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

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Completed 30 hrs of ICCI Foundations 1,2, and 3. Also completed 30 hrs of Transformed Living specialty training.

• ICCI-Completion-Foundations-3.pdf
• ICCI-Completion-Foundations-2.pdf
• ICCI-Completion-Foundations-1.pdf
• ICCI-completion-TL-Practical-Applications.pdf
• ICCI-completion-TL-Key-Fundamentals.pdf
• ICCI-completion-TL-Core-Principles.pdf

Mentoring in Christian Life Coaching

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Field Experience in Christian Life Coaching

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I spent 7 years (2016 - 2023) as a nurse in a faith based non-profit where I coached abortion determined women to help them evaluate their choice and the long term effects of it on their core values, family dynamics, and personal identity. We also discussed other options and her personal barriers around those options. This coaching frequently led her to make a different decision that was more in alignment with her personal values and goals for life. Kristin Holubeck is my professional reference, as she worked closely with me during those 7 years. In August of 2022, my husband and I launched our Journey 2 Unity Coaching practice. Since that time, I have almost 150 hours of Individual coaching with women, and an additional 130 hours coaching couples with marriage issues. The training I have received through ICCI, and the mentoring with Lea Carawan of Transformed Living have been extremely helpful in developing a coaching style that helps others identify where they are currently stuck, and helps them find freedom to move forward towards their goals.

Other Professional Credentialing or Certification

Spiritual Orientation and Practice

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

Jesus is my savior and the Lord of my life. I love Him and trust Him to be in control of all aspects of my life. He is also my friend and the one Iook to for guidance in all things.

By understanding they are a sinner and can not make it heaven on their own. They are wiling to admit their need for a savior, repent of their sins and surrender their life to Jesus.

The bible is God's truth in written form. He was gracious enough to know we would need a roadmap and guide through this life, so He used men inspired by the Holy Spirit to pen these needed truths for all generations to have. It is a powerful, living word, able to divide between flesh & spirit. It is a great weapon against the enemy when spoken and applied by the believer.

Holy Spirit is a valuable part of the trinity. He dwells inside of me as my guide, counselor and voice of wisdom. Holy Spirit gives me insights of what God is doing (prophetic wisdom). He is my constant companion, who brings conviction, revelation, and power to my life.

I was raised in a Christian home with a generational legacy of belief in Christ on both sides. However, it was in a strict denomination that was very legalistic. i grew up believing my value as a woman was very low and my role was to keep my mouth shut, bake casseroles and make the men look good. I ended up in an abusive marriage with no identity of my own. It was this situation that led to discover the truth of how God really sees me and my value to him as a woman. I got to know God as a good father, and Jesus as a friend and savior. I was filled with the Holy Spirit and began growing in a true relationship with the triune God. He was so personal to me during those difficult years. He gave me personal revelation of Himself through His word. It came alive for me in ways I had never experienced before. Over time, as God taught me how to fight Spiritual battles and stand on the truth of his promises, God restored my identity in Him. He also restored my marriage. I love God with all my heart and could not go a minute without His grace to empower me so I can be who I'm called to be & do what I'm called to do!
I am actively involved with Gateway Justin Church where I serve as a table facilitator for Sunday School classes, and as a small group leader for 2 groups (women and marriage).

Through Journey 2 Unity, we have multiple ways we coach clients. In addition to individual clients, we work closely with marriages. We have a Transformation Experience where we spend 2 days working 1:1 with couples. Every session starts and ends with prayer to invite Holy Spirit to come & reveal what he wants to reveal to the client that day. God will frequently give me a scripture passage for a client to hear and then contemplate how that passage applies to their situation. I also use the PIC approach from Transformed Living as well as the belief principle to help them discover what they believe and why. Then she can access if her behavior lines up with her belief. In our 2 day marriage transformation, we help the couple see that their beliefs are leading to their feelings and their behaviors. Once they recognize that, they are able to evaluate the beliefs and make adjustments to assure they are aligned with God's truth. They may be believing lies about themselves their spouse , or even God based off a filter they didn't even realize was there. We train them to start looking for the belief behind their negative emotions and behaviors and then take time with God to meditate on those beliefs and allow Him to give them new beliefs in alignment with His truth. I also love to encourage my clients to spend time in worship alone. Many times we don't know the answer, or feel we can't hear God, or the circumstances are so loud we can't think. Worship is a powerful way to get in God's presence where He can speak to us and calm our soul.

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:

N/A

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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.