Articles on the New XP
So, you’re new to the XP role. Welcome to the front row of ministry! Your job is a position of power, influence and, at times, the one to take the criticism and hard conversations. Take comfort in knowing that many have walked this road before you. They have documented their thoughts and learnings in the form of articles, posted here … so that you don’t have to reinvent the wheel!
Preparing for a Senior Pastor Resignation
One day, you may have the conversation. This is one of those ultimate conversations in your ministry life. It may come out of the blue. You may have some signs it is coming. You [...]
New XP in the First 100 Days
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Hey Fletch … I was recently promoted inside my church to the XP role. I'm looking for a recommendation for a book that deals with the transition to a new [...]
Learning Online To Be an XP
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Hey Fletch … I see your online courses have credit hours. Does this lead to some type of certification? Are there any discounts for bundling? Thanks for your assistance! DRF—XPastor’s online [...]
The Senior Pastor and Executive Pastor Team
Thursday, October 4, 2018 Hey Fletch … I just finished reading “The Senior Pastor and Executive Pastor Team” by John Hawco on XPastor. You posted his entire dissertation and it is awesome! Thanks so much [...]
Program, Policy and Preaching
Saturday, September 29, 2018 Hey Fletch … I’m a new Senior Pastor. I love the role and thought that most of what I would do would be preaching. While the preaching is going well [...]
Networking with XPs
Friday, September 14, 2018 Hey Fletch … I’d like to learn more about the XP role and perhaps become an XP. You recommended getting into a network with XPs. Right now, I only know one [...]
Every Church’s Business Environment is Complex
Whether a church has 100, 1,000 or 10,000 people, the business of church is complex. According to industry research, there are approximately 300,000 churches in the United States. Of those 300,000 ninety percent have [...]
Jews and Romans in New Testament Times
Thursday, September 6, 2018 Hey Dr. Fletcher … I’m thanking God for all you are doing in His will. What was the relationship between the Romans and the Jews at the time of Jesus? Will [...]
Is There an XP Group in My Area?
Tuesday, August 21, 2018 Hey Fletch … I’ve just found your website and am very excited to dig in. One of the things I need to do is find other XP’s in my area to [...]
XP Certification
Friday, August 10, 2018 Hey Fletch … The banner image on the courses page suggests a certification. Is a certification available? DRF—Yes, the XPastor Online Courses are available to audit or for certification. Some people [...]
3 Kinds of XPs
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Hey Fletch … I came across your pivotal article on the 3 Kinds of XPs. Thanks so much for making this available. DRF—It is always gratifying to hear from the XPastor [...]
Senior Pastor is Swamped
Thursday, July 26, 2018 Hey Fletch … We are a small groups based, disciple-making church that does lots of church-planting. I wrote to you before about hiring a care pastor. I need to turn over [...]
Books on Church Administration
Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Hey Fletch … I’m teaching a course on church administration and am looking for a good, current textbook. Any suggestions? Most I've come across are at least 5 years old. [...]
Preaching Excites Me but Administration is My Gift
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 Hey Fletch … I really appreciate the advice you recently gave me. I'm sure you get lots of emails from inquisitive folk! I have another question. The thought of preaching excites me, [...]
Too Early to Enroll in the 2019 XP-Seminar?
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 Hey Fletch … I’m interested in attending the XP-Seminar in 2019. When will registration begin? DRF—We had plenty of emails in May and June about this. People were asking extra [...]
Can I Shadow a Leader for a Day?
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 Hey Fletch … I am relatively new as an XP. First, your website and the XP-Seminar have been tremendous resources. Second, I want to hang out with an XP in my [...]
Skills for an XP
Monday, June 25, 2018 Hey Fletch … Compared to five years ago, what skills, knowledge, leadership or sensitivity is needed to lead as XP in a growing evangelical church? DRF—I’ve mentioned before that recently Matt [...]
Managing People
Monday, June 18, 2018 Hey Fletch … As a pastor, managing people drains me. It sucks. It’s a skill that no one wants to do—a real pain. I don’t want to be the bad [...]
XP in Church of 300 Needs Coaching
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 Hey Fletch … I see on your site that you provide coaching. I am interested in the process and the price. I am currently in a split role of Children [...]
Two XPs in a Church
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Hey Prof … I’ve been learning that there are a number of different ways churches use their executive pastors, more than I realized! The idea about the two XPs in [...]
The Executive Pastor Indicator
Friday, June 8, 2018 Hey Fletch … I filled out the XP indicator. When do I get the results? DRF—I love eager beavers! You are avid and want to learn about your strengths. You [...]
Was an Elder, now I’m an XP
Saturday, June 2, 2018 Hey Fletch … I have been an elder in our church for many years. Just last month, I became the new executive pastor. What are some of the major things [...]
3 Kinds of Executive Pastors
Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Hey Fletch … I see that there are three types of Executive Pastors. There are those who are the solo XP for a church, an XP of Ministries and an [...]
Learning About Leading a Church
Monday, May 14, 2018 Hey Fletch … please I want to know more about the school. Thank you. DRF—I love hearing from folks overseas. We don’t offer a school so much as courses for [...]