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Nov 1, 2024
Chris and Carol Green Advocate
for Revolution in Hearts and Homes
As America and the world brace for another critical round of elections, Chris and Carol Green have again released an assembly of prayerful strategies that can help families rebuild, restore and renew their hearts and homes in spite of the challenges they face everyday in these evil and perilous times.
June 18, 2024
Orginally recorded in October of 2000 at the Metro Christian Worship Center in St. Louis, MO, this message from Chris Green, speaks to men about finding their identity and purpose in Father God.
May 4, 2024
Chris and Carol Green
Provide Pre-Marital Coaching,
Officiate Wedding
Ephrata, Pennsylvania - Today, Chris and Carol Green officiated the wedding of John Thompson and Miranda Crawford. The couple was joined in holy matrimony after completing the Green’s We Made a PACT pre-marital coaching course.
December 29, 2023
Pennsylvania, USA --- Lamont Jones is a graduate of the CARE-Ready Life Coach Certification class from May of 2019, a community mentor, and a re-entry service provider.
Aug 3, 2023
C and C Connections, LLC --- Chris and Carol Green officially became Board-Certified Mental Health Coaches (BCMHC) upon completion of the 'Dare 2 Care' Mental Health Coach - First Responder Training program administered by the American Association of Christian Counselors through Light University.
June 1, 2023
Over 100 CARE-Ready Life Coaches Certified and Launched Into USA Communities Across 11 States
STEP Forward Life Institute ---Professors Chris and Carol Green, the founders of the STEP Forward Life Institute™ and owners of C and C Connections, LLC, hosted their final online CARE-Ready Life Coaching® Certification program's graduation ceremony, in a powerful and impactful live virtual event.
April 4, 2023
CARE-Ready Life Coaching® Receives USPTO Registered Trademark Approval
C and C Connections, LLC --- Community Life Coaches, Chris and Carol Green received an official Notice of Acceptance of Statement of Use from the U.S. Patents and Trademarks Office (USPTO), for their nationally and internationally recognized Coaching model known as CARE-Ready Life Coaching.
August 1, 2022
Pennsylvania, USA --- Chris and Carol Green presented 12 worthy recipients their CARE-Ready Responder Certificates of Completion after they successfully attended two online live video training sessions that were hosted by the Metro Christian Worship Center in St. Louis, MO, USA
April 20, 2022
iChange Nations™ (ICN) --- Professors Chris and Carol Green each received an ICN 2022 World Civility Icon Awards for Global Educator of the Year. This award is presented to candidates that have contributed to the advancement of humanity through their ideologies, inventions, and leadership. They have impacted communities with trust and dignity, having improved the quality of life for those they serve.
November 18, 2021
Milestone: 95 CARE-Ready
Life Coaches in 30 Organizations Across Nine States
STEP Forward Life Institute --- Chris and Carol Green, in collaboration with The STEP Forward Life Institute and United Graduate College and Seminary International (UGCSI), hosted the graduation of the CARE-Ready Life Coach Certification Fall Class of 2021, in an event that took place on a live video conference.
June 3, 2021
Milestone: 87 CARE-Ready
Life Coaches in 25 Organizations Across Six States
STEP Forward Life Institute --- Community Life Coaches, Chris and Carol Green, graduated the first CARE-Ready Life Coach Certification Class of 2021 on their live video conference.
“Congratulations to our new CARE-Ready Life Coaches," commented facilitators Chris and Carol Green. "This class had to overcome tremendous personal struggles, which included the loss of two family members, the continued challenges of the Covid-19 lock down, and other life upheavals."
February 27, 2021
Pennsylvania, USA --- Community Life Coaches, Chris and Carol Green facilitated an online Holistic Wellness Presentation for Life Esteem Holistic Wellness Center in Harrisburg, PA. This session’s topic was Occupational Wellness and it featured the Greens as the main session presenters as well.
December 12, 2020
Panelists in Spiritual Wellness Opioid Recovery Workshop
Pennsylvania, USA --- Community Life Coaches, Chris and Carol Green participated as Panelist in a Spiritual Wellness Workshop at the Life Esteem Holistic Wellness Center in Harrisburg, PA, USA. The session was one of eight workshops that were provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
October 31, 2020
London, UK ---Chris and Carol Green were guest on the Greatness TV show, which was created and produced Dr. Patrick Businge, EdD, PhD, DFSHC, the Chancellor of Greatness University, the world’s first institution dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering greatness in individuals and organizations.
May 14, 2020
Milestone: Over 75 CARE-Ready
Life Coaches Certified and Launched Into USA Communities
Pennsylvania, USA --- Community Life Coaches, Chris and Carol Green, graduated their FIRST EVER, Live Video Conference-based Care-Ready Life Coach Certification Class in the midst of Covid-19 lockdowns.
August 16, 2019
CARE-Ready Concept
Introduced to Ex-Offender
and Reentry Supporters
Pennsylvania, USA --- Community Life Coaches, Chris and Carol Green, were among several speakers at today's Open House Event at Sound Community Solutions hosted by Vladimir Beaufils. SCS is primarily known for its reentry work with those coming out of prison. In this event, they highlighted their work by presenting testimonials and providing a tour of their newest facility.
May 22, 2019
First Distance-Learning Student Certified as CARE-Ready Life Coach
August 25, 2018
Pennsylvania, USA - Today, Chris and Carol Green officiated the wedding of Leon Voughs and Ilecia Horton. This special couple and newly blended family was joined in holy matrimony after completing the Green’s We Made a PACT Pre-marital Coaching Course.
March 29, 2018
Honored on Capitol Hill,
Second Honorary Doctorate Awards
Washington, DC (Capitol Hill) --- Community Life Coaches, Chris and Carol Green were part of a special Honors and Distinctions Ceremony held in Washington, DC in the chapel of the U.S. Capitol Building. Hosted by iChange Nations™ and Dr. Clyde Rivers, this non-political event featured several honorees from across the United States and from Africa.
April 19, 2017
Chris and Carol Green Launch
New Human Service Coaching Matrix
Pennsylvania, USA --- Community Life Coaches, Chris and Carol Green, introduced their new Coaching Matrix to human service providers, during a monthly staff training at a local Women's Shelter in Harrisburg, PA. This new coaching matrix shows human service organizations how to adopt life coaching skill-sets within a case management paradigm.
March 9, 2016
Helping the Unemployed
Find More Than New Jobs
Pennsylvania, USA --- Community Life Coaches Chris and Carol Green, have been hosting monthly workshops in the Pennsylvania Career Link’s Job Club, a state-run program offered to assist the unemployed and under employed. They received several success stories at the conclusion of their latest presentation.
November 11, 2015
Giving Hope, Restoring Dignity
to the City's Unemployed
Pennsylvania, USA ---- Community Life Coaches, Chris and Carol Green, were invited to EDSI - PA CareerLink® Capitol Region's Job Club in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for the second consecutive month to host what the Greens call a 'Beyond the Resume' Life Coaching workshop.
October 4, 2024
STEP Forward Life Institute --- Today the Jane E. Stewart Green Scholarship was established to honor the life and legacy of a woman of God, wife, mother, and grandmother who was an undercover special force soldier who impacted thousands throughout her life, and home-and prayer-focused ministry.
July 18, 2024
Pennsylvania, USA --- Carol Green officially became a Board-Certified Master Mental Health Coach (BCMMHC) upon completion of the mental health specialization program: Marriage and Family, administered by the American Association of Christian Counselors through Light University.
June 1, 2024
Pennsylvania, USA - "Many young men are focused on the pursuit of the woman who will eventually become his wife," author Chris Green comments in his 2021 publication for men. "I believe their focus should be on the preparations for becoming honorable as husbands and fathers. It's a good thing to desire a wife. It's another thing to learn what it means to be a husband."
March 22, 2024
CARE-Ready Master Life Coach and Trainer Graduates First Cohort of Care-Solution Life Coaches
Missouri, USA --- Amethyst Roberson, our first CARE-Ready Master Life Coach and Trainer, graduated her first cohort of Care-Solution Life Coaches in an online ceremony hosted by Coaching Care Connections.
December 3, 2023
Fruitful Life Learning Community --- Chris and Carol Green expanded the Spiritual Growth and Maturity section of the STEP Forward Life Institute, to now include professional counselors.
Sep 16, 2023
Pennsylvania, USA --- We were honored to speak at the official launch of Lisa Kessler-Peters’ new book, How I Learned to Hide: Unraveling Shame and Rejection
Aug 2, 2023
Pennsylvania, USA - Chris and Carol Green were the guest speakers for the Dauphin County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) monthly volunteer online meeting, at the request of its Executive Director, Will Foster.
November 17, 2022
105 CARE-Ready Life Coaches Certified and Launched Into USA Communities Across 10 States
STEP Forward Life Institute --- Chris and Carol Green, in collaboration with The STEP Forward Life Institute, United Graduate College and Seminary International (UGCSI), I Change Nations, and Fruitful Life Network, Inc, hosted the final CARE-Ready™ Coach Certification graduation ceremony of 2022, in an event that took place tonight on a live video conference.
June 2, 2022
Milestone: 100 CARE-Ready Life Coaches Certified and Launched Into USA Communities in 10 States
STEP Forward Life Institute --- Chris and Carol Green, in collaboration with The STEP Forward Life Institute, United Graduate College and Seminary International (UGCSI), I Change Nations, and Fruitful Life Network, Inc, hosted the graduation of the CARE-Ready Life Coach™ Certification Spring Class 2022, in an event that took place on a live video conference.
April 2, 2022
UGCSI --- In a historical first, Professor Shakuntala Rose Reddy, Professor Carol Green and Professor Christopher Green were each conferred a Life Achievement Doctorate of Searcherdemics in an online ceremony that was held during the United Graduate College and Seminary International's annual Searcher Education Summit.
September 21, 2021
Pennsyvania, USA--- Certified master life coach/ trainer, Chris Green, writes to his sons from the front lines of the battle to restore honor to the role of husband and father.
May 18, 2021
Coach Chris Green Facilitates Fatherhood Academy Support Group Session
Pennsylvania, USA --- Community Life Coach, Chris Green was the facilitator of today's session for the Fatherhood Academy Support Group. Sponsored by Life Esteem, Inc, these weekly sessions are for men 18 years and older. This group is especially helpful for men who are reuniting with their families involved in separation or divorce from their family, or simply to improve their parenting skills.
January 23, 2021
London, UK Institution
Recognizes Chris and Carol Green
as Icons of Greatness
London, UK --- Chris and Carol Green were officially inducted in the 2021 World Book of Greatness today on the Greatness TV global broadcast. The World Book of Greatness is the world’s first and only official record of great (yet primarily unknown) people around the world.
November 20, 2020
Overcoming Covid Epidemic and
Global Lockdown Challenges,
Now More Than 80 Coaches Certified
UGCSI, USA --- Master Life CARE-Ready Life Coaches, Chris and Carol Green, graduated their second and final Live Video Conference-based Coaching Certification Class in 2020. This class included students from Pennsylvania and North Carolina.
October 17, 2020
UGCSI - Professors Chris and Carol Green, joined with the Chief Chancellor (H.E. Sir Clyde Rivers) and the Chancellor (Prof. Michal Pitzl) of United Graduate College and Seminary International in an online Professional Development session for its global consortium of Searcher Professors.
December 7, 2019
Honored with Harambee
Community Leadership Award
Pennsylvania, USA --- Community Life Coaches, Chris and Carol Green, were honored at the Life Esteem Kwanzaa Festival as part of the 19th Annual Harambee Community Leaders Award Program which recognizes individuals and organizations that model one of the seven principles of Nguzo
Saba.
July 16, 2019
Carol Green Featured in
Community News TV Spotlight
Pennsylvania, USA --- Community Life Coach Carol Green was featured in a TV spot about local shelter's plans to renovate the former Unitarian Church on Market Street in Harrisburg, into what it calls a Community Connection Center for Allison Hill.
December 21, 2018
Training and Life Coach Certification for Mentors of Ex-Offender Program
Pennsylvania, USA --- Chris and Carol Green continued their latest efforts to produce more Innovative Leadership Life Coaches as they launched a new life coaching certificate class at Sound Community Solutions, Inc.
July 11, 2018
Care-Ready Concepts Introduced at Homelessness Conference
Pennsylvania, USA --- Chris and Carol Green were the featured presenters in the Homelessness conference as representatives from organizations, agencies, charities, government services and churches who address human service issues from perspectives that range from education and housing, to mental wellness and trauma.
October 6, 2017
Launching a Servant-Leadership
and Spiritual Wellness Hub
Pennsylvania, USA --- Community Life Coaches, Chris and Carol Green, hosted a servant-leadership summit to officially launch the Fruitful Life Learning Community as the educational, inspirational and spiritual wellness hub of an alliance and network of home groups, outreach organizations, and community leaders.
June 14, 2016
Partnering With Local Shelter,
Helping Women Rebuild Their Lives
Pennsylvania, USA --- Community Life Coaches, Chris and Carol Green were part of a special gathering of community partners and volunteers who were acknowledged at a Recognition Reception hosted by the Shalom House Women’s Shelter.
June 12, 2015
Chris and Carol Green's
First Compilation Publication
Uplifts Hearts and Homes
Pennsylvania, USA - This new book by Chris and Carol Green is an assembly of prayerful strategies and purposeful applications that can help families rebuild, restore and renew their hearts and homes in spite of the relentless challenges that they face everyday in these evil and perilous times.
December 30, 2023
Fruitful Life Learning Community --- Chris and Carol Green provide a summary and comprehensive overview for the month of December.
November 8, 2023
STEP Forward Life Institute --- Today, Amethyst Roberson became the first CARE-Ready Master Life Coach trained and certified by Chris and Carol Green through the STEP Forward Life Institute.
April 6, 2023
Fruitful Life Learning Community --- Chris and Carol Green officially launched a Spiritual Wellness Support Group as part of their overall commitment to provide a safe space where people of faith can share their struggles in mental, emotional, physical, financial, occupational, social or spiritual health issues with others who will listen to, offer support, and pray with them.
November 1, 2022
STEP Forward Life Institute –-- Chris and Carol Green announced the official launch of a new video-on-demand format for their nationally and internationally recognized and endorsed Life Coach Certification Program known as Listen, Lift, Launch: Training and Certification in CARE-Ready Life Coaching™.
May 16, 2022
STEP Forward Life Institute ---
In this book, you are sure to find where you are "in your process." You are sure to find your next step. You will be encouraged and reassured that you are not alone in your journey. This is a riveting book that has inspired and impacted my life.
---Chancellor Michal P. Pitzl,
United Graduate College and Seminary, Int’l
November 26, 2021
STEP Forward Life Institute --- In this powerfully relevant book for our times, the creators of the CARE-Ready Life Coaching® model and its mindset-changing initiatives and education, reveal their highly recommended, tested, and proven people-connecting strategies. The Greens build a strong case for adopting the principles of CARE (Civility and Compassion, Awareness and Accountability with Respect and Empathy) in our personal and professional lives.
August 26, 2021
Milestone: 91 CARE-Ready
Life Coaches in 28 Organizations Across Eight States
STEP Forward Life Institute --- Chris and Carol Green, in collaboration with The STEP Forward Life Institute and United Graduate College and Seminary International (UGCSI), hosted the graduation of the CARE-Ready Life Coach Certification Summer Class of 2021, in an event that took place on a live video conference.
April 4, 2021
Online Fruitful Life Education and Ministry Preparation Platform
Pennsylvania, USA --- Chris and Carol Green officially launched their online education platform known as the STEP Forward Life Institute, an online learning, faith-based, non-governmental, Biblical and educational platform that offers accredited ministry certifications that can strategically prepare and position students to fulfill their Kingdom Ambassador roles in relationships, homes, careers, business or community outreach initiatives.
December 18, 2020
Collaborating with Life Esteem Holistic Wellness Center
Pennsylvania, USA --- Chris and Carol Green officially joined the Advisory Committee of the Life Esteem, Inc's Holistic Wellness Initiative in South Central Pennsylvania. As Community Life CARE Coaches, the Greens try to lead by example in their local community.
November 12, 2020
Maputo, Mozambique, Africa ---- Professional Life Coaches Chris and Carol Green were guest on The Africa Civility Show, a Live stream platform based in Mozambique, Africa, for the gathering of hundreds of thoughtful and iconic Leaders, Influencers, Humanitarians and Doers from around the world, who share a common interest in practical solutions for the sustainable development of Africa.
June 10, 2020
Appointed Professors of Searcher Education for Online International College and Seminary
(UGCSI) --- H.E. Sir Clyde Rivers and Chancellor, Dr. Michal Pitzl announced the appointment of Chris and Carol Green as Professors of Searcher Education at United Graduate College and Seminary International. This couple will be positioned to lead the Professional Development of UGCSI's global consortium of Searcher Professors.
November 27, 2019
Pennsylvania, USA --- C & C Connections deposited a check issued by Dauphin County as part of a workforce development grant.
"We didn't write the grant, but the organization that applied for it, included our business as one of the entities that is providing training for their staff."
June 26, 2019
Milestone: 50 CARE-Ready
Life Coaches Certified and Commissioned Into the Community
Pennsylvania, USA --- With the commissioning of their latest CARE-Ready coach certification class, which was hosted by Pat and Nathaniel Gadsden of Life Esteem, Inc, Chris and Carol Green reached another milestone. Since launching their cutting-edge life coach training in 2018, they have now certified and released 50 CARE-Ready Coaches.
November 8, 2018
Chris and Carol Green Speak at
Zonta International Local Club
Pennsylvania, USA --- Community Life Coaches, Chris and Carol Green, were the guest speakers of the November session of the local Zonta International Club. The Greens were invited by its President, Elaine Weinert because they have been providing life coaching support for the staff and residents of a local women's shelter, which the Zonta Club supports on a regular basis.
April 21, 2017
Receiving United Way 2017
Volunteer of the Year Nomination
Pennsylvania, USA --- In an award ceremony held in Harrisburg on Thursday evening, April 20, 2017, Community Life Coaches, Chris and Carol Green, received one of United Way's 2017 Volunteer of the Year Nominations for their work and services in the Shalom House Women's Shelter.
April 23, 2016
Honorary Doctorate Awards
for Innovative Community Service
Washington, DC (Capitol Hill) --- Chris and Carol Green were publicly confirmed and acknowledged for their innovative community service with Honorary Doctorate Degrees in Christian Leadership (Chris) and Humanities (Carol).
November 19, 2015
Chris and Carol Green Receive Golden Rule International Award
Pennsylvania, USA --- Chris and Carol Green received the Golden Rule International Award (World Peace Ambassadorship) for living a life that exemplifies the motto of the Golden Rule International, “Treat others the way you want to be treated.”