Program as a seminary or Bible school format curriculum for preparation for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).

1. Bukal Life Care & Counseling Center
Headquarters
232 Lower Ferguson Road
Guisad 2600 Baguio City
Ministry Office
First floor of ZDH Building
Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary
Tacay Road, Baguio City
Information
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Contact
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The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your
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-Isaiah 58:11
Clinical
Pastoral
Orientation
(CPO)
A Program of the
Center for Clinical Pastoral Education
at
Bukal Life Care & Counseling Center
www.bukallife.org

2. What is CPO?
CPO (Clinical Pastoral Orientation) is that provides a “taste” of
Clinical Pastoral Education. The requirements and hours are less
than CPE, but having the same characteristics. These
characteristics include:
 Didactic
 Small Group Process
 Individual Supervision
 Case Presentations
 Practical pastoral care work in church and hospital
setting
CPO is designed to work in a Bible school setting (as part of the
curriculum) or church setting.
Who may benefit from CPO?
Nearly any person of faith may benefit from CPO. However,
particularly:
 Bible school students seeking to prepare for pastoral
ministry or missions.
 Lay people seeking to support pastoral care and
visitation ministries
 Individuals considering whether they are interested and
committed to taking CPE.
Requirements?
 30 hours of “class” or group time, plus 30 hours of
individual study, work, and ministry. The hours are
normally accomplished over 7-8 weeks.
 Pastoral care work in church and hospital settings
 Case study write-ups and presentation in class
 Personal journaling/reflection
 Readings and write-ups as determined by the supervisor.
Supervision?
Each CPO group is led by a supervisor/facilitator. CPO
supervisors are qualified by Bukal Life Care & Counseling
Center (www.bukallife.org) and certified by the College of
Pastoral Supervision & Psychotherapy, at least to the level of
Clinically Trained Minister (CTM). Each CPO supervisor is in
turn supervised by a CPE Supervisor-in-Training (Pastoral
Counselor) or higher.
Where is CPO done?
CPO has been done at several locations in Baguio and Manila.
We have found it works best in a Bible School or seminary
setting. However, it can be done in a variety of settings. It is part
of the regular curriculum at Philippine Baptist Theological
Semimary as a preparatory class to Clinica Pastoral Education,
and is held annually from January to March.
Is CPO Certified?
CPO is NOT certified by the CPSP. However, the supervisors
are certified by CPSP and utilizes standards and process that
would prepare a trainee for CPSP-certified CPE. CPO can be
done as part of a Bible School curriculum. In that case, the Bible
School provides the accreditation.
Note on Group Size:
The training is built around group process so normal group size
should be 5-10 (not including the supervisor), although some
flexibility is possible. A larger body of trainees may be divided
up into the proper size to facilitate group process.
Cost?
When the program is done as part of a Bible School program,
the cost may vary accordingly based on the school.