Thank you for your interest in pursuing a credential with the International Christian Coaching Institute (ICCI). Please complete all requested information in all sections or mark "N/A" if not applicable. You may save your work and resume the process at a later time, but please note that uploads will not be saved.

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Demographics

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Education/Training in Christian Life Coaching

• I Agree

I have completed training, through ICCI, in the following areas:
1. Transformed Living: Key Fundamentals
2. Christian Life Coaching Foundations II: Creating the Right Plan
3. Christian Life Coaching Foundations III: Creating the Right Strategy
4. Coaching Women: Spiritual Strength
I am also a doctoral student at Dallas Theological Seminary in the Educational Ministry department, concentrating on Coaching, Discipleship, and Mentoring. I have gone through the Coaching segment of the program for 1+ years to this date.

Mentoring in Christian Life Coaching

• I Agree

Field Experience in Christian Life Coaching

• I Agree

I am a student at Dallas Theological Seminary, and I am in a coaching, discipling, and mentoring program. One of my assignments in the coaching segment was to coach a person for at least six months. I coached a person weekly from December 2022 through May 2023 using various principles I had learned throughout the program. Assigned to us for the coaching process and practicum classes were resources for coaching, including:
1. Christ-Centered Coaching, by Jane Creswell
2. Faith Coaching by Hall, Copper, and McElveen
3. Coaching for Christian Leaders: A Practical Guide, by Miller and Hall
4. The Coach Model for Christian Leaders, by Keith Webb
5. Practicing Positive Psychology, by Robert Biswas-Diener (I presented this chosen resource from many other recommended books.)
6. Christian Coaching, by Gary Collins
7. Coaching the Coach: Life Coaching Stories for Transforming Lives, by Georgia Shaffer
8. Transformissional Coaching, by Ogne and Rochl
9. Leadership Coaching: The Disciplines, Skills, and Heart of a Christian Coach, by Tony Stoltzfus
I have also read other material on coaching, and one particular book is called "Coach the Person, Not the Problem" by Marchia Reynolds.
I ask that you consider the certified Professional Christian Life Coaching Credential as you review my application. Thank you.

Other Professional Credentialing or Certification

Spiritual Orientation and Practice

Please define/describe your thoughts and beliefs on the following questions.

Jesus Christ is my personal Savior and Lord. He suffered and died on the cross for my past, present, and future sins so that I may be in a right relationship with God, our heavenly Father, and live with Him eternally.
Jesus Christ is God's son (John 3:16). He is the second person of the Trinity whom God sent to redeem the world from their sins. The Bible teaches that humanity was "born in sin and shaped in iniquity" (Ps. 51:5). Therefore, we needed a perfect human being to stand in our place before God, save us from our sins, and reconnect us to God the Father (1 Tim. 2:5).
In God's love, He sent Jesus, His son to the world, because of his perfection, to die in our place and pay a debt that man could never repay after the fall of Adam (Rom. 5:11-12).

The Bible promises in Act 16:31 that those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ shall be saved.

John 3:16 promises that whoever believes in God's son, Jesus Christ, he/she will receive eternal life.

Romans 10:9-10 states that a person becomes saved by confessing with their mouth that Jesus is God and believing in their heart that God raised Jesus from the grave. Vs. 10 verifies this person's salvation because they confessed Jesus Christ as Savior and had a sincere heart belief, by faith, that he is who he says he is.

The Bible is God's voice (special revelations) to all who believe in Christ Jesus (God's children) (Ps. 119:105).
It is inerrant and infallible, meaning it has no errors or mistakes (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
The Bible is the believer's guide for how to live a godly life with sincere devotion to Christ (2 Peter 1:3).

The Holy Spirit is God's Spirit. He is the third person of the Trinity who guides all believers into God's truth (Acts 2:32-33; John 16:13).
He indwells the believer (Rom. 8:9-11).
He empowers the believer to live a life worthy of the call God has placed in the believer's life (Eph. 3:16).
He sets the believer apart from the world and seals or guarantees the believer's salvation (Eph. 1: 13; 2 Cor. 1:22; Thess 2:13; Rom. 8)
He fills the believer to exercise God's fruit and gifts in modeling Christ in God's church so that the world can be saved (Eph. 4).
He helps, comforts, teaches, counsels, and guides the believer in life (John 14:26).

I came to know Jesus at age eleven when the Lord unexpectedly took my father home to heaven. He was a devout pastor, teacher, counselor, and friend to many. My immediate family and church family were shaken. I had insomnia for days shortly after my father's death. I'll never forget the Holy Spirit's conviction and leading as He revealed why I was not saved, and that I would not see my father again. He led me one night into my mother's bedroom, and through John 3:16, I received Christ as Savior and Lord in pardon of my sins.
I became a witness of Christ and am not ashamed of my faith. I was a short-term missionary in Nova Scotia, Canada, and minister in many other ways. I disciple others in Christ and continue studying the Bible through self-study and Seminary education. I facilitate a topical Sunday School class in my church along with a brother in Christ, using June Hunt's biblical keys and vast topics for life. I sign through songs in American Sign Language and sing in a chorus choir. I have also served in the Tarrant County food pantry. When time permits, I volunteer with "Need Him" Global organization. I maintain a website as much as possible: www.ainspirations.com.

Last year, as I went through my coaching classes at DTS, the Lord confirmed and laid a coaching business ministry on my heart. It is called Excel Life Coaching, and the website is www.excelifecoaching. It will officially open in September 2023, Lord willing. My goal is to minister to women who feel stuck based on their emotional distress or/and their lack of short-term and future goal planning. I plan to lead people by God's word, prayer, meditation of scripture, and other spiritual disciplines and practice, but also through active listening to clearly hear the Holy Spirit's voice in the matter at hand. I will also use personality tests such as Myer Brigg and Eneagram as necessary and other life coaching strategies learned.

ICCI Applicant Attestation

Note: The following statements require your attestation (affirming each one to be true to the best of your knowledge). Please be sure to respond to each and every section regarding yourself and your Life Coaching practice or ministry.

The foundation to all work and identity as a Christian Life Coach is a living, vibrant, and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The following statements require your attestation (affirming each one to be true to the best of your knowledge). Please be sure to review each and every section that directly pertains to you and your professional life coaching, and/or ministerial work. The information it contains is important and will be referenced in the Application Form. Depending on your responses, additional information may be required in order to process your Application. 

SECTION A: Christian Personal Testimony

SECTION B: Christian Coaching Testimony (Required)

The practice of Christian Life Coaching genuinely incorporates scriptural truths, biblical principles and guidance, and a Christian value system into one’s coaching/ministerial practice, theoretical orientation, and professional life. ICCI is dedicated to credentialing Christian Life Coaches, not simply people and lay helpers who happen to be Christian, but do not incorporate their faith into practice. Please respond to the following items by checking the appropriate box: (Required)

SECTION C: Ethical Integrity (Required)

Each applicant must demonstrate and maintain ethical integrity in all Life Coaching, ministerial, and professionally related activities. Please note that a Yes answer to any of the following questions will not necessarily disqualify you for the credential you are seeking. If the case has been properly remedied and/or disposed of, and you are under no current ethical complaint or investigation, then the application process can proceed. Please respond to the following items by checking the appropriate box:

• I Agree

ICCI Applicant Agreement

CERTIFICATION

Applicants certify all information in the Application Packet is true and complete, and understand they have the burden of producing all information necessary for ICCI to fairly and fully evaluate their qualifications, background, ethics, and Christian character in order to be considered for one of the ICCI credentials. They agree to inform ICCI of any changes in this information. Misstatements or omissions from the Application may be cause for denial of appointment or reappointment of the credential. Applicants further agree that any subsequent adverse information about them and/or their practice may be cause for disciplinary action – including the possibility of having the credential suspended or revoked.

AUTHORIZATION

Applicants authorize and give the ICCI consent to contact and, without restriction, discuss any issues pertaining to their character and qualifications with individuals submitting recommendation forms or providing mentoring services. Consent is given for the release of all information, records, and documents, by whatever means the ICCI chooses to collect this data, and to assist them in the good-faith evaluation of their Application. If a question arises in the future about their character and qualifications to the credential, they agree to assist the ICCI in its efforts to resolve any questions it may have.

INDEMNIFICATION

Applicants release from any and all liability ICCI, Hope Together Network, LLC, Hope for the Heart, JAWS, LLC, and any individual officers, directors, employees, or agents of these organizations for any and all acts done in good faith and without malice or intent to harm in connection with the evaluation of their Application for an ICCI credential.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

If a dispute arises between the applicant and ICCI regarding the application or any future matter, applicants agree to engage in dispute resolution that (1) first attempts direct negotiation; (2) then attempts mediation with a mediator acceptable to both parties; (3) then uses arbitration and binding arbitration to resolve the matter, which mediation/arbitration shall take place in Dallas, Texas.

CREDENTIAL RESOLUTION

Applicants resolve to support the mission and goals of the ICCI and further agree to abide by and fully adhere to the ICCI Doctrinal Statement. They have not hidden, nor omitted any necessary information related to receiving the credential. If they qualify, they will hold their ICCI credential in the highest regard, honor the calling of God in Christian Life Coaching, and maintain both excellence and an ethical stance as a servant-leader in the field. Furthermore, they will strive to avoid all behavior that compromises the name of Christ, the cause of Christian Life Coaching, and the purposes of the ICCI.

Applicants acknowledge they have read, discussed as needed, and fully understand this Agreement. They acknowledge that by signing the formal Application Form, they do hereby agree with all consent and authorization statements that are described herein.

• I Agree

Credential Requirements

Basic Requirements

Continuing Education Requirements

All ICCI credential holders are required to obtain 15 CONTACT HOURS of Continuing Education on an annual basis and these hours must incorporate biblical principles and coaching skills with theory, knowledge, and practice.

Continuing Education is a term that applies to obtaining contact hours across a broad range of post-secondary (beyond high school) learning activities and programs. Some examples include degree credit courses, non-degree career training, self-directed learning, experiential learning, seminars, symposiums, workshops, conference presentations, and classroom lectures. The method and format of delivery may be face-to-face, distance/online learning, printed texts/workbooks, the use of videotaped materials, etc.

ICCI approved Continuing Education and competency activities can occur in the following categories:

Category #1: Continuing Education activities that the credential holder ENGAGES in as a RECIPIENT

NOTE: A minimum of ten (10) contact hours of the required total number of hours must be from Category #1

• Formally organized learning (college/university courses, workshops, seminars, professional or ministerial conferences, presentations, home study, etc.). The delivery of content may be either face-to-face or electronic (e.g., CD, DVD, computer, Web-based, etc.)
• Training experiences at churches or other Christian organizations that resulted in a certificate of completion or other verifiable documentation of participation
• Publications (e.g., journals, magazines, etc.) that have a CE component and a process providing verification of completion
• Coaching supervision and/or consultation that is received and documented

Category #2: Continuing Education activities that the credential holder PROVIDES as a FACILITATOR

• Facilitating, training or presenting at an organized conference/seminar/class that incorporates biblical principles and life coaching skills with theory, knowledge, and practice (the same presentation may only be used once in a renewal period)
• Teaching a post-secondary class that incorporates biblical principles and life coaching skills with theory, knowledge, and practice (the same course may only be used once in a renewal period)
• Producing new training materials and/or curriculum that incorporates biblical principles and coaching skills with theory, knowledge, and practice
• Publishing (a book, book chapter, journal/magazine article, etc.)

Acceptable Forms of Documentation for Continuing Education activities:

• Certificates of Completion
• CE letters or other forms documenting participation
• Official transcripts and/or diplomas
• Reprints of published articles, book chapters, training materials, etc.
• Proof of presentations that were given and/or courses that were taught
• Formal letters from supervisors and/or consultants

• I Agree

References

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Sign and Send

• I Agree

I affirm and attest by my electronic signature below that I have answered all questions in this Application truthfully and have done so to the best of my knowledge and with full disclosure. I further authorize ICCI to verify this information and understand that in the process of verification, these facts might become known to third parties. I expressively waive any claim to confidentiality of the material enclosed in this Application except where otherwise noted.