GLOBAL ASSOCIATION FOR PASTORAL PRACTICE AND CHAPLAINCY

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Bridging Spirit and
Mind Across Cultures

The Global Association for Pastoral Practice and Chaplaincy (GAPPC) advancing global training and practices of Pastoral Practice and Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), integrating indigenous wisdom and cultural traditions with internationally recognized spiritual standards of care.

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Our Mission & Purpose

Building Global
Standards in Spiritual Care

Who We Are

The Global Association for Pastoral Practice and Chaplaincy (GAPPC) is a worldwide network of chaplains, pastoral caregiver / spiritual care provider, educators, and faith leaders dedicated to advancing holistic spiritual care.

Rooted in the belief that every culture carries sacred wisdom, we bridge theology, psychology, and indigenous traditions to shape a global model of care that honors both science and spirit.

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The Global Association for Pastoral Practice and Chaplaincy (GAPPC) advancing global training and practices of Pastoral Practice and Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), integrating indigenous wisdom and cultural traditions with internationally recognized spiritual standards of care.

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Discover inspiring stories, member testimonials, and training highlights that reflect our mission to
advance pastoral practice and chaplaincy worldwide

Upcoming Events

  • january 05, 2026

New Intensive CPE Unit Begins

Description: Orientation will be Dec. 15th and 16th, 2025.

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Upcoming Events

  • April 13, 2026
  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Virtual Clinical Training Seminar

Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. Francine L. Hernandez, BCCC, TS
Author of “Cave Walker” & “Don’t Bring a Needle, Bring a Chair”

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Resources

Access important forms, training manuals, and guidelines to support your journey in pastoral practice and
chaplaincy. All documents are available in easy-to-download PDF format.

GAPPC Handbook

GLOBAL ASSOCIATION FOR PASTORAL PRACTICE & CLINICAL CHAPLAINCY (GAPPC)

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Voices from the Field

“GAPPC has redefined how I integrate faith and psychology in my practice. The global fellowship is unlike anything I’ve experienced.”
Rev. Dr. Samuel A.Nigeria
“Through CPE with GAPPC, I discovered how indigenous wisdom and modern therapy can coexist beautifully.”
Sister Mina T.Philippines

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Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Unit

“Reading the Living Human Document: Where Theology Meets Pathology, and Faith Meets Reality”

Facilitated by The Rev. Dr. Rita Bakr

Supervisor in Training under the supervision of:

Dr. Asnel Valcin, Psy.D., BCCC, RRT
Board Certified Training Supervisor

Discover the Sacred in the Human Story

Join a transformative Clinical Pastoral Education experience designed to awaken your ability to see, listen, and interpret life itself as sacred text. Inspired by Anton Boisen’s groundbreaking vision, this unit invites participants to explore how theology and psychology intertwine—how faith encounters suffering, and how crisis can reveal divine truth.

Through reflective practice, case studies, and group supervision, students will learn to:

  • Recognize the living human document as a revelation of God’s ongoing presence.
  • Integrate psychological insight with theological reflection in real pastoral encounters.
  • Develop deeper self-awareness as the foundation for authentic spiritual care.
  • Transform crisis moments into opportunities for healing and meaning-making.

Why This Unit?

Boisen once said that “the human mind is the new frontier of pastoral theology.” This unit builds on that insight—preparing chaplains, clergy, and spiritual caregivers to minister in today’s complex healthcare and community settings with both clinical skill and spiritual discernment.

Whether you are discerning your call, deepening your pastoral presence, or seeking to refine your clinical competency, this CPE unit will challenge and inspire you to read both self and other as living sacred texts.

Enrollment Now Open

Format: Virtual
Upcoming Term: January 4, 2026
Contact: info@gappccpe.org | www.gappccpe.org