Special Events

Welcoming Dessert Reception
Wednesday, September 16 at 9:00 pm

Join us in a relaxed “get to know you” dessert reception where you’ll enjoy delicious desserts. Meet old friends and make some new ones at the event featuring the World Conference sponsors.

“Live Out Loud” Block Party
Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 pm

Admit it. You need a good laugh. And here, you’ll be sure to get it. Comedian Tim Hawkins will make you laugh so hard your face will hurt. Coupled with his hilarity, you’ll raise the roof with American Idol finalist, Mandisa. An ideal opportunity to interact with professional counselors, pastors, and students from around the world. You won’t want to miss this event!

NxtGen “Night of Praise”
Thursday, September 17 at 8:30 pm

We are excited about this brand new AACC World Conference event designed to unite and exhort a new generation of counseling professionals to lead well and advance the cause of
Christian counseling in the days ahead. Be ready for fun and excitement with a special music guest and time of praise!

“Pastor to Pastor” Luncheon
Friday, September 18 at 12:30 pm

Ministering to the needs of people today can be difficult, and at times, overwhelming. Join H.B. London, Jr., as he hosts an encouraging and enlightening luncheon sure to minister to your soul.

Dinner Theater
Friday, September 18 at 7:30 pm

Plan to attend AACC’s World Conference Dinner Theater & Banquet. This special evening of elegance will feature dinner hosted by award-winning comedienne and Extraordinary Women speaker, Chonda Pierce, along with a surprise musical guest.

Networking Opportunities

Internationals
Wednesday, September 16 from 5:30-6:30 pm

Join Executive Director of the International Association of Christian Counselors, Arch Hart, in a time of networking with AACC’s international friends and members.

BAACC
Friday, September 18 from 6:00-7:00 pm

Join the leaders of the Black African-American Christian Counselors division of AACC for an information and networking session for those who have a heart to minister to the African-
American community.

Christian Care Network/eCounseling
Friday, September 18 from 6:00-7:00 pm

David Jenkins, Psy.D., Director of the Christian Care Network, and Anthony Centore, Ph.D., Director of eCounseling.com, will host an information and networking session for all licensed
practitioners interested in joining or interacting with CCN members and approved eCounseling certified counselors.

Extraordinary Women
Friday, September 18 from 6:00-7:00 pm

Meet personally with Julie Clinton, Presiden,t and Beth Cleveland, Director of Extraordinary Women, as they host an information and networking session for all those interested in America’s new explosive women’s movement, Extraordinary Women.

Biblical Counseling and Spiritual Formation Network
Friday, September 18 from 6:00-7:00 pm

If you hunger for spiritual maturity and care about making God’s Word and spiritual life prevalent in the counseling process, then join Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., Director of the Biblical Counseling and Spiritual Formation Network of the AACC, for a time to network and gather information about how you can be a part of this important movement.

Marriage and Family Network
Friday, September 18 from 6:00-7:00 pm

Meet with the countless couples who lead and are a part of this integral division of the AACC. Find out what you can do and how you can be a part of this much needed division in the days ahead.

Society for Christian Psychology
Friday, September 18 from 6:00-7:00 pm

Eric Johnson, Ph.D., Director of the Society for Christian Psychology division of AACC, will host a networking and information session for all professionals interested in joining a division of AACC that promotes the development of a distinctly Christian psychology (including theory, research, and practice) that is based on a Christian understanding of human nature.