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Demographics

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Education/Training in Christian Life Coaching

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I have completed through ICCI: Christian Life Coaching Foundations I, II, & III (30), as well as the Integration course (10), Growing Your Coaching Ministry or Business (3), 3 courses in Transformed Living (30), 3 courses in Coaching Women (30), 3 courses in Relationship and Life Mapping (30), Performance Coaching: Maximize Your Potential (10), Life Recovery Coaching: A Journey Through 12 Steps (10), Financial coaching: How to Build Your Best Plan Now (10), 2 courses in Zero Victim Coaching (20), and Personal Development Coaching: The Equipping Profile (10).

• Krug_Foundations.pdf
• Krug_Coaching-for-Calling.pdf

Mentoring in Christian Life Coaching

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Field Experience in Christian Life Coaching

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I have been practicing Christian Life Coaching and have over 200 hours in the last two years.

Other Professional Credentialing or Certification

Spiritual Orientation and Practice

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

At one time in my life, I thought God was disappointed in me. He had every reason to be. But, the Bible teaches that all humankind was separated from God through Adam and Eve’s sin. It was not just me. We all go through the separation. We all are reconciled back to God through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice. He was resurrected three days after his death, appeared to His disciples, and ascended into heaven to sit at the Father's right hand. His life and death provided the atoning sacrifice for the sins of the world. I heard that many times. Then one day at my friend's funeral, I heard a pastor say that it was not just "the world" in general. It was for each individual. Even if I had been the only lost sinner, He would have died for me. My mind and heart were opened a little that day. In the future, Jesus Christ will return to earth to claim His bride (the Church) and establish His eternal kingdom. I am a small part of that bride.

Being a Christian involves a transformation of our hearts. We believe in God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. A merciful God does not give us what we deserve. He is full of grace and gives us what we do not deserve. Jesus Christ came to Earth to live fully as a man and God. He was crucified and then resurrected. He paid the price for us. God knows us individually and loves each of us. Nothing we have done or will do can make God love us less. We accept what He has done by faith. As Christians, we confess our sins and accept His gift of salvation. Then repentance involves a change in our thinking and our actions. We must genuinely regret our sins and then turn away from them, and toward Jesus Christ. True repentance means that we want to please God rather than ourselves. We come to know and love God more through the Holy Ghost, who enters our hearts as we commit our lives to Jesus Christ and are born again. We become adopted children of God and receive the hope that this new life will continue beyond death into heaven. We can say a prayer of salvation. We can be baptized to show the inner change outwardly. Jesus Christ alone has the power to save through faith. That is the good news for Christians.

The Bible is sacred because it carries the authority of God. It is a way that He communicates with the world as a spiritual guide. It is a source of inspiration and moral reflection. The Bible exalts God. This is important for us to build a relationship with Him. I believe all Scripture is God-breathed and is His living Word from beginning to end. The Holy Spirit directed the men who wrote the Bible. The writings point to God and a reconciled relationship. Reading, studying, and meditating on the Bible is a transformative journey. The teachings in the Bible give us guidance and instructions on how to live our lives. It also contains all things necessary for salvation. The Bible is a powerful tool and the most important book in history.

The Holy Spirit is a member of the Trinity. He is the Comforter, who Jesus promised would teach His followers to build up the Church. He transforms us so that we can be more like Him. Through teaching and revealing, He helps us to live righteously and receive the blessings of the gospel. We receive the Holy Spirit when we are born again. He gives us life, and we become new creatures in Christ. As the Lord’s servant, we are to do His work. Gifts of the Spirit help us to fulfill our call in this life for our benefit and for use in walking alongside others. We must rely on the Spirit rather than our talents and abilities. The Holy Spirit always guides our decisions and uses conviction to protect us from danger. He partners with us so we experience, and share, all the Lord's goodness.

I was not raised in the Church. My mother is still an atheist today. I married a man who was raised Catholic. But, he was not going to church or walking in faith. Over time I wanted to learn more about what his parents believed. I did read and speak to a few other people. We visited a church a few times. It is non-denominational. One day the pastor spoke right to me. He told me that the voice telling me God hated me was really from satan. He saved my life and my marriage. I then began to learn all I could. I was baptized. My husband was re-baptized. We became ministry partners at the church. I began to take online ministry classes. I earned a Diploma in Biblical Studies from the International School of Ministry and a Bachelor of Ministry from Christian Leadership University. I have completed a Master's program curriculum and have submitted my thesis. I started a Legal Nurse Consulting business and then began to coach nurses as well. Then my coaching expanded to women from abuse and trauma and I brought a Christian perspective to my coaching.

When coaching, I incorporate biblical principles. We do a spiritual gifts assessment. Then go into depth on how those gifts are used. Many women do not even believe that they have spiritual gifts. We also do a personality assessment and look at the different types of personalities. We go to examples of Jesus stepping into the personality types. We look at other people in the bible and their personality types. And we look at how interactions differ from the perspective of the personality type. We see how all people are given purpose and a call, not just perfect people. We work on appreciating the value God has given them and that He loves them. I give daily scripture and bible-based affirmations. Every session begins and ends with a prayer. Coaching questions focus on the client and then on the Lord. Then we work on getting in alignment with Jesus in all areas of the client's personal and professional life.

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.