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 completed Christian Life Coaching Foundations I, II, and III, and Christian Life Coaching. I also completed Personal Development Coaching, Coaching Women, and Growing Your Coaching Ministry or Business.

Mentoring in Christian Life Coaching

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Field Experience in Christian Life Coaching

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I have served contracting as a Christian Coach with Kingdom Builders Academy since February 2022.

Other Professional Credentialing or Certification

Spiritual Orientation and Practice

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

Jesus is a member of the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus is fully God, infinite and eternal. He has always existed and has always been God. He came to Earth and lived fully man. While on Earth, He performed miracles and taught us that we are to love God and others. He lived a sinless life. But He died on a Roman cross to pay the price of the world's sins. Then He rose on the third day, appeared to His disciples and 500 people, and ascended to heaven. We are all offered eternal life through His death, burial, and resurrection. He is the only way we are reconciled back to God. Jesus gives the right to become eternal children of God to all who believe and trust Him. Jesus is my Savior and Lord who took my place in judgment. He gives me hope. HE is always there for me.

Becoming a Christian involves a heart decision and a prayer to God. Part of being a Christian means understanding that everyone sins. The Bible says the price or penalty for sin is death. But salvation is a gift from God through Jesus. By laying down His life on the cross, He took our place and paid the ultimate price, the penalty for our sin: death. Jesus is our only way to God. So to become a Christian, one must admit they are a sinner and turn away from their sin. Once they have turned from their sin, they must trust in Christ because salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone. They must believe Jesus died on the cross to save them from their sins and give them eternal life. They confess that Jesus is their Lord and Savior. They can say a salvation prayer that says: Dear Lord,
I admit that I am a sinner. I have done many things that do not please you. I have lived my life for myself only. I am sorry, and I repent. I ask you to forgive me. Please help me to turn away from my old ways and to follow Your will for my life. Please forgive me of my sins and cleanse me with your blood. I believe You died on the cross for me, to save me. You did what I could not do for myself. I come to you now and ask you to take control of my life. I give it to you. From this day forward, help me to live every day for you and in a way that pleases you. I love you, Lord, and I thank you that I will spend all eternity with you. Amen.

The Bible is Holy and powerful. I believe it is God-inspired, authoritative, and inerrant. It provides divine guidance for Christians. Those who wrote the Scriptures wrote what the Holy Spirit inspired them to write. The New Testament contains commandments that still apply directly to us today. What we read in God’s Word, we must determine to do. The Bible contains everything we need to know about who God is, how to be saved, how to live pleasing to God, and how to govern His people in His church. We should read it, study it, love it, and obey it.

We have God the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit in the Trinity. After the Ascension of Christ, He was the One sent as the Counsellor to the believers. The Holy Spirit is God’s presence in the lives of believers. The power of the Holy Spirit guides believers. We rely on Him to give us the strength to live in a way consistent with God’s plan. He binds us together with, and helps us become more like God. Jesus walked the Earth and was together with many in one place. But, the Holy Spirit is with all believers in all places. He enhances our natural characteristics and abilities and lifts them to new heights for God’s service. The Holy Spirit energizes believers from within rather than directing them by external rules. He gives us each gifts to use to fulfill our calling.

I did not grow up with any formal relationship with the Lord. We did not attend church or read the Bible. My mother is an atheist. I always had a feeling that there was a God and that Jesus was His Son. But it was confusing, and I certainly did not understand His sacrifice on the cross. I married a man who was raised Catholic. Together we eventually went on a journey to find God. We attended a nondenominational church a few times. One day the Pastor spoke to me and explained that the thoughts in my head that said God hated me were not from him but from the liar. We started to go regularly. We joined a small group. We learned more and more. We grew in faith and relationship. We were both baptized by our pastor at the beach. I have researched and read. I have talked to my Spiritual mentors and counselors. I have taken many courses. I have a Bachelor's through the International School of Ministry (ISOM). I am currently working on a thesis for the Master's.

Before all sessions, I pray for guidance and to be of service to the clients. When I am coaching, I pray to begin and end the session. I ask God to be present on the call. I ask for words to answer questions, give feedback, and help the clients. I let them know that true transformation comes only from Him. I share scripture and help them find their strength and dignity as His children. We look at their personality styles and learn about all the styles and how Jesus operated in each style. We also look at other people in the Bible and their personality styles. I will also help with looking at Spiritual gifts assessment and how to apply those gifts to pursue their purpose. I have also learned through ICCI about the Equipping Profile and see how that can be applied to help people on their journey. I help people to develop affirmations. I have coached many for free. I feel it is really what I have done my whole life without actually understanding coaching. It is what I feel my calling is. I took, and still take, courses through Kingdom Builders Academy. I then began to coach as a subcontractor with that organization. I love seeing others grow, and it is very rewarding to do this work. My background is in healthcare. I am a respiratory therapist, nurse, and nurse anesthetist. I have retired from that season of my life. I am pursuing coaching full-time now.

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:

• I Agree

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.