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LEAD ARTICLES Staying on site is still the way to go, as you will only be steps away from plenary sessions, workshops, exhibits, and evening events. Hotel reservations open soon, and with 7,000 attend ees expected, the room block will fill up quick ly. Register now, then be ready to lock in your room the moment reservations open. Bring the Family Orlando was chosen with families in mind. Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando are just minutes from the resort, making it easy to turn the conference into a family vacation. Spouse registration is only $139 , and the “Friends and Family Launch Party” Fall Savings Deadline has been extended to October 15, 2026 . Come for the training, stay for the memories! Call for Papers Now Open The 40th anniversary program will need voic es from across the profession, and the Call for Papers is now open. AACC invites licensed cli nicians, counselors, marriage and family ther apists, social workers, board-certified coaches, chaplains, pastoral counselors, educators, and researchers to submit 75-minute workshop proposals across 25 tracks, ranging from trau ma treatment and brain health to coaching, chaplaincy, and AI in clinical practice. The committee is looking for sessions that are clinically excellent and distinctly Christian, with practical skills attendees can use right away. Accepted speakers receive complimentary registration, CE credit, listing in the official program, and exposure to nearly 7,000 attendees. Each applicant may submit up to three proposals, and the portal does not save drafts, so prepare your materials before you begin. One more note: proposals must be written in your own voice. AI-generated sub missions will be disqualified. The portal closes October 15, 2026 , and applicants will be noti fied by January 15, 2027 . Celebrate 40 Years with Us Registration is now open at special savings rates: $259 for AACC members, $299 for non-members, and $139 for spouses, students, and international attendees, compared to $549 on-site . These rates are available for a limited time. Forty years of God’s goodness deserve a celebration to match. Register today at https:// worldconference.net and watch for hotel reser vations to open. We look forward to seeing you in Orlando! ; s

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