CPE Supervisor Ben Rrustemaj, the Founder and CEO of Chaplaincy via FISH &TURTLE with Chaplaincy Pro (www.Chaplaincy.Pro), is a man of resilience and profound spiritual strength. Born and raised in Kosovo, Ben survived three civil wars, a journey that rendered him homeless and stateless. His experiences living as a refugee in Hungary, Germany, Norway, and Sweden have imbued him with a deep understanding of the human condition and a rare multicultural perspective. Ben's ministry work, spanning across Albania, New Zealand, and the United States, has enriched him with diverse spiritual insights. His encounters with a multitude of ethnic religious believers, from Albanians and Serbians to Samoans, Māori, Chinese, Zimbabweans, South Africans, Mexicans, and Americans, have further broadened his worldview. He is multilingual and cross-cultured. His educational pursuits are as vast as his life experiences. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies from Griggs University and completed his Master of Divinity with a concentration in Chaplaincy at Andrews University. Currently, he is a candidate for Doctoral of Ministry in Healthcare Chaplaincy at Fuller Theological Seminary. In his quest to enhance his Chaplain skills, Ben received rigorous Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training for Chaplaincy and Supervision under the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). Including Supervisory Training with The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP).
He currently serves as a CPE Supervisor with Chaplaincy Pro (www.Chaplaincy.Pro), where he imparts his extensive knowledge and experience to a new generation of spiritual caregivers. Ben's impressive credentials also include board certifications with The Association of Professional Chaplaincy (APC) and Chaplaincy.Pro. His leadership roles have spanned across six states in the U.S., reflecting his versatility and adaptability. He has brought emotional and spiritual support to diverse healthcare settings, from Skilled Nursing and Memory Care to Pediatric, Palliative Care, and Emergency Departments in both faith-based and secular hospitals. In his roles as a CPE Supervisor, Ben's personal philosophy shines through: he provides a caring, listening presence that nurtures the human soul. His commitment to being emotionally available allows him to journey with individuals from all walks of life, offering them the spiritual support they need to navigate life's complexities. His life and work embody the values of Chaplaincy via FISH & TURTLE with Chaplaincy.Pro, demonstrating the transformative power of Flow and Integration of Soul Health and Transformational Utilization of Relationships through Transitional Learning Experiences.
Unlock your potential and transform lives. Start your journey with us today. Click here to enroll in our program.
Embraceflexible learning with our comprehensive online programs. Access high-quality training from anywhere, balance your commitments.
Take your training to the next level with our dynamic CPE programs. Expand knowledge, sharpen skills, become a Chaplain.
Pursue your passion with our cutting-edge program. Choose a Supervisory field of training that unlocks you for growth.
