About Us

Institute of Leadership and Church Administrators in Nigeria

ILCAN is a pioneer training, educational, research, professional, examination and ecumenical body. Being non-denominational and non-profit, it is established to bring unparalleled value that will institutionalise integrity, professional competence decency, orderliness, self-discipline and godliness in believers through transformational leadership and administration of the body of Christ and allied organisations.

Legalised (having been approved by Federal Ministry of Education and federal Ministry of Justice respectively) under laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2013, it is the household professional institute for Church/Ministry Leaders and Administrators, irrespective of their denominational titles, corporate Leaders/Executives, Chaplains in Nigerian Armed Forces, Nigeria Police, Paramilitary agencies, Special Advisers to Government on Religious/Ecumenical Affairs, Seminary Administrators, Researchers/Lecturers in Religious Departments of Recognised Tertiary Institutions, Theological Seminaries, Christian Workers, Full time employees in local Churches and their administrative centres or headquarters.

Global events have shown that science, Law and philosophy have failed to ensure national or global peace, effective corporate governance without the influence of religion. for this cause, ILCAN, a divine vision (whose relevance was confirmed in a survey by Beulah Consults Academy of Leadership & Church Administrators in 2000) was conceived to breed professionally competent God fearing corporate leaders, church administrators, researchers/academia etc. that will demonstrate their being SALT and LIGHT of the world as “change agents” to transform the public life of Nigerians and the world.

Thus Certified Leaders and Church Administrators from ILCAN by their training holds the “ace” towards an “Emerging New Nation” with global social order grounded on truth, integrity, ecumenism and interfaith harmony.

Everyday at the Campions School is like a blessing with the active students and talented staff members around.

Jonathan Doe — Headmaster

Institute of Church Administration

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Mission Statement

To power the business of Ministry and Church administration through value added training of Church Administrators, clergy men, volunteers involved in the management of the church
Committed to nurturing vibrant Chruch and its leadership for His Second Coming

Our Vision

Committed to breed reponsive spirit-filled church administrators, corporate leaders and professionals who are shaped by ecumencial openness through scripturally profound education and life application skills necessary for effective delivery of Ministry and sustainable societal/national development.

Our Mandate

To promote the highest level of professional competence in individuals serving Christ through resources administration in their local churches, theological seminaries, Government agencies handling religious matters etc.
To breed Christ centered administrators and leaders engaged in the promotion and advancement of efficient corporate leadership in Church organisations and ministry that will enhance the quality of religious and public life in Nigerians and beyond.
To Engage in the establishment and prescription of best and ethical practices, compliance, as well as application of science and theology of corporate communication, counselling, disseminating information on religious matters and promotion of knowledge with regard to all questions relating to church administration and inter-faith dialogues.
To provide a central professional organisation for corporate and individuals engaged in providing specialized services in leadership, administration and allied fields in church, Para church, ministries and allied institutions as well as maintain register of fellows, Senior Members, Full Member, Associates, Graduate Members, Affiliates and Professional students.
To provide consultancy services, organise training retraining, summits, conferences, retreats, for denominations, inter-faith Administrators in Church leadership, administration, conflicts resolutions, finance and accounting and allied areas with a view to promote unity among inter-faith for emerging Nigeria.
To engage, promote and develop intellectual, potential skills in children, youth and adult; equip them for challenges of leadership for positive accelerated development of the society
To engaged in theological educational research, establish standard for professional certification in leadership, church administration and allies areas as well as engage in publication of theological journals, magazines, catalogues and other literary works so as to enhanced church leadership, administration and ministry allied skills.
To initiate design and collaborate advanced professional/academic degree programs with recognized Tertiary institutions with the ultimate focus on the provision of high level professional competence for church administrators and other stakeholders