About Membership

Why Membership?

Benefits of membership in CPSP include:

  • Participation in a chapter consisting of six to twelve supportive fellow pilgrims for

    • Ongoing peer review and peer support

    • Professional development

    • Mentoring and consultation in preparing for certification

  • Professional and career development opportunities

    • Discounted participation at CPSP Plenary

    • Other events – regional or virtual – targeted at enhancing understanding

  • Notification (by e-mail) of new postings to Pastoral Report (the CPSP journal), event announcements and reminders, and internal communications

    • Access to career opportunity postings (updated frequently)

    • Opportunities for certification in various clinical/supervisory roles

    • Publication of your name, contact information, and credentials in the CPSP Directory

    • A welcome package consisting of a CPSP mug and lanyard

Chapter membership and professional development are core elements of membership.

Annual Dues

At the March 2018 meeting of the Governing Council, it was decided by consensus that CPSP would adopt a January 1 – December 31 fiscal year. 

Annual dues for members and centers are listed below, and went into effect January 1, 2019. 

Notification of dues is made three months in advance, at the beginning of the fiscal year. (The By-laws, §11.03.) 

There is a 90-day grace period for the payment of annual dues invoices.

New members paying dues the first time will have their annual dues pro-rated for the year. 

Membership Level: Dues

  • Diplomates: $300 

  • Emeritus Diplomates: $150   

  • Certified Clinicians: $150 

  • Emeritus Clinicians: $75   

  • Members (non-certified): $100

  • Emeritus Members: $50  

  • Training Center - Institutional: $1000

  • Training Center - Independent: $500 

CPSP is the only fully integrated professional chaplaincy organization and community in the nation (and in the world).

Joining CPSP

Begins with the Chapter

CPSP is the only fully integrated professional chaplaincy organization and community in the nation (and in the world). What does that mean? CPSP isn't just a member organization or a certifying body or made up of educators. It trains chaplains, conducts board certification, and accredits clinical pastoral education and training programs with high professional standards, all done in a uniquely accountable chapter-based model. 

CPSP is the only established chapter-based pastoral care organization that provides ongoing peer review and support to chaplains throughout their careers.

Do you need help finding a CPSP Chapter? Visit our Directory or contact us at info@cpsp.org.

Becoming a Member of CPSP

Once you have been accepted into membership by a Chapter, you're ready for the next step – becoming a member of the College. 

Complete the form below and check out to pay your first year's dues:

  • All new members in CPSP join without certification; completing the membership process is a requirement for certification by CPSP.

  • Annual dues for non-certified members is $100. 

  • Dues are pro-rated (monthly). 

Please be aware that if you have not established membership in a chapter and you join online, you may incur an electronic refund fee from our credit card processing vendor.

Need help finding a chapter? Check the Directory of Chapter Conveners for a chapter near you and email or call one of our conveners to talk with them. You can also email us at info@cpsp.org.