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2006 XP-Seminar

Growing as Executives
Growing as Pastors
Thriving in Transition

150 leaders came to the '06 Seminar


Dr. David Fletcher
Host of XPastor


Nathan Baxter
Executive Pastor
Liberty Church
Tulsa Oklahoma


Mike Buster
Executive Pastor
Prestonwood Baptist Church
Plano Texas


Stacey Campbell
Executive Pastor
Christ Community Church
Greeley Colorado


Gene Getz
Noted Author &
Pastor Emeritus
Fellowship Bible Church North
Plano Texas


Ron Keener
Managing Editor
ChurchExecutive Magazine


Dr. Martin Hawkins
President,
Southern Bible Institute

Mary Jammerman
Executive Pastor
Woodinvale Alliance Church
Woodinvale Washington


Jeff Jones
Senior Pastor
Fellowship Bible North
Plano Texas


Rick Kneeshaw
Executive Pastor
Deer Park Alliance Church
Red Deer, Alberta Canada


Alan Kraft
Senior Pastor
Christ Community Church
Greeley Colorado


Rodney Lara
Minister of Family
Northwest Bible Church
Dallas Texas


John Purcell
Staff Director
Perimeter Church
Atlanta Georgia


Dr. John Reed
Director of D.Min Studies
Senior Professor Emeritus
Dallas Theological Seminary


Nicholas Smith
Executive Pastor
Bethany Baptist Church
Lindenwold New Jersey


Warren Schuh
Executive Pastor
Calvary Community Church


Jack Warren
Executive Pastor
Plano Texas


Doug Williams
Church Elder
retired General Contractor
(New Orleans Superdome, et al)

 

 

 

Come to the 2006 XP-Seminar and grow with your peers through tight-knit discussion, in-depth case studies and presentations by great practitioners.

From across the U.S. & Canada, people are coming to this two day seminar centered on leading and managing the church. It is ideal for Executive Pastors, Church Leaders and Senior Pastors. The Executive Pastor title is the most common one, but many positions function as an XP. Senior Pastors and church leaders come to examine the XP role. Senior Pastors should read this page devoted to them. This is the only seminar available to hone Executive Pastors and Senior Pastors.

We had 110 Church Leaders at the '05 XP-Seminar. Read feedback by the '05 attendees.

Hone your work as an XP or prepare to be an XP. Share your church experience and get quality feedback in the discussion sessions. Currently there are no seminaries or seminars to prepare you to be an XP or enhance your XP role. This seminar is an ideal ministry enhancement and resume builder as it gives advanced study on church leadership. The mornings examine the role of the XP and the afternoons feature case studies of significant XP ministries.

Existing XPs, Senior Pastors, academics and outside speakers address the nature and role of the XP. The host is David Fletcher with Nathan Baxter & Warren Schuh. The leaders come from churches of different sizes asNathan Baxter is an XP in a church of 700+ and leads the pivotal discussion sessions for churches of 300-1400. Warren Schuh is an XP of a church of 5000+ and guides the interaction times for XPs of churches with more than 1400 in worship.

This seminar is ideal for new XPs, those desiring an XP position and XPs who wanted to grow! This is also an excellent time to develop deeper relationships with other XPs, the seminar leaders and the special speakers. Who has recently asked you about your XP ministry? Where else can an XP and Senior Pastor come and be challenged about church leadership and management?

The Five Functions of Church Leaders and Managers

Define and examine the five functions of an XP, what you need to know to do the job:

Afternoon Case Studies

The key to the XP-Seminar is the format. After each 40 minute presentation, table groups examine the stated topic. This is an ideal opportunity to honestly evaluate an issue, to present a slice of ministry, to get feedback from people in similar positions.

The afternoon sessions have case studies of churches and skilled leaders challenge the discussion topics. The case studies present models of ministry.

Each Case Study will be accompanied by a 10-20 page report, detailing the facts. But, the facts only tell part of the story, as the in-person dialogue allows you to ask the pivotal question that will help your ministry.

Enrollment

Cancellation

Due to the cost of materials: Before November 15, $75 cancellation fee. After November 15, $150 cancellation fee (books and materials will be sent to you).

More that You Will Receive

Define the need of the XP:

Define the relationship of the XP and Senior Pastor:

Basics of an XP job description:

Attendees

Sponsors

For the second year as a sponsor, thanks to our friends at Generis Partners. About Generis: True giving is a deeply transformative act. At Generis, we believe it's less about raising capital and more about raising the spiritual consciousness ofpeople. 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.Brad Leeperand his counterpart, Gerald Farley haveboth served inchurch leadershiproles and have real-lifeexperiences to offer far beyond that of most industryconsultants. Also, thanks to the help that Brad Leeper from Generis gives during the conference. These folks have a great servant spirit-get to know them!

For the second year as a sponsor, thanks to our friends at ChurchStaffing. Thanks for their putting the Seminar on their website with 5000+ visitors a day, 7000+ resumes, 1000+ jobs listed and weekly e-mails to thousands of pastors.

We welcome MinisterSearch as a sponsor. Many met David Lyons, their president, at the 2005 XP-Seminar. About MinisterSearch: MinisterSearch empowers churches to have access to a larger, more qualified pool of candidates. They also help reduce the time spent searching for qualified and competent staff and increase the retention rate among pastors and ministers. David Lyons, the founder of MinisterSearch says, "As church leaders, it is critical to utilize all available resources as quickly as possible when filling a pastoral staff position. I have talked with countless pastors and lay leaders who, after months of searching for one or multiple positions, recognize that there must be a better way." Whether you desire to fill a ministry position or find a new place of ministry, MinisterSearch can help.

For the second year as a sponsor, thanks to our friends at ChurchExecutive magazine. ChurchExecutive is a monthly how-to business information resource for 18,000 hands-on business administrators, executives and managers of the largest Christian traditional and contemporary churches, parachurches and megachurches-throughout the United States. Great appreciation goes to Rez Gopez-Sindac, Editor of ChurchExecutive magazine, for her participation in both 2005 and 2006.

Leadership Network brings together entrepreneurial leaders who are focused on similar ministry initiatives. The ensuing collaboration-often across denominational lines-provides a strong base from which individual leaders can better analyze and refine their individual strategies. Peer-to-peer interaction, dialogue and sharing inevitably accelerate participants' own innovations and ideas. Leadership Network further enhances this process through the development and distribution of highly targeted ministry tools and resources-including audio and video programs, special reports, e-publications and online downloads. In addition, Leadership Network partners with two important publishers, Jossey-Bass and Zondervan to give leaders access to the thought leadership and best practices of effective 21st century churches.

"It is great that you are putting on this important training event for executive pastors and senior pastors. This definitely fills a significant 'gap' in training for churches in North America."
Scot Williams, Senior Pastor, Big Valley Grace Community Church, Modesto California

140 people already enrolled-Associate Pastors, Business Administrator, Chief Operating Officers, Church Leaders, Directors of Ministries, Senior Associate, Senior Pastors,Executive Directors, Executive Pastors and others. Join us!

XP-Seminar Schedule

Wednesday, February 1

9:00Registration-Coffee, donuts & fruit
9:30Welcome
9:45The Five Functions of Leading and Managing the Church by David Fletcher
10:15Mike Buster, Executive Pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, The Administrator Function and a $20-50 Million Dollar Building Project. Small Group Discussion: "Administrator" & "Catalyst"
10:45Break
11:00Martin Hawkins, President, Southern Bible Institute, "The Minister Function"
11:15Small Group Discussion-creation of one line statements of individual strengths within the Five Functions. Make your own XP-I chart & post on wall.
11:45Large Group Discussion moderated by David Fletcher. Citation of Five Functions.
NoonLunch Discussion. Interactive discussion with Sr. Pastors Jeff Jones & Alan Kraft. What does the Senior Pastor desire for the church? Get out of step with your Senior Pastor and prepare to pack your bags. The Senior Pastor is the one who casts vision, but the XP also has vision. What is the balance? Who is the "boss?" Included in the Seminar is this catered lunch.
1:15Break
1:30Case-study #1: Mary Jammerman, XP of Woodinville Alliance Church, From Executive to XP.
1:45Small Group Discussion: "Executive Tensions in the XP Role"
2:15Large Group Discussion with Mary Jammerman, led by David Fletcher
2:45Break
3:00Case Study #2: Alan Kraft, Senior Pastor of Christ Community Church & Stacey Campbell, XP of Christ Community Church-"From Pastor to XP"
3:15Small Group Discussion: "Pastoral Tensions in the XP role"
3:45Large Group Discussion with Alan Kraft & Stacey Campbell, led by David Fletcher
4:30Break for the evening. You are on your own for dinner and the evening.

Thursday, February 2

9:00Coffee, donuts & fruit
9:30Welcome & Review of Wednesday
9:45 Break Out Groups: Large Group "Open Sessions:" Nathan Baxter-Medium-Sized Churches, Warren Schuh-Mega-Churches. Small Groups-by registration only. David Fletcher-Church Leaders, Mary Jammerman-Women in Ministry, Rick Kneeshaw-Organizational Development: Linking Vision & Mission, Rodney Lara-The African-American Experience, Brad Leeper-How Money is Raised for Your Vision, David Lyons-Hiring: How important is "personality or chemistry" vs. proven performance? John Purcell-The Leadership Model of Perimeter Church, Atlanta, John Reed-What Will More Education Do For Me? Doug Williams-Construction Issues
11:00Break
11:15Large Group Discussion moderated by David Fletcher
11:45Break
12:00Lunch with affinity groups, seminar leaders or new friends. Included catered lunch.
1:15Break
1:30Case Study #3: Nicholas Smith, XP of Bethany Baptist Church: "The Church and XP for Urban Life." Large Group Discussion with Nicholas Smith, moderated by David Fletcher.
2:00Small Group Discussion
2:15Break
2:30 Case Study #4: Gene Getz, Pastor Emeritus, Jeff Jones, Senior Pastor & Jack Warren, XP: "Exit of a Founding Pastor."
4:00Conclusion