Phoebe Ministries is accredited as a center for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc.
The CPE program is designed to offer clergy, seminary students and qualified community members of all faiths the opportunity to practice ministry to senior adults in a variety of settings, including nursing homes and retirement communities.
These settings provide opportunities for students to develop long-term pastoral relationships comparable to parish experiences.
The Teaching Faculty includes:
Rev. Dr. Scott Brooks-Cope
Regional Director for Pastoral Care and Education
Scott is an ordained Pastor in the Presbyterian Church USA with dual standing in the United Church of Christ. He has been an ACPE Certified Educator since 2004, and is also a Board Certified Chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains.
Rev. Leah Knox
Staff Chaplain for Phoebe Berks and ACPE Certified Educator Candidate
Leah is an ordained pastor with the Alliance of Baptists and she has dual standing in the United Church of Christ. She is also a Board Certified Chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains and a certified Spiritual Director.
The CPE program at Phoebe Ministries is fully accredited by:
The Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc.:
The Standard for Spiritual Care and Education
We Work, Floor 4
120 West Trinity Place
Decatur, GA 30030
Telephone: 404-320-1472
Website: www.acpe.edu
Fall Semi-Intensive Extended CPE
September 5, 2023 – January 30, 2024
Please fill out the form below to apply for the fall 2023 class.
Spring Semi-Intensive Extended CPE
January 4, 2023 – May 24, 2023
Accepting applications on a rolling basis until the class is full for November 1, 2022.
The Clinical Pastoral Education Program of Phoebe Ministries will not discriminate against applicants on the basis of gender, age, sexual orientation, religion/faith group, ethnic/national origin, or disability. The following guidelines will be used for the selection of students:
Staff chaplains and clergy serving in administrative roles offer supervision in a variety of field education opportunities at Phoebe Ministries. Students may learn about chaplaincy by developing skills in leading worship, visitation, spiritual assessment, life review, and end of life care, or they may explore other areas of ministry such as nursing home administration and Institutional Advancement. Students are encouraged to design their own unique learning programs to meet the requirements of their respective seminaries.
Rev. Dr. Scott Brooks-Cope
Director, Pastoral Care Services
[email protected]
610-794-5119
Rev. Leah Knox
Chaplain, Phoebe Berks
[email protected]
610-927-8515