The Center For Integral Spiritual Formation
Become the Chaplain You’re Called to Be
Professional. Spiritual. Integral.
ACPE Accredited. Fully Online.
Forming chaplains with clarity, character, and compassion.
CPE for Professionals Who Lead Through Crisis
Clarity. Presence. Formation.
About
Formation for the Work You Were Born to Do
CISF was created for a new generation of soul care leaders—those who hold space for others in hospitals, hospices, prisons, churches, and communities, and who long to do so with more integrity, grounding, and professional recognition. Our Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) programs are ACPE-accredited, spiritually inclusive, and designed to form the whole person. We don’t separate your spiritual life from your clinical skills. We integrate them.
At CISF, you will receive training that not only meets the highest standards in professional chaplaincy, but honors the interior journey of becoming a person of presence, compassion, and clarity.
What Makes CISF Different?
Spiritual Depth
Our formation emphasizes ethical presence, emotional maturity, and grounded reflection. Students engage the inner life not as an add-on—but as essential to professional care.
ACPE Accreditation
CISF is fully accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), the gold standard for chaplain training. Our programs are recognized across healthcare, military, and institutional systems.
Flexible & Online-Hybrid
Built for working professionals, our online-hybrid model allows for deep engagement without stepping away from your current role or responsibilities.
A Professional Learning Community
CISF cohorts bring together students from varied backgrounds and experiences, all committed to growing as accountable, reflective caregivers. We value integrity, mutual respect, and clinical excellence.
Who We Serve
Volunteer or part-time chaplains seeking formal education.
Clergy or seminary students preparing for professional roles.
Military chaplains and their families.
Healthcare staff offering emotional or spiritual support.
Social workers, counselors, and front-line caregivers.
Anyone guiding others through trauma, grief, or life transitions.
Ready for ACPE-accredited training?
Apply now and take the next step in your professional formation.
Now Enrolling for February 2026
CISF is currently accepting applications for our next Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) term beginning February 2026.
If you're seeking ACPE-accredited training that integrates clinical rigor with deep personal formation, we invite you to apply.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is encouraged.
