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Whether you are a new XP, considering the role, or want to refresh your skills, Boot Camp is a place to get in shape. The target for this course are the fundamentals of being an Executive Pastor. This course also includes two uses of the XP-Indicator—one for you and another for your Senior Pastor. Learn in this online video format–all sessions are recorded to watch at your own pace.

Learning Environment

There are five aspects to XPastor courses. These enable you to be grounded in the disciplines of a church leader.

  1. InteractionParticipate in the live classes or watch the recorded versions.
  2. Analysis—Pertinent topics and discussion help you analyze ministry. This brings direct benefit to your church.
  3. Reading—The assigned reading enhances your understanding and increases your breadth of knowledge.
  4. Location—Learn at the office or at home—make your own schedule. As a self-guided course, study at your own pace.
  5. Assignments—Each course has practical work that impacts your church.

 2019 XP Boot Camp—5 Aspects of the Role

  • Creating effective relationships and extraordinary rapport with the Senior Pastor and Board
  • Navigating where to fly in the zones of vision, strategy and tactics
  • Working with pastors and ministry volunteers
  • Speaking the language of finance and operations
  • Staffing the vision through transitions, hires and terminations

 2020 XP Boot Camp—Staff, Reviews & Crisis

Hone your skills as you ride in the “leadership rodeo.” The 2020 XP Boot Camp examines five practical and tactical topics. These are bronc-busters. Each one is a wild horse that wants to throw you from the saddle. The topics are huge and vital, drawn from case studies of churches like yours.

  1. What to do with problem staff. Hurt feelings when someone isn’t promoted or elected for a new role. Working with staff who get outside job offers. Under performers and overloaded staff. Side hustles in moonlighting.
  2. Best practices in hiring. Where to find new staff. First year challenges in a new role. The first 100 days. Understanding a new church culture.
  3. How to review staff. Annual, quarterly or ongoing reviews. Problems with the boss. Senior Pastors and others who micromanage. The role of leading for executive pastors. First year challenges for senior pastors. Handling doubts about your senior pastor’s leadership.
  4. Culture for staff and volunteers. What is fair paid time off? Creating staff values. Defining a positive culture for volunteers. Celebrating wins and victories in your culture. Strategic retreats and meetings. Working with elders and other volunteer leaders. Dealing with too many activities in your church. Church management systems and communication.
  5. Safety issues in today’s church. Guns or no guns. Theft by a church leader. Security teams. Policies for safety from sexual predators, fraud and active shooters. Handling registered sex offenders who want to attend your church.

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