Essentials2021-10-10T11:25:51-05:00

Essentials

One of Fletch’s most popular articles that defines the XP role

Fletch presents the 5 Functions in church leadership

Learn the strengths in your 5 Functions

What exactly is an Executive Pastor? Does the position look the same in every church? Below are some articles by seasoned XPs, talking about the different types of Executive Pastors and their responsibilities … and suggesting some “tools” to put in your toolbox!

Pastoral Heart vs. Business Brain

By |April 19th, 2022|

Balancing Giftedness in the XP role Nick Smith is an XP with a huge Pastoral Heart. He exudes warmth and compassion with plenty of biblical wisdom. How does Nick balance his gifts with the [...]

The Origin of Executive Pastors

By |April 27th, 2018|

Bob Buford passed away recently. If you’re younger than about 40, it’s possible you’ve never heard of Bob Buford. But if you’re an executive pastor of any age, you owe your position to Bob [...]

Who Needs an Executive Pastor, Anyway?

By |January 8th, 2014|

Pastors have been on the scene for a couple thousand years. Executive Pastors, by many different definitions, have been around for about twenty-five years. We obviously know more about how to be the former than [...]

Three Kinds of Executive Pastors

By |February 18th, 2013|

Who will be your next XP? What is the rise and function of the Executive Pastor? Whether you call the position Executive Pastor or Senior Associate Pastor or Chief Cook and Bottle Washer, there are [...]

Good Fit or Poor Fit: How Can You Tell?

By |December 27th, 2012|

When Goldilocks visited the Three Bears’ house, she tried three different rocking chairs. Papa Bear’s was “too big,” she decided. Then Baby Bear’s broke into a dozen pieces under her weight. “Too small,” she declared [...]

Biblical Parallels of the Five Functions

By |December 7th, 2012|

Below are definitions of the Five Functions of an Executive Pastor---Administrator, Catalyst, Mentor, Relational, and Overseer---complete with biblical examples of each one. The Five Functions were originally established through the XP-Indicator which is now called [...]

5 Functions in Church Leadership

By |December 7th, 2012|

There are 5 Functions in church leadership. A variety of church staff use these roles, from senior pastor to executive pastor to others in leadership positions. Over 4,600 people have discovered their 5 Functions [...]

The Executive Pastor

By |December 6th, 2012|

The proliferation of "megachurches" has been described as one of the most significant social developments of the decade of the eighties. That trend shows no sign of subsiding, indeed it seems to be accelerating. Lyle [...]