Professional Preparation
Credentials & Connections
Edward J. Spence's professional memberships, board credentials, and educational background as a Christian life coach, mental health coach, chaplain, and trauma-informed care professional.
Christian Coaching, Education, and Credentialing
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
American Association of Christian Counselors
Professional Member and Christian Care Professional
Edward J. Spence maintains a professional association with the American Association of Christian Counselors, an organization serving Christian counselors, coaches, ministry leaders, chaplains, caregivers, and mental health professionals.
Light University
Diplomas, Certifications, and Continuing Education
Edward J. Spence completed Christian coaching, mental health coaching, crisis response, trauma care, marriage and family, and related professional education through Light University, the educational branch of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
International Board of Christian Care
Professional Board Credentialing Organization
Edward J. Spence holds professional coaching credentials issued through the International Board of Christian Care. IBCC provides credentialing for qualified Christian coaches, mental health coaches, pastoral caregivers, chaplains, crisis responders, and other Christian care professionals.
IBCC credentials are professional board credentials, not state clinical licenses.
Edward J. Spence's IBCC Board Credentials
Current Board Credentials
The following credentials are issued by the International Board of Christian Care. These are professional board credentials, not state clinical licenses.
Master Life Coach Credential
RENEWAL DUE SOONIssued by: International Board of Christian Care
Credential ID: 10f852a0-638d-4ba2-a630-b7dbc6e455ec
Original Issue Date: September 13, 2024
Current Expiration: September 13, 2026
This credential is approaching its renewal date. Status will be updated upon confirmation of renewal.
Master Mental Health Coach Credential
CURRENTIssued by: International Board of Christian Care
Credential ID: 924dccb0-6f26-400e-b3c7-0d3330b19927
Original Issue Date: January 29, 2026
Current Expiration: January 29, 2028
Light University
Diplomas and Professional Certifications
Edward's professional education includes structured study in Christian coaching, mental health coaching, trauma-informed care, crisis response, marriage communication, conflict resolution, pastoral care, and related helping disciplines.
Edward's Light University Diplomas and Certifications
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Christian Coaching
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Mental Health Coaching
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Trauma-Informed Care
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Crisis Response
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Marriage Communication and Conflict Resolution
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Pastoral Care
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Credentialing and Scope Notice
The credentials, certifications, diplomas, memberships, and professional development displayed on this page document Edward J. Spence's education and preparation as a Christian life coach, mental health coach, trauma-informed coach, chaplain, crisis responder, and pastoral caregiver. Professional coaching and ministry credentials are distinct from state licensure as a psychologist, psychiatrist, clinical social worker, mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, or other licensed medical or behavioral health professional. Organization names are provided for identification and verification and do not imply employment, sponsorship, supervision, partnership, or endorsement unless expressly stated.