“Rooted in Christ, Growing in Wellness” 

“… live rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith…” 

— Colossians 2:6–7 

2026 ACHHS Conference

Our sixth annual conference will be October 8-10, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio!

*Room rates:

2 Room Suite – 1 King Bed – Non Smoking – $149.00 (Hot Breakfast and Evening Reception with drinks Included); 2 Room Suite – 2 Queen Beds – Non Smoking – $159.00 (Hot Breakfast and Evening Reception with 2 drinks Included)

Book your room now for this special (limited amount of rooms blocked; first-come come first first-served): https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/cmhates-94b-0ac86f10-cb1d-4fd4-a5ab-9920bc5e3c56

Or, call central reservations at 866-318-9780 with group code: CES94B. 

Conference Registration

All ACHHS Members – $275 Standard; $195 Early Fee (Same rates as 2025! – Earlybird rates end May 31, 2026)

All Non-members –  $365/$285 (Includes One-year ACHHS Full Membership, One-time benefit)

Students – $65/$50 (50% discount for volunteering for one shift, includes Certificate of Service). 

Workshop Presenters – $160 

Friday Only – $120

Virtual Option – $299 (*Includes ACHHS mouse-pad)

*CE Certificate: $40 

Student Certificate of Attendance: $0

**New Professional/Retired/Military/or Senior over 65:  are eligible for a $20.00 discount total off of the standard rate. Please choose this option at check out. This discount is not given on top of the already discounted early bird rate or otherwise flat rates, including the virtual option. One $20.00 discount only per registrant. A new professional is considered to have only been working in the field for 2 years or less. Students are eligible for student rate only.

Tier 1: Any registration (onsite attendance only) now through March 15, 2026 will receive early bird rate plus a copy of “Scripture and Scrubs: A Christian Calling to Healthcare” (B&H Academic) and t-shirt (for pick up on site)

Tier 2: Any registration (onsite attendance only) from March 16 – April 30, 2026 will receive the early bird rate and a t-shirt (no book) (for pick up on site)

Tier 3: Registration May 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026 will receive the early bird rate only. 

Tier 4: Registrations after May 31, 2006 until time of conference, will be at the standard rate.

Each registrant will be placed in a raffle for various door prizes throughout the conference weekend.

Registration fees include all taxes, fees, keynote address, plenary lunch, and your choice of workshops. Hotel stay includes daily hot breakfast buffet, and evening reception (includes 2 drinks). Please contact Admin@achhs.org if you are not staying at the hotel, but would like a free breakfast voucher (Fri/Sat only).

Click here for Registration Payment

Sponsors

There will be opportunities for Christian organizations, universities, and businesses to sponsor our conference.

Sponsor giving link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-achhs-6th-annual-conference

Workshops Presentations

Call for Workshop Presenters:

We will also post the form for workshop presenters to submit their proposals here. Questions Contact: James@achhs.org

2026 ACHHS Conference Planning

To join our conference planning team, please email Dr. James Phelan at James@achhs.org

CEU

We will be awarding continuing education units up to 11 CEs during the conference.*

*The Association of Christians in Health and Human Services, #1899, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/11/2024 – 9/11/2027. 

Any questions, please email admin@achhs.org

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Special Guest Speakers

Thursday Night Keynote Speaker: Dr Michele Wells  https://www.drmichelewells.com/  Dr Wells is an esteemed Christian author, professor, speaker, and coach. 

Fri Lunch and Learn Plenary Roundtable: Dr. Michael Sherr and Dr. Angela Mickle presenting an encouraging round table on their recent book “Scripture and Scrubs: A Christian Calling to Healthcare” (B&H Academic) https://www.cedarville.edu/news/2025/scripture-and-scrubs–encourages-christian-health-care-workers