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Demographics

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Education/Training in Christian Life Coaching

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Christian Life Coaching Foundations: 1 - Creating the right environment, 2 - Creating the right plan. and 3 - Creating the right strategy

Women of Faith Model - Coaching Women: 1 - Spiritual Strengths, 2 - Real Relationships. and 3 - Life Leadership

• Certificate-of-Completion_Coaching-Women_Life-Leadership.pdf
• Certificate-of-Completion_Coaching-Women_Real-Relationships.pdf
• Certificate-of-Completion_Coaching-Women_Spiritual-Strength.pdf
• Certificate-of-Completion_Christian-Life-Coaching-Foundations-III.pdf
• Certificate-of-Completion_Christian-Life-Coaching-Foundations-II.pdf
• Certificate-of-Completion_Christian-Life-Coaching-Foundations-I.pdf

Mentoring in Christian Life Coaching

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Field Experience in Christian Life Coaching

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I have been coaching mothers with turbulent relationships with their adult daughters directly with structure since April of 2023 (actually before I just did not know that's what it was). I have done this by way of structured 1:1 zoom and group coaching calls, bible studies in my home, monthly mother Q&A coaching calls and the very first Mothers Healing & Forgiveness Brunch in August 2024 that was also given to me by way of the Lord waking me up out of my sleep with the vision for 100 mothers with adult daughters. I have always used the Word of God as the foundation for the coaching I have done. I actually have many hours of coaching that I have completed with mothers. However, I did not start logging hours until after the Lord placed in my spirit to become certified. I did not even realize there was actually a certification I could obtain as a Christian Life Coach until God gave it to me, then I began to look and God open each door.

Timeframe: April 2023 - Current

Other Professional Credentialing or Certification

Spiritual Orientation and Practice

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Jesus Christ is more than someone I pray to and read the Word to find His identity. Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior in every sense. He has been with me for a very long time. As a child I went through being sexually violated and then as a teenager raped. I can still remember the presence of the Lord in my life when I was 12 years old, I knew within me that I desired Him to lead me in spite of the circumstances. I now know that was the Holy Spirit guiding me. So when you ask "Who is Jesus Christ to you"... He is the Savior of my life because he literally saved me from the things the enemy thought he could use to bound me. But God has proven throughout the years that He has a plan and purpose for my life and no matter what happens He always shows Himself to me by way of His presence. I'm grateful that He chose me and I'm honored to do what He has called me to do.

Accepting Jesus as the Son of God (receiving Him as our Savior), repenting of our sins, baptism of the water as an act of surrender before man. Many scriptures demonstrate the prayer of salivation but the one often used is Romans 10:9.

How I became a Christian is when I genuinely went before the Lord at the age of 12 and I asked God to save me and show me Him. I learned that Jesus was His Son that was actually God coming in flesh through the teaching and my studying the word for myself. So when I think of someone becoming a Christian I believe it starts with the decision within them first to believe God is God and then receiving Jesus as their Lord and savior which will then lead to repentance and so much more on the journey of learning the character of God.

I believe 100% that the Word of God is true without error and provided for teaching and correction. I believe that it teaches us the character of God, His promises for us with instructions on how to receive His promises. I believe that Gods Word provides the discipline that comes in our deliberate disobedience and it also shows His unwavering Love for us in every area of who we are. Simply put... I believe the Word of God in it's entirety unapologetically!

That it's the 3rd person within the trinity (God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son and the Holy Spirit). I believe that the Holy spirit was left for us and I KNOW that it lives on the inside of us. It's speaks clearly to us when we are present and open to what God is showing us. The Holy Spirit can and will direct our way when we are truly surrendered to what God has for us and not our own way.

My faith journey has been one that has been tried at every angle to put it lightly. Through sexual attacks on my body, raising my daughter as a single mother with a foundation in God and she grows up to dislike me, my church home of almost 2 decades our pastor took a new assignment to shepherd a new church family which was painful also due in part to the pastor that was left to pastor (I followed my pastor there but have not joined yet), major life challenges, praying over things that I relied on the promises of God and they did not happen as I thought it should from my study of the Word, seeing my mother go through the challenge of facing cancer, marriage troubles and all of this and so much more all while serving God fully. Yet no matter what came I called upon the Lord knowing that His Word will never return to Him void, He is more than the enemy is against me, He will fight my battles, and no weapon formed against me will prosper which I believe and God has proven it.

My current walk with Christ is one that my eyes could not have seen as a 12 year old girl. It is one that is faithful to God. It does not come without its struggles in my mind sometimes, when I have to ask God "why" so much happens on the journey. But what I'm grateful for is through it all I have NEVER once stop knowing that He is God and my desire to serve Him has never left. I honor to God for His presence in my life!

My Life Coaching ministry specializes in coaching women, mothers uniquely in turbulent relationships with their adult daughters. The Word of God is the foundation of my coaching. Scripture is provided as a basis to show what the Bible has to say about the circumstance, goal and feelings one may be having. Understanding how biblical principals will guide us on the correct path.

One of the practices that I have within my coaching is after each coaching session, I email the client with 1 - 3 scriptures that speaks directly to the coaching session that day. Which serves as a reminder that Gods Word has directive for every area of our lives.

We pray before and after each every session. It's a discipline that must stay. I remember in 2023 when I heard like an audible voice from the Holy Spirit "no matter what never remove Me". I remember thinking "God I would not, but I will be sure to be mindful not to". So I keep God in the front no matter what, rom email signatures, website, coaching calls, electronic communications but most of all my behavior. I can say that I know now why God whispered that in my hearing and I'm so glad that I listened. He really does warn us if we are willing to hear.

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.