Adventist Association of Family Life Professionals

The Adventist Association of Family Life Professionals (AAFLP) exists to encourage and promote excellence in family life education, research and counseling. Membership in AAFLP stimulates interaction and mutual encouragement between family life professionals in the Adventist community and is available to church pastors, counselors, therapists, college/university students of Family Therapy and Family Studies and volunteers working with Family Ministries. Members in AAFLP also assist the North American Division and General Conference in developing programs and strategies for Adventist families.

Membership Categories and Fees:

Student Member ($10/yr)

Any student currently enrolled in family life education, research or therapy as a major or minor. This would include areas such as psychology, social work and other affiliate fields relating to family life.

Supporting Member ($40/yr)

Anyone interested in family life education research or therapy.

Regular Member ($40/yr)

Anyone currently involved in family life education, research or therapy, or as a conference director of Family Ministries.

Certified Member ($40/yr)

Anyone currently meeting the certification requirements as an Adventist Family Life Educator. Certification is the suggested goal for all members. This membership group will assist Adventist universities in the certification process and, where possible, offer their services in training seminars and workshops.

Additional benefits in becoming a member of AAFLP include:

• A 10%discount for qualified spouses who wish to become AAFLP members;
• Three newsletters annually, keeping members informed about the latest in Adventist family ministries;
• A membership certificate suitable for framing;
• Recognition of your interest, expertise and commitment to family ministries;
• Networking opportunities with other family life professionals, both locally and nationally;
• Enhancement of your credibility and validation of your experience and competence;
• A common cause, educational and social benefits, plus acceptance and support from peer members.

Click here to download a membership application (in PDF format) or call 301-680-6462.