John Paul Cooke is an ACPE Certified Educator Candidate at Northside Hospital Atlanta. He has worked as a chaplain in the Northside system since 2019 and has served at both the Atlanta and Gwinnett campuses. John Paul is a graduate of Chris 180’s CPE program and is excited to continue serving in the program that shaped his own development as a spiritual caregiver.

John Paul graduated with his MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary in 2017 and is endorsed for chaplaincy in the Churches of Christ. Before serving as a chaplain, John Paul worked for eight years in youth and young adult ministries in congregations in Tennessee, New Jersey, and Georgia. He loves working with CPE students and supporting them on their journey of learning and caring for others.