{"id":25139,"date":"2020-09-23T07:28:19","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T15:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/?p=25139"},"modified":"2020-09-23T07:28:22","modified_gmt":"2020-09-23T15:28:22","slug":"become-a-christian-certified-life-coach-through-the-ibcc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/become-a-christian-certified-life-coach-through-the-ibcc\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a Christian Certified Life Coach Through The IBCC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many coaching professionals undoubtedly believe becoming a <a href=\"https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/?s=certified+life+coach\"><strong>certified life coach<\/strong><\/a> is fundamental to a successful career in coaching. As certified Christian life coaches, you are in a position to coach from a biblical or Christian worldview and employ the needed tools to help make a difference in the lives of your clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/clc-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/clc-1.jpg 950w, https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/clc-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/clc-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/clc-1-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About The IBCC<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The International Board of Christian Care (IBCC) is a growing, and recognized division of the nearly 50,000- member American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC).&nbsp; They are open to all qualified mental health professionals, chaplains, para-professionals, and lay counseling ministry leaders who identify themselves as Christian counselors, life coaches and crisis responders. The IBCC offers three distinct credentials through the education arm of AACC, Light University. They are Board of Christian Professional &amp; Pastoral Counselors (BCPPC), Board of Christian Life Coaching (BCLC), and Board of Christian Crisis and Trauma Response (BCCTR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBCC\u2019s Certified Life Coach Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the IBCC\u2019s Board of Christian Life Coaching (BCLC)\u2019s credentialing, there are four credentials currently offered. They are the CCLC (Certified Christian Life Coach), the CACLC (Certified Advanced Christian Life Coach), the CMCLC (Certified Master Christian Life Coach), and the highest level of credentialing, the CPCLC (Certified Professional Christian Life Coach).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 48%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coachcertificationtraining.com\/rookie-credibility-free-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ICF-FREE-VIDEO-TRAINING.jpg\" alt=\"ICF Certification VIDEO\" class=\"wp-image-25010 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ICF-FREE-VIDEO-TRAINING.jpg 800w, https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ICF-FREE-VIDEO-TRAINING-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ICF-FREE-VIDEO-TRAINING-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ICF-FREE-VIDEO-TRAINING-640x400.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(NOTE: If you\u2019ve been asking questions about ICF Certification lately, then you need to watch <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/coachcertificationtraining.com\/rookie-credibility-free-video\">this video<\/a><\/strong>. In the video, I\u2019ll explain how to best get and use this \u2018<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/coachcertificationtraining.com\/rookie-credibility-free-video\">ultimate credibility advantage<\/a><\/strong>\u2019. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/coachcertificationtraining.com\/rookie-credibility-free-video\">Click HERE<\/a><\/strong> now to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/coachcertificationtraining.com\/rookie-credibility-free-video\">watch the video<\/a><\/strong>.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are the requirements for the different certifications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Certified Christian Life Coach (CCLC)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Identify and practice as a Christian Coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Completing a minimum of 24 educational hours\/CEs of specialized life coach training related to incorporating biblical principles and coaching skills with appropriate theory, knowledge professional practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maintaining at least 12 CEs every two years related to incorporating biblical principles and coaching skills with appropriate theory, knowledge practice once credential is awarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional Documentation Needed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Copies of any earned degree(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Copies of current, valid, and professional license(s) or coaching certifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact hours and educational documentation that demonstrate education\/training incorporate biblical principles and coaching skills with appropriate theory, knowledge, and practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Certified Advanced Christian Life Coach (CACLC)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Identify and practice as a Christian Coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Completing a minimum of 36 educational hours\/CEs of specialized life coach training related to the incorporation of biblical principles and coaching skills with appropriate theory, knowledge, and professional practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maintaining at least 12 CEs every two years related to incorporating biblical principles and coaching skills with appropriate theory, knowledge practice once credential is awarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional Documentation Needed can be found on IBCC website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Certified Master Christian Life Coach (CMCLC)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Identify and practice as a Christian Coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Completion of a minimum of 60 educational hours\/CEs of specialized life coach training related to the incorporation of biblical principles and coaching skills with appropriate theory, knowledge, and professional practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be able to document at least one year of experience in coaching-related activities with clients or the training\/equipping others on coaching topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maintaining at least 12 CEs every two years related to incorporating biblical principles and coaching skills with appropriate theory, knowledge practice once credential is awarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional Supportive Documentation Needed can be found on IBCC website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Certified Professional Christian Life Coach (CPCLC)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Identify and practice as a Christian Coach. This refers to independently practicing life coaches who incorporate biblical principles and coaching skills with appropriate theory, knowledge, and who are involved in a significant professional practice of Christian Coaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Completion of a minimum of 200 educational hours\/CEs of specialized life coach training related to the incorporation of biblical principles and coaching skills with appropriate theory, knowledge, and professional practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be able to document at least two years of experience in coaching-related activities with clients or the training\/equipping others on coaching topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the credential is awarded, maintain at least 12 CEs every two years related to the incorporation of biblical principles and coaching skills with appropriate theory, knowledge, and practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional Supportive Documentation Needed can be found on IBCC website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The information provided in this article will assist Christian Coaches in choosing the best life coach credential. A career as a Christian <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">certified life coach <\/span> is undoubtedly attainable with certification from a credible organization such as the IBCC.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Special Bonus \u2013 Learn 3 simple ways to become a life coach with the <\/em><script><\/script> <a data-leadbox-popup=\"WsDybRXPrKpJbe9UwCSeo3\" data-leadbox-domain=\"coachestrainingblog.lpages.co\" href=\"\"><em>\u201c30-Days to Become a Coach\u201d video toolkit<\/em><\/a><em> when you fill in the form at the top right and click the <\/em><script><\/script> <a data-leadbox-popup=\"WsDybRXPrKpJbe9UwCSeo3\" data-leadbox-domain=\"coachestrainingblog.lpages.co\" href=\"\"><em>\u201cWatch The Videos Now\u201d<\/em><\/a><em> button. You\u2019ll learn how to change your client\u2019s life in 45 minutes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/jeannie-copy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/jeannie-copy.jpg\" alt=\"jeannie cotter\" class=\"wp-image-27519\" width=\"151\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/jeannie-copy.jpg 466w, https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/jeannie-copy-300x281.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 151px) 100vw, 151px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/bio\/jeannie-cotter\/\">Jeannie Cotter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Editor\/Writer, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/\">Coaches Training Blog community<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/bio\/margaret-olubiyi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Margaret K. Olubiyi<\/a><\/strong><br>Life Coach<br>Writer, Coaches Training Blog community<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many coaching professionals undoubtedly believe becoming a certified life coach is fundamental to a successful career in coaching. As certified Christian life coaches, you are in a position to coach from a biblical or Christian worldview and employ the needed tools to help make a difference in the lives of your clients. 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