Credentialing Committee
Meet the CPEI Credentialing Committee
The Credentialing Committee oversees the review and evaluation of candidates for CPEI credentials. Through a fair and thorough process, the committee ensures that all credentialing decisions reflect established standards for professional chaplaincy, ethical practice, and spiritual care. Committee members bring diverse experience and expertise, supporting a process that is both rigorous and supportive of candidates.
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
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. We invite credentialed chaplains 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.
Your voice matters. Your experience helps ensure that the credentialing process remains thoughtful, fair, and grounded in the realities of professional spiritual care.
Serving in this role is an opportunity to give back to the field, support emerging colleagues, and contribute to a community committed to excellence, integrity, and compassionate care.
Volunteer Today!
Interested in serving? We welcome your participation.