CPEI Membership
Answers to common questions about CPEI membership, annual dues, renewals, benefits, member access, subscriptions and participation in the CPEI community.
Membership Questions
CPEI membership connects students, chaplains, Supervisor-Educators, credentialing candidates, Affiliate representatives and spiritual care professionals with CPEI’s work in education, credentialing, professional development and service.
These FAQs provide general guidance about membership. Access, benefits and participation may vary according to membership type, role or relationship with CPEI.
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Getting Started
Basic information about membership and the CPEI professional community.
CPEI membership provides a way to stay connected to Clinical Pastoral Education International and its work in education, credentialing, professional development, continuing education and spiritual care.
Members may also participate in CPEI community activities, access applicable member resources and remain informed about opportunities across the organization.
Membership may be appropriate for students, chaplains, spiritual care professionals, Supervisor-Educators, credentialing candidates, credentialed professionals, Affiliate representatives and others who want to remain connected to CPEI and its mission.
No. CPEI membership includes people at different stages of education and professional practice. A person does not need to hold a CPEI professional credential to become a non-credentialed member.
No. CPEI may maintain records for students, Affiliate contacts, alumni, volunteers, staff, partners and other individuals who are connected to CPEI but who may not hold an active membership.
Membership status is separate from simply having a CPEI account or contact record.
CPEI’s primary work includes Education, Credentialing and Professional Development. Membership provides a way to remain connected to this wider professional community and its programs, resources and activities.
Annual Membership
Questions about membership costs, invoices and the annual renewal cycle.
Current annual membership dues are:
| Membership Type | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| Non-Credentialed Member | $99 |
| Credentialed Member | $199 |
| Emeritus Member | $80 |
| Emeritus Faculty | $70 |
Credentialed members pay the same annual $199 membership dues regardless of credential level.
If you are unsure which membership type applies to you, contact CPEI before completing your subscription.
Annual membership invoices are issued on October 1.
Yes. Members receive a renewal reminder on November 1 and a final reminder on December 1 for unpaid annual membership dues.
Annual membership dues must be paid by January 1.
Members are encouraged to complete renewal before the deadline to avoid interruption of membership access or benefits.
Charges for a new membership may depend on membership type, start date and the current subscription settings in CPEI’s membership system.
Prospective members who have questions about the amount due when joining should contact CPEI before completing their subscription.
An unpaid membership may affect access to member benefits, member-only resources, community areas or directory participation.
Credentialed professionals should also be aware that maintaining a professional credential carries requirements separate from ordinary membership access.
Contact CPEI for assistance with a lapsed membership. The appropriate steps may depend on your membership type, credential status and account history.
Membership Value
Questions about professional connection, learning and CPEI member resources.
CPEI membership may include professional connection, member resources, professional development opportunities, continuing education, Cadre participation, community engagement, directory participation and access to other benefits made available to members.
Members can stay connected to CPEI professional development opportunities, including continuing education, events, Cadres, learning programs and other resources as they are offered.
Cadres are small professional development groups that support connection, peer consultation, learning and professional growth among members.
CPEI may provide members with access to professional resources, guidance, online tools, publications and other materials according to current membership benefits and access arrangements.
Available benefits may change as CPEI adds or updates programs, partnerships and resources.
CPEI’s bylaws provide individual members with one vote in CPEI elections.
Online Membership
Questions about subscriptions, resources, directories and member-only areas.
Member resources may be available through the Members’ Dashboard, Resources area, Community Forum, Subscriptions area or other member-only areas of the website.
Some areas may require you to sign in with an active CPEI account.
The Members’ Dashboard provides a central location for member links, updates, tools and resources.
The Subscriptions area is used to join, renew and manage applicable CPEI membership subscriptions and related account information.
Yes. CPEI provides a Member Directory to help members and others connect with the CPEI community. Information displayed may depend on membership status, directory settings and the information available for each member.
The Community Forum is an online member space intended to support communication, conversation and connection among members of the CPEI community.
Membership Categories
Questions about CPEI’s primary individual membership categories.
CPEI currently uses the following primary individual membership categories for annual dues:
A person may also have other roles or relationships with CPEI, such as student, faculty member, credentialing candidate, Affiliate representative or volunteer.
A Non-Credentialed Member is an individual member who does not currently hold a CPEI professional credential.
This may include students, chaplains, spiritual care professionals, credentialing candidates and others who want to participate in the CPEI community.
A Credentialed Member is an individual who holds a current CPEI professional credential. CPEI credentials include:
Credentialed members are billed $199 annually for membership regardless of credential level.
Emeritus Member is a membership category for eligible retired members who maintain a continuing relationship with the CPEI community.
Annual Emeritus Member dues are $80.
Emeritus Faculty refers to individuals recognized by CPEI for a distinguished career of teaching and continuing connection with the institution.
Annual Emeritus Faculty dues are $70.
Important Distinction
Membership and professional credentialing are connected, but they are not the same thing.
No. Becoming a member does not confer a professional credential, certification or credentialing status.
CPEI professional credentials require a separate application, review and credentialing process.
Yes. CPEI credentialed members are currently billed $199 annually, regardless of whether they hold a BCAC, BCC, SE or TSE credential.
No. Payment of annual dues is only one part of maintaining a professional relationship with CPEI.
Credentialed professionals are also responsible for the continuing education, ethical, endorsement and other requirements applicable to their credential.
Need Assistance?
Find the right membership resource or contact for your question.
Start with the Become a Member and Member Benefits pages. Once you have reviewed the membership options, use the Subscriptions area to complete the appropriate membership.
Contact CPEI before completing your subscription. Staff can help identify the appropriate membership category based on your current relationship, credential status or professional role.
Use the CPEI Contact page for questions involving membership, invoices, subscriptions, renewals, member access or account issues.
Explore the Education, Credentialing and Professional Development sections of the CPEI website.
Membership information and updates may be shared through the Members’ Dashboard, CPEI resources, website announcements, member communications or other CPEI communication channels.
Membership Resources
Membership Support
Contact CPEI for help with membership, dues, renewals, subscriptions, benefits or member access.