6th Annual ACHHS Conference · October 8–10, 2026

Rooted in Christ, Growing in Wellness

2026 ACHHS Conference · Columbus, Ohio

📍 Embassy Suites by Hilton, Columbus Airport (CMH)

“… live rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith…” Colossians 2:6–7

Oct 8–10

2026 Dates

Columbus, OH

Host City

Up to 11

CE Credits

In-Person & Virtual

Formats

Guest Speakers

Learn from voices who live the mission

Thursday Evening Keynote

Dr. Michele Wells

An esteemed Christian author, professor, speaker, and coach, Dr. Wells opens the conference with Thursday evening’s keynote address.

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Dr. Michael Sherr and Dr. Angelia Mickle

Friday Lunch & Learn Plenary

Dr. Michael Sherr & Dr. Angelia Mickle

Professors and authors of Scripture and Scrubs: A Christian Calling to Healthcare (B&H Academic) lead an encouraging roundtable panel discussion.

Conference Trifold Brochure

See the full schedule, speaker details, and conference-at-a-glance in the official trifold brochure.

View the brochure →

Praise & Worship

Special worship led by Toni LaShaun

Join us for uplifting praise and worship woven throughout the conference sessions.

About Toni LaShaun

Host Hotel

Stay where the conference happens

Embassy Suites by Hilton – Columbus Airport

2886 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219 · Airport code CMH · (614) 536-0500

$149 / night2-Room Suite, 1 King Bed, Non-Smoking. Includes hot breakfast and evening reception with drinks.
$159 / night2-Room Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking. Includes hot breakfast and evening reception with 2 drinks.

A limited block of rooms is held at this rate, first-come, first-served.

Book Your Room Now

Prefer to call? Reach central reservations at 866-318-9780 and give group code CES94B.

Conference Registration

Choose the registration that fits you

All ticket types register through the same secure checkout.

Members

ACHHS Member

$275

Standard in-person registration for current ACHHS members.

Non-Member

See checkout

Standard in-person registration for non-members. Rate shown at checkout.

Student

$60

50% discount available for volunteering one shift; includes a Certificate of Service.

Workshop Presenter

$160

Discounted rate for accepted workshop presenters.

Friday Only

$120

Single-day registration for Friday sessions.

Virtual Option

$299

Attend online — includes an ACHHS mouse pad mailed to you.

CE Certificate

$40

Add-on for continuing education certificate documentation.

Student Certificate of Attendance

Free attendance certificate for registered students.

Family & Friend Ticket

$50

For a conference attendee’s family or friend (age 18+) to join ticket-inclusive events. This option appears when you register yourself. Due to insurance limits, children under 18 cannot attend conference events.

Discount for New Professionals, Retired, Military & Seniors 65+

Eligible registrants receive $20 off the standard rate. Enter code takeoff20 at checkout. Limited to one $20 discount per registrant; not combinable with early-bird or flat-rate pricing (including the virtual option). A “new professional” has worked in the field 2 years or less. Students should use the student rate.

What’s Included

In-person registration includes all taxes and fees, the keynote address, plenary lunch, and your choice of workshops. Your hotel stay includes a daily hot breakfast buffet and an evening reception with two drinks. Not staying at the hotel? Email admin@achhs.org about a free breakfast voucher (Friday/Saturday only).

Get Involved

Present a workshop or help plan the conference

Call for Workshop Presenters

We’re looking for 1–1.5 hour workshop presenters who align with our core beliefs and want to educate health and human service professionals and students at the 2026 Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio. This year’s theme is “Rooted in Christ, Growing in Wellness,” guided by Colossians 2:6–7.

Team presenters are welcome — be a subject matter expert in a health and human services field.
Accepted presenters receive a discounted registration rate of $160.
Email admin@achhs.org to request the presenter application.

Email to Apply

2026 Conference Planning Team

Want to help shape this year’s conference? Join the planning team by emailing Dr. James Phelan.

Email Dr. James Phelan

Continuing Education

Up to 11 CEs available

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. Questions? Email admin@achhs.org.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Support the 2026 ACHHS Conference

Help make this gathering possible for Christian health and human services professionals nationwide.

Sponsor perks: $600+ sponsorships (levels #1–8) include a complimentary conference registration for up to 2 people and an exhibit table. $500 sponsorships include 1 complimentary registration and an exhibit table. All sponsorships include a public mention (or 1–2 minutes to speak about your ministry, organization, or books), the opportunity to bring tote swag/giveaways (~150 recommended), and your logo in conference flyers and brochures. All sponsors must agree with our 9 core faith beliefs. Once your sponsorship is processed, we’ll follow up with details and a code to activate any complimentary registrations. Questions: admin@achhs.org.

General Sponsorship Donation (Square)

Thank you to our Faithful Partners for helping with our General Fund

Rooted in Christ, Growing in Wellness