educator Candidate.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit the following materials to CPE of Central

California:

• Completed Application for Certified Educator Programs (available at acpe.edu)

• Official transcripts confirming college graduation and graduate theological

degree

• Documentation of ordination or commissioning and religious authority

endorsement

• Official ACPE CPE transcripts documenting a minimum of four completed CPE

units

• Completed Admissions Competencies Assessment Form with your evidence

documented

• A personal statement (one to two pages) reflecting on your call to CPE education,

your CPE journey to date, and your vision for your future ministry as a Certified

Educator

Application Deadline: July 31 st , 2026

Contact Us

To submit your application or request more information about the CEC Training

Program at CPE of Central California, please contact our Certified Educator:

• Rev. Joseph Kim, ACPE Certified Educator / National Faculty

• CPE of Central California

• Email: rjtwkim@gmail.com

• Phone: 404-543-7624

• Website: www.cpecentralca.org

CPE of Central California is committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of its

educational programs. We welcome applicants from all religious traditions, racial and ethnic

backgrounds, and life experiences. For additional information about the ACPE Certified

Educator certification process, visit www.acpe.edu.

CPE of Central California • ACPE-Accredited • www.cpecentralca.org