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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ICCI - Christian Life Coaching ( Building a Foundation for Biblical Integration )
ICCI - Resilience Coaching ( Individuals )
ICCI - Resilience Coaching ( Leaders )
ICCI - Blended Family ( In progress )

• ICCI-Member-Certificate_2023.pdf
• ICCI-Certificate-Resilience-Coaching-for-Individuals.pdf
• ICCI-Certificate_Christian-Life-Coaching-Building-a-Foundation-for-Biblical-Integration.pdf

Mentoring in Christian Life Coaching

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Field Experience in Christian Life Coaching

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I have been coaching youths and young adults in my church for more than 5 years.

Other Professional Credentialing or Certification

• Pro-Cert-from-SolutionSurfers.pdf
• CSFC-Cert.pdf
• Professional-Certified-Coach-PCC-Credly-2.pdf

Spiritual Orientation and Practice

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

He is the Son of God who came and once lived among us, died on the cross for our sins. He was obedient to the Father, Our God to submit himself at the cross for our sins. He is one person of the Trinity, the triune God. We know Him as the Son of God but He prefers to be known as Son of Man. He rose again on the 3rd day to show that he is truly the Son of God who came as man in the flesh, although He knew no sins yet to took our sins on the cross.

As a born again Christian, our desires are to become more Christ-like. We look towards to His coming again, when we can see the new heavens and new earth.

One can only be born again Christian, through faith alone, in the redemptive work of Christ dyIng for us on the cross, to cleanse our sins.
It is the grace of God, received as a gift, not of works, lest any man should boast.

The Bible is the final authority to our Christian beliefs and the manner of life that we should pursue.
It is inspired by God and should be studied diligently so that we can understand God’s plan for man and live out a manner of life towards Christ-likeness.

The Bible is living and active, sharper than any 2 edged sword, possible to cut into the inner being of man to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart of man.

It is sufficient for us to deal with our life situations in our lives. It is a lamp unto our feet and a light to our path (of life).

The Holy Spirit is a helper and comforter as Christ had promised to us, before His departure. He is given to help us grow to be more Christ-like. He provides us the power to witness for Christ. He illuminates our minds to understand the scriptures. He guides us and reminds us of the sins of our flesh. He can be grieved if we sin against Christ. He helps us in our sanctification journey. He provides us the strength to live a God fearing and God honoring life. He reminds us of God’s love that has been poured out into our hearts when trials come through our paths. Through the Holy Spirit, we become new, the old has passed away. We are regenerated into a new life through the Holy Spirit. We are assured of the eternal hope becos the Holy Spirit quickens us. We are sealed with the Holy Spirit when we first place our dependence on our Lord Jesus Christ as our savior. We are filled with the Holy Spirit when we yield to the control, built up through His Word.

I was saved when I was about 28 years old. I was convicted of my sins and knowing that if I continue in my old life, the only path was towards eternal death. I had vividly remembered that I need a savior in my life and there was nothing good in me that could interest God. But he was full of grace and I realized that I had to come to repentance and acceptance of Christ into my life. Since then, me and my family have walked closely with the Lord. In the early years of our Christian walk, we were witnessing to strangers in parks and malls in Singapore to share the good news and love of Christ to those that are outside the Kingdom of God. I am now an Elder in my local church ( Gospel Light Christian Church, Singapore for about 5 years) and has been serving the Youth ministry supporting the Youth Pastor for close to 10 years together with my wife, Helen. My wife and myself work with youths and many were from dysfunctional homes and they needed support in many areas, sometimes from abusive parents. We serve to show Christ’s love and our desires are that they can find a hope in their own lives, through knowing Christ as their savior. In the earlier years, our ministry was serving the Chinese (from China) families starting life in Singapore. Our home was like a little China, we open up our home to host seekers from cities like Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Fujian … and as remote as Lanzhou (close to Mongolia). Many of these families are now settled in Singapore and serving fervently in our local church ministry in the Chinese congregation and are parents of their own children. Some of these children are now in our Youth ministry.

I have 3 grown up sons. My eldest son, Luzerne Cheng, will graduate from a Christian seminary and God willing, will plant a church in about 2 years time. He is currently the shepherd leader for the Young Adults in our church. My second son, Raynor Cheng, is following his brother’s footsteps and has just entered a Christian seminary in the first year. Raynor is now supporting a local church in Johor, Malaysia ( half an hour across from Singapore) through biblical studies needs for their young people ( students studying in UK universities with campuses in Johor ), a potential outreach to about 6000 students from overseas for a single academic year.

God has given me a new desire in my heart, that is to use my coaching experience with Biblical principles to help young people around me towards discovering God’s plans in their lives, through the final chapter of my life.

As I work with several youths and young people in church, I use coaching and biblical truths to help them discover God’s plan for their lives.
Most of the cases that I worked with, are around hurt (mostly from parents), confidence to pick up from where they are (their identity), struggle with relationship ( siblings and parents ).

Scripture has revealed to us that the purpose in a man’s heart is like deep waters, but a man of understanding will help surface it up (Prov 20:5). As a coach, our role is to point them (draw it out) to the eternal truths of the word and have them discover for themselves God’s plan in their lives.

I would pray with them and point them to biblical truths that can speak to them directly and that they can find confidence in God’s sovereign truths in their lives.

My wife, Helen, is also very well aware of each and every coaching opportunity with any youths in our church.

I also disciple young men in our church and we meet every Thursday to study the Word and discover God’s purpose in their lives. For years, I have been using biblical life coaching in my discipleship of men as well. His word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.

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.