FOREST, VA — The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) is excited to announce that the highly anticipated 2023 “Know Hope” World Conference has officially sold out, with over 7,000 attendees set to gather for this transformative event. The Conference will be held at the iconic Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, and will take place from Sept. 13-16, 2023.
The 2023 “Know Hope” World Conference promises to be an unforgettable experience, featuring a lineup of inspiring mainstage sessions, pre-conference workshops, and in-depth breakout sessions. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with experts, thought leaders, and fellow participants in an atmosphere of learning, growth, and spiritual renewal.
Dr. Tim Clinton, President of AACC, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming event, stating, “The AACC World Conference is one of the most influential events in Christianity today. We are thrilled to share that this is our largest crowd in the history of the event, and we are bringing together the leading voices and minds in the field. We are coming together to grow, especially in clinical wisdom, and to stand committed to our faith as we are on the front lines of mental health care. We cannot wait to see what God is going to do in and through our time together.”
The conference will include:
9 captivating mainstage sessions
Dynamic mainstage speakers, including notable figures such as:
Tim Tebow, NYT bestselling author and speaker
Bob Goff, NYT bestselling author
Kelly Shackelford, President and CEO, First Liberty Institute
Katherine Wolf, Founder, Hope Heals
Dr. Curt Thompson, Founder, Center for Being Known
Tim Timberlake, Senior Pastor, Celebration Church
George Barna, Founder, The Barna Group
Dr. Sharon May, Founder and President, Safe Haven Relationship Counseling Center
Dr. Harold Koenig, Duke University
Dr. Tyler VanderWeele, Harvard University
Dr. Siang Yang Tan, Fuller’s School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy
Dr. Daniel Amen, Founder, Amen Clinics and BrainMD
Mark Batterson, Lead Pastor, National Community Church
Greg Surratt, Founding Pastor, Seacoast Church
Dr. John Townsend, NYT best-selling author and business consultant
Dr. Shannae Anderson, clinical and forensic psychologist
Jennifer Ellers, professional counselor, crisis response trainer, and author
A diverse range of over 175 workshops across 25 tracks, covering various topics related to counseling, mental health, relationships, and spirituality.
Entertainment lead by Chonda Pierce, Mandisa, Natalie Grant, and Steven Curtis Chapman.
The “Know Hope” World Conference will provide a unique platform for attendees to connect, learn, and be inspired by prominent voices in the field of Christian mental health counseling and personal development. With an emphasis on fostering a sense of community and hope, this event is poised to leave a lasting impact on the lives of all those in attendance.
For more information about the 2023 “Know Hope” World Conference and the American Association of Christian Counselors, please visit www.worldconference.net.
