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FROM THE PRESIDENT

Here are a few 2024 highlights that I wanted to share with you: AACC “Stand Strong” Mega National Christian Counseling Conference The AACC “Stand Strong” Mega National Christian Counseling Con ference in Dallas (October 10-12, 2024) featured 11 specialized tracks, in tensives, and workshops. A sold-out crowd of more than 2,200 attendees engaged with leading mental health and ministry experts like Dr. Ben Car son, Pastor Samuel Rodriguez, Dr. Daniel Amen, Leslie Vernick, and many others to gain insights into some of the top issues today in counseling, coaching, recovery, and marriage and family. Filled with amazing clinical work shops and networking opportunities, attendees enjoyed faith-based, evi dence-driven learning experiences, a dynamic exhibit hall, and times of personal and professional renewal. We also hosted a very encouraging and impactful religious liberty in mental health education and services event to help bring awareness and collabora tion with legal, ethical, advocacy, and legislative leaders. God moved in a powerful way, and we look forward to the road forward from Dallas. AACC “Renew” Alaskan Cruise The 2024 “Renew” Alaskan Cruise was truly something special. We had the chance to connect with fellow Christian counselors and coach es, listen to inspiring talks from top professionals, and experience a real sense of spiritual renewal amid Alas ka’s breathtaking scenery. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet peo ple who share the same passion for helping others while finding a re newed sense of purpose surrounded by Alaska’s stunning natural beauty. This seven-day adventure, which set sail from June 22 to June 29, 2024, de parted from Seattle, Washington, and took us to breathtaking destinations like Glacier Bay, Juneau, and Sitka. We are looking at a potential Caribbean cruise in late 2025 or early 2026!

AACC “Stand Strong” speakers: Opposite left: Dr. Ben Carson; this page: bottom left, Dr. Daniel Amen; right, Darryl Strawberry

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