Program and Website Terms and Conditions

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These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of BCC Bootcamp - Coaching From a Faith-Based Leader's Perspective Training program and website located at https://www.thebarnabasteam.com.

Coaching From a Faith-Based Leader's Perspective - Program Terms and Conditions

The Coaching From a Faith-Based Leader's Perspective (CFLP Course 401) 30, 60 and 120-hour training programs are:

(1) The fourth of four 30-hour courses required for the 120-hour program, or (2) the second of two 30-hour courses required for the 60-hour program, and (3) the course required for the 30-hour program, approved by CCE for BCC applicants.

CCE Eligibility Requirements: For candidates seeking to fulfill requirements for the Board Certified Coach credential through the Center for Credentialing and Education (http://www.cce-global.org/Credentialing/BCC/Requirements), the 30, 60 and 120 hour training programs are designed for applicants who currently hold a qualifying degree.

Technical Support: If you need technical assistance with the learning platform, please contact us at BCCbootcamp@thebarnabasteam.com during regular office hours and we will assist or help coordinate additional assistance from the learning platform if needed. Please note: Technical Support is only for situations regarding the online course platform, and we cannot provide repair advice for your personal computer.

Coaching From a Faith-Based Leader's Perspective Program Description: CFLP is offered by The Barnabas Team, LLLP, in collaboration with CCE’s BCC Faith-Based Initiative to foster, promote, and advance the BCC credential to clergy and spiritual leaders; and Dr. William H. Curtis. CFLP achieves BCC core competencies by emphasizing (1) Ethical and Professional Standards, (2) Agreements and Goal-Setting, (3) Coach Presence and Applied Skills, (4) Effective Coach–Client Communication and Rapport, (5) Facilitating Client Growth and Accountability, and (6) Coaching Business Practices and Professional Development.

The program is designed to train and enable leaders to offer coaching services as part of their ministry, community, and beyond. CFLP consists of in-person and online (virtual) sessions, requiring qualified participants to complete at least thirty (30) hours of training, including a minimum of 15 hours of in-person training and 15 hours of online training. The ideal learning format is based on the following training schedule:

1. Purchase the required text books and complete training modules 1 and 2 on the online training platform (approximately 4 hours).

2. Attend the two-day BCC Bootcamp (in-person) session (15 hours).

3. Complete the remaining modules on the online learning platform (approximately 11 hours) within 60 days of completing the in-person Bootcamp session.

4. Complete BCC application and examination process through the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE).

Learning occurs through in person "bootcamp" practicums, assigned reading from texts and other materials, videos, practice activities, personal reflection and a multiple-choice exam with a required passing score of 70%. Students need regular internet access to complete the course. Participants must complete the full 30-hour training program within 60 days of finishing the BCC Bootcamp (in-person) training.

Coaching From a Faith-Based Leader's Perspective (Course 401) Objectives: Upon completion of the course, students should:

1. Conduct thorough screening and orientation through a foundational understanding of client motivation level, informed consent, coach and client roles, and general parameters for establishing the coaching process from a faith-based leader's perspective.

2. Understand and perform fundamental coaching skills, such as the coaching alliance, helping skills, developing coaching plans, and other essential elements of the coaching process.

3. Implement ethical and professional practices through demonstrated understanding of codes of ethics, advocacy, continuing education, and personal barriers to the coaching process.

4. Assess coaching goals, client strengths, and specific issues concerning the coaching process.

5. Facilitate and monitor the individual client’s progress toward desired goals, decision making, and use of resources.

6. Understand organizational roles, the change process, mentoring, and conflict management related to the coaching process for businesses and organizations.

Coaching From a Faith-Based Leader's Perspective (Course 401*) Required Materials/References: The program is based on the books and training materials written by Tony Stoltzfus. Below are the required texts for this course. They may be purchased on Amazon and at other book retailers.

• Stoltzfus, T. (2017). Leadership coaching: The disciplines, skills, and principles of successful coaching (2nd ed.). Coach 22. (https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Coaching-Disciplines-Skills-Christian/dp/1419610503/ref)

• Stoltzfus, Tony. (2008). Coaching Questions: A Coaches Guide to Powerful Asking Skills. Coach 22. (https://www.amazon.com/Coaching-Questions-Coachs-Powerful-Asking/dp/0979416361/ref)

*Additional texts are required for courses 101, 201 and 301, as applicable to the 60-hour and 120-hour programs. Please email us for a full list.

Required Assignments and Grade Determination:

1. Chapter Reading: Students will complete all assignments for each unit and learning module from the required texts, assigned videos, learning materials and select articles assigned as additional reading material.

2. In Person Bootcamp Practicums: Students will participate in BCC Bootcamp practicums for 15-hours of in-person training.

3. Practice Coaching Activities, Discussion Forum and Reflection Exercises: Students will participate in practice coaching activities, online discussion topics and/or reflection exercises for each learning module. Portions of some practice coaching activities will be uploaded to the learning platform or submitted through another online format.

4. Exam: There will be an exam over the assigned reading, online discussions, reflections and practice coaching activities at the end of the course. The exam will include multiple choice and true/false questions.

5. The only grade given for this course will be via the end-of-course exam. It is graded as a “pass/fail” exam. While no other grades will be given, regular attendance and participation are expected through the online discussions and completion of all assignments and learning activities.

Grading Scale: Grades are calculated on a “points possible” basis. The number of points earned is divided by the number possible. The following scale is used to determine letter grades:

• 70 – 100 Pass

• 69 and Below Fail

Scores for multiple choice and true/false exam will be available immediately following completion of the exam. To facilitate learning, candidates may take the assessment up to 3 times. If needed, retest attempts may be completed by returning to the testing platform as soon as the candidate is ready. (In the unlikely event that a candidate is unsuccessful after 3 test attempts, please contact the coach trainer to discuss or schedule an individual coach training review program covering specific content areas in need of improvement.)

Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance is required for Bootcamp (in-person) training session. Online attendance and participation are established by posting in the discussion forums and completing all assignments and activities.

Discussion Forum Requirements: Students are asked to post substantive responses or comments to the discussion topics in each learning module.

Substantive comments/posts generally:

1. Create a clear connection to the initial topic and/or the post of another student which relates to the topic, or

2. Offer related or new information, or

3. Relate a personal experience to support the discussion topic, or

4. Reference information from the course text to support the discussion, or

5. Lead the reader to a higher level of understanding about the discussion topic.

Please review the expectations for online discussions listed below:

1. Be polite and positive.

2. Be objective and open to new ideas.

3. Acknowledge and accept cultural differences.

4. Use complete-sentence format

Student/Instructor Communication: Students may communicate with the instructor during the in-person BCC Bootcamp or via email or telephone. Students can usually expect a returned email response from the instructor within 24 hours during Monday through Friday. If a phone conversation is preferred, please email the instructor and provide your phone number and several “best times” for the conversation. The instructor will always confirm the number and time via email before calling you.

Training Time and Extensions: The course is designed to be completed within sixty days after the date of the BCC Bootcamp practicum. If you are unable to complete the course within 60-days for good cause (work conflict, illness, death in the family, serious accident, etc.), and have regularly participated through course attendance up until the time of submitting the petition, a “Request for Extension” may be submitted via email.

Grievance Procedures: We appreciate the opportunity to be your training provider and strive to ensure that you are satisfied with our training programs. If you are not satisfied, have a concern or a complaint, we ask you to use the following process to allow us to correct the matter if at all possible:

1. Non-Satisfaction. If you are not satisfied with our services or training staff for any reason, we encourage you to contact the training instructor by phone or email to let us know so we can have the opportunity to correct it. Generally, we believe that non-satisfaction arises out of miscommunication or misunderstanding and we want to clear up any confusion as quickly as possible.

2. Concern. If you are uncomfortable discussing with the training instructor or the training instructor is unable to adequately address the cause for non-satisfaction:

• Please put your concern in writing and send by email addressed to BCCbootcamp@thebarnabasteam.com with ASSISTANCE NEEDED referenced in the subject line for review by the training program director and staff.

• The training program director or staff representative will respond to your contact within 10 days but usually much more quickly.

3. Complaint/Dispute/Grievance. If you dispute or find the response to your concern to be unacceptable, or do not receive a response within 10 days:

• Please email a formal complaint, together with any response you have received from the training director or staff representative, to BCCbootcamp@thebarnabasteam.com with ATTN COMPANY OFFICERS referenced in the subject line, for review by the Company Officers of the Barnabas Institute of Professional Coaching.

• The Company Officers will respond to your complaint within 14 days.

We hope that the above process will address any dissatisfaction or concerns and resolve any complaint, dispute or grievance you may have; however, if you do not feel this is the case, please know that we report each Complaint, Dispute, or other Grievance (“Complaint Matter”) related to our training programs, including all complaint matters received from a trainee, another organization, or a government agency or authority, to the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) within sixty (60) days of becoming aware of the Complaint Matter.

The Barnabas Team, LLLP and TBT Training materials are provided “as is.” The Barnabas Team and TBT Training disclaim any warranties, expressed or implied, regarding their accuracy or reliability, and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. To the extent permissible by law, The Barnabas Team and TBT Training accept no liability for any injuries or damages caused by acting upon or using the content contained in its publications.

If you need assistance with the learning platform or have any questions about the learning materials, please do not hesitate to contact us:

• Phone 479-222-0547

• Email at BCCbootcamp@thebarnabasteam.com

Website Terms and Conditions

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Unless otherwise stated, The Barnabas Team, LLLP and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on The Barnabas Team. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may access this from The Barnabas Team for your own personal use subjected to restrictions set in these terms and conditions.

You must not:

• Copy or republish material from The Barnabas Team

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Parts of this website offer users an opportunity to post and exchange opinions and information in certain areas of the website, learning platform or group discussion forums. The Barnabas Team, LLLP, does not filter, edit, publish or review Comments before their presence on the website. Comments do not reflect the views and opinions of the Barnabas Team or BCC Bootcamp - Coaching From a Faith-Based Leader's Perspective, its agents, and/or affiliates. Comments reflect the views and opinions of the person who posts their views and opinions. To the extent permitted by applicable laws, The Barnabas Team and/or BCC Bootcamp - Coaching From a Faith-Based Leader's Perspective shall not be liable for the Comments or any liability, damages, or expenses caused and/or suffered as a result of any use of and/or posting of and/or appearance of the Comments on this website, the learning platform or group discussion forums.

The Barnabas Team, TBT Training and/or BCC Bootcamp - Coaching From a Faith-Based Leader's Perspective reserve the right to monitor all Comments and remove any Comments that can be considered inappropriate, offensive, or causes breach of these Terms and Conditions.

You warrant and represent that:

• As an enrolled training student, you are entitled to post the Comments on the learning platform or the group discussion forum and have all necessary licenses and consents to do so;

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• Center for Credentialing and Education

• Government agencies;

• Search engines;

• News organizations;

• Online directory distributors may link to our Website in the same manner as they hyperlink to the Websites of other listed businesses; and

• System-wide Accredited Businesses except soliciting non-profit organizations, charity shopping malls, and charity fundraising groups which may not hyperlink to our Web site.

These organizations may link to our home page, to publications, or to other Website information so long as the link: (a) is not in any way deceptive; (b) does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of the linking party and its products and/or services; and (c) fits within the context of the linking party's site.

If you are not one of the organizations listed above and are interested in linking to our website, you must inform us by sending an e-mail to contact@thebarnabastteam.com. Please include your name, your organization name, contact information as well as the URL of your site, a list of any URLs from which you intend to link to our Website, and a list of the URLs on our site to which you would like to link. Wait 2-3 weeks for a response.

Approved organizations may hyperlink to our Website as follows:

• By use of our corporate name; or

• By use of the uniform resource locator being linked to; or

• Using any other description of our Website being linked to that makes sense within the context and format of content on the linking party's site.

No use of The Barnabas Team's logo or other artwork will be allowed for linking absent a trademark license agreement.

Content Liability:

We shall not be held responsible for the content of any Website that links to our Website. By linking to our Website, you agree to protect and defend us against all claims that are raised on your Website. No link(s) should appear on any Website that may be interpreted as libelous, obscene, or criminal, or which infringes, otherwise violates, or advocates the infringement or other violation of, any third party rights.

Reservation of Rights:

We reserve the right to request that you remove all links or any particular link to our Website. You approve to immediately remove all links to our Website upon request. We also reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions and its linking policy at any time. By continuously linking to our Website, you agree to be bound to and follow these linking terms and conditions.

Disclaimer:

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we exclude all representations, warranties, and conditions relating to our website and the use of this website, the learning platform and the training materials contained thereon, or the group discussion forums. we will not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature.