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SOLD OUT!

September 13 - 16, 2023

Opryland Hotel • Nashville Tennessee

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!”

Mercy Conners, Ph.D.

AACC

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

Tim Tebow

Katherine Wolf

Katherine Wolf

Mark Batterson

Mark Batterson

John Townsend

John Townsend

Dr Daniel Amen

Dr Daniel Amen

Tim Timberlake

Tim Timberlake

George Barna

George Barna

Bob Goff

Bob Goff

Tim Clinton

Tim Clinton

Siang-Yang Tan

Siang-Yang Tan

Greg Surratt

Greg Surratt

Curt Thompson

Curt Thompson

Kelly Shackelford

Kelly Shackelford

Sharon May

Sharon May

And more to be announced soon!

Clinical Symposium

Research and Assessment on Human Flourishing, Mental Health, and Faith

Tyler VanderWeele

Tyler VanderWeele

Harvard University Cambridge, MA

Harold Koenig, M.D.

Harold Koenig, M.D.

Duke University Durham, NC

Clinical Symposium

Trauma-Informed Care

Shannae Anderson, Ph.D.

Shannae Anderson, Ph.D.

American Association of Christian Counselors Forest, VA

Jennifer Cisney Ellers, M.A.

Jennifer Cisney Ellers, M.A.

American Association of Christian Counselors Chicago, IL

World Class Entertainment

Chonda Pierce

Chonda Pierce

Comedian

Steven Curtis Chapman

Steven Curtis Chapman

Award Winning Musician

Natalie Grant

Natalie Grant

Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter

Mandisa

Mandisa

Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter

Breaking News! New Hotels Just Added!

Choose from these newly added hotels

If you are planning on attending the conference and have not secured a hotel reservation, search for hotel availability via our trusted partner aRes Travel.

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