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 have completed extensive training in life coaching with an emphasis on biblical integration. I work with individuals using the Life Recovery Bible and related workbooks, which include both general recovery and divorce-specific materials. My coaching style combines biblical principles with established theories and techniques, enabling me to offer faith-based guidance while upholding professional coaching standards. Through practical experience guiding clients through the Life Recovery workbook series, I have developed skills in applying scripture-based recovery principles to real-life situations.

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Mentoring in Christian Life Coaching

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Field Experience in Christian Life Coaching

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For the past two years, I have provided weekly one-hour coaching sessions using the Life Recovery Bible and related materials, employing established coaching techniques and skills. These sessions have included active listening, goal-setting strategies, and personalized guidance. In total, I have completed over 80 hours of individual coaching sessions, during which I've developed and refined my coaching methodology.

Other Professional Credentialing or Certification

Spiritual Orientation and Practice

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

Jesus is more than a religious figure in my life - He's a constant, living presence who guides my daily journey. As my Lord and Savior, He provides the foundation for my decisions and actions, while as a Father, He offers the unconditional love and acceptance that everyone longs for. His friendship brings comfort during challenging times and joy in moments of celebration.

My relationship with Jesus transforms how I interact with others, approach challenges, and view my purpose. His example inspires me to serve others with compassion and encourage them to join me on the journey of sanctification.

A person becomes a Christian by making a personal decision to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior. As Romans 10:9 states, "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." This transformative step involves acknowledging Jesus as the Son of God who died for our sins and was resurrected, offering us the gift of salvation.

I believe the Bible is God's direct message to humanity, revealed through divinely inspired human authors in both the Old and New Testaments. It's not just a religious text - it's God's living word that shows us who He is and how we should live.

I believe the Holy Spirit is working in our world right now as an active presence of God, helping people understand who Jesus is and drawing them closer to Him. The Holy Spirit reveals Christ's love and helps us recognize our need for Him.

I was blessed to first accept Christ at age 10, but it was in my late twenties when my relationship with Him truly deepened and became more personal. During this season, I began earnestly studying His Word, which led me on a beautiful journey of both learning and unlearning - reshaping my understanding of who God truly is.

The Lord has become my everything - my Savior, friend, guide, and counselor. He faithfully walks beside me daily, lovingly convicts me when needed, and continually stretches me to grow. I'm profoundly grateful that I accepted His invitation for deeper communion.

Looking back, I consider my mother and grandmother's introduction to Christ the greatest gift they could have given me. They planted seeds of faith that would eventually blossom into this life-changing relationship I now cherish with Him.

Here's a summary of my Life Coaching practice/ministry:

1. Prayer is my heart's foundation in coaching - I wrap every session in prayer, asking for God's wisdom and guidance as I walk alongside each person. Sometimes we even pause mid-session to pray when we sense His leading.

2. I love using the Life Recovery Bible as our compass. There's something powerful about opening Scripture together and seeing someone's eyes light up when they find verses that speak directly to their situation.

3. Music and messages can be such powerful tools for healing. When someone's struggling, I often share worship songs or sermons that have touched my heart, hoping they'll minister to them too.

4. Some of our most profound moments happen in complete silence. Taking time to just "be still" together helps us tune out the world's noise and really hear God's voice. These quiet moments often lead to the biggest breakthroughs.

5. I also ask the Holy Spirit to be present with us.

Every coaching session is a sacred space where we invite God to work. Whether we're talking about practical life challenges or diving deep into spiritual growth, He's our ultimate Guide and Counselor.

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.