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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I hold a Bachelor Degree (BA(Ed) in Christian Religious Studies and Educational Foundation from the Lagos State University, Lagos, Nigeria.
A MBA in Finance Management from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State Nigeria
A Master of Science (MSC), in Forensic Science from the University of Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria.
I was ordained a Deacon at the Living Faith Church, a.k.a Winners Chapel International in 2006.
I was later ordained a Pastor in the year 2011, after which I served as the Youth Pastor from 2011 to 2015.
I also served as an Assistant Pastor at the Main Church since I was ordained a Pastor right from Nigeria and now in the United States
I served as the LEAD Pastor of Winners Chapel International, New Hampshire for two years till I became the Associate Pastor of the whole church in New England. A position I currently hold with my residency at the church Zonal Head quarters in Tewksbury Massachusetts.
My Professional career was in Banking and Healthcare. I was a Banker for 15 solid years (2002 to 2017). I was a Branch Manager at the bank between 2009 to 2017 before I transitioned fully into health care after I migrated to the United states. I have always volunteered in the Community Health Center back home even while I worked as a Banker as well as fulfilling my calling as a Minister of the Gospel.
As healthcare practitioner, I have held several positions from Residential Counselor, Case Worker, Case Manager Supervisor, Senior Program Director, Program Manager and currently a Mental Health Specialist at Boston Medical Center.
My passion to see men fare well led to my forming a Nonprofit, called Eniobani-The Hope Anchors Inc. (www.enobanithehopeanchors.org).
I also incorporated a staffing agency Mainspring Staffing Services in 2018 to serve the staffing needs in both Health and Non Health care Industries. 2023, I started Mainspring Human Services, a Home Health Agency going into the Community to attend to People's health needs.
I am called to Serve and my passion is to see people smile. Which was why, I also incorporated two other charity organizations in Africa namely: Ajihinrere Welfare Initiatives and Eniobani Iranwo Foundations'. These are non for profit organizations through which we have met several needs in multiple of thousands. Our focus this year 2025 is to help at least 5000 people. So help us God.
In America Here, I am a Volunteer at the Medical Reserve Corps where I serve delightfully. I have committed more than 10000 hours and I am committed to giving more till Christ return.
Beyond charity, I am a Life Coach providing mentorship to Youths in the church and in the community.

• Student_eCard-1.pdf
• Notification-of-Result-University-of-Ibadan-DMJ.pdf
• RESUME-OLADIMEJI-AKERE.pdf
• Personal-statement-PHD-DMJ.pdf
• unoffcial-transcript-report.pdf

Mentoring in Christian Life Coaching

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Field Experience in Christian Life Coaching

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I am a serving Pastor since I was ordained in 2011. I was a Youth pastor for four years, Lead Pastor of our church in New Hampshire when it was founded in 2021, and I am currently the Associate Pastor at the Zonal Head Quarter of our church in New England. I have served as a Minister since I gave my life to Christ at Age 19years growing steadily and making impacts.

Other Professional Credentialing or Certification

• Notification-of-Result-University-of-Ibadan-DMJ1.pdf
• unoffcial-transcript-report1.pdf

Spiritual Orientation and Practice

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

Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. He is a representation of God the father who left His throne as human to come and die for the sins of the world. Through him I obtained salvation and life with him is meaningful.

Through the Message: A person learns about Jesus Christ through his teachings, and the concept of salvation through faith.

Belief: The individual after hearing the message must belief in Jesus as the Son of God and accept.

Repentance: This involves a conscious decision to turn away from sin and make a commitment to live according to Christ teachings

Confession: Verbally confessing Jesus as Lord and Savior

Baptism: Baptism by immersion is part of the process

Fellowship: Jon a community of believers, church to continue to hear the word of God for growth and development

I believe the Holy Bible as the word of God inspire by the Holy Spirit

I believe the holy spirit as the third person in trinity. Before Jesus departed, he promised to ministry of the Holy ghost, whom he said will teach the disciples all things. I take the message as it was preached and the Holy Spirit has been my guide ever since.

I was born into a Christian family, but raised by a Muslim Uncle. I knew what it was not to be a Born again child of God based on my training as a Muslim from childhood. I gave my life to Christ by accepting him as my personal Lord and savior at age 19years Old in an encounter like Paul. I was invited to a meeting, where I got struck by the holy spirit and lost consciousness for a while by the time I woke up I found myself speaking in tongue. I was Ministered to, I accepted Christ and began to preach the gospel the same day. Telling all I met if they have found Christ winning souls to his kingdom. My life has never been the same since then, I have increased in faith and the journey has been so eventful.

My Scriptural anchor is Psalms 16: 8 " I have set the Lord always before me, because he is at my right hands I shall not be moved." After I gave my life to Christ, this scripture has been my mantra. It has helped me developed a solid relationship with God as I place less trust in Men but all of my hope in Christ depended on him for everything.

My Life coaching and practice was a foundation that is undoubtedly reliant on Christ and this I teach in words, principle and practice. It is a scriptural practice I ensure daily an I have not at any point deterred. directed others to solely depended on God This has helped me to woven a God only. All coaching sessions are grounded in biblical teachings. This involves using scripture as a lens for understanding personal challenges and opportunities, helping clients and followers align their goals with God’s purpose for their lives. Each session begins and ends with prayer. This invites God's presence, seeking guidance and wisdom. Followers are encouraged to pray for discernment and clarity regarding their goals and challenges. They are are guided in meditating on specific verses that resonate with their life circumstances. This practice helps them internalize biblical truths and apply them to their daily lives. Coaching includes setting not just personal or professional goals, but also spiritual ones such as growing in faith, serving others, or deepening their prayer life. There are regular check-ins and follow ups to related to spiritual disciplines, like reading the Bible, attending church, or engaging in communal worship, provide accountability and encouragement. I integrate spiritual disciplines and biblical principles to facilitate growth, healing, and alignment with God’s will, creating a supportive environment for transformation in my coaching.

Some of the scriptures aside from Psalms 16:8 that feature mostly for me and helped me better enlighten my followers are Jeremiah 29: 11 " I know the thoughts I think towards you, thought of good and not of evil." Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight." Romans 12: 2"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Mathew 6: 33 "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." And many more.

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.