Clinical Pastoral Education
Houston Methodist Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program
A Legacy of Compassionate Spiritual Care Since 1967
The Houston Methodist Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program is fully accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) to offer all levels of CPE training—Level I, Level II, and Certified Educator CPE. With a rich history dating back to 1967, our program is committed to developing compassionate, skilled spiritual care providers.
Why Choose Houston Methodist CPE?
At Houston Methodist, we believe that spiritual care is an essential part of healing. Our CPE program integrates chaplains and students into the healthcare team, ensuring they play an active role in patient and family care.
- Mentorship & Support: Students are paired with experienced staff chaplains in a mentoring relationship.
- Hands-On Learning: Participate directly in the healing ministry within a world-class healthcare environment.
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a team that values hospitality, service, and love for the sick and those who care for them.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome individuals who are:
- Spiritually sensitive and open to learning
- Motivated to grow in their pastoral identity and skills
- Committed to serving patients, families, and healthcare staff with compassion
Whether you're beginning your journey in spiritual care or seeking advanced training, our program offers a supportive and enriching environment for growth.
Contact Us
Interested in joining the Houston Methodist Spiritual Care and Values Integration family? We’d love to hear from you!
Rev. Luis E. Rodriguez, DMin, ACPE, BCC
System Director, CPE
📞 346.356.1720
📧 cpe.hm@houstonmethodist.org
Anita E. Zapata
Operations Project Analyst
📞 346.356.1719
📧 cpe.hm@houstonmethodist.org
Accreditation
This program is accredited by:
Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)
1 Concourse Pkwy, Suite 800
Atlanta, GA 30328
📞 404.320.1472
📧 acpe@acpe.edu
🌐 www.acpe.edu
This ACPE CPE program guarantees to its students the right to inspect and review education records, to seek to amend them, and to specify control over release of record information.