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THE INSTITUTE OF MINISTRY

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 861029287 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE T20 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.ministryinstitute.org
revenue
$117K
expenses
$176K
net assets
$19K
employees
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

TO COACH, TEACH, TRAIN AND MENTOR PASTORS AND MINISTRY LEADERS IN BUILDING SKILLS THROUGH PRACTICAL APPLICATION AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN ADVANCED LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES

profile · synthesized from sources

The Institute of Ministry operates an online platform offering digital educational products and services related to ministry training and development. The organization serves individuals seeking religious or spiritual leadership education through online courses and subscription-based content. It is based in Arizona and uses third-party platforms for course delivery and affiliate marketing.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Affiliate Program
Partner program enabling individuals to promote ministry courses and earn commissions on referrals through tracked links
Digital Ministry Courses
Online educational programs designed to train individuals in religious leadership and ministry practices
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Christian Ministerial Training & Ordination 11 activities
    • Consulting and coaching organizations on leadership systems
      Applies the "scriptural Maximum CEO system" in church, non-profit, and business settings, training and coaching leaders, teams, boards of directors, and marketplace executives, and has supported client organizations in significant revenue growth.
    • Deliver tuition-free leadership training programs globally
      Provides live, tuition-free training programs that have trained over 125,000 leaders worldwide in organizational leadership and divine purpose fulfillment, using scriptural frameworks.
    • Delivering leadership training globally
      Provides leadership training to ministers and marketplace leaders globally, having trained over 125,000 leaders worldwide through live, tuition-free training programs.
    • Delivering leadership training to ministers and marketplace leaders
      Provides leadership training to ministers and marketplace leaders globally, having trained over 125,000 leaders worldwide through live, tuition-free programs.
    • Leadership Training Programs
      Offers live, tuition-free leadership training programs to ministers and marketplace leaders globally, having trained over 125,000 leaders worldwide.
    • Offer comprehensive online leadership courses based on Scripture
      Delivers multiple online courses with sequential, in-depth lessons—such as 54, 14, and 17-lesson programs—focused on scriptural strategic planning, leadership development, performance improvement, and intimacy with God for leaders in ministry and marketplace settings.
    • Online Leadership Training Courses
      Provides a variety of online leadership training courses, including the "Maximum CEO Online Course" and the "Executive Curriculum Collection," which are based on Scripture and designed for businesses, non-profits, and ministers. These courses cover strategic planning, organizational leadership, performance improvement, and personal development, with some courses offering over 50 lessons.
    • Organizational Growth Consulting
      Provides a "ministry system" and training that has supported client organizations in achieving significant revenue growth, such as increasing revenue from $40 million to $63 million over two years.
    • Providing online leadership training courses
      Offers a suite of online courses, including "Maximum CEO," "Discipler CEO," "Ultimate CEO," and "Planning CEO," which provide scriptural leadership systems for businesses and non-profits, with some courses containing over 50 lessons and workbooks.
    • Providing online leadership training courses
      Offers a variety of online courses, including the "Maximum CEO Online Course" and the Executive Curriculum Collection (Maximum CEO, Discipler CEO, Ultimate CEO, and Planning CEO), which provide scriptural leadership systems for businesses and non-profits, with some courses offering over 50 in-depth lessons.
    • Support organizational growth through scriptural leadership systems
      Implements a "scriptural Maximum CEO system" and ministry system that clients have used to grow organizational revenue from $40 million to $63 million within two years, as reported by client organizations.
  • Religious Facility Construction & Renovation 1 activity
    • Construct and maintain debt-free ministry facilities
      Completed a second debt-free building to support its ministry operations, reflecting financial stewardship and infrastructure development.
  • Online Learning Platform Delivery 1 activity
    • Operate an online learning platform for global access to teachings
      Makes teachings from Dr. Radtke and other resources accessible globally via an online platform with device-independent access, progress tracking, and downloadable materials, serving students with differentiated login procedures based on enrollment date.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Developing and distributing leadership workbooks
      Provides an 81-page Executive Leadership Course Workbook with lesson summaries and diagrams, and a Maximum CEO Workbook, as part of its training offerings.
    • Group Coaching Sessions
      Provides live, monthly, 60-minute group coaching sessions to help participants implement the "Maximum CEO" system, with on-demand recordings of these sessions also available.
    • Offering group coaching sessions
      Provides live, monthly, 60-minute group coaching sessions to assist with the implementation of the "Maximum CEO" system, with on-demand recordings also available.
    • Provide executive coaching and implementation support for leadership systems
      Offers live monthly group coaching sessions and on-demand recordings to support implementation of the "Maximum CEO" and related leadership systems, along with workbooks and course materials to track progress and apply teachings.
    • Providing group coaching sessions
      Offers live, monthly, 60-minute group coaching sessions to assist with the implementation of the "Maximum CEO" system, with on-demand recordings available.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$117K
Contributions & grants$117K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$176K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$72K
Grants paid out
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$32K
Cash$48K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$19K
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue -58.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DEAN R RADTKE PRESIDENT 45 $72K
board members · 2
  • ANDREW MILES — DIRECTOR
  • TOM GOLDMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • Admiral John S. McCain (U.S. Atlantic Fleet) Partner — Worked directly for Admiral John S. McCain in a senior leadership capacity.
  • Charis Bible College Partner — Beneficiary of the organization's "ministry system" which helped increase their revenue.
  • Charis Bible College Partner — Client organization whose chairman reported significant growth attributed to the Planning CEO system.
  • Charis Bible College Partner — Client organization whose chairman reported significant organizational growth after using the Discipler CEO system.
  • Dr. Dean Radtke Partner — Founder and primary teacher of the Ministry Institute, developer of the Maximum CEO System.
  • Dr. Radtke Partner — Partner whose ministry system is credited with contributing to significant revenue growth in a testimonial.
  • Google Ads Partner — Uses Google Ads for advertising and to understand website usage.
  • Google Analytics Partner — Uses Google Analytics for advertising and to understand website usage.
  • Home Educators Association of Virginia Partner — Used THE INSTITUTE OF MINISTRY training for over 11 years to transform their nonprofit.
  • James E. Preston (Chairman, Avon Products, Inc.) Partner — Worked directly for James E. Preston, Chairman of Avon Products, Inc.
  • Les Wexner (Chairman, The Limited, Inc.) Partner — Worked directly for Les Wexner, Chairman of The Limited, Inc.
  • Maximum CEO Partner — Partner organization providing leadership training alongside Ministry Institute.
  • Meta Partner — Uses Meta (Facebook/Instagram) advertising tools, including the Meta Pixel and custom audiences, for advertising and to understand website usage.
  • New Song Mission Nicaragua Partner — Receives practical direction and guidance from THE INSTITUTE OF MINISTRY to fulfill their mission.
  • Seminario Teológico Pentecostal de California Partner — Receives teaching, training, mentoring, and coaching from THE INSTITUTE OF MINISTRY's Director of Training, Doug Bartsch.
  • systeme.io Partner — Manages the organization's affiliate program, providing tracking links, cookies, and reporting.