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Workshops & Speakers—2008 XP-Seminar
"I would like to see a couple of small group/breakout sessions
as there were at least two topics that I wanted to attend!"
You asked for more sessions, so we will have 5 tracks & 30 workshops
Now 31 workshops!!!
Dr. Nathan Baxter—Mentoring Resources for the XP
XP-101
Nathan, XP of Liberty Church of Tulsa, Oklahoma, will help you as an XP learn the fundamentals of mentoring. In just one hour, you will receive a year’s worth of work. Nathan will help you identify your “big assignments” for developing yourself as a mentor.
He will help you formulate a path of personal study and growth by identifying the major areas XPs must refine. He will also be giving a tour of the latest and best mentoring resources available. You will be able to see sample reports from the powerful Birkman Indicator® Tool and hear examples of how XPs have used it to revolutionize the leadership culture of their church.
Nathan will also discuss mentoring resources at an optional lunch meeting on Thursday. Read Nathan's bio. Read the 2005 case study on Liberty Church.
Dr. Nathan Baxter—Forum of Medium-Sized Churches
Large Group Forum
Nathan, XP of Liberty Church of Tulsa, Oklahoma, will lead this open forum. This forum is a regular favorite of every XP-Seminar. Now in its 4th year led by Nathan, this is a terrific time to talk with others of medium-sized churches. "Bring your questions and issues for our discussion."
The great aspect of this forum is that you can meet with XPs from churches in your size range. You can talk through issues that are common to your size of church and develop lasting relationships with other XPs. Read Nathan's bio. Read the 2005 case study on Liberty Church.
"My conversations with Nathan Baxter were great!"
Dr. Nathan Baxter—Practical Tips for Mentoring and Training for Women in Leadership
Women in Leadership Track
Nathan, XP of Liberty Church of Tulsa, Oklahoma, leads and mentors women at Liberty Church. He also mentors women in the workplace through his Pink Strategies and Lead Self-Lead Others. "As your business grows, you must grow your ability to lead yourself and to lead others. All women in business run out of leadership talent at some point. When they do, we are able to assess their leadership ability and provide the specific training they are needing to enable them to keep the momentum going."
Nathan helps women become more successful in ministry and business—and so is an ideal choice to talk about the working relationships between men and women in ministry. Have a boss who is hard to understand? Do you oversee men who are unaccustomed to a female supervisor? Many men ask "do I manage women the same as I do men?" Bring your questions to this lively discussion.
The Journal Record of Oklahoma City writes about Nathan: "Three years ago Nathan Baxter's wife, Dianne, asked him to mentor a handful of her friends on leadership and business. Enamored by the idea, the certified Birkman International consultant and executive pastor of Broken Arrow's Liberty Church started a series of informal lessons backed by e-mailed assignments and other homework. To his surprise, the four ladies started forwarding those e- mails to friends, who forwarded the messages on to others. Seeing and fielding growing interest, Baxter created a regular curriculum for the women leadership training and mentoring program he organized as Pink Strategies.com. This joined with a similar program he'd created to coach ministers, called XPastor.org. Doubled clientele led the one-man organization to establish two audio courses this year for Pink Strategies while leading conferences and workshops in Florida, Texas, Georgia and California. A third course will get its start next month."
Read Nathan's bio. Read the 2005 case study on Liberty Church.
"My conversations with Nathan Baxter were great!"
Andrew Behm—Lunch Discussion on "A Violent Assault"
Thursday Lunch
Andrew is the XP of Fellowship Bible Church in Winchester, Virginia. He has raised the topic of "preparing for the unthinkable." All of us are well aware of the recent shooting at the church in Colorado. What are other churches doing to prepare for the unthinkable, a violent assault? Come and discuss your plans or need for a plan! Read Andrew's bio.
Dr. Mark Brewer—Sabbatical & Sayonara?
Featured Case Study
Mark is the Senior Pastor/Head of Staff of Bel Air Presbyterian Church of Los Angeles, California. He will be featured in our second case study, "Does the Sabbatical mean Sayonara?" The dictionary says about sayonara: "a Japanese interjection for 'Goodbye.'" This case study with Roger Dermody (XP) and Dr. Mark Brewer (SP) of Bel Air Presbyterian will examine the theological, practical and emotional aspects of a sabbatical.
Why do people think that you are looking for a new job when going on a sabbatical? Why have churches used sabbaticals as a quiet way to get rid of their pastors? We will examine the biblical roots of the sabbatical and see how they apply to pastors. How does a church manage the pulpit while the preaching pastor is away? While the Senior Pastor is away, how much communication (or how much silence) should there be between the pastor and the church? Can the Senior Pastor do a mid-sabbatical visit to the church for a special event, to preach, to do a funeral or wedding? How many major decisions can be made during the sabbatical or does all significant new ministry and initiatives just stop? What are the aspects of re-entry by the Sr. Pastor and how can a church best work on re-integrating the Sr. Pastor into the church?
Mark had a history of staying at a church for 7 years and then moving on, and then his sabbatical came up after 7 years at Bel Air. Roger Dermody, the XP of Bel Air, was left to run the church while Mark was gone. What would happen? What were the pressures on Roger? Would Mark move on …
Mike Buster—Saving $80,000 in Utility Costs
Vital XP Interests Track
Mike is the XP of Prestonwood Baptist Church of Frisco, Texas. Did you see the Newsweek article about Mike saving $80,000 in utility bills for Prestonwood? It's not every day that an XP makes Newsweek!
This workshop will present practical tips and suggestions on how to cut your utility bill and make your church campus more "green." Keep the "green stuff" in the bank and help the environment too—not a bad combination! Read Mike's bio
Stacey Campbell—The XP Catalyst's Sandbox
XP-101
Stacey is the XP of Christ Community Church of Greeley, Colorado. Catalysts dare to take chances and think differently. “No” is never an answer to a question, only “What if….” They tend to look at the horizon and plan for the future. They dream of how people and systems and culture can be improved, streamlined, and re-imagined. But how is this translated throughout an entire church organization? How can one person create a culture of innovation?
A sandbox is basically free space with a few boundaries within which to create, play, take risks, and do whatever one wants. Through a sandbox mentality, XP’s can leverage their influence with leaders, ministries, and their overall church culture to help stir-up creativity and an ongoing passion for Christ. This workshop will explore this concept and give you the tools to more effectively be the catalyst God designed you to be! Read Stacey's bio. Read the 2006 case study on Christ Community Church.
Rick Clapp—XPs Empowering Volunteer Leaders
Vital XP Interests Track
Rick, XP Vanguard Church of Colorado Springs, Colorado will help us understand the "Five E’s" of empowerment, with specific application to volunteer leaders. What do you do when you find yourself in desperate situations, where you know what you are trying isn’t working? Have you ever been frustrated as a church leader and couldn’t find help or leaders for your ministries? Do you have thoughts running through your head like, “no one really cares about volunteering, they just care about receiving?” Or maybe it seems like “All church has become is a pool of consumers looking for their next greatest fix” Maybe bitterness and anger have built up over time and you believe that “if I want something done, it’s easier to do it myself.”
There is a desire, deep down, in every person’s heart to contribute, maybe even lead, and leave something lasting with his/her life in the lives of other people (Eccl. 3:11). This truth or belief is foundational in empowering leaders. All of us like to be pursued. Many of us want to be a part of something that is bigger than ourselves. There is an unlocked potential in every church in America and around the world. The potential is volunteers, God’s people. We will discuss from Exodus 18 how you and I can develop a very practical process in our churches to help empower those God has entrusted to us and raise up new volunteer leaders. Read Rick's bio.
Roger Dermody—Sabbatical & Sayonara?
Featured Case Study
Roger is the Executive Pastor of Bel Air Presbyterian Church of Los Angeles, California. He will be featured in our second case study, "Does the Sabbatical mean Sayonara?" The dictionary says about sayonara: "a Japanese interjection for 'Goodbye.'" This case study with Roger Dermody (XP) and Dr. Mark Brewer (SP) of Bel Air Presbyterian will examine the theological, practical and emotional aspects of a sabbatical.
Why do people think that you are looking for a new job when going on a sabbatical? Why have churches used sabbaticals as a quiet way to get rid of their pastors? We will examine the biblical roots of the sabbatical and see how they apply to pastors. How does a church manage the pulpit while the preaching pastor is away? While the Senior Pastor is away, how much communication (or how much silence) should there be between the pastor and the church? Can the Senior Pastor do a mid-sabbatical visit to the church for a special event, to preach, to do a funeral or wedding? How many major decisions can be made during the sabbatical or does all significant new ministry and initiatives just stop? What are the aspects of re-entry by the Sr. Pastor and how can a church best work on re-integrating the Sr. Pastor into the church?
Mark had a history of staying at a church for 7 years and then moving on, and then his sabbatical came up after 7 years at Bel Air. Roger Dermody, the XP of Bel Air, was left to run the church while Mark was gone. What would happen? What were the pressures on Roger? Would Mark move on …
Dr. Sue Edwards—Mixed Ministry, Working as Brothers and Sisters in an Oversexed Society
Women in Leadership Track
Sue is a Professor of Christian Education (with a specialization in Womens Studies) at Dallas Theological Seminary. The role of women is changing in the contemporary church. More women are in leadership roles. Sue has done extensive research on the role of women leaders and is positioned to lead this workshop with authority and experience.
The Women in Leadership Track will examine the unique challenges of being a woman leader in what is often a male role. What are the transitional issues? What are the plusses and minuses? How can one lead within the unique polity of a given church?
In 2000 George Barna reported that women comprise sixty percent of American churches, yet there has been a 22% slip in women’s church attendance since 1991. A 2004 DTS doctoral dissertation surveyed 377 female seminary graduates, learning that their most difficult leadership challenge relates to working with men. Men and women partnering together—it’s a complex and thorny topic but one that significantly affects the health and strength of the Church. We will explore Scripture’s mandate in 1 Timothy 5:1, 2, calling men and women to work together as sacred siblings. We will discuss practical methods to help them create safe relationships, not forgetting fences to protect from sexual misconduct, without segregation. Healthy churches, just like biological families, need both men’s and women’s ideas, gifts, and perspectives in order to thrive. In many ministries the male presence is strong but the mother’s touch is missing. In others, the female influence is so dominate that the father’s guidance is absent, and that lack skews ministry decisions and effectiveness. Join us to learn how to bring men and women leaders together, within biblical parameters, to change ministry ethos, attract unbelievers, and glorify God in the process.
Can men come to the Women in Leadership Track? Yes, they can. And, male leaders probably should come, even be required to come! Men need to learn from women about their perspective in church leadership. Do you know the struggles and joys of being a woman in church leadership? Read Sue's bio.
Bob Feitl—3 Keys to a Successful Building Project
Vital XP Interests Track
Bob, XP of Richland Bible Church of Richland, Michigan, asks "Thinking about a building project? …already started one?" This workshop will give you practical tools and strategic principles that you can begin to use next week. Taught by an XP with 20 years of experience as an architect and construction manager, this session will focus on how to set up, organize and empower your team to get the building you need on time and within budget. Read Bob's bio.
Bob Feitl—Aligning XP Title, Job & Expectations
XP-101
Bob, XP of Richland Bible Church of Richland, Michigan, asks, "So, you are new to the role, it’s not quite what you expected and you’re trying to figure out how to make sense of it." You need to balance leadership with managing, administration with pastoring, your Senior Pastor’s expectations with yours and everyone else’s … and have a job description that reflects that well. Facilitated by an XP with 20 years experience in three churches of 1,500 to 4,500; together we will hammer out ways to bring clarity and understanding to this job that often requires more finesse and balance than any other on the team. Read Bob's bio.
Dr. David Fletcher—The 5 Functions of an XP
XP-101
David, Founder & Host of XPastor, and XP of Grace Covenant Church of Austin, Texas will cover the basics of the 5 Functions. Every XP is strong in certain areas, do you know your leadership strengths? From David's research of hundreds of XPs, he developed the 5 Functions.
There are 5 Functions to leading and managing a church—Administrator, Catalyst, Mentor, Minister and Overseeer. To get a handle on the 5 Functions, more than 1600 people have taken David's free XP-Indicator. This workshop is foundational for new XPs and those who want to review the basics of what an XP needs. Read David's bio.
"5 functions—would be very effective as a break-out small group with new XPs"
Dr. David Fletcher—The SP & XP Relationship
Senior Pastor Track
David, Founder & Host of XPastor, and XP of Grace Covenant Church of Austin, Texas will lead this workshop for SPs & XPs. "We will discuss the hallmarks of great working relationships." David has worked as an XP in two churches and seen the dynamics of great SP-XP relationships. This roundtable discussion is specifically designed for SPs and will come from the perspective of an XP.
The Senior Pastor Track is an opportunity for SPs to examine and discuss leadership and management issues in the church. Considering an XP? Have a great XP or need to hone a relationship? Then this track will give you the chance to hear from established leaders, hear from peers and introduce your own ideas and questions.
David teaches doctoral classes at Dallas Theological Seminary and chairs the Doctor of Ministry department at the Evangelical Theological Seminary of India. This puts him in touch with leaders throughout the United States and the rest of the world. Be prepared to look at "macro" and "mega-cultural" issues that are changing the church—and how SPs and XPs together can be effective in reaching the world. Read David's bio.
Scott Hanson—A Catalytic Outreach: A Blueprint for Adopting a Public School and Community
Vital XP Interests Track
Scott, XP of Second Presbyterian Church of Memphis, Tennessee will
provide a visual tour and blueprint for adopting an impoverished urban
public school of primarily first generation Hispanics and Afro-American children.
It is an exemplary model and vision that captivated the imagination and hearts of church volunteers from all ages of this 169 year old urban Memphis church. The vision moved people from the pews to adopt classrooms and teachers, and more. Today the vision has grown beyond the campus to developing a community and a future new church plant. Learn the steps to growing a vibrant church/school partnership. The results can be astounding as demonstrated by state test proficiency scores skyrocketing from below average to the mid 90th percentiles. The catalytic impact from this one initiative has been so pronounced to Memphis public schools that in 2006, after seeing an army of volunteers regularly descend upon two of her impoverished schools, the Superintendent of Memphis Public Schools boldly declared to her principals: "Because we lack resources, go befriend a church." Learn how adopting a school can just be a tipping point for a church desiring to be externally focused, and to make a difference in a community. Read Scott's bio.
Dr. Hess Hester—A Senior Pastor's Perspective
Wednesday Lunch
Hess is the Senior Pastor of South Hills Baptist Church of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hess will share at lunch on Wednesday about a "Senior Pastor's Perspective" on the SP-XP relationship.
He will be joined by Andy McQuitty (SP) and Steve Roese (XP) of Irving Bible Church of Irving, Texas. Hess has been to several XPs events and has recently hired a new XP. Read Hess' bio.
Kerry Jones—Implementing Policy Governance
Vital XP Interests Track
Kerry, XP of Church of the Saviour, Wayne, Pennsylvania will help us understand how to implement Policy Governance. His church recently implemented policy governance and Kerry will present the mechanics of that implementation. What is policy governance? Often called "Carver Policy Governance," it is a method how a board can lead the church without micro-managing it. If you are considering this style of governance, or if you have implemented it (successfully or as a glorious failure), then share your perspective in this workshop. Read Kerry's bio.
Jim Kuykendall—Multi-Site at Cross Timbers
Vital XP Interests Track
Jim is the XP of Cross Timbers Church of Argyll, Texas. We featured Cross Timbers and their multi-sites at the 2007 XP-Seminar. Read the 2007 case study on Cross Timbers. This workshop is for those who want a follow-up or get the inside scoop from a multi-site church. Jim was on staff at Life Church in Oklahoma, another multi-site church, before coming to Cross Timbers. Read Jim's bio.
Brad Leeper—Raising Funds for Your Vision
Vital XP Interests Track
Brad is a Senior Strategist of Generis Partners. Based on experience and affinity, Brad is drawn to innovative, growing churches and the challenges of helping them expand practically and spiritually. As a Generis Senior Strategist, he is well served by his experience as a consultant to churches across the nation, a staff leader in resource development for local ministries, a Campus Director for Campus Crusade for Christ, and his role as church elder in his own 4,000-member home church, Perimeter Church in Atlanta.
This workshop has received high marks in previous XP-Seminars. If you are going to be building soon, then you will need to know how to raise funds for the construction! Read Brad's bio.
"Fundraising workshop was so helpful!"
David Lyons—Hiring: What is Fit and Gifting?”
Vital XP Interests Track
David is the Founder and President of MinisterSearch. While placing hundreds of people into ministry positions, David has seen the centrality of fit and gifting. Is one more important than the other? Can we compromise because "we know that person," or "he or she is an insider" or "their gifts are just so strong that we… "
If you are going to hire staff in the next 12 months, then this workshop with David will help you. He has led workshops at each of the previous XP-Seminars, to rave reviews. Bring your questions for the discussion portion of the workshop as well. Read David's bio.
"The breakout session with David Lyons on Staffing was tremendous"
Dr. Stephen Macchia—Caring for the Soul of the XP
Vital XP Interests Track
Stephen is the Founder and President of Leadership Transformation Inc., Lexington, Massachusetts. LTi is a ministry which focuses on the spiritual formation needs of leaders and the spiritual discernment processes of leadership teams in local church and parachurch ministry settings nationwide.
Three of Steve's books are critical to XPs Becoming A Healthy Church, Becoming A Healthy Disciple and Becoming A Healthy Team. Steve is wonderfully qualified to speak to XPs on caring for one's soul while in the role! Read Stephen's bio.
Dr. Andy McQuitty—A Senior Pastor's Perspective
Wednesday Lunch
Andy is the Senior Pastor of Irving Bible Church in Irving, Texas. Andy will share at lunch on Wednesday about a "Senior Pastor's Perspective" on the SP-XP relationship.
He will be joined by Steve Roese, his Executive Pastor and by Hess Hester, the SP of South Hills Baptist Church of Tulsa, Oklahoma. At the 2005 XP-Seminar, we featured a case study on Irving (which will be available in the password protected website for all attendees of the 2008 XP-Seminar. Irving is a leader of the emergent church movement, radically trying to reach those in their community. Read Andy's bio. Also read the 2005 case study on Irving Bible Church.
Dianne Miller—Your Church's Position Statement on Women in Ministry
Women in Leadership Track
Dianne has taught with Bible Study Fellowship and has been the Minister of Community at Northwest Bible Church of Dallas, Texas. Dianne took a small groups ministry from "zero to 60 mph in 7 seconds," to use a car racing metaphor (although Dianne would prefer a basketball analogy!). She developed her leadership skills while implementing a church-wide program, shaping the leaders of over 50 small groups in the church. Want to know the challenges and benefits of being a woman leader? Bring your ideas to Dianne's presentation and discussion.
Your Church's Position Statement on Women in Ministry. Does you church have one? Why should you? Is it important or even revelant to your church's current ministry impact? What are other churches "best practicies" in developing a statement? How is Your Church handling this issue? Come only if you have the courage to enter into this discussion.
The Women in Leadership Track will examine the unique challenges of being a woman leader in what is often a male role. What are the transitional issues? What are the plusses and minuses? How can one lead within the unique polity of a given church? Can men come to the Women in Leadership Track? Yes, they can. And, male leaders probably should come, even be required to come! Men need to learn from women about their perspective in church leadership. Do you know the struggles and joys of being a woman in church leadership? Read Dianne's bio.
Dr. Milfred Minatrea—XPs & Missional Thinking
Vital XP Interests Track
Milfred is a noted author & leader in the Missional Church Movement. This workshop will focus on "Connecting the Dots: Missional Strategy Beyond Activity." Most churches invest significant human and financial resource in mission activity, offering multiple ministries in various arenas.
Frequently, new ministries continue to develop as needs are identified without significant attention being given to the underlying mission strategy. Neither congregational size nor activity level ensures mission investments that are Kingdom strategic.
The XP is uniquely positioned to ensure a missional focus that unifies rather than “silos” the various segments of congregational life; connecting the dots. In this workshop, participants will explore metrics of strategy rather than activity as the criteria for mission investment. Read Milfred's bio.
"Milfred was excellent, more time needed for his presentation"
"Milfred’s presentation gave me a fresh way to look at church"
Doug Murrell—XPs in Cross-Cultural Ministry
Vital XP Interests Track
Doug, XP of New Life Providence Church of Virginia Beach, Virginia will share about leading with intentionality—Acting as a catalyst to lead your ministry beyond race, socio-economic, gender, and age.
Cross-cultural ministry does not just happen. Intentionality, pastoral care, an eclectic approach to the arts, and authentic community are the keys to breaking down walls. Changes in leadership, music, outreach, and philosophy of ministry must be taken to create an environment where all are welcomed and equally befriended. Read Doug's bio.
Jabulani Mwale—XP International Perspectives
Vital XP Interests Track
Jabulani is the XP of the Solid Rock Church of God, CoLouth, Ireland. He brings a rare mix of Irish-African perspective to the role of the XP. There are many XPs in other nations, and they have lessons to share about cross-cultural ministry, common issues with other XPs, and unique challenges.
Steve Roese—Catalyst: Making Things Happen
Vital XP Interests Track & Wendesday Lunch
Steve is the XP of Irving Bible Church of Irving, Texas. The pace of day-to-day duties and change in ministry is relentless. Everyone wants to start something new. Everyone wants things to be simpler and more enjoyable. Everyone seeks the space to be innovative. Everyone wants to have fun AND make an impact.
"I believe it is one of the key roles of the Executive Pastor to catalyze a culture, to catalyze the space, to catalyze the heart so that the most innovative and creative team around is inside the church. In our session we will dream of what might be and then look at practical ways to make it happen."
Steve will also participate in Wednesday's lunch session with his Senior Pastor, Andy McQuitty. The two will discuss and share from their SP-XP relationship. Strap on the seatbelts as these lunch sessions are fast paced and stunningly honest. Read Steve's bio. Also, read the 2005 case study on Irving Bible Church.
Keynote Speaker
Ken has devoted his life to biblical conflict resolution. Beginning his career as an attorney, Ken saw a need for people to have a lasting resolution to conflict. A settlement at the courthouse was not giving peace and satisfaction to the litigants!
He wrote The Peacemaker, which became popular throughout the nation. Ken founded Peacemaker Ministries, to help churches and individuals resolve conflict biblically.
Have you ever had conflict in your church? Oops, we all have. Do you have two Christians that won't talk to each other but will take communion together? When was the last time someone left your church because of gossip, or gossip was left smoldering in the church foyer? Ken will share principles and practices of how to resolve conflict biblically. The case study on Wednesday afternoon will give us all an opportunity to go deeper on this vital subject. Read Ken's bio.
Warren Schuh—Forum for Large Churches
Large Group Forum
Warren has served as an XP in two churches and in several leadership roles in non-profit organizations (such as Leadership Network). From his experiences, contacts around the country and gifts, he is ideal for leading roundtable discussions. This forum is a regular favorite of every XP-Seminar. Now in its 4th year, this is a terrific time to talk with others from large churches. Bring your questions and we will set the agenda for our time together. Read Warren's bio.
"Warren’s morning session was fantastic"
"Warren's large church forum was what I needed"
Warren Schuh—Senior Pastor Roundtable
Senior Pastor Track
Warren has served as an XP in two churches and in several leadership roles in non-profit organizations (such as Leadership Network). From his experiences, contacts around the country and gifts, he is ideal for leading roundtable discussions. New for the XP-Seminars is this Senior Pastor Roundtable, just for SPs. "We will discuss the issues of church leadership, the role of the Executive Pastor (and similar roles), all from the perspective of the Senior Pastor." Bring your slate of questions for an open discussion.
The Senior Pastor Track is an opportunity for SPs to examine and discuss leadership and management issues in the church. Considering an XP? Have a great XP or need to hone a relationship? Then this track will give you the chance to hear from established leaders, hear from peers and introduce your own ideas and questions. Read Warren's bio.
Nicholas Smith—The Biblical Basis of the XP
XP-101
Nicholas, the XP of Bethany Baptist Church of Lindenwold, New Jersey, will share the biblical basis of the XP as revealed through the Scriptures. While the term "XP" is not seen in the Bible, the role and its work are seen. From Joseph to Elisha, the role is shown. This workshop will focus on the biblical work and calling of the XP. Some XP’s are meant for the 2nd position, while for others it’s a transition period to the Senior Pastor role. Whether the calling is to Senior Pastor or like Joseph remaining a 2nd chair leader, this workshop will be beneficial. Though young, Nicholas is a strong XP in a church of 18,000 members. Read Nicholas' bio. Read the 2006 case study on Bethany Baptist.
Wayne Smith—XPs & the Steps of Leadership
Vital XP Interests Track
Wayne is the Director of the Strategic Church Initiative for Halftime, a division of Leadership Network in Dallas, Texas. From his para-church experience, as an XP, and as an elder at Irving Bible Church, Wayne knows great leaders. But what makes a great leader? What are the steps to becoming a great leader and how can you identify potential leaders? Read Wayne's bio.
Frank Sommerville—Legal Issues in the Church
Vital XP Interests Track
Frank is a nationally noted attorney, author and a CPA. This is a roundtable discussion on the current and pressing legal issues in your church. Bring your questions and issues!
Frank led a legal roundtable at the 2007 XP-Seminar and received high marks from the participants. This is a prime opportunity to discuss your issues with a nationally noted attorney. Read Frank's bio.
"Frank Sommerville always does a great job—the legal issues small group was very good"
"Frank started by asking us what we wanted to discuss so that he met our needs.
Caused me to rethink many areas."
Paul Taylor—A Senior Pastor: From One SP to Another
Senior Pastor Track
Paul is the Senior Pastor of Liberty Church of Tulsa, Oklahoma. He brings a wealth of experience in talking and coaching other Senior Pastors. This roundtable discussion will focus on how Senior Pastors balance being an active leader and delegating leadership and management. How can it all get done? Sunday comes around every week, with another sermon to give, and there is so much else to do.
The Senior Pastor Track is an opportunity for SPs to examine and discuss leadership and management issues in the church. Considering an XP? Have a great XP or need to hone a relationship? Then this track will give you the chance to hear from established leaders, hear from peers and introduce your own ideas and questions.
Phil Taylor—Church Planting & the XP
Vital XP Interests Track
Phil is the XP of Terra Nova Church, a church plant in Troy, New York. Read about his "Climbing Down the Ladder" and "Letters from the Front Lines of Church Planting. Whenever possible, Phil attempts to promote and serve the XP community within the Acts 29 Church Planting Network of which he is a member.
Phil describes the workshop: "There is a growing number of Lead Pastors in church plants that are recognizing the need to partner with an Executive Pastor or someone with those skills. The XP in a church plant functions differently than in a larger more established setting, such as the initial size of the church, the entrepreneurial nature of church planting, the total lack of pre-existing systems, an undefined church culture, little or no staff and volunteers who almost all need extensive training. In addition, a church plant is a moving target. You build a system that works for your core group of 50, then you launch, grow to a 100 and your system is shot. So you build a new system and a year later you’ve doubled or tripled again, and the systems need to be trashed and rewritten. All of this happens with hardly any money and a staff of volunteers who are still a little fuzzy on the vision. Welcome to the world of church planting!"
Also, Phil will be hosting a church planters meet and greet party during the conference. Email him to receive an invite with all the details, phil@terranovachurch.org
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