WHO CAN APPLY
Anyone can apply. We cater to those in ministry, healthcare, pastoral care, Stephen's ministry, CPE is created for those in ministry, healthcare, pastoral care, Stephen's ministry, family ministry, and first responders; however, anyone may apply. Students enter CPE for seminary credit or to fulfill a denominational requirement; others join to deepen pastoral care skills, undergo a journey of discernment or become a certified chaplain. Healthcare professionals and first responders benefit by acquiring a toolbox of skills to utilize when walking with others through situations of crisis Merchab is committed to providing an environment that is free from any form of discrimination. This includes, but may not be limited to, race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex/gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
CLASS STRUCTURE
CPE is based on experiential learning; students will take the didactic knowledge from the classroom and apply it in a clinical setting. CPE is offered in three forms each including 300 clinical hours and 100 didactic learning.
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Intensive: Class meets once a week for 12 weeks.
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Traditional: Class is biweekly for five months.
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Interactive Online: Class is conducted via online conferencing, allowing for geographic flexibility. Students contract with local settings for clinical hours.
COST
$800/unit
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Students may pay in full or divide into two payments.
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Clinical sites require background checks and immunization records.
Clinical Affiliate Sites
Washington Regional Medical Center
Arkansas Children's Northwest
Freeman Health System
Joplin Community CPE
Meet Our Supervisors
BETH SNYDER, MA, CTP
Supervisor
Beth is the Director of Pastoral Care at Washington Regional Medical Center. Beth served within the hospital and hospice setting as a chaplain, specializing in infants and pediatrics.
CJ MALONE, Ed.D
Training Supervisor
CJ serves on the Board of Merchab Institute and is a Training Supervisor.
Scott Martin, MA
Supervisor
Scott serves as Director of Pastoral Care at Arkansas Children's Northwest. He is Board Certified as a Pediatric Chaplain with Association of Professional Chaplains.
BILL COX, D.Min.
Supervisor
Bill serves as the Assistant Director of Pastoral Care at Freeman Health System. He served as a pastor before becoming a chaplain.
DOUG LAWSON, D.Min.
Supervisor
Doug has served as a pastor, school teacher, and chaplain. After 25 years of active duty as a chaplain with the U.S. Navy, he entered the healthcare system.