Grow Your Ministry

At the National Institute of Christian Leadership (NICL), Dr. Rutland will teach you the principles needed to help grow your ministry such as:


How to align your organization for growth using the message, medium or market driven church models (with real examples)

How to properly understand the risks of change while you lead and manage for the future

How to grow using a leadership balance between the Chaos versus Control Continuum

How to understand and navigate the four stages of growth

How to utilize the five keys to customer experience

How to understand the KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) for ministry and how it relates to church growth

How to create the right kind of energy to sustain momentum in your ministry

How to select the best staff for success. (Know who you are looking for and why)

How to structure your staff for efficiency and growth by choosing the correct Executive Model

How to lead using the ten keys to running successful meetings


Note: The majority of these teachings are in Session 2 titled, Strategic Growth.

“The NICL was pivotal in our leadership and the turn around of our church.”

– Jamie A. Lead Pastor


“I have learned more in these four sessions than I had in 25 years of ministry. Every class is worth the investment!”

– Ken A. Senior Pastor

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