About the American Association of Christian Counselors and Light University

The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) is the world’s largest and most trusted organization dedicated to equipping Christian mental health professionals, life coaches, ministry leaders, and caregivers with biblical and evidence-based training in counseling and mental health care. With a membership of over 50,000 Christian counselors, pastors, and coaches, AACC serves as a global leader in integrating faith and mental health.

AACC’s mission is to equip, educate, and empower those who help others by providing cutting-edge resources, professional development, and a biblical foundation for mental health and counseling-related fields. The organization is committed to bringing hope and healing to individuals, families, and communities by fostering excellence in Christian counseling, mental health coaching, and caregiving.

AACC offers:

  • Conferences and Training Events: The AACC hosts national and international conferences, including the renowned World Conference on Christian Counseling, bringing together thousands of professionals and ministry leaders for training and networking.
  • Certification and Continuing Education: AACC provides specialized certifications in Christian counseling, mental health coaching, trauma care, addiction recovery, and more.
  • Research and Resources: Members gain access to journals, books, and online courses that integrate Christian principles with mental health research.
  • Community and Networking: AACC features a supportive community where professionals and ministry leaders can connect, collaborate, and grow together in their shared mission.

For more information, visit aacc.net

Light University is the educational branch of AACC, designed to equip individuals with high-quality, faith-based training in Christian counseling, mental health coaching, crisis response, and life coaching. Light University offers accessible, online, self-paced courses, allowing students to gain knowledge and credentials from leading Christian mental health experts.

With a focus on practical application and biblical integration, Light University has trained over 250,000 students worldwide in mental health, marriage and family counseling, trauma recovery, life coaching. Whether you are a pastor, lay counselor, life coach, or mental health professional, Light University provides the tools needed to serve others with excellence and biblical wisdom.

Key features of Light University:

  • Online, Self-Paced Learning: Courses are designed for flexibility, allowing students to learn at their own pace while maintaining their ministry, career, or personal responsibilities.
  • Certification Programs: Light University offers a variety of professional and ministry-based certifications in areas such as Mental Health Coaching, Biblical Counseling, Crisis Response, and Addiction Recovery.
  • Expert Instruction: Courses are taught by leading Christian counselors, psychologists, pastors, and mental health professionals who integrate faith-based and clinical approaches.
  • Practical and Biblical Foundation: Training combines evidence-based mental health strategies with biblical principles, equipping students to offer Christ-centered care.
  • Continuing Education: Light University’s courses can count toward continuing education credits (CEs) for various counseling and coaching certifications.

Whether you are looking to enhance your counseling skills, become a certified mental health coach, or integrate faith into your helping profession, Light University provides trusted and professional training to equip you for impactful ministry and mental health support.

For more information, visit lightuniversity.com

Through the combined efforts of AACC and Light University, thousands of professionals, pastors, and caregivers are being equipped to bring hope, healing, and biblical truth to those who need it most.