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September 13 - 16, 2023
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Breaking News!
Continuing Medical Education now available!
AACC has partnered with the Christian Medical and Dental Association and the Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine to attain 19 CME/CEU credits for Medical Doctors, Osteopathic Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Midwives for the 2023 “Know Hope” World Conference to be held at the magnificent Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 13-16, 2023.
“You asked and we have listened! Providing CME/CEUs to medical professionals has been a major goal for the AACC and we are so thankful for the CMDA and LUCOM for their partnership in this venture. This has been a huge undertaking and we are so grateful that we are finally able to provide CME/CEUs for the first time in AACC history!”
The world’s premier Christian Counseling Event
18
Plenaries
50
Preconference workshops
175
Professional workshops
200+
Exhibitors & Sponsors
JUST ANNOUNCED! Plenary Session Speakers
Tim Tebow
Katherine Wolf
Mark Batterson
John Townsend
Dr Daniel Amen
Tim Timberlake
George Barna
Bob Goff
Tim Clinton
Siang-Yang Tan
Greg Surratt
Curt Thompson
Kelly Shackelford
Sharon May
And more to be announced soon!
Clinical Symposium
Research and Assessment on Human Flourishing, Mental Health, and Faith
Tyler VanderWeele
Harvard University Cambridge, MA
Harold Koenig, M.D.
Duke University Durham, NC
Clinical Symposium
Trauma-Informed Care
Shannae Anderson, Ph.D.
American Association of Christian Counselors Forest, VA
Jennifer Cisney Ellers, M.A.
American Association of Christian Counselors Chicago, IL
World Class Entertainment
Chonda Pierce
Comedian
Steven Curtis Chapman
Award Winning Musician
Natalie Grant
Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter
Mandisa
Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter
Breaking News! New Hotels Just Added!
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Stay Onsite at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel
Hotel over 99% booked!
Get your reservation now!
Overflow Hotel to be announced soon
Call 1 (877) 382-7299 To make your reservation by phone.
Please let them know you are registering for the AACC Bi-Annual Conference Code:ACA
All reservations require one night stay deposit. Reservations cancelled within 72 hours of arrival date are subject to a cancellation fee.
Rate available through August 18, 2023 through 5:00 pm CST
Conference Schedule
Tuesday
September 12th
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mental Health Learning Institute Intensives
Wednesday
September 13th
8:30 – 11:45 AM Pre-conference Workshops
12:00 – 7:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open
1:45 – 5:00 PM Pre-conference Workshops
6:30 – 9:00 PM “Let’s Get it Started” Opening Celebration Event and Plenary Session
Thursday
September 14th
7:30 – 8:15 AM Plenary Session
8:45 – 10:00 AM 25 Track Presentations
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open
10:45 AM – 12:45 PM Plenary Session
12:45 – 2:15 PM Poster Presentation Symposium
2:15 – 3:30 PM 25 Track Presentations
4:30 – 5:45 PM Plenary Session
6:30 – 8:30 PM “Rock the Block” Celebration with Music and Entertainment
7:00 – 9:00 PM Light University Graduation
7:00 – 9:00 PM Religious Liberty Symposium
Friday
September 15th
7:30 – 8:15 AM Plenary Session
8:45 – 10:00 AM 25 Track Presentations
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open
10:45 AM – 12:45 PM Plenary Session
1:00 – 2:00 PM Christian Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon
2:15 – 3:30 PM 25 Track Presentations
4:15 – 5:30 PM 25 Track Presentations
6:00 – 7:00 PM Mixer Events
7:30 – 9:30 PM Night of Joy Dinner Theater
7:30 – 9:30 Viable: Truth of Christ’s Love in One Act | Free Event
Saturday
September 16th
7:30 – 8:15 AM Plenary Session
8:45 – 10:00 AM 25 Track Presentations
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open
10:45 AM – 12:45 PM Plenary Session
2:15 – 3:30 PM 25 Track Presentations
4:30 – 6:00 PM Closing Plenary Session