Special Events

Special Events

Silver Celebrity Golf Tournament
Tuesday, September 27

The 25th Silver Anniversary Celebrity Golf Tournament will support the AACC Foundation and Project Tuza. The tournament will be held at the Opryland’s Gaylord Springs Golf Course with prizes for competing, hole sponsors, longest drive, closest to the pin, and more. If you’re a golfer attending the World Conference plan on coming in a day early for a day of competition, fun and relaxation!

"Let’s Get it Started Celebration Event"
Wednesday, September 28 at 9:15 pm

There’s no better way to kick off AACC’s 25th Silver Anniversary Celebration than with the “Let’s Get it Started” Celebration event! Join us for a special concert with THIRD DAY and a World Conference celebration for everyone.

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Third Day

AACC Silver “Rock the Block” Celebration – $39
Thursday, September 29 at 6:30 pm

Sit back, relax, have a good belly laugh, and enjoy some good food! The Silver "Rock the Block" Celebration features award-winning comedians and entertainers… and this year’s celebration is one you will not want to miss! It’s a World Conference favorite!

Featuring:

Michael Jr.	NewSong

Awakening: NxtGen Celebration
Thursday, September 29 at 8:30 pm

From exhibitors representing the best Christian counseling degree programs, to leading counseling experts and scholarships to be awarded, the future of Christian counseling is now! Hosted by Dr. Joshua Straub and featuring Leelenad and Building 429, you don’t want to miss “The Awakening” AACC next generation student chapter event!

Featuring:

Leeland	Building 429

“Pastor to Pastor” Luncheon – $24
Friday, September 30 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.

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H.B. London, Jr.

Dinner Theater – “A Silver Tie Affair” – $49
Friday, September 30 at 7:30 pm

Plan to attend AACC’s World Conference Dinner Theater & Silver Tie Banquet. This special evening of elegance will feature dinner, special guest, T.D. Jakes, and award-winning entertainment with Jeremy Camp and Francesca Battistelli. A night to remember!

Featuring:

T.D. Jakes	Jeremy Camp
Francesca Battistelli

Light University Graduation
Saturday, October 1 at 7:00 pm

Light University will be hosting its sixth Commencement excersize! Full cap and gown regalia will be used for the ceremony. All students who successfully complete their studies and register for the ceremony by August 5, 2011 are eligible to participate. Dr. Diane Langberg will be the special guest speaker at this World Conference closing event.
Have questions? Click here to view the Light University FAQ’s.

Featuring:

Diane Langberg

Silver Anniversary Silent Auction

the first ever Silver Anniversary Silent Auction will be held to benefit the AACC Foundation and Project Tuza, the AACC’s trauma recovery initiative in Rwanda led by Board Chair, Dr. Diane Langberg.

Networking Opportunities
 
Internationals
Wednesday, September 28 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 30 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 30 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 30 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 30 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 30 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 30 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.

Christian Coaching Alliance
Friday, September 30 from 6:00-7:00 pm

If you desire to learn more about coaching, or are coaching now and want to be a part of the fastest growing coaching organizatioin in the world, then you will want to join Dwight Bain, Director of the Christian Coaching Alliance of the AACC, for an informative and networking session on this explosive new movement.