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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Professional Life Coaching 101 - 12 hours, Light University
Professional Life Coaching 202 - 12 hours, Light University
Marriage Coaching -12 hours, Light University
Clinical Depressions: Evidenced Based Counseling - 12 hours, Light University
Stress Management Coaching - 12 hours Light University
Advanced Personality Course and Trainer Training - 18 hours CLASSeminars

• LightUniversity-Stress-Management-Coaching-Certificate-Joyce-Zook.pdf
• LightUniversity-Marriage-Coaching-Certificate-Joyce-Zook.pdf
• LightUniversity-Clinical-Depression-Certificate-Joyce-Zook.pdf
• Classeminars-Advanced-Personality-Trainer-Certificate-Joyce-Zook.pdf
• AACC-Professional-Life-Coaching-101_102-Joyce-Zook.pdf

Mentoring in Christian Life Coaching

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Field Experience in Christian Life Coaching

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Coaching: My journey began in 2009 when I established my business and ministry. Over the past 15 years, I've had the privilege of coaching and empowering women. But my journey of guiding and mentoring women started even earlier, with 20 years of experience in military ministry through PWOC (Protestant Women of The Chapel).

Books and Courses: I have written three practical books: "12 Keys for Marriage Success: a Biblical Perspective for Wives", "Priorities for Life: Secrets of Success and Balance," and "God and Your Closet: De-Clutter Your Closet and Improve Your Self-Image." These books are the basis for my online courses, which include a self-paced version and a leader's kit for my marriage course, all designed to provide practical guidance and solutions. Additionally, I created a course called "Business Basics for the Mompreneur," designed to help women establish home-based businesses.

Speaking: As a military wife and member of PWOC, I've had the honor of serving as PWOC President for Europe for one year. My speaking engagements have taken me to women's retreats for military women and wives in seven countries and at several military bases across the United States. Since returning to the US, I've been privileged to speak at or lead workshops at AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association), numerous MOPS groups (Mothers of Preschoolers), and various churches, ensuring a diverse audience.

To explore more about my work and the services I offer, I invite you to visit my website at JoyeZook.com.

Other Professional Credentialing or Certification

Spiritual Orientation and Practice

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

Jesus Christ is God's only Son, born of the virgin Mary. He came to earth as fully God and fully man. He lived sinless, crucified, died, and rose again on the third day. Then he ascended into heaven and now sits at the right hand of God. He will return one day to earth in power and glory to rule.

Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. He has washed away my sins, and through Him and His covering of righteousness, I will live eternally with Him forever in heaven.

You must confess you are a sinner and be willing to turn from your sin. Confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord and you will be saved.

Romans 3:10-12 - We all have sinned.
Romans 5:8 - While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 6:23 - Sin leads to death, but the gift of God is the eternal lie through Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 2:8-9 - We have been saved by grace, not by works.

The Bible is the inspired and only infallible and authoritative written Word of God.

The Holy Spirit, the third part of the Trinity, is our constant guide. When Jesus ascended into heaven, He promised to send us a comforter. The Holy Spirit, our comforter and resides in us after we accept Christ as our savior. He guides us, convicts us of sin, and leads us to righteousness.

I was raised in the Methodist church, but I walked away from any relationship with God when I left home for college. After five years in an abusive marriage full of infidelity, I realized I needed help and a way out. God sent me my wonderful husband, Arron. A year after we were married, I prayed with Pat Robertson while watching the 700 Club to receive Jesus Christ as my Savior after hearing women talking about their new life after experiencing abuse. I was baptized in a Baptist church.

From that point on, I wanted to learn how to lead a different life, following God's principles from the Bible. I discovered what it meant to be a godly wife and how to love and serve others.

My husband and I spent 26 years of our 46 years of marriage serving in military chapels worldwide. Throughout our 46 years together, we have hosted a weekly Bible study in our homes and taught marriage Sunday school classes. I also served in the PWOC (Protestant Women of the Chapel) for over 30 years. Additionally, I sang and played percussion on the Praise Team my husband led at most of the Chapels we attended.

Once my husband retired from the military, we served three years on staff with OCF (Officer's Christian Fellowship). We currently live in the piney woods of East Texas and are members of Summit Heights Fellowship, a non-denominational Protestant church. We host a small group weekly Bible study in our home, I attend a women's Bible study, and I plan to start a marriage group for women soon.

I help women apply biblical principles in their everyday lives and teach them how to create a life and marriage they love. My ministry is based on John 8:32: "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

I pray for and with my coaching clients and incorporate Scriptures in my writing, which serves as the foundation of my work. I often include a Bible verse at the end of one of my videos and post weekly Scriptures on social media. God and His word are the reason I live and serve. My goal is to bring practical applications of biblical principles that women can apply in their daily lives. I am committed to serving women on their spiritual journey. I call myself the Practical Christian Woman.

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.