Education, Training and Counseling Center
Empowering individuals, ministries, and organizations through transformative spiritual care and leadership.Leadership Training Center
Our mission is to prepare the current and next generation of ministry leaders for the future. Our Leadership Center has one mission and that is to prepare the current and next generation of ministry leaders for the future.
Community Based Chaplaincy
Have you felt called to serve your church, your community or local hospital at a higher level? This intro to chaplaincy training will give you the basics to get started and set you up for success with Clinical Pastoral Education.
Clinical Pastoral Education
The Spiritual Care Center (SCC) offers CPE to faith-based professionals, lay ministers and theological students seeking professional growth and development within a clinical or community based setting.
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Supporting spiritual growth and well-being for individuals, ministries, and organizations.
The Spiritual Care Center, LLC is an education, training and counseling center accredited by Clinical Pastoral Education International (CPEI). SCC was founded by Scott D. Speight who is a board certified chaplain and training Supervisor by CPEI. SCC has trained hundreds of chaplains all over the world and continues to grow focusing on helping men and women become board certified chaplains.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Intro to Community Based Chaplaincy can lead to Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)?
Yes! You are absolutely able to take the Intro course followed by CPE.
How are the courses offered? Are they virtual?
Spiritual Care Center, LLC offers CPE virtually.
Who teaches the Community Based Chaplain course?
The Community Based Chaplain course is taught by trained CPE supervisors and will be a great introduction to CPE.
Does the Intro to Chaplaincy course lead to certification?
Course leads to a certification (Intro to Chaplaincy)
Does the CPE course lead to certification?
CPE leads to board certification
Are readings included in the cost?
Readings are included in the cost
Can I split up the payment for the courses?
Payment can be broken into 2 installments.
Are these courses accredited?
SCC is fully accredited under Clinical Pastoral Education International (CPEI)

Leadership Training Center
“Leadership is influence, Nothing More, Nothing Less”
John Maxwell
DEVELOPING TOMORROW’S MINISTRY LEADERS
The Spiritual Care Center Leadership Center has one mission and that is to prepare the current and next generation of ministry leaders for the future. We believe that the best way to learn is through hands on, real-world, real-life experiences. We also believe that your story is what makes you unique and creates the ministry in which you have been entrusted.
Whether you are a senior pastor, associate pastor, chaplain or lay leader, we have something for you. Ministry is not for the faint at heart. We can help you and your organization to train up, coach and avoid many of the ministry pitfalls that so many fall in to.
What is CPE?
Clinical Pastoral Education
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is a unique educational experience for individuals of all faith groups.
The Spiritual Care Center (SCC) offers CPE to faith-based professionals, lay ministers and theological students seeking professional growth and development within a clinical or community based setting.
CPE students learn through action-reflection model providing them an opportunity to grow and learn through different settings.
What does CPE consist of?
The CPE training program includes various methods of didactic and applied learning:
Students participate in 100 hours of didactic lectures offered live and via zoom.
Students journal their learning in weekly Reflection Reports which depict significant experiences with patients and thoughts about ministry.
Students will prepare a verbatim that outline’s their interaction with patients or clients.
Students engage in weekly one-on-one Coaching/Supervisory Sessions with their CPE Supervisor. The weekly sessions allow students to receive personalized coaching and mentoring.
CPE students partake in 300 hours of supervised Clinical Training at their current place of ministry or any number of settings including but not limited to; hospitals, hospice, corporate settings, prisons, or nursing homes.
Bringing spiritual care to communities, one person at a time.
Community Based Chaplaincy
Introduction to Community Based Chaplain Training Includes
40 Hour Training Program
Training via Zoom with multiple class time options
Cost is $325
Get IN Touch
We Look Forward to Connecting
If you are interested in learning more about our Clinical Pastoral Education program,Counseling services, or Leadership Coaching, you may email us at scott@spiritualcarecenter.com or simply complete the fields below along with a brief message of your interest.
We look forward to hearing from you and walking with you on your journey to becoming your best self!
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