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National XP-Day A time to talk about current XP issues and the future of the XP-SP role

August 25, 2008 Seattle Washington

 

 

Only a few times a year do we have XP-Days.
And, they are quite popular.
Space is limited to a maximum of 20 people, so enroll today.

Pacific Northwest, here we come!

• Great presentations on pertinent topics: we will look into
  • Who does what in your church?
  • What belongs to the XP and what to the SP?
  • How are you resolving the creative tension?
• Small Group interaction led by Dr. Fletcher
• Customized agenda setting: bring your questions!
• Networking and great relationships

... don't say we didn't warn you if it gets full. Enroll now. Pay here.

A great line-up for this one-day event in Seattle! You may want to bring your family with you to Seattle. Brad Leeper will continue his "classic" discussion with David about "Best and Worst Case Leadership Scenarios." We will have a senior pastor interview at lunch. There is plenty of open agenda time in the afternoon. The final speaker is you, the XP who brings questions, thoughts and ideas!

Our XP-Days bring together leaders to talk about relevant issues. We don't examine monotonous programs or extol the size of our churches. We hone our skills through life-on-life discussion.

• Read comments on past XPastor events.

David Fletcher
Founder & Host XPastor
By drawing ministers from around your region and the nation, National XP-Days challenge cultural perspectives and promote the best practices of church leadership. National XP-Days are led by Dr. Fletcher.

National XP-Days are limited to 20 people to foster close discussion on pertinent topics. Authentic interaction is key. Don't bring pride about the size of your church or pretense in the extent of your ministry.

Our schedule follows the format of major presentations on core issues, followed by large group discussion and small group interaction. Several sessions are left open-ended, enabling each participant to bring questions for the group to examine.

• Cost: $150, includes books and lunch. Enroll here
• Please pay the event fee by credit card. Pay here
• Optional Sunday night dinner. Drop a message to Rob Cizek, our host.

XP-Day Location

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Northshore Christian Church
5700 23rd Drive West
Everett, Washington 98203
20 min. north of downtown Seattle

Make your travel arrangements to Seattle early. Consider bringing your family!

Hotel Suggestions

• Hilton Garden Inn, 5 minutes drive from the church at Boeing (I recommend this because of its interesting location)
• Marriott TownePlace Suites in Mukilteo, 5 minutes from church. $90 special rate: just mention Northshore Christian Church when making the reservation (subject to availability, so reserve it early!)

Family Fun in Everett

• Boeing Plant Tour: The Boeing Everett factory tours showcase the 747, 767, 777 and 787. Walk through the largest building in the world by volume (472,000,000 cubic feet). See airplanes in various stages of assembly, manufacture and flight test for airline customers around the world. 5 minutes from hotels.
• Washington State Ferry at Mukilteo. 5 minutes from hotel, fun to walk on and ride a short round trip across Puget Sound.

Family Fun in Seattle

• The Space Needle: An elevator takes you up 520 feet to the observation deck. Enjoy a meal at the top, revolving 360°.
• Pike Place Market: From First Avenue and Western, Pike to Virginia
• Seattle Aquarium: Walk under water in a glass dome as sharks swim around you.
• The Seattle Waterfront: attractions, restaurants and shops; starting points for ferries and boat tours
• Woodland Park Zoo: elephants to gorillas to piranhas and penguins, in naturalistic exhibits
  
• Underground Tour: After the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, the city was rebuilt over the top of the ruins. This guided tour takes you through hidden subterranean passages.
  
• Tillicum Village: A short cruise takes you to an island village, where you'll feast on salmon cooked in the authentic Native American way along with a stage show of traditional dances and stories.

Find more Seattle area family friendly things at Visit Seattle.

Need Help? Contact Tami Fletcher, XPastor's Executive Assistant. Enroll here. Pay here.

Schedule for August 25
9:30	David Fletcher Founder & Host XPastor Introductions and setting the course for the day For each hour-long session, we will have an XP share from an area of expertise for 20 to 30 minutes. This will be followed by 30 to 40 minutes of discussion. This is a "safe place" to share success and struggles. Active participation in discussion is a must.
10:00	The XP as Mentor We all have an idea that the XP mentors paid staff, what are you really doing to mentor staff? We will have a presentation on being a mentor, then have small and large group discussion. Who does what in your church? What belongs to the XP and what to the SP? How are you resolving the creative tension? How are you at ... evaluating job descriptions, exhorting staff, hiring and terminating staff, mentoring key staff, running staff meeting and retreats, supervising staff and working as the Chief of Staff.
11:00	The XP as Catalyst The Catalyst function invigorates existing ministry or begins new ones. The Catalyst empowers members to be involved in ministry, often asking: "Who is on the bus and who is in the right seat?" How are your at ... starting new ministries, challenging people to improve, creating a strategic plan, empowering members to be involved, encouraging folks to volunteer, envisioning future ministry, equiping members for ministry, lighting fires to instigate change, motivating people to get involved, networking ministries to enhance effectiveness.
Noon	Lunch Discussion Lunch discussion with Ken Long, Senior Pastor of our host church, Northshore Christian Church. Ken loves to teach and preach, so we will explore what this means to his XP, Rob Cizek. Their relationship, principles and practices will give you an opportunity to reflect and put into perspective your XP-SP relationship. Catered lunch is provided.
1:00	Brad Leeper works with scores of churches each year. As a Senior Strategist with Generis, he helps churches around the country with their capital campaigns. Brad has been an Elder in his church, served on various boards, and has a degree from Dallas Seminary. Between all of this, he has great insights to share about leadership in the church. David and Brad have an ongoing conversation about "best and worst practices" in church leadership. Amazing stories but true!
2:00	This topic will be set by the attendees
3:00	This topic will be set by the attendees
4:00	Open discussion and conclusion

Attendees April 14

• Jonathan Alexander, Senior Pastor, Northshore Baptist Church, Bothell, Washington
• Dave Ballbach, Administrative Pastor, Alderwood Community Church, Lynnwood, Washington
• Tim Beltz, Executive Pastor, Mars Hill Church, Seattle, Washington
  
• Richard Bergstrom, Executive Pastor, Northshore Baptist Church, Bothell, Washington
  
• Mark Botsford, Executive Pastor, Ten Mile Christian, Meridian, Idaho
• Rusty Carlson, Executive Pastor, Rainier View Christian Church, Tacoma, Washington
• Rob Cizek, Executive Pastor, Northshore Christian Church, Everett, Washington
• David Fletcher, Founder & Host of XPastor, Austin, Texas
• Terry Golden, Business Administrator, Christ the King Community Church, Bellingham, Washington
  
• Tim Jack, Executive Pastor, Crossroads Bible Church, Bellevue, Washington
• Brad Leeper, Senior Stewardship Strategist of Generis Partners, Atlanta, Georgia
• Ken Long, Senior Pastor, Northshore Christian Church, Everett, Washington
• Jim McClurg, Executive Director, Bethany Community Church, Seattle, Washington
• Ronald Read, Lead Pastor, Alpine Chapel, Lake Zurich, Illinois
• Will Ruller, Pastor of Care & Administration, North Langley Community Church, Langley, British Columbia
• James Sewell, Executive Pastor, Canyon Hills Community Church, Bothell, Washington
  
  Need Help? Contact Tami Fletcher, XPastor's Executive Assistant

Thanks to our Host
XP Rob Cizek

Check out Rob's two articles that he has written for XPastor:

• How iPods Are Changing Church
• Webcast Church Services Live … For Less Than You Think

 

 

Sponsored by

Thanks to our friends at Generis Partners. True giving is a deeply transformative act. At Generis, we believe it's less about raising capital and more about raising the spiritual consciousness of people. It's about meeting churches where they are and helping them achieve their own true vision according to their unique culture. Whether that entails a video venue, multi-campus site, or raising a daunting amount of capital, Generis consultants are ready to share the Leadership's risk—because they understand it.

Enroll here. Pay here.