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Interviews

Dave Arnold, XP of Saddleback
Bob Feitl, XP of Richland Bible
Jim Kuykendall, XP of Cross Timbers
Curtis Songer, XP of New Community
Jim Tomberlin, launched multi-site at Willow Creek

Survey & Save

Take the XP-Survey with Dr. Nathan Baxter, XPastor's Mentoring Specialist.

XPastor: a global ministry tool for leaders of churches of all sizes

There's a new resource from my friends at Peacemaker Ministries, The Leadership Opportunity. It equips church leaders to lead well when facing conflict. You and I both know that conflict easily derails ministry. I’m glad there’s finally something available to help us in those critical moments where conflict and leadership intersect.

I worked out a deal with Peacemakers to offer this at a reduced price for the XPastor community. Purchase The Leadership Opportunity for $129 (a $20 savings) by using the discount code XPASTOR at their web store or call 800.711.7118. In case you are wondering, XPastor is doing this because it's great ministry, not for any profit—David

Welcome!

Dr. David Fletcher
Founder & HostWe all get into places where we could use a friend, reference material, or a mentor. XPastor has helped a myriad of church leaders decide on their next step in managing and leading their church. Check out the free help available. Also, read bios of XPastor speakers and writers. XPastor is free, run by XPs for XPs. Contact David.

Survey on the Economy

Warren Schuh has completed a brief survey of 31 churches about the effect of the recession on ministry. Take a look and learn from his insightful information.

Who Is Your Church, Really?

Does your website accurately portray your church? Are you looking for a new position and need the essentials? Do the people of your church have an “elevator speech”?
In April 2009, Worship Facilities magazine hosted a free Online Seminar with David Fletcher, Founder & Host, XPastor.org.

View the slides from the webinar. Also view the Questions to Interview a Church. Also, you can listen to the webinar.

In this online seminar, learn how to discover the spiritual DNA of a church. Discuss specific tools so you can put in writing “the essentials” of your church. Get it down before trying to move forward with your church growth objectives! What if you are moving to a new church? Attend this webinar to equip yourself with the know-how to analyze a church and its needs, present or future, in order to carve out your path. Led by a visionary Executive Pastor who is in the process of moving to a new church, this webinar is not to be missed!

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Rob Curry on Church Health in the 3 Organizational Structures, Part 1: Framing it Out
David Fletcher on How to Interview Your Next Church
David Fletcher on Conflict in the Office
Brad Leeper on Generosity in 2010
Dave Arnold on Leadership Through Vision
David Fletcher on Changing Hats Moving from Business to the Executive Pastor Role
Rob Cizek on Blogging and Facebook Policy for Churches
Jeff Pelletier on The Role of Technology in a ‘Do More with Less’ Environment
Rick Clapp on Trying to Stay Together Leading Your Staff and Church During Hard Times

Health & Swine Flu

Swine flu at Summer Camp, Harvest Church's response
Swine Flu thoughts from Northshore Christian Church Everett, Washington
Stacey Campbell, Being a Leader vs. Being a Boss
Warren Schuh, Current Economic Impact on American Churches—A report on a recent survey of Executive Pastors and Schuh Economic Survey

Does Prayer Change Attitudes toward Evangelism? A Case Study of The Brooklyn Tabernacle by Paul Utnage. Pastor Cymbala told his small congregation: “It’s not fancy or profound or spectacular. But I want to say to you today with all the seriousness I can muster: from this day on, the prayer meeting will be the barometer of our church."
Transforming a Hierarchal Church Culture: Pastor Jeff Harris transformed a church into a highly efficient values-based team structure by Erin Weaver. It wasn’t long after arriving on staff that Jeff Harris discovered that he had his work cut out for him. Jeff not only had to deal with the struggles of leading in his first full-time ministry position, but also knew that he had bigger problems looming on the horizon.
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XP Mark Dougharty has an excellent resume: "Executive Pastor: COO responsibilities for all operations of the church. The church had 28,000 members, 360 acres of property, $90,000,000 of building assets, multiple committees, 170 active deacons, 200 staff members, 300 part time & seasonal staff members, and an annual budget of $24,000,000."

Ministry Related Expense Reimbursement Policy of Apostles Church of New York City, New York
Economic Risk Plan of Vanguard Church of Colordo Springs, Colorado