Growing as an XP2020-06-29T09:19:10-05:00

Growing as an XP

Everyone that breathes should be continuing to learn and grow. Below are articles aimed to get you to thinking … and changing … and growing.

Surprise Findings in the XP Survey

By |March 17th, 2022|

What We Expected & What We Found Let’s look at seven surprises that will give encouragement, challenge, and ideas to ponder as we move forward in this uncertain season. Jesus often used in his [...]

Keeping Your Mind Alive While in Ministry

By |August 25th, 2021|

How do you as a church leader stretch yourself and stay fresh? Pastors must engage their minds in creative, fun and dynamic reading. As important as physical exercise, mental exercise excites intellectual curiosity. By [...]

Value of Courses

By |February 25th, 2019|

Monday, February 25, 2019 Hey Fletch … I am super excited to take your courses on XPastor! I am a worship pastor of 30 years who is looking to make a change in leadership. Is [...]

New XP and Coaching

By |February 22nd, 2019|

Friday, February 22, 2019 Hey Fletch … I am a new executive pastor at our church and recently took over this position. I have been a youth and family pastor for many years. I [...]

Residency Program for XPs?

By |February 15th, 2019|

Friday, February 15, 2019 Hey Fletch … I read the Hey Fletch column of January 28 and was intrigued about the potential of a residency program. I’d love to be in one to learn how [...]

Networking with other XPs

By |January 17th, 2019|

Thursday, January 17, 2019 Hey Fletch … I’m feeling a little dry and out of contact with other XPs. What can you suggest to help me get connected with people leading churches of a [...]

Start-up Manual for New XP?

By |December 13th, 2018|

Thursday, December 13, 2018 Hey Fletch … I was an XP over 20 years ago in a startup role when two churches merged. It has about 1,400 attenders. Since then I’ve been teaching in [...]

New XP in the First 100 Days

By |October 17th, 2018|

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Hey Fletch … I was recently promoted inside my church to the XP role. I'm looking for a recommendation for a book that deals with the transition to a new [...]

Learning Online To Be an XP

By |October 9th, 2018|

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Hey Fletch … I see your online courses have credit hours. Does this lead to some type of certification? Are there any discounts for bundling? Thanks for your assistance! DRF—XPastor’s online [...]

Networking with XPs

By |September 14th, 2018|

Friday, September 14, 2018 Hey Fletch … I’d like to learn more about the XP role and perhaps become an XP. You recommended getting into a network with XPs. Right now, I only know one [...]

Is There an XP Group in My Area?

By |August 21st, 2018|

Tuesday, August 21, 2018 Hey Fletch … I’ve just found your website and am very excited to dig in. One of the things I need to do is find other XP’s in my area to [...]

XP Certification

By |August 10th, 2018|

Friday, August 10, 2018 Hey Fletch … The banner image on the courses page suggests a certification. Is a certification available? DRF—Yes, the XPastor Online Courses are available to audit or for certification. Some people [...]

3 Kinds of XPs

By |August 1st, 2018|

Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Hey Fletch … I came across your pivotal article on the 3 Kinds of XPs. Thanks so much for making this available. DRF—It is always gratifying to hear from the XPastor [...]

Can I Shadow a Leader for a Day?

By |July 3rd, 2018|

Tuesday, July 3, 2018 Hey Fletch … I am relatively new as an XP. First, your website and the XP-Seminar have been tremendous resources. Second, I want to hang out with an XP in my [...]