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Meet Amanda
Educator, Speaker, and Coach
Amanda is a Certified Educator with the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). Her endorsement by the National Baptist Convention, USA, and her role as a National Faculty member with the ACPE are testament to her expertise. She also volunteers as a McAfee School of Theology Alumni Board Member, Circle of SacredFire⭕️ Mentor, McAfee Board of Visitors, ACPE Accreditation Site Team Member, ACPE Certification Commissioner, and ACPE Anti-Bias Work Group Member.
Rev. Alexander is an exceptional CPE Supervisor and ACPE Educator. She is committed to helping students enhance their pastoral identity and spiritual formation through innovative and creative pedagogical methods. Rev. Alexander brings a wealth of education, expertise, and wisdom in various spiritual care strategies and interventions that she teaches, demonstrating a deep dedication to developing her students' chaplaincy competencies.
Known for her precision, innovation, and thought-provoking insights, Rev. Amanda leaves her students with unique reflections that resonate long after class.
Above all, Rev. Alexander genuinely cares about her students. She fosters a sense of community, particularly with those who feel marginalized in society. Her compassion, love, and thoughtfulness shine through, especially in her interactions with CPE students. She readily demonstrates empathy, placing herself in their shoes to understand their individual learning journeys.
Learning from Rev. Alexander will have a lasting impact on your life both professionally and personally -she certainly has for mine.
- Dr. Danielle Buhuro
Amanda is a deeply compassionate and thoughtful ACPE educator. Amanda has experience and expertise in supervising CPE students in both adult and pediatric healthcare, giving her the unique perspective of what it means to provide spiritual care in relation to the full life cycle of human development. Her supervisory style is a reflection of method, professional practice, and the inner weavings of deep connection.
- Samantha Snellgrove
When you have Amanda as a spiritual care coach, you'll have a coach who cares deeply about you and your learning and your growth. Who sees you and really listens to you. Who can sit with you in the hard moments. Who challenges you with compassion. Who brings head and heart, theory, and love, together. That's Amanda."
- Jason Ranke
Rev. Alexander’s engagement and mentorship have consistently embodied the very heartbeat of our mission, vision, and purpose. Through her presence, teaching, and pastoral care, she has created fertile ground for the support, empowerment, and development of our participants. Her work reflects a deep understanding that Circle of SacredFire⭕️ is not merely a space for education—but a sacred community where Black women and women of color are affirmed, equipped, and set ablaze to serve with authenticity, excellence, and power.
Rev. Alexander meets our mentees with a rare blend of wisdom and warmth. Her mentorship style is rooted in liberation and healing, helping participants not only sharpen their vocational gifts but also cultivate a deeper sense of self-worth, resilience, and sacred purpose. She creates environments where vulnerability is honored, courage is nourished, and leadership is ignited.
In every interaction, Rev. Alexander demonstrates the very essence of what Circle of SacredFire⭕️ exists to nurture: voices that are bold, bodies that are celebrated, and callings that are unapologetically embraced. Her contributions have expanded opportunities for growth among our participants, offering them the support structures they need to thrive both within and beyond the Circle.
I affirm Rev. Amanda Alexander’s profound impact and her unwavering alignment with the spirit and future of the Circle of SacredFire⭕️. I have no doubt she will continue to be an invaluable source of wisdom, empowerment, and sacred fire for those she serves.
- Dr. Kelly Farrow