Meet criteria for CPE

• High school diploma or GED, basic college degree (Bachelor’s or Associate’s) preferred

• Effective reading and writing skills

• Adequate background in theology to participate in theological reflection and discussion 

• Ability to reflect on ministry and learn from experiences 

• Willingness to participate in an adult learning model of education

• An openness to learn and work with diverse people

Complete ACPE Application

• Click here for the application

• E-mail completed application to crossroadsofcaring@gmail.com

References

• Ask three references to complete the Reference Form (available here)

• Have references, email them to crossroadsofcaring@gmail.com

Application Fee

• Mail the $50 non-refundable application fee to Crossroads of Caring

  • Make checks payable to Crossroads of Caring, Inc.

  • Crossroads of Caring, Inc., St. Mark’s and St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1245 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY, 14609

  • If you would like to review our Finance Policy, click here.

Interview

• Once application materials and references have been received, we will contact you to participate in the admissions interview.

  • This will take place over Zoom and will be conducted by one of our ACPE Certified Educators and a member of our PAC.

Acceptance to the CPE program is granted.

• Student is matched with a partner clinical site, or a clinical site agreement is established with the student’s own site, if appropriate.

• A second interview at the clinical site may be required, depending on the site.

• Prospective student completes background checks, including fingerprinting, for partner clinical sites and submits acceptance paperwork.