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 completed the three core foundational courses required for a CALC certificate.

• IccI-foundation-1.pdf
• icci-foundation-2.pdf
• IccI-foundation-3.pdf

Mentoring in Christian Life Coaching

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Field Experience in Christian Life Coaching

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I have coached alongside my husband, Dave Hix, this past year. We have coached with three couples in strengthening their marriage. I've also coached individually with a few people. These coaching sessions have been by phone only. Prior to this, I worked in a Christian Children's home where I was responsible for meeting with the college aged female student mentors who ministered alongside of us. Not only did I spend time coaching them through life struggles, but also coached them through work issues either related to co-workers and/or the students we both worked with. Our leadership also required a weekly meeting with the students in our care to discuss goals set at last week's meeting. These half hour meetings were set for every week. I have also worked in a crisis pregnancy center as a weekend "house mom". During this season, I spent many hours coaching ladies through the various decisions that needed to be made before and after leaving the group home.

Other Professional Credentialing or Certification

Spiritual Orientation and Practice

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

Jesus Christ is the risen son of God. Jesus is part of the trinity of God. He chose to sacrifice himself on the cross in my place to satisfy the wrath of God. It is beyond mind-blowing to me how one so perfectly holy and complete would choose to surrender all of it to shed his blood for me. His sacrifice was my salvation. Jesus is my Lord and Savior and the one I choose to follow.

The Bible states that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life and no one comes to the Father except through Him. The Bible also states that if one "confesses with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believes in your heart that God raised Him form the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified and with the mouth one confesses and is saved." Romans 10:9-10
When an individual comes to recognize their need for God and chooses to believe in Him the Bible says he is saved. John 1:12 says "But to all who did receive him. who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God."

The Bible is the recorded word of God given to various men through many years. It is the story of the love of God for His people and His desire to share himself with people. The wisdom inside is for our growth and sanctification.

The Holy spirit is also part of the trinity of God and has been given as a comforter to believers in Jesus. Honestly, I smiled when I read the question because I am so enamored with the change in my life since being baptized in the Holy Spirit a few years back. I had been living the Christian life prior to this event but had no idea the life that awaited me once He further illuminated my eyes, mind and heart. I am more eager for the things of God and compassionate toward all people because of the influence of The Holy Spirit in my life. He has also been a corrector in my life. I have been gently rebuked and can't be more grateful for His working in my life. His leading reminds me that my life is for the glory of God and to honor Jesus. I believe He has been given to believers to lead them to worship, obey and glorify Jesus.

I grew up in a Christian home and was baptized by my dad at age 12. After years of living the Christian way, I was baptized in the Holy Spirit. Since that time, my life has been radically enhanced. My thoughts are constantly redirected to Jesus and His desires and ways. I am humbled by the goodness of God in my life. The Holy Spirit is often gently reminding me of His love and His ways. My desire is to walk my faith out in a way that makes others desirous for a relationship with Jesus. Because of the Holy Spirit, I have learned how to love people where they are and trust the Lord to lead me regarding how to interact, coach and help them. He has done so much for me in the past few years especially. It brings tears to my eyes to see how He has softened my heart and held it at the same time. Jesus is the hope of and hope for this world.

As stated earlier, I have had the opportunity to work with both pregnant ladies and vulnerable students. Prayer with them during meetings was always present. We would pray before and most times after meeting together. This was used to asked for direction at the beginning of the meeting and strength to follow Him after the meetings. As far as individual coaching opportunities, I have always referenced Jesus and Biblical ways to handle situations during our coaching sessions. One of the individuals I presently coach has been struggling with Jesus and Biblical ways and feels God has let people down. The Lord has been so kind to offer opportunities to lead this one gently to truth. I believe it is always important to follow scripture when dealing with non-believers or those struggling with their faith, thus I lean heavily on the Spirit for wisdom and choose to show honor, respect, patience, and gentleness when speaking with them. My encouragement is often for them to seek Christ either through journaling, reading and worship as a "homework" response to the coaching session.

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.

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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

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References

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Sign and Send

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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.