Credentialing Committee
CPEI Credentialing
Credentialing Committee
The CPEI Credentialing Committee oversees the review and evaluation of candidates for CPEI credentials. Through a fair and thorough peer-review process, the committee helps ensure that credentialing decisions reflect established standards for professional chaplaincy, ethical practice, and spiritual care.
About the Committee
Committee members bring experience in chaplaincy, clinical pastoral education, spiritual care leadership, and professional formation. Their work supports a credentialing process that is rigorous, consistent, and supportive of candidates.
Review
Reviews candidate materials, written submissions, and supporting documentation.
Evaluate
Assesses readiness for credentialing according to CPEI standards and competencies.
Interview
Participates in credentialing panel interviews with eligible candidates.
Support Standards
Helps maintain a fair, ethical, and professionally grounded credentialing process.
Committee Members
Beth Snyder Jones
Chair, Credentialing Committee
Beth Snyder Jones, BCC, is a leader in professional chaplaincy and clinical pastoral education, with extensive experience in healthcare ministry and chaplain formation. As Chair of the CPEI Credentialing Committee, she supports a credentialing process that is rigorous, fair, and grounded in professional standards.
Brian Schwammlein
Credentialing Coordinator
Brian Schwammlein, BCC, supports the work of the CPEI Credentialing Committee through coordination of credentialing processes and review activities. He is committed to ensuring a process that is organized, consistent, and supportive of candidates as they move through credentialing.
Tedford J. Taylor
Committee Member
Tedford J. Taylor, SE, is an experienced chaplain and leader in spiritual care, with a background in healthcare ministry and clinical pastoral education. He brings a thoughtful and compassionate perspective to the credentialing process, supporting fair and thorough evaluation of candidates.
Serve the Profession. Support the Next Generation.
CPEI’s credentialing process is strengthened by the insight, experience, and dedication of its members. Credentialed chaplains and supervisor-educators are invited to take an active role in shaping the future of the profession by serving on the Credentialing Committee or volunteering as a member of a review panel.
Give Back
Support emerging colleagues as they move through the credentialing process.
Strengthen Standards
Help ensure the process remains thoughtful, fair, and grounded in professional practice.
Build Community
Join other credentialed professionals committed to excellence, integrity, and compassionate care.
Interested in serving?
Credentialed members who are interested in supporting the credentialing process are encouraged to contact the Credentialing Committee.