Ecumenical institute for CPE

Will you please provide me the detailed information about the Ecumenical institute for CPE?

[Kiran Chandar]

Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) was conceived in the 1920's by Dr. Richard C. Cabot. The standards and objectives of this program at Ecumenical Institute's Cherokee Center are in accord with the national organization that sets standards and oversees the programs of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE).

Accredited centers such as Ecumenical Institute offer programs of clinical pastoral education as:
Training for institutional chaplains
Training for pastoral care and counseling in the community
Continuing education for ministry
Part of theological education
Training to become certified as a chaplain or as a CPE supervisor
Training for other specialized pastoral ministries
Training for anyone who desires to combine their faith with their work or volunteer activities.

Essential elements of basic clinical pastoral training include:
A minimum period of 400 supervised hours
The practice of ministry
Detailed reporting and evaluation of ministry
An individual contract for learning
Peer group experience and individual consultation

Board of Directors

President
Rich Cook Cherokee, IA

Vice-President
Elaine Doorenbos Le Mars, IA

Secretary
Vera Ludwig Sioux City, IA

Treasurer
Ivan Wiersema Cherokee, IA

Bob Baschke Storm Lake, IA

Denise Green Cherokee, IA

Mary Herbst Le Mars, IA

Joyce Kizzier Emmetsburg, IA

Duane Queen Storm Lake, IA

Past Board Members/Founders
+Robert Alexander - Founder (1993-2004)
Rev. Gene Sitzmann - Founder (1993-2008)

Joyce Bettin (1993-2001)

Fred Davenport, Jr. (1993-2001)

Tom Delker (1993-1997)

David Harmelink (1993-1999)

+Howard Marty (1993-1997)

Earl Pickens (1993-1996)

Contact
Ecumenical institute
1275 Dodge Avenue
Holstein, IA 51025
Phone
712-368-2500
Fax
712-368-2545
Email
info@ecumenicalinstitute.org