CPEI’s Amanda Blue Honored as DEAC Outstanding Graduate and Distinguished Alumni
Orange Park, FL — Clinical Pastoral Education International (CPEI) is honored to announce and congratulate Rev. Amanda Blue, a graduate of CPEI’s Clinical Pastoral Education program, on being recognized by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) as part of its Outstanding Graduates and Famous Alumni Program during DEAC’s 2025 Annual Meeting. This national recognition highlights Amanda’s inspiring journey and her impact on both her local community and the broader field of pastoral care. Amanda’s journey is marked by courage, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to her pastoral calling. Reflecting on her CPE experience, Amanda shared: “CPE was a life-giving experience. It pruned me in a way that allowed me to become much more productive, producing healthy fruit in my ministry.” Amanda entered Clinical Pastoral Education with a dream of becoming a healthcare chaplain. Balancing full-time work and family life, she took a bold step and applied to CPEI, which became a deepl...