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Demographics

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Education/Training in Christian Life Coaching

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2013 John Maxwell Team Certified Coach - completion of modules for coaching and attendance at certification conference.
2018 Colorado Christian University - Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership - Biblically centered education 36 graduate credit hours including courses on leading and coaching
2023 American Holistic Nurses Association Board Certification - board examination upon completing 120 continuing education credits for holistic health and wellness nurse coaching through the Nurse Coach Collective.

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Mentoring in Christian Life Coaching

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Field Experience in Christian Life Coaching

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I have been honing my coaching skills since being introduced to the practice of coaching through the John Maxwell Team in 2013. As a Christian, I have incorporated coaching skills and theory with biblical principles into my coaching experiences in the fields of:
* patient care management (2014-2017 The James Cancer Hospital);
* higher education (2017-present Southern State Community College)
* ministry (2020-present Hardins Creek Friends Church Senior Pastor | 2023-present Youth Volunteer at New Directions)
* health and wellness nurse coach (2023-present The Cornerstone Coach)

Other Professional Credentialing or Certification

Spiritual Orientation and Practice

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

Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of my life. He is my redeemer and shepherd. In understanding more of His nature, he has revealed his presence, peace, love, provision, victory, righteousness, healing, and care in my life. I believe in God, the Father, the Creator, infinite in love, wisdom, and power; is supremely manifest in the person of His Son, Jesus Christ, whose virgin birth, life, death on the cross, and resurrection have given to mankind a unique revelation of the nature and reality of God. Believing with the Apostle Paul that God was in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself" (2 Corinthians 5:19) and with John that "In Him was life, and the life was the light of men" (John 1:4); I accept the assurance of The Gospel that God "gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16). The divinity and humanity of Jesus Christ, the atonement through Him by which men are brought to God, and the gift of the Holy Spirit as the ever-present Comforter and Guide, looking to the Holy Spirit for understanding of the Truth are essentials of my Christian life and experience. I cannot imagine my life without Him.

Because sin entered the world, there is a need for repentance and salvation which bring deliverance from sin and the possession of spiritual life. This comes through personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior, who through His love and sacrifice draws mankind to Him. Conviction of the Holy Spirit causes the soul to feel its need for reconciliation with God. The newness of life through salvation comes when Jesus is confessed as LORD and Savior. As stated in Romans 10:9, "If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved" (NIV), and Acts 16:31 “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved" (NIV). In that declaration and yielding of one's life in loving and loyal obedience, a relationship to God becomes an actual reality, a transformation without a ceremony, because our entire spiritual life springs from the direct relation of our souls with a living and present God and cooperation with Him.

I believe that the Holy Scriptures were given by the inspiration of God and are the divinely authorized record of the moral principles and doctrines of Christianity. In them, as interpreted and unfolded by the Holy Spirit, is an ever-fresh and unfailing source of spiritual truth for the proper guidance of my life and practice. The Scriptures show me the nature and purpose of God, the story of God and His people, the message and mission of Jesus Christ, and teachings to salvation, the way of life, and eternal destiny.

The gift of the Holy Spirit is the ever-present Comforter and Guide. I look to the Holy Spirit for my understanding of the Truth. As part of the New Covenant, Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit in John 14:15-17, “If you love me, keep my commands. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be[c] in you" (NIV).

The Holy Spirit is a living presence with us. We are temples of the Holy Spirit and it is this spiritual endowment that enables us to go beyond ourselves toward the Christian ideals of goodness and love, and to respond to the power and inspiration of the Holy Spirit. I hold fast to Jesus' promise of this comfort in John 14:18-21, "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19 Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. 20 On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. 21 Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them” (NIV). This can only be accomplished by the indwelling and continued filling of the Holy Spirit.

As a 12 year-old girl, I remember the day that I received Christ. Unfortunately, it wasn't a message of love that caught my attention, but one of fear and condemnation. The flow of tears was more from relief than joy. I can testify that I received the "fire insurance" part of salvation, but did not have anyone to mentor me in the way of Christ. There was no one to talk to about my experience. It was not until I was a wife and mother in my early twenties that I began to receive all that Christ had for me. I began to grow in my faith with other believers in understanding the Gospel of Christ and I received the Holy Spirit.

From that time, I have raised four sons with my husband in a Christian home, practiced as a nurse knowing that Christ is the healer (also affirmed in my personal experiences), and began to discover my gifts and how to use them for the Kingdom. In fulfillment of the promise given to Joel, “I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh,” (Joel 2:28), I believe that our Heavenly Father in His wisdom has bestowed a diversity of gifts upon His children for the building up of His Kingdom through gifts of service and ministry. Of my favorite verses is by the Apostle Paul to the Church at Ephesus, “And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;” (Ephesians 4:11-13 NKJV). This became an anchor verse for me when God led me to complete my MOL degree at Colorado Christian University in 2018. Not knowing at the time that in 2020, during a great crisis, I would be called to lead the church where I received my salvation as a young girl.

In my current walk, I am coaching others to embrace their gifts to edify and equip, and to come to the unity of faith and fullness of Christ. I believe that when gifts are used to the glory of God, they constitute a vital exercise of the universal ministry of all Christians. All Christians should cultivate and develop their gifts through prayerful study, close observation of human needs, and obedience to the Holy Spirit. The gift, the call, and the careful training and exercise of the gift has lead me to be especially devoted to equipping and coaching God’s people for the work of His service.

I believe and live by a certain set of principles arising out of my unique values and experiences which create my standard of conduct and drive my decisions. The following values shape my thinking and behavior:
1. Bring honor and give credit to God by living in His grace provided through Jesus Christ’s finished work on the cross.
2. Be an example of the Gospel by living out principle-based leadership that I impart to others.
3. Reflect for others a living transformation of the love of Christ from the inside out, to coach and mentor others to reach their potential and live out their God-given purpose.
4. I long to be an extraordinary heroic daughter of the Eternal Most High God, who behaves virtuously, matures brilliantly, and lives with the intent of enhancing the lives of others.

In particular, value #3 has influenced decision-making in my leadership style by enabling me to lead, coach, and mentor others to identify their dreams and encourage them to reach their potential. This led to their personal and professional growth by helping them discover their purpose. As a result, I have witnessed those mentored receive promotions, further their education, become professionals, advance their careers, become my successor in leadership positions, improve family/work harmony, and experience spiritual growth.

As I experience the leadership season of convergence, I founded The Cornerstone Coach to help other Christian leaders achieve the dream of elevated wellness at any stage of life, regardless of one's current health status. I believe that God's people need to live well and thrive to serve the Kingdom of God. After all, it’s His will…God. Wants. You. Well.

During my time in practice, I have found that to begin the day with a schedule blocked for my most important is not negotiable. Time in devotion, prayer, meditation, solitude, and worship, prepares me for the day. I cannot give what I do not have. My recent health and wellness journey taught me that self-care is a gift and I needed to receive it with grace and gratitude.

Recently, I founded The Cornerstone Coach was founded to help others achieve the dream of elevated wellness at any stage of life, regardless of one's current health status. I use a holistic approach applying coaching skills and biblical principles to help others overcome obstacles. Each person is uniquely created by God and with personalized coaching, in a holistic approach, integrating 7 areas of wellness and partnering with them as the expert of your journey, alongside your trusted healthcare providers. This combination provides the best of alternative healing with conventional medicine so you can feel, look, and live better because each one's calling is too precious to leave unfulfilled.

Devising agreements for the partnership, creating a safe container for coaching, prayer, journaling, seeking direction through the Bible Scriptures, providing encouragement, allowing space for silence, worship, and expression of emotions, and accountability plans are all a part of the coaching process.

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.