Black African-American Christian Counselors
Rev. Mark J Crear, PhD, Chairperson
The Importance of BAACC
In recent years, the North America’s—and especially the United States—has witnessed a phenomenal expansion in the cultural diversity of its population. As can be expected, this abundance of cultures and ethnicities has presented tremendous challenges and opportunities to mental health professionals. BAACC, A division of AACC, offers mental health professionals a better understanding of the factors which can affect their counseling and suggests ways to improve and enrich services for their ethnically diverse clientele…African Americans.
BAACC understands that there is increasing motivation among counselors to understand the African American culture and ethnicity factors in order to provide appropriate psychological services. This increased motivation for improving quality of psychological services to ethnic and culturally diverse populations is attributable, in part, to the growing political and social presence of diverse cultural groups, both within AACC and in the larger society. New sets of values, beliefs, and cultural expectations have been introduced into educational, political, business, and mental healthcare systems by the physical presence of these groups. The issues of language and culture do impact on the provision of appropriate psychological/counseling services.
BAACC is leading the pack in providing cultural competency for ALL Christian Counselors who serve African Americans and those in urban ministries. Join now and be a part of this phenomenal movement designed to assist and enable counselors by Standing in the Gap… Foster Unity and Lead African Americans to Christ.
God Bless & God Speed,
Mark J Crear, PhD
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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.
Dr. Mark J Crear, BAACC Divisional ChairpersonYOU 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.
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
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.
