Christian Leaders Institute
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Summary
Where Faith Grows & Leaders are Multiplied
Contact information
Mailing address:
Christian Leaders Institute
2620 Cove Cay Drive
Clearwater, FL 33760
Website: www.christianleadersinstitute.org
Phone: (616) 777-0305
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 161733646
CEO/President: Abby Dominiak
Chairman: James Hunt
Board size: 8
Founder:
Ruling year: 2007
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
We envision a world where every believer has the opportunity to be equipped to serve God's kingdom with excellence.
Mission statement
Christian Leaders Institute is an educational ministry that multiplies Christian leaders globally through accessible and high-quality biblical education to serve God with their unique calling and gifts.
Statement of faith
This Statement of Faith was adopted by Christian Leaders Institute when CLI began offering classes in 2006. Since then the Christian Leaders Institute Statement of Faith has guided the development of the classes and worldview.
The Bible
The Bible is God's inerrant, infallible, reliable Word, the only final authority for faith and life. (Proverbs 30:5-6; Isaiah 8:20; John 10:35; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:21)
Who is God?
God is Trinity, an eternal, loving unity of three divine Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; John 14:26; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
God Created the World
God created the universe ex nihilo, from nothing, and made all things very good. (Genesis 1-2; Exodus 20:11; Hebrews 11:3)
God Created Humanity
God created humanity in his image to glorify and enjoy God and to be stewards of creation. (Genesis 1:26-28; Psalm 8; Isaiah 43:7; Revelation 4:11; Psalm 37:4)
The Fall
Humanity has fallen into sin, and we are totally unable to save ourselves. (Genesis 3; Romans 3:12, 23; Romans 5:12)
Who is Jesus?
Jesus, the promised Messiah of Israel, is fully God and fully man. (Matthew 1:21-23; John 1:1,14; 20:28; Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:14)
Jesus' Life and Victory
Jesus was born of a virgin, obeyed God perfectly, worked great miracles, died on a cross, rose from the dead, ascended to heaven, and reigns over all things. (Luke 1:26-35, Hebrews 4:15; John 14:11, Luke 23-24, Ephesians 1:20-23)
Salvation is a Work of God
Salvation is merited only by Jesus' perfect obedience and substitutionary atonement. (Isaiah 53; Hebrews 7:26-27; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Acts 4:12)
Salvation is Not Our Work
Salvation is entirely God's gift, not our achievement, and is received by faith in Christ, not works. (John 3:16; Romans 1:16-17; Galatians 2:16-21)
The Holy Spirit was Sent to Earth and Fills Us
The Holy Spirit gives new birth, unites us to Christ, assures us of His love, leads us in His truth, forms us in His character, equips us with His gifts, and empowers us to be His ambassadors. (John 3:3-8; Acts 1:8; Romans 8; 1 Corinthians 12; Galatians 5:16-26; Ephesians 3:16-21)
The Church
The church is the one body of God's people throughout all generations and from all nations. (Romans 12:5; Galatians 3:26-29; Ephesians 1:22-23; Revelation 7:9)
Angels of God
God's holy angels defend and help God's people. (Psalm 34:7, 91:11; Matthew 18:10; Hebrews 1:14)
Fallen Angels
Satan and other fallen angels are dangerous but doomed. Christ is victor. (Ephesians 6:10-18; Colossians 2:15; 1 Peter 5:8; Revelation 12:10-12
Christ Will Return and the Dead Will Be Raised
Christ will return visibly. The dead will be raised. Christ will rule the world and make all things new. (Matthew 24:30; 1Cor. 15:52, 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Revelation 21:1-5)
New Heaven and New Earth
God's people will rejoice forever in the new heaven and new earth. God's enemies will suffer forever in hell. (Daniel 12:2-3; Matthew 25:31-46; Revelation 22:1-5; 2 Thessalonians 1:9)
God Designed Marriage
Sexual intimacy is for marriage only. Christian marriage is a lifelong union of a man and a woman. (Genesis 2:22-25; Matthew 5:27-32; Matthew 19:3-9; 1 Corinthians 7:1-11)
God Relates to Families
God's covenant addresses not only individuals but also their families. (Genesis 17:7; 18:19; Deuteronomy 7:9; Joshua 24;15; Psalm 103:17; Acts 11:14; 16:15,31)
We Are Able to Walk with God
As individuals, as couples, and as families, we need a daily conversation with God through Bible reading and prayer. (Psalm 1; Daniel 6:10; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Ephesians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:17)
We Love Because He Loved Us
God calls us to a holy life of love, as depicted in the Ten Commandments. (Exodus 20:1-17; Mark 12:30-31; John 14:15; Romans 13:8-10; 1 Corinthians 13)
We Honor Christ in Everything
God calls us to a worldview and way of life in which we seek to honor Christ in every area of thought and action. (Psalm 24:1; Colossians 3:17; 2 Corinthians 10:5)
We Share the Good News
God calls us to spread the gospel to people who don't yet follow Christ. (Psalm 96:3; Matthew 5:14; Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Peter 3:15)
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Leadership Training
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 9% | 4% | 2% | 5% | 5% | 9% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 7% | 4% | 2% | 5% | 5% | 9% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 96% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 10% | 3% | 3% | 6% | 6% | 9% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 4% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 90% | 91% | 86% | 86% | 84% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 104% | 131% | 86% | 94% | 98% | 101% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 85% | 118% | 78% | 81% | 84% | 85% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | -4% | -31% | 14% | 6% | 2% | -1% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | -2% | 0% | 45% | 30% | 14% | -6% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 10% | 7% | 6% | 8% | 8% | 7% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.05 | 0.00 | 2.36 | 3.26 | 3.75 | 3.95 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.19 | 0.00 | 1.67 | 2.99 | 5.66 | 2.98 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.72 | 0.00 | 3.94 | 9.76 | 21.23 | 11.75 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 14.22 | 0.00 | 30.88 | 10.47 | 6.74 | 11.13 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.10 | 0.15 | 0.09 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.09 | 0.00 | 2.95 | 1.11 | 0.48 | 0.93 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 0% | 17% | 28% | 36% | 40% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 15% | 25% | 33% | 37% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 70% | 0% | 35% | 22% | 17% | 15% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Cash | $0 | $484,616 | $174,641 | $72,616 | $127,806 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $0 | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $0 | $496,616 | $174,641 | $72,616 | $127,806 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $0 | $331,467 | $347,794 | $338,706 | $252,671 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $0 | $332,467 | $347,794 | $338,706 | $252,671 |
| Total assets | $0 | $829,083 | $522,435 | $411,322 | $380,477 |
| Liabilities | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $0 | $16,082 | $16,681 | $10,775 | $11,478 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $0 | $16,082 | $16,681 | $10,775 | $11,478 |
| Debt | $0 | $125,987 | $131,100 | $136,947 | $142,568 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $0 | $125,987 | $131,100 | $136,947 | $142,568 |
| Total liabilities | $0 | $142,069 | $147,781 | $147,722 | $154,046 |
| Net assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Without donor restrictions | $0 | $687,014 | $374,654 | $263,600 | $226,431 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $0 | $687,014 | $374,654 | $263,600 | $226,431 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Total contributions | $770,753 | $2,260,975 | $1,813,972 | $1,577,649 | $1,485,443 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $1 | $4 | $3 | $1 | $23 |
| Other revenue | $1,783 | $5,576 | $1,600 | $1,226 | $2,747 |
| Total other revenue | $1,784 | $5,580 | $1,603 | $1,227 | $2,770 |
| Total revenue | $772,537 | $2,266,555 | $1,815,575 | $1,578,876 | $1,488,213 |
| Expenses | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Program services | $909,479 | $1,773,523 | $1,470,353 | $1,331,537 | $1,262,636 |
| Management and general | $70,635 | $125,434 | $134,684 | $125,144 | $106,071 |
| Fundraising | $32,095 | $55,238 | $99,484 | $85,026 | $132,439 |
| Total expenses | $1,012,209 | $1,954,195 | $1,704,521 | $1,541,707 | $1,501,146 |
| Change in net assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($239,672) | $312,360 | $111,054 | $37,169 | ($12,933) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($239,672) | $312,360 | $111,054 | $37,169 | ($12,933) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Henry Reyenga | President | $83,505 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2022
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