Membership

When you become a member in the Southeast Region, you become a member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. You enter membership through the geographical region in which you reside. There are ten regions in AAPC. The Southeast Region is the area of the United States that includes Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Should you reside in these states and are exploring membership in AAPC, contacting the Southeast Region Chairperson is the first place to start.

Southeast Region Chair of Certification Committee
Ron McDonald – Certification
919 N. Idlewild, Memphis TN 38107
(901) 272-9850
Email

Should you reside in another state or country, you should contact the Association certification chair or the chair of the region in which you live. This information can be found on the Association web page

You may want to become familiar with the definitions and categories of membership which can be found on the Association website membership tab.

Please do not hesitate to contact the chairperson of the Southeast Region if you have any questions about which category you would apply for.

There are several categories of Membership in AAPC:

General Membership Categories

1. Pastoral Counseling Educator
2. Pastoral Care Specialist
3. Professional Affiliate (Member)
4. Pastoral Counselor-in-Training (Member)
5. Student Member

Certified Membership Categories

1. Certified Pastoral Counselor
2. Fellow
3. Traditional Track
4. Mental Health Track
5. Diplomate

Application Forms can be found by scrolling to the bottom of the Association Membership webpage and clicking the correct form under Application Process and Procedures