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Demographics

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Education/Training in Christian Life Coaching

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My name is Mary Thompson. I have successfully completed the ICCI credentialing for the Certified Professional Christian Life Coach and the mentoring sessions. My professional credentials are as follows:
I have a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Wesleyan University. My work experience includes:
Arlington Domestic Violence Shelter - October 2015 - August 2016 Arlington, TX
Stay The Course - August 2016 - February 2018 Fort Worth, TX
Hemphill Treatment Services - August 2018 - October 2019 Fort Worth, TX
Crossroads Treatment Services - October 2019 - May 2021 Fort Worth, TX

I serve as a leader in the Life Recovery ministry at my church, Legacy Church of Fort Worth starting in September 2022 to current every Tuesday evening from 7pm - 8pm. We minister to members and the community on various topics through God’s Word such as forgiveness, letting go of old grudges, surrendering to God, prayer and much more. I also provide one on one ministry in person or by phone who are struggling spiritually in a particular area and/or offer individual prayer when requested. I also serve as one of the Adult Bible teachers on Sunday mornings. I have launched my Life Coaching Ministry, Realigning My Life where I look to help God’s people to grow spiritually in their every day living.

Mentoring in Christian Life Coaching

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Field Experience in Christian Life Coaching

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My name is Mary Thompson. I have successfully completed the ICCI credentialing for the Certified Professional Christian Life Coach and the mentoring sessions. My professional credentials are as follows:
I have a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Wesleyan University. My work experience includes:
Arlington Domestic Violence Shelter - October 2015 - August 2016 Arlington, TX
Stay The Course - August 2016 - February 2018 Fort Worth, TX
Hemphill Treatment Services - August 2018 - October 2019 Fort Worth, TX
Crossroads Treatment Services - October 2019 - May 2021 Fort Worth, TX

I serve as a leader in the Life Recovery ministry at my church, Legacy Church of Fort Worth starting in September 2022 to October 2023 Tuesday evening from 7pm - 8pm. We minister to members and the community on various topics through God’s Word such as forgiveness, letting go of old grudges, surrendering to God, prayer and much more. I also provide one on one ministry in person or by phone who are struggling spiritually in a particular area and/or offer individual prayer when requested. I also serve as one of the Adult Bible teachers on Sunday mornings. I have launched my Life Coaching Ministry, Realigning My Life where I look to help God’s people to grow spiritually in their every day living.

Other Professional Credentialing or Certification

Spiritual Orientation and Practice

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

Jesus Christ is the Son of God who died on the cross for my sin. He is my Lord and Savior. He is also the second Person of the Trinity and is God the Son who is co-equaled with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit.

We must admit to ourselves that we have sinned against God. We must feel sorrow for our sins and repent, asking the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for forgiveness of sin, come into our heart to be our Lord and Savior. The person is water baptised before the church to publically symbolize their belief in Jesus Christ. The water is a symbol of sin being washed away.

According to Romans 10:8-10 "But what does it say? The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart., that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: that if you confess your sins with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and you are saved."

I believe all Scripture to be the inspired Word of God. It is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17.

I believe the Holy Spirit to be the third Person of the Trinity. I believe the Holy Spirit is God, co-equal with God the Father and God the Son and is of the same essence. When we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior, The Holy Spirit comes and lives within us, in our hearts. We cannot come to Christ unless the Holy Spirit draws us unto Him. The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sin to give us an opportunity to repent in order to remain righteousness before our Father in heaven.

I grew up in the Pentecostal faith, Church of God in Christ. My thoughts of being saved growing up consisted of a lot of do's and don'ts, or more like legalism. For women, no make-up, no slacks, no nail polish, couldn't cut your hair, for the woman's hair is her crown and dresses had to be below the knee and there were more. I knew nothing about having a relationship with Jesus Christ until my late 30's. When I found out that there was nothing I could do to earn salvation, I wept. I felt at first my lack of knowledge kept me away all those years, until the LORD revealed to me that Holy Spirit drew me to Him at the right time, when my heart was ready to receive Him. After being saved and baptized, my eyes were opened to a whole new world. I was truly a new creature in Christ. My love and faith in Jesus have grown over the years. I love serving Him and sharing my faith with others. I particularly have a passion for ministering to women and a close second ministering to couples. I experienced a lot of hardships in my early life leading to having low self-esteem, unhealthy relationships, drug use (but not to the point of addiction). I had no one to talk to about these issues and used to wonder why God would allow hardships when all you are told is that He loves everyone. After giving my life to Him, I learned how compassionate He really is. I want to be that listening ear to young and old women alike as to how valuable they are to God and to share my faith with them. If they do not have a relationship with Him, I can help them become a Christian to experience a wonderful life with Jesus Christ. Same with couples. When I learned and understood how God instituted marriage, our marriage went to a different level. Marriage involves spiritual, emotional, and physical closeness and are meant to be unified in every possible way.

Realigning My Life is about helping the client get back on track. Our lives, bodies, hearts and minds can sometimes ignore God's best intentions for us. When we step out of His love, peace, or even His presence, we quickly fall into misalignment on all sorts of levels. Starting with our inner self, our marriages, family, the workplace and even with God. The journey to a healthier us begins when we come to the realization that our lives are misaligned with the will of God.

I wholeheartedly believe in prayer. To avoid offending anyone, I will ask the client if he/she mind if I pray before the session. I also like to explore who God is to the client to determine his/her worldview. This helps the coach to determine when and how to incorporate other biblical principles into the session.

I am a firm believer of God's Word to be the absolute truth. That said, His Word is the solution to any issue we may encounter. I believe in using Scripture as it relates to the client's issue to bring peace, healing and guidance as needed. I take a collaborative and solution-focused approach to coaching in helping people get back on track. I believe by working together, we can identify your strengths, overcome obstacles, and create a plan of action to help you achieve your goals.

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:

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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.