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National XP-Day A time to talk about current XP issues and the future of the XP-SP role

April 14, 2008 Raleigh North Carolina

David Fletcher
Founder & Host XPastor

 

Agreat line-up for this one-day event in Raleigh! Michael Simone from Spring Branch Community Church will be a guest Senior Pastor for the day. Brad Leeper will lead a discusison on leadership issues in the church. Plus, there is plenty of open agenda time in the afternoon. The final speaker is you, the XP who will bring questions, thoughts and ideas! Join us, but hurry as space is limited to 20 folks!

We only do this a few times a year—and our XP-Days are quite popular. Space is limited to a maximum of 20 people, so enroll today ... don't say we didn't warn you if it is full when you want to enroll.

Our XP-Days bring together a small group of XPs to talk about relevant issues. We don't examine monotonous programs or extol the size of our churches. We hone our skills through life-on-life discussion.

• Read comments on past XPastor events.

The National XP-Days are open to anyone with the XP function in their ministry. By drawing ministers from around the nation, these discussions challenge cultural perspectives and promote a broad understanding of the XP. National XP-Days are led by Dr. Fletcher.

National XP-Days are limited to 20 XPs to foster close discussion on pertinent XP topics. Authentic interaction is key. Don't bring pride about the size of your church or pretense in the extent of your ministry.

Our schedule follows the format of major presentations on core issues, followed by large group discussion and small group interaction. Several sessions are left open-ended, enabling each participant to bring questions for the group to examine.

• Cost: $150, includes books and lunch. Enroll here
• Please pay the event fee by credit card. Pay here

XP-Day Location

Hope Community Church
821 Buck Jones Road
Raleigh, NC 27606

Make your travel arrangements to Raleigh early

Hotel Suggestions

• Candlewood Suites (1/2 a mile from the church)
  1020 Buck Jones Road
  Raleigh, NC 27606
  919-468-4222
  www.ichotelsgroup.com
• Courtyard by Marriott (5 miles from the church)
  102 Edinburgh Dr. S.
  Cary, NC 27511
  919-481-9666
  www.marriott.com

Need Help? Contact Tami Fletcher, XPastor's Executive Assistant

Schedule for April 14
9:30	David Fletcher Founder & Host XPastor Introductions and setting the course for the day For each hour-long session, we will have an XP share from an area of expertise for 20 to 30 minutes. This will be followed by 30 to 40 minutes of discussion. This is a "safe place" to share success and struggles. Active participation in discussion is a must.
10:00	The XP as Mentor We all have an idea that the XP mentors paid staff, but how about utilizing and empowering volunteer staff? Mentors often ... Evaluate job descriptions for all staff Exhort staff as deemed necessary Hire and terminate staff Mentor key staff Recruit staff Run staff meeting and retreats Supervise all staff Work as the Chief of Staff
11:00	The XP as Catalyst The Catalyst function invigorates existing ministry or begins new ones. The Catalyst empowers members to be involved in ministry, often asking: "Who is on the bus and who is in the right seat?" Catalysts often ... Start new ministries Challenge people to improve Create a strategic plan Empower members to be involved Encourage folks to volunteer Envision future ministry Equip members for ministry Light fires to instigate change Motivate people to get involved Network ministries to enhance effectiveness
Noon	Lunch Discusison Michael Simone, Senior Pastor of Spring Branch Community Church of Virginia Beach will be our guest. We will be discussing the XP-SP relationship. Catered lunch provided. I got to know Michael when he came to the XP-Seminar and found a great connection with him. He has a realiastic appraisal of what it takes for a good SP-XP relationship and what each role can and should do for the church.
1:00	Brad Leeper works with scores of churches each year. As a Senior Strategist with Generis, he helps churches around the country with their capital campaigns. Brad has been an Elder in his church, served on various boards, and has a degree from Dallas Seminary. Between all of this, he has some great insights to share about leadership in the church.
2:00	This topic will be set by the attendees
3:00	This topic will be set by the attendees
4:00	Open discussion and conclusion

Attendees April 14

• Darcy Caires, Jr., XP of Astoria Community Church, Astoria, New York
• Brent Clark, Pastor for Administration, Chapel Hill Bible Church, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• David Fletcher, Founder & Host of XPastor, Austin, Texas
• George Freebersyser, Director of Ministry Operations of Triangle Community Church, Apex, North Carolina
• Brian Horn, Pastor of Ministry Development of Grace Covenant Church, Austin, Texas
• Rick Langston, Associate Pastor of The Summit Church, Durham, North Carolina
• Jeff Lawrence, Pastor, Chatham Community Church, Pittsboro, North Carolina
• Brad Leeper, Senior Stewardship Strategist of Generis Partners, Atlanta, Georgia
• Kim McElfresh, XP of Free Christian Church, Andover, Massachusetts
• Daryl Neipp, XP of New Community Baptist Church, Avon, Ohio
• Dave Patchin, XP of Hope Community Church, Raleigh, North Carolina
• Michael Simone, SP of Spring Branch Community Church, Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Doug Smith, Operations Manager of Lake Forest Church, Huntersville, North Carolina
• Rick Smith, Director of Administration of Crosspointe Church, Cary, North Carolina
• David Thompson, Associate Pastor of The Summit Church, Durham, North Carolina
• Nate Williams, XP Vintage 21 church.

Need Help? Contact Tami Fletcher, XPastor's Executive Assistant

Sponsored by

Thanks to our friends at Generis Partners. True giving is a deeply transformative act. At Generis, we believe it's less about raising capital and more about raising the spiritual consciousness of people. 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 Leeper and his counterpart, Gerald Farley have both served in church leadership roles and have real-life experiences to offer far beyond that of most industry consultants.