An Initiative of Concordia Clinical

Forming Competent, Compassionate Leaders in Spiritual Care

The Spiritual Care Collaborative creates, builds, and administers high-quality spiritual care programs and Clinical Pastoral Education across clinical, military, educational, and community settings.

Clinical Pastoral Education

Supervisory formation and reflective learning programs certified through Anam Cara CPE for healthcare, military, and congregational chaplains.

Professional Community

An active network of board-certified chaplains, military supervisory candidates, educators, and institutional partners across North America.

Consulting & Certification

Guiding institutions through program accreditation, supervisory educator development, and moral injury trauma response.

Latest News & Honors

Recent Press Releases

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Dr. Rick Capezza, national leader in clinical spiritual care formation
March 9, 2026•Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center, Oregon

Dr. Rick Capezza Receives U.S. Army Chaplain Corps Highest Civilian Honor

National leader in clinical pastoral education and spiritual care formation recognized at Camp Rilea for exceptional, sustained support to chaplain development across the United States Armed Forces.

Anam Cara CPE Marks One Year of Civilian Clinical Pastoral Education
September 17, 2026•Meridian, Idaho

Anam Cara CPE Marks One Year of Civilian Clinical Pastoral Education

One year after the School of Military Spiritual Formation expanded into Anam Cara CPE, the program celebrates a year of growth, recognition, and widening influence across professional spiritual care.

Former Anam Cara CPE Student Named Florida National Guard State Command Chaplain
September 17, 2026•St. Augustine, Florida

Former Anam Cara CPE Student Named Florida National Guard State Command Chaplain

Lt. Col. Lance Sellon assumes senior spiritual leadership role following years of ministry to Soldiers and advanced formation in Clinical Pastoral Education.