Black African-American Christian Counselors
Sabrina D. Black, M.A., L.L.P.C., Chairperson
YOU are invited to join a premier division within the American Association of Christian Counselors.BAACC (Black African-American Christian Counseling) is an organization on the move. We are standing in the gap to aid those who provide service to Black African-American people throughout the world, we are fostering unity between diverse communities and we are serving the Great Commission by leading African-Americans to Christ.
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YOU can help us make a difference in the Christian Counseling community by joining your gifts, skills and talents with us to fulfill our mission. We are a division that: Embraces new ideas and concepts, promoting a spirit of unity and inclusion; Esteems our counseling colleagues who are making a local, national and global impact; Equips membership with media resources that increases BAACC’s visibility and recognition within the communities we serve; Enhances professional leadership development and strong mentorship; Encourages sharing of resources amongst regions throughout the world; Expands BAACC membership involvement within AACC events, programs and projects; and Exemplifies the spirit of Christ in all things.
YOU can become a member today. It’s easy. Just CLICK HERE or call 1-800-526-8673 and begin receiving the benefits of AACC and BAACC membership. We look forward to serving with you to make a difference around the world.
Sabrina D. Black
BAACC Divisional Chairperson
As our world and communities change, the demands for cultural competency also increase. Whatever your setting, you’re sure to acquire valuable cultural sensitivity by joining BAACC, the newest division of the American Association of Christian Counselors. BAACC conferences and publications bring together the best of behavioral sciences with Christ-centered care. Learn about, and share, effective counseling techniques, expertise and culturally sensitive therapeutic models to assist those who counsel Black African-Americans. Meet Christian counselors from diverse cultural backgrounds. I urge you to take advantage of this opportunity to develop your skills in service to Black African-Americans and other cultural minorities within the body of Christ.
Tim Clinton
President, AACC
Membership Benefits
- Reference in our referral network will guide clients to culturally competent Christian counselors
- AACC/BAACC Cultural member Certificate and Seal
- Professional networking opportunities among BAACC members
- Quarterly BAACC to the Word newsletter and CD
- Opportunities for CE credits and discounts to the BAACC Summit Conference and other BAACC workshops
- Discounts and access to video resources, CD’s and other materials that highlight counseling in, and serving, the Black African-American community
- Selected internships and mentorships available for students who are BAACC members
- Highlighted biographical information, including counseling background and specialties in the forthcoming publication of the BAACC Directory of Members
- Opportunities for advancement in training, supervision, authorship, conference presentations, research and leadership within the larger AACC
The Future of BAACC
BAACC honors Christ and the AACC mission of increasing excellence and unity in Christian counseling. This division is dedicated to working with all AACC members, especially our Black African-American constituents, to develop:
- Ever greater numbers of counselors, pastors and Christian workers
to serve Black African-American communities of every kind - Intervention strategies and programs for solution-focused counseling, Christ-centered conflict resolution, and faith-based community development
- Resources, literature, counseling guides, training aids and client-geared materials that are sensitive to the culture and concerns of Black African-American communities
- Referral sources for those seeking culturally competent Christian counselors
- Racial reconciliation and harmony between counselors of every race and ethnic background, seeking to incarnate the reconciliation and justice of Christ to us all
- Greater inclusion of Black African-American authorship, research, conferencepresentation and leadership within AACC and the Christian counseling community
