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Comments about the XP-I

Thanks for getting the Indicator results back to me so quickly. They were most insightful. When I first saw the graph, I said, "That's not me." But the more I read, the more I essentially agreed with the results.—David Rosenfeld

The XP-I is a great tool! Things have changed, but like the frog in boiling water it is hard to recognize when you are right in the middle of it. Comparing my 2004 and 2005 XP-I results gave me valuable insight.—Jim Kuykendall, XP at Cross Timbers Church, Argyle Texas

Thank you for your very timely XP Indicator evaluation. The test 'indicated' that I am way above the average range on three of the five functions. This makes me a little uncomfortable as I want to make sure that I not only see my role accurately, but am functioning appropriately as well. Perhaps my scores are the result of my role as the Executive Director for our capital campaign. Several of the questions were specific in regard to strategic planning, building plans, contractors, budgeting, insurance, legalities, etc., which has been a large part of my current role. When I add to that the development of new ministries and reinvigorating existing ones, I am actually heading off the chart in the administrative and catalyst areas. Thank you very much for giving your time and sharing your gifts and insights. Blessings.—Kristin Anderson, McPherson Free Methodist Church, McPherson Kansas

Many have used the XP-I throughout the United States: please note that the Indicator is untested internationally. People and churches come from many denominations, such as:

  • Baptist
  • Bible
  • Christian & Missionary Alliance
  • Christian Church
  • Christian Reformed
  • Church of Christ
  • Community
  • Congregational
  • Episcopal
  • Evangelical Free
  • Fellowship
  • Foursquare
  • Independent
  • Lutheran
  • Mennonite
  • Missionary Baptist
  • Nazarene
  • Presbyterian
  • United Methodist
  • Uniting Church
  • "It is a great resource for getting conversation started ... showing people's perceptions about both need for the church and perception for what the XP's job should be."
  • "What is so helpful about your tool is that it gets people's perceptions-expectations-desires on the table and it gets us using a common language."
  • "Thank you for attempting to help define and clarify this important pastoral position."
  • "Hiring our Executive Pastor was the singly most helpful thing we have done in the area of personnel since hiring a full-time worship director."
  • "To my knowledge I have never seen a job description for the XP position." (See the Job Descriptions)
  • "Some questions are difficult assessments to make, especially with a seven point sliding scale ... still, much easier to take than the MMPI"
  • "Very helpful list of XP practices. Can anyone take this survey?" (Yes, it's still a free service to the Christian Community)
  • "Do not have an Executive Pastor, but in process of seeking one. Answered questions as to how I would want this person to function."
  • "This seems thorough and comprehensive and valid. It's easy to take, and that's helpful."

Major Case Studies with the XP-I

Here are some of the churches that have had an in-depth analysis with the Executive Pastor Indicator. This involves from 5 to 15 people taking the XP-I, with composite profiles created for each respondent group.

  • Cornwall Church, Bellingham Washington
    • Senior Pastor
    • Elders
    • Executive Pastor
    • Pastoral Staff
  • East Cooper Baptist Church, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
    • Elders
    • Candidate for the open XP position
  • Irving Bible Church, Irving, Texas
    • Sr. Pastor
    • Elders
    • Executive Pastor
    • Pastoral Staff
  • Northwest Bible Church, Dallas, Texas
    • Sr. Pastor
    • Elders
    • Executive Pastor
    • Pastoral Staff
    • Selected Committee Members
  • Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas
    • Senior Pastor
    • Executive Pastor
    • Pastoral Staff
  • Richland Bible Church, Richland, Michigan
    • Sr. Pastor
    • Elders
    • Executive Pastor
    • Pastoral Staff
    • Support Staff
  • Stonebriar Community Church, Frisco, Texas
    • Executive Pastor
    • Pastoral Staff
  • Watermark Community Church, Dallas, Texas
    • Elders
    • Sr. Pastor
    • Pastoral Staff
    • Used for discussion about a potential Executive Pastor role