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FROM THE PRESIDENT

We recently introduced the free Spiritual and Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) program to further support widespread access to quality training. This course pro vides a well-rounded approach to equip anyone with essential mental and spiritual first aid tools. Since its launch in May 2025, more than 8,000 people have joined, reflecting the growing need for simple, practical training in faith-based crisis care. Walk Worthy Ministry Launch This summer marked the official launch of Walk Worthy, a new ministry of AACC designed to help the Church walk in personal integrity, emotional wholeness, and spiritu al strength. At the heart of this movement is a clear and urgent call to pursue sexual integrity and freedom in a culture saturated by moral confusion and compromise. Led by Joshua Broome, a former adult film actor whose life was radically transformed by God’s grace, Walk Worthy gives voice to a generation hungry for healing and hope. His powerful testimony has become a catalyst for honest conversations and courageous decisions across churches, conferences, and communities. Through biblically grounded teaching, practical resources, and real-life stories of redemption, Walk Worthy equips both men and women to confront hidden struggles, break free from cycles of shame, and live with integrity that honors Christ. Our prayer is that this initiative will ignite a renewed movement of truth, purity, and purpose within the Body of Christ. Advocacy and Religious Liberty For the past three years, AACC has been honored to work at the intersection of faith and public policy, advocating for religious liberty and protecting faith-based mental health education and services. Our leadership continues to engage with national policymakers, including the White House Faith Office, to help shape a future where Christian mental health professionals, counselors, and coaches are protected, equipped, and empowered to serve without compromise. We have contributed to key documents, participated in strategy meetings, and helped advance national conversa tions around conscience rights, professional freedom, and the role of faith in mental health. In an increasingly com plex cultural landscape, AACC remains committed to being a trusted voice and steady advocate for biblical truth, clini cal excellence, and the freedom to integrate faith into care. Looking Ahead: 2026 “Faith and Flourishing” Mega National Christian Counseling Conference Mark your calendars for September 10-12, 2026, and join us at the brand-new Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, for the AACC “Faith and Flourishing” Mega National Christian Counseling Conference. This special gathering will launch the AACC’s 40th anniversary celebration and will feature dynamic

speakers, expanded training tracks, and a powerful vision for the future of Christian counseling and coaching. Celebrating Nearly 40 Years of Impact Since 1986, the AACC has led the way in equipping Christian counselors, coaches, pastors, and ministry leaders to bring hope and healing to a hurting world. We have trained over 10,000 leaders in crisis response, edu cated nearly 300,000 students through Light University, hosted more than 200 national conferences, and sold over 100,000 copies of the Care and Counsel Bible . From 125 CounselTalk Webinars to Extraordinary Women events influencing more than 500,000 women, our reach has been broad and our mission clear. As we look to the future, we remain committed to advancing biblically sound, clinically excellent care for individuals, families, churches, and communities around the globe. Thank you for being part of this growing movement. We love being a part of your life and ministry! ;

Tim Clinton, Ed.D., LPC, LMFT, BCPCC, is president of the American Associa tion of Christian Counselors (AACC), the world’s largest and most diverse Christian counseling association. He also serves as Executive Director of the Global Center for Human Flourish ing and Professor Emeritus at Liberty University. Dr. Clinton is president of Light Counseling, a national clinical counseling organization that provides Christ-centered behavioral healthcare for individuals, families, and American heroes. For seven years, Dr. Clinton extended his ministry as co-host of Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk, heard on more than 1,400 radio outlets daily, and now hosts a weekend television program, “Sunday the Road Forward,” seen on Real America’s Voice News streaming service and numerous plat forms. Licensed as a professional counselor and a marriage and family therapist, Dr. Clinton is recognized as a world leader on mental health and rela tionship issues. He spends much of his time working with Christian leaders and professional athletes. Together, Dr. Clinton and his son, Dr. Zach Clinton, host a new radio broadcast and podcast titled “Life, Love, Faith, & Family,” focusing on mental health and rela tionships. Dr. Clinton has authored or edited more than 30 books.

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