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Fletch, thanks as always for your efforts at providing fantastic content for us XP’s. The webinar today was great. Your work through the XP Seminar, the webinars, and your investment in me individually the past couple of years has been priceless. You are so greatly appreciated! DS

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By |March 18th, 2024|Succession or Fired, Video Library|

What has changed since Covid on Pastor Succession? What are the biggest mistakes and traps that do-it-yourselfers in this process tend to make? The webinar will address these topics [...]

By |March 18th, 2024|Communication, Video Library|

AI can feel like the Wild West, where it's constantly advancing and changing. What can you do to use it to help your teams? Where do you turn for [...]

By |March 12th, 2024|Loans, Video Library|

Ever curious about what happens to all of the financial statements that you submit when applying for a loan? Or how church lenders view the financial health of your [...]

By |February 21st, 2024|Buildings, Video Library|

Every year brings a parade of design trends that often create an avalanche of expenses. In case you missed Dave’s Breakfast season at the 2024 XPastor Seminar last month, [...]

By |February 20th, 2024|Leadership, Video Library|

William will unpack his latest book, Be the Unicorn. The book addresses the questions of, How do I stand out? and How do I become irreplaceable? William bases the [...]

By |February 5th, 2024|Generosity, Video Library|

Estate Planning is an often overlooked financial tool when evaluating church funding now and in the future. National surveys tell us that over 65% of our church members don’t [...]

By |February 1st, 2024|Loans, Video Library|

Despite uncertainties in the financing market, your church may be in a place where you are considering financing for renovations or new building projects. We’ll discuss what many churches [...]

By |January 22nd, 2024|Compensation, Video Library|

Fletch knows church salaries! He will walk you and Mike through how to set compensation for your church staff. This will feature the just released Salary Forecaster 2025. The [...]

By |January 22nd, 2024|Generosity, Video Library|

Generosity is an action. It is the ongoing activity of giving away what you can’t take with you at the end of your life. To understand it better, Brad [...]

By |January 9th, 2024|Team Culture, Video Library|

Leading a team made up of diverse individuals is always a challenge. Balancing different work styles and approaches requires ongoing communication, empathy and flexibility. Successful leadership involves fostering an [...]

By |January 8th, 2024|Succession or Fired, Video Library|

Helping Staff Transition To What's Next A question that lingers in the hallways of church offices and in the hearts of some pastors is, "Is there life after vocational [...]

By |November 7th, 2023|Communication, Video Library|

If you're a church that embraces the mission Jesus sent us on to "go and make all disciples,” then you are likely laser-focused in your approach and mindset around [...]

By |October 2nd, 2023|Legal & Insurance, Video Library|

In this webinar, we will discuss what trademark and copyright is, the importance of filing for protection, and the trademark and copyright application process. Brianna Nevels, Associate Attorney with [...]

By |September 18th, 2023|Buildings, Video Library|

People want connection and fellowship at church. Great preaching and family ministries are a must as well—of course! Pivotal, though are spaces that foster community and engagement. Tune in [...]

By |September 2nd, 2023|Team Culture, Video Library|

God may grant us each the same hours every day, but no two people’s days look the same. Unlike a business, your day-to-day operations go far beyond the brick-and-mortar [...]

By |August 23rd, 2023|Leadership, Video Library|

Do you feel like your time is wasted in meetings? If so, you’re not alone. “A shocking 71% of professionals report having their time wasted, due to unnecessary or [...]

By |August 17th, 2023|Buildings, Video Library|

This is part two of our time with Matt Messier and Carlin Beekman. We had so much great material in part one, that we needed a follow-up. See this [...]

By |August 9th, 2023|Buildings, Video Library|

You can raise the visibility of your church with a campus improvement. Mike Gould, an XP at First Baptist Church of Frisco, did that in a series of campus [...]

By |August 2nd, 2023|Buildings, Video Library|

Multi-site church leaders nationwide are acquiring and launching campuses in record numbers. In this exclusive XPastor webinar, Dave will present five field-tested design strategies for overhauling and launching a [...]

By |August 1st, 2023|Leadership, Video Library|

Gallup’s 2023 State of the Global Workplace is out, and we're here to break down everything you need to know as a leader. The main summary statement Gallup wants [...]

By |July 25th, 2023|Reviews & Rest, Video Library|

Leading a church can be a 24/7 role. Even when taking a regular day off, stress can accumulate over the months. Many churches have instituted sabbatical policies to help [...]

By |July 6th, 2023|Governance, Video Library|

What are specific actions you can take to live and lead at a higher level of integrity? David and Warren recently convened 20 experts in various fields and asked [...]

By |June 22nd, 2023|Communication, Video Library|

Gone are the days of thinking attendance leads to engagement. In a digital-first era, churches are re-thinking how to approach community engagement and may not have the right people, [...]

By |June 5th, 2023|Succession or Fired, Video Library|

Pathbreaker Pastors and their churches deserve to see ministry momentum multiplied through a planned pastor succession process. Sadly, that rarely happens with churches and pastors that do it themselves. [...]

By |June 5th, 2023|Information Tech, Video Library|

Sometimes the relationship with your Church Management software becomes tired, brittle or even broken. No software is perfect, but is your ChMS working as well as it should? Your [...]

By |May 24th, 2023|Budgets & Cuts, Video Library|

The unknowns of the economic uncertainty we face—including a possible recession and higher interest rates—can create challenges as well as potential opportunities for church leaders as they work to [...]

By |May 17th, 2023|Generosity, Video Library|

Most church leaders don’t have a will or an estate plan. So it is easy to see why church leaders don’t encourage congregants to get one either. So many [...]

By |May 10th, 2023|Leadership, Video Library|

Over the past 3 years the expectations for leaders has only grown more acute. Staff transitions, waning morale, and rising mental health challenges are resulting in new research that [...]

By |May 2nd, 2023|Communication, Video Library|

How do you maximize the strength of your church? All of our churches have wonderful strengths, but they are not always fully utilized or appreciated. Gloo connects the faith [...]

By |April 28th, 2023|Leadership, Video Library|

Effective leadership boils down to the healthy habits you implement on a consistent basis. But what are those habits? And how do you practically implement them when your calendar [...]

By |April 17th, 2023|Buildings, Video Library|

Churches can feel stuck with their property. Real estate should not be the driving factor in your ministry. Ministry comes first and your property should fulfill your church vision. [...]

By |April 13th, 2023|Generosity, Video Library|

We had the pandemic and that raised lots of eyebrows about giving. Now we are in a post-pandemic era. There is angst about economic uncertainty and changes in core [...]

By |April 7th, 2023|Audits & Fraud, Video Library|

Internal controls are vital in the life of a church’s finances. But, what are they? How can they help staff, give great data and protect against fraud? Mike Lee [...]

By |March 30th, 2023|Buildings, Video Library|

Wasting money on spaces that really don’t matter is one of the most dangerous pitfalls that a church can fall into. The truth is, anyone can justify why they [...]

By |March 28th, 2023|Multisites & Mergers, Video Library|

Digital solutions undoubtedly play a significant role in Church today, but the technology churches leverage (and how) continues to evolve. Pushpay recently released its 2023 State of Church Technology [...]

By |March 6th, 2023|Buildings, Video Library|

When was the last time that you built or renovated your facility? For some it was last year, others 10 years and others … never. Let’s talk with a [...]

By |March 1st, 2023|Communication, Video Library|

Your church website is important to your ministry—of course, we all know that! It is one of the key ways to get information out to members and visitors. In [...]

By |February 11th, 2023|Leadership, Video Library|

Politics. Masks. Vaccines. The reasons churches are dividing are legion. How should we as church leaders cultivate spaces where people who have nothing else in common gather and are [...]

By |January 27th, 2023|Hiring, Video Library|

When resources are tight, and getting tighter, it could be the perfect time to add a residency to your staff team. Residency is a two year ramp towards full [...]

By |January 11th, 2023|Pastoral Care, Video Library|

Recent research indicates that high level marital satisfaction is insufficient to keep a marriage healthy by itself. Generations of broken families make it extremely difficult to practice what one [...]

By |January 10th, 2023|Banking, Video Library|

Doing ministry in the twenty first century is expensive—and that was before the recent bout of inflation. Finding ways to generate increased returns on the resources the Lord has [...]

By |January 10th, 2023|10 Year Vision, Video Library|

Gene Getz is 90 years old … going on 91 in March. He miraculously survived Covid even though he spent eight months in the hospital. Gene's doctors suggested that [...]

By |January 6th, 2023|Leadership, Video Library|

Leading change is difficult. The hardest part is not deciding which path to follow. The bigger challenge is found in the messy human dynamics throughout the journey of change. [...]

By |November 1st, 2022|Multisites & Mergers, Video Library|

The multisite model changed the trajectory of the church in America at the beginning of the 21st century. But what about today? What is the new normal for multisite [...]

By |October 19th, 2022|Communication, Video Library|

Would you like your congregational engagement to explode during your weekend service? What if your attendees could actually engage with your sermon in real time and tell you how it [...]

By |October 13th, 2022|Audits & Fraud, Video Library|

The IRS has just informed you of its intent to initiate an inquiry or examination of your church.  What happens next?  How do you navigate from here?  In this [...]

By |October 10th, 2022|Legal & Insurance, Video Library|

Making sure Sunday, and every day, runs smoothly at church requires a dedicated team. Whether it takes 2 or 52 to staff your church, you need a solid foundation [...]

By |October 4th, 2022|Financial Issues & Policy, Video Library|

Comparing key data points against known metrics is a tried-and-true method for assessing financial health for any organization.  In this webinar, we will discuss how to answer key financial [...]

By |September 24th, 2022|Buildings, Video Library|

Most projects start with a vision, idea, or dream and then quickly run into reality—specifically, the reality of, How are we going to pay for all of this? Join us [...]

By |September 14th, 2022|Succession or Fired, Video Library|

Lots of Senior and Lead Pastors are thinking about succession. In the next five years, pivotal leadership in your church could change. How you approach a succession can be [...]

By |September 5th, 2022|Information Tech, Video Library|

Data security breaches are constantly in the news, but the threat of phishing scams and ransomware attacks aren’t limited to large companies. In fact, ministries are increasingly under attack [...]

By |August 30th, 2022|Ministry Issues & Policy, Video Library|

Whatever the ethic background of your church attenders and staff, you want to understand and develop diversity—especially in your family ministry. James Logan has a rich background in business, [...]

By |August 23rd, 2022|Theology, Video Library|

Let's talk about how Christian leaders can model, practice and teach the principles of relational wisdom. This is a gospel-based form of emotional intelligence, biblical peacemaking and Christian conciliation. [...]

By |August 16th, 2022|Communication, Video Library|

Join us live! We may choose your church website—if you dare submit it. Mark MacDonald, church branding strategist with BeKnownForSomething.com and church communication sage with 35 yrs experience, and [...]

By |August 9th, 2022|Reviews & Rest, Video Library|

A New Way To Measure Your People Development Efforts According to Gallup’s recent State of the Global Workplace report, 85% of employees are disengaged in their work. But how do [...]

By |August 1st, 2022|Communication, Video Library|

Articulating your Church’s Member Lifecycle or member engagement strategy will help you know your people, define the next steps for growing their faith and result in growing your church. [...]

By |July 26th, 2022|Budgets & Cuts, Video Library|

Churches, like all organizations, are being impacted by inflation and economic uncertainty. What will the effect be on your ministry’s revenues, expenses, and future opportunities? How can you budget [...]

By |July 12th, 2022|Communication, Video Library|

Social Media isn’t evil. It can be very powerful when you start to think about ways to keep your church community engaged when they aren’t in the four walls [...]

By |June 29th, 2022|Compensation, Video Library|

Compensation has a huge question mark this year. With inflation and a changing economy, churches are wondering how to pay their staff. Tune in to learn about new high-level [...]

By |June 20th, 2022|Growing as an XP, Video Library|

Get answers and try to stump the chumps Once a year we do an open question time. This is your opportunity to bring any church question. Ask anonymously as [...]

By |June 10th, 2022|Multisites & Mergers, Video Library|

From Actual Costs to Best Models What practical insights and trends could research on 3,000 church planters and campus pastors offer? Learn as findings from ECFA’s historic and groundbreaking [...]

By |June 7th, 2022|Buildings, Video Library|

From Introverts who actively dodge your overzealous door greeters to extroverts who are the overzealous door greeters, the needs of our communities are as diverse as the people who [...]

By |May 27th, 2022|Buildings, Video Library|

Hindsight View of the Re-Expansion of the Church In March of 2020, the church was just humming along! Or so we thought. Without warning, covid became a part of [...]

By |May 24th, 2022|Generosity, Video Library|

As leaders, we are called to seek out and then shine a light on the path for the faithful to follow. One of those paths is stewardship and generosity. [...]

By |May 4th, 2022|Org Charts, Video Library|

Building a team that is aligned and achieving mission together is one of the greatest joys of leadership. But most ministry leaders right now are feeling the pain of [...]

By |April 29th, 2022|Leadership, Video Library|

Your culture drives everything—how you attract great leaders, retain them and how you develop them. It even drives succession.
 Let’s talk about how the most important investment you can make [...]

By |April 22nd, 2022|Hiring, Video Library|

It can be easy for a candidate to look good on paper, however most times, a resume just scratches the surface. A resume can reflect more of a candidate's [...]

By |April 19th, 2022|Essentials, Video Library|

Balancing Giftedness in the XP role Nick Smith is an XP with a huge Pastoral Heart. He exudes warmth and compassion with plenty of biblical wisdom. How does Nick [...]

By |April 8th, 2022|Church Growth, Video Library|

Bridging the Gap Between Online Explorers and Your Church Today more than ever, the church has the opportunity to use technology to connect with people. National advertising campaigns are [...]

By |April 3rd, 2022|Staff Issues & Policy, Video Library|

What separates the good teams from the great teams? Everyone has different opinions, but Holly and her team at Leadr have done the research and have found the 5 things [...]

By |March 23rd, 2022|Hiring, Video Library|

Attracting Top Talent With Flexible Staffing Solutions Hiring takes an average 36 to 42 days from an application submission to the first day on the job. The gig economy, [...]

By |March 17th, 2022|Growing as an XP, Video Library|

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. [...]

By |March 3rd, 2022|Org Charts, Video Library|

Designing an Organization Chart that Aligns, Empowers, and Unlocks Your Team Building a team that is aligned and achieving mission together is one of the greatest joys of leadership. [...]

By |February 22nd, 2022|Generosity, Video Library|

A Focus on the Next 10 Months to Finish the Year Exceeding Budget Even though giving is stable now, what variables loom ahead that could disrupt your financial world [...]

By |February 1st, 2022|Church Growth, Video Library|

What I’ve Learned about Listening to Our People Watermark Community Church of Dallas uses periodic surveys to better understand congregants’ experiences, hearts, and opinions regarding COVID. Watermark is an [...]

By |January 27th, 2022|Information Tech, Video Library|

As the Church continues to evolve in a digital era, learn about the latest technology trends, concerns, and what’s important for churches as they develop strategies for the future [...]

By |January 20th, 2022|Housing & Tax, Video Library|

In Part 1, we had so many questions from the live audiences, that we only got half way through the "10 Biggest Mistakes." Now for the second half! With [...]

By |January 18th, 2022|Audits & Fraud, Video Library|

Many leaders are making expensive financial mistakes that limit their impact. Avoid the seven most problematic areas within your financial operations and discover a blueprint to fully resource your [...]

By |January 12th, 2022|Housing & Tax, Video Library|

With decades of experience in publishing annual tax guides for ministers and churches, ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) is uniquely qualified to identify and explain the top tax [...]

By |January 6th, 2022|Team Culture, Video Library|

Let's talk about tips for coaching your staff for their personal and professional development. This discussion will be with members of the Lead Self Lead Others Team. The ability of [...]

By |November 1st, 2021|Leadership, Video Library|

Matt Steen, co-founder of Chemistry Staffing, and David Fletcher, have a poignant talk about the unspoken stress that is causing Churches to make fast and bad, far-reaching decisions. In [...]

By |October 5th, 2021|Loans, Video Library|

You are thinking of a loan for your new building or you might be looking to refinance a current loan. How much debt can your church prudently carry? You haven’t [...]

By |September 24th, 2021|10 Year Vision, Video Library|

Hiring and maintaining full-time, on-site workers is expensive, but churches that can successfully migrate—in full or in part—to outsourced work will position themselves to adapt, survive, and ultimately thrive. [...]

By |August 27th, 2021|Predators, Video Library|

Data security breaches are constantly in the news, but the threat of phishing scams and ransomware attacks aren’t limited to large companies. In fact, ministries are increasingly under attack [...]

By |August 26th, 2021|Succession or Fired, Video Library|

Back in May, we started a discussion with William Vanderbloemen. At that time, he said: We’re calling 2021 'The Great Covid Churn.' Now, that churn has expanded into what is being [...]

By |August 25th, 2021|Growing as an XP, Video Library|

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 [...]

By |August 23rd, 2021|Succession or Fired, Video Library|

The line from the Apollo 13 movie comes to mind: Houston, we have a problem. Many high-profile minister failings can be traced back to the board not holding the senior [...]

By |August 22nd, 2021|Reviews & Rest, Video Library|

Dealing with Significant Church Issues Covid is the current stress factor for pastors. At day 584 and counting, it has brought many pastors to burnout, more than any other [...]

By |July 19th, 2021|Housing & Tax, Video Library|

Pastors and federal tax issues is always a hot topic. We all want to use the most benefits that are available ... but are we? This broadcast with Fletch [...]

By |July 19th, 2021|Reviews & Rest, Video Library|

Are you ready to trust—and relax? Because to avoid burnout, you need to encourage your church employees to pour back into themselves a little each day – while you [...]

By |July 2nd, 2021|Buildings, Video Library|

Most projects start with a vision, idea, or dream and then quickly run into reality—specifically, the reality of, "How are we going to pay for all of this?" Join us [...]

By |July 2nd, 2021|Hiring, Video Library|

There is and will be a great deal of turnover in staff positions in the post-pandemic world. What do staff searches look like in this new landscape? Some think [...]

By |June 15th, 2021|Banking, Video Library|

Most banks have a culture of profit. What if a bank took a biblical world view that included profit with the biblical principles of honesty, integrity, truthfulness and fairness? [...]

By |June 10th, 2021|Hiring, Video Library|

Launch: The First 90 Days When a new hire begins working at your ministry or organization, the first 90 days are a critical time for them to get onboarded [...]

By |June 3rd, 2021|Team Culture, Video Library|

We would love to share a top list of proven tips for remote teams around accountability.  Our team gets asked these questions very often: How do you know the [...]

By |June 3rd, 2021|Multisites & Mergers, Video Library|

Is a merger or acquisition right for your church? While there can be many benefits, a successful merger or acquisition requires more than just finding another church that feels [...]

By |June 3rd, 2021|Generosity, Video Library|

We all have ideas about how our church could grow in the next month. There are a number of digital tools and systems that can help you run your [...]

By |May 23rd, 2021|Financial Issues & Policy, Video Library|

Assessing Church Financial Health Made Easy—Even if you are not financially inclined So … you’re an XP (or equivalent) and you’re in charge of (among other things) the financial [...]

By |May 23rd, 2021|Team Culture, Video Library|

Church leaders usually fall into one of two categories: you love meetings or you hate them. But meetings are a critical part to building a healthy staff culture, communicating [...]

By |May 5th, 2021|Generosity, Video Library|

The stewardship journey is not only the work of a faithful follower of Christ but those chosen to lead them. The church has a unique opportunity to provide leadership [...]

By |May 3rd, 2021|Legal & Insurance, Video Library|

In today’s world, not even the church is immune to cyberattacks. Our ministries are vulnerable to phishing, data theft, and even extortion. The attorneys will provide examples of damage [...]

By |May 3rd, 2021|Buildings, Video Library|

Live and streaming worship continues to morph and change. Join us for a discussion of big ideas to consider in audio-visual design. The past year has taught us that [...]

By |April 20th, 2021|Succession or Fired, Video Library|

We’re calling 2021 “The Great COVID Churn.” Because of the exhaustion, burnout, and uncertainty people have experienced over the last 12 months, Churches are seeing an enormous increase in [...]

By |April 19th, 2021|Audits & Fraud, Video Library|

Churches are reflecting on the past year and how they adapted to the pandemic, including embracing the “new normal” of supporting operations with remote staff. While remote work can [...]

By |April 3rd, 2021|Succession or Fired, Video Library|

The pandemic season has done two things for a Senior Pastor succession thinking. For many, some long-term senior pastors under 60 years old and now planning to hand over leadership [...]

By |March 30th, 2021|Hiring, Video Library|

If going through this recent pandemic has shown us anything, it’s that it’s critical for churches to have an online presence and engage with our online community. Not to [...]

By |March 30th, 2021|Legal & Insurance, Video Library|

The world has changed dramatically over the past year. In the midst of the global pandemic, ministries are caught in the crosshairs of determining how to protect their religious [...]

By |March 29th, 2021|Generosity, Video Library|

What should you expect in projected giving through the balance of 2021? How will you engage more givers to end the year financially better than you expect? Get answers [...]

By |March 23rd, 2021|Leadership, Video Library|

Molly Matthews is the CEO of Pushpay, a leading provider of donor management solutions that simplify and encourage engagement, payments, and administration, enabling customers to increase participation and build [...]

By |March 10th, 2021|Buildings, Video Library|

For years you’ve imagined that irresistible coffee hot-spot on the corner of your property that lures the community to your campus and increases the bottom line. But, you’re not [...]

By |March 9th, 2021|Banking, Video Library|

Join Fletch and Chris Lewis, Senior Manager at Thrivent, for a look at the financial implications of emerging from Covid. We will look at ministry strategy, costs, cash reserves, [...]

By |March 8th, 2021|Buildings, Video Library|

Less than 40% of churches Smart Church Solutions have surveyed in our national benchmarking have a defensible plan for capital reserve planning. Capital renewals are inevitable expenses. Every component [...]

By |October 27th, 2020|Facility Issues & Policy, Video Library|

If your church has a facility, then you have been entrusted with the care and stewarding of your ministry tool. That means that you will have to set budgets, [...]

By |October 27th, 2020|Budgets & Cuts, Video Library|

The current pandemic and economic circumstances create uncertainty regarding future revenues, expenses, opportunities, and challenges. This brings shifting priorities, strategies and tactics. Let’s see how to tie budgets to [...]

By |October 27th, 2020|Buildings, Video Library|

What are the seven most common church designs mistakes? You know, the ones that create the biggest headache for church leaders. Dave Milam will explain a mistake, then watch [...]

By |October 16th, 2020|COVID-19, Video Library|

Since the start of COVID-19, we have all seen social media platforms blow up with people providing ideas, strategies, warnings, 5 or 10 ways to completely change over the [...]

By |September 24th, 2020|Compensation, Video Library|

Fletch, William and Sutton walk through the vital area of church compensation and benefits. In a difficult year, many churches have faced reorgs and/or budget cuts, which means compensation [...]

By |September 16th, 2020|Church Growth, Video Library|

What is going on in megachurches? How are they growing and what is their racial composition? Fletch talks with Warren Bird and Scott Thumma—the premier researchers on megachurches who [...]

By |September 10th, 2020|Buildings, Video Library|

Dave Milam always has ideas, and they are good ones about strategic design for churches. Dave and Fletch will talk about moving out of the COVID-19 season. How will [...]

By |September 4th, 2020|Governance, Video Library|

Fletch and Mike Batts talk through challenging subjects that are often overlooked in board meetings: senior pastor compensation and benefits; compensation of family members; related party transactions; issues that [...]

By |August 21st, 2020|Pastoral Care, Video Library|

Even though more than 90% of pastors say groups are the primary vehicle for discipleship in their church, anyone who’s been around church small groups know that groups can [...]

By |August 19th, 2020|Team Culture, Video Library|

Fletch talks with Dan Reiland about Dan’s latest book, Confident Leader! This will be a fast paced discussion on a vital topic. Come and learn—bring your questions! Dan says about [...]

By |August 7th, 2020|Church Growth, Video Library|

Why do some churches go from 50 to 500 to 5,000 and beyond, while others seem to cap out at a certain point? What kind of church leader does [...]

By |August 7th, 2020|Multisites & Mergers, Video Library|

Let’s go inside two different mergers. One looks through the eyes of the joining church, exploring what led up to starting the merger conversation, what issues they needed to [...]

By |July 24th, 2020|Generosity, Video Library|

Of all the things you as an XP have to navigate and worry about, what if a downturn in financial resources this fall is added to your list? Let’s [...]

By |July 9th, 2020|Team Culture, Video Library|

Fletch talks with Jenni about Team Culture. Crisis either unites or divides us. And my guess is that you are seeing this more than ever with your team. You [...]

By |July 7th, 2020|Generosity, Video Library|

Fletch and Troy Pollock always have intriguing discussions. This time they will focus on how to hone your online giving. This will be coupled with new features in online [...]

By |June 30th, 2020|10 Year Vision, Video Library|

Fletch talks with Mike Batts on the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that churches have to reinvent themselves. Mike is the managing partner of Batts Morrison Wales & Lee. He has more than [...]

By |June 24th, 2020|Pastoral Care, Video Library|

What makes this video of high value is that it is between an Asian American and and African American. This gives good insights into the care that we all [...]

By |June 22nd, 2020|Books & Reviews, Leadership, Video Library|

Fletch talks with Stan Endicott, co-founder of Slingshot Group. Stan has developed Improv Leadership. Improv leaders apply five competencies to initiate powerful conversations, create memorable moments, and craft personal [...]

By |June 20th, 2020|Financial Issues & Policy, Video Library|

Join a lively discussion that tries to make sense of why evangelical churches and Christ-centered nonprofits are expressing so much optimism about their financial future. Learn who is most [...]

By |June 6th, 2020|Books & Reviews, Leadership, Video Library|

Fletch talks with Tim Lucas and Warren Bird on a fascinating story of a New Jersey church that began “on accident” and grew into one of America’s 100 Fastest-Growing [...]

By |June 2nd, 2020|Pastoral Care, Video Library|

Four church leaders explore race relations in the church and society. Fletch and Mike Gould will be joined by XPs Nicholas Smith and Tim Samuel. First we listened to Nick [...]

By |May 27th, 2020|Video Library, XP-SP Relationship|

Bishop David Evans is the Senior Pastor of Bethany Baptist Church, Lindenwold, New Jersey. Nicholas Smith is his Executive Pastor. Twenty years ago, Bishop Evans named Nicholas as his designated [...]

By |May 27th, 2020|Communication, Video Library|

Fletch and Mike Gould talk with veteran XP, Keith Duff of Village Bible Church and Christopher Nelson, Director of Business Development at Gloo. Keith used a free congregational survey [...]

By |May 1st, 2020|Succession or Fired, Video Library|

Leadership transitions are crucial. A successful handoff propels an organization forward in its vision and strategies. Rocky transitions cause multitudes of ongoing issues, from which some organizations never recover. [...]

By |April 28th, 2020|Communication, COVID-19, Video Library|

Leadership Live is a concept that Village Bible Church developed to connect with its congregation. Village Bible is a church of 1,500 people, spread across 5 campuses. They were [...]

By |April 23rd, 2020|Communication, COVID-19, Video Library|

Churches should always over-communicate with the congregation. This is especially so during a crisis, such as the pandemic. Here is a superb video from Lighthouse Community Church. It is a [...]

By |April 18th, 2020|COVID-19, Video Library|

Fletch and Warren Bird talk about how church looks differently right now for all of us during the coronavirus pandemic.  On this podcast, we cover finances, outreach, and other [...]

By |April 17th, 2020|COVID-19, Pastoral Care, Video Library|

COVID-19 has brought culture shock and angst to us all. David Fletcher and Mike Gould explain our discomfort at home, in the home-office, shopping and family life. Experience a [...]

By |April 8th, 2020|Church Growth, COVID-19, Video Library|

Mike Gould and Fletch hosted Chad Cronin, Campus Pastor at 2|42 Community Church. In an informal discussion, Chad shares about how their church is hosting "After Parties" for newcomers. [...]

By |March 30th, 2020|COVID-19, Team Culture, Video Library|

Chemistry Staffing led a recent webinar on the "The Nuts and Bolts of Virtual Leadership." This conversation with church leaders is about how to make the shift from in-person [...]

By |March 19th, 2020|COVID-19, Video Library|

David Fletcher joined Rob Faulk and Lindsey Whinnery to talk about Managing the Impact of COVID-19: How Churches Can Respond. Rob and Lindsey are both partners with CapinCrouse, a national [...]

By |January 17th, 2020|Team Culture, Video Library|

Fletch and Jonathan Jarboe talk on five keys to make 2020 a great year for your church. In the 40 minute webinar, they will discuss 1) Staffing—how to maximize [...]

By |September 25th, 2019|Multisites & Mergers, Video Library|

Fletch talks more with Warren Bird and Jim Tomberlin about the preliminary findings on "Church Mergers" for those who participated in their online survey. Bird and Tomberlin write: Topics [...]

By |August 15th, 2019|Hiring, Video Library|

Fletch continues his discussion with William Vanderbloemen about staffing in the church. Hear this noted leader talk about staffing and how it impacts your church. William Vanderbloemen is [...]

By |August 15th, 2019|Buildings, Video Library|

Recently a church leader noticed an old sign in the parking lot which said "towing enforced." That was the first sign that a visitor saw upon entering the property! [...]

By |August 15th, 2019|Multisites & Mergers, Video Library|

Fletch talks with Warren Bird and Jim Tomberlin about the preliminary findings on "Church Mergers" for those who participated in their online survey. Bird and Tomberlin write: Have you [...]

By |August 15th, 2019|Pastoral Care, Video Library|

Spiritual growth is a process and you can help people on that path. Identify your process and key milestones to measure. Obtain and utilize the right data. Fletch and [...]

By |August 15th, 2019|Legal & Insurance, Predators, Video Library|

Sex abuse claims remain the top reason churches go to court each year. Fletch interviews Matthew Branaugh, editor for Christianity Today’s ChurchLawAndTax.com, about this troubling ongoing trend in the [...]

By |August 15th, 2019|Buildings, Video Library|

There is the familiar story of the church that built a new building, only to discover on opening day that needed aspects were missing. Does a church ever have [...]

By |August 15th, 2019|Loans, Video Library|

Join Fletch and leaders from Thrivent for an insider’s look into church loans. Both Chris Lewis and Teresa Loker have extensive experience that can pull back the curtain on these [...]

By |August 15th, 2019|Pastoral Care, Video Library|

Every church wants their people to be as involved as possible. No one wants a church of people on the sidelines. So, why isn't better engagement happening more often? [...]

By |August 15th, 2019|Video Library|

A connected family engages all members. The same is true for the church family. It takes the wisdom of seniors, the commitment of adults, the passion of youth and [...]

By |August 15th, 2019|Reviews & Rest, Video Library|

Few staff members feel they can be completely forthright with their superiors concerning “tough situations.” This puts church leadership in a jam. How can leaders know how staff are [...]

By |August 15th, 2019|Generosity, Video Library|

Fletch and Troy Pollock began an intriguing discussion at the 2019 XP-Seminar. Back by popular demand, this "state of digital giving" continues that discussion. From his vantage point of working [...]

By |August 15th, 2019|Buildings, Video Library|

Dave Milam has helped hundreds of churches around the country with their facilities. One of his most frequent questions is, "How can we make our campus safer?” This webinar [...]

By |August 15th, 2019|Hiring, Video Library|

The most expensive hire you will ever make is the wrong person. So how can you discern who’s the right person? Staffing is one of the greatest challenges church [...]

By |August 15th, 2019|Loans, Video Library|

Getting a church loan is an area that most church leaders find murky and complicated. Chris Lewis from Thrivent has expertise from his years of helping churches with their [...]

By |August 15th, 2019|Team Culture, Video Library|

Fletch takes questions live from webinar participants about a wide range of church ministry. Mike Gould hosts the time as questions come in about how to run a church, [...]

By |August 15th, 2019|Compensation, Video Library|

Conversations about salaries are difficult, but they seem to be even more difficult in the church. Veteran executive pastor David Fletcher has over 35 years of experience with these [...]

By |November 9th, 2018|Compensation, Video Library|

Pastors get swamped by the tedious amount of salary information now available online. Just a few years ago, there was little data available. The challenge now is sorting through [...]

By |July 6th, 2018|Video Library|

XPastor gives a "Gold XP" rating to Mosaic Church of Orlando for the intro shot in their welcome video. David Fletcher recently was at Mosaic, helping them on a [...]

By |June 23rd, 2018|Compensation, Video Library|

Salaries for pastors have unique challenges and quirks that need to be addressed. In this podcast, Michael Martin of ECFA interviews Fletch on this hot topic. Tune in to make [...]

By |June 20th, 2018|Compensation, Video Library|

The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability recently said, "XPastor to the Rescue with Church Salary Workshops." Compensation can be a murky issue for churches. Few resources are available that [...]

By |August 30th, 2017|Generosity, Video Library|

In these three videos, Fletch and Brad Leeper (President of Generis) talk about generosity in the church. As they answer questions posed by Executive Pastors, many illustrations will be [...]

By |May 19th, 2017|Buildings, Video Library|

One of the challenges that churches continually face is that we build sporadically. Dealing with architects, designers and builders happens from time-to-time. This means that XPs and church leaders must [...]

By |April 5th, 2017|Generosity, Video Library|

Are you ready for a flood? Are you praying for a flood? Are you anticipating a flood? A flood can be devastating, transformative, or a combination of both. Imagine waking [...]

By |March 2nd, 2017|Generosity, Video Library|

David Fletcher and Brad Leeper began a video dialogue regarding giving, money, leadership, culture and many other important topics that fall on the shoulders of the Executive Pastor in a [...]

By |January 9th, 2017|Generosity, Video Library|

Our friends at Generis are offering their Annual Giving Statement Guide to the XPastor Community. This is an excellent resource! As a leader, you have much to do. Not only [...]

By |August 11th, 2016|10 Year Vision, Video Library|

David was featured on the unSeminary podcast. He talked with Rich Birch about a system for training and releasing next generation leaders. If you don't know UnSeminary yet, dive into [...]

By |October 14th, 2015|Hiring, Video Library|

Whether you should hire from within or outside the church when a staff position becomes available is a common question. Truth is, there is no right or wrong answer. Watch [...]

By |September 26th, 2015|10 Year Vision, Video Library|

In March 2013, David interviewed Mike Erre, the Lead Pastor of EvFree Fullerton. Mike's first Sunday at the church, the worship attendance was 3,000; six months later, the attendance had grown to 4,400. In [...]

By |September 26th, 2015|Budgets & Cuts, Video Library|

Recently I had the privilege of having David Fletcher talk with us on a NavXP webinar, “How to Grow Ministry with Less Money." He shared his wisdom, struggles, and stories of how vision [...]

By |September 26th, 2013|Reviews & Rest, Video Library|

In this webinar, Fletch interviewed Eric Rojas, the XP of Christ Community Church, a multisite, 5 campus church of 5,500 in the western suburbs of Chicago. Eric has been [...]

By |March 5th, 2013|Video Library, XP-SP Relationship|

Oh, how the XP job has changed! Over the last decade or two, the role of the Executive Pastor has changed significantly. Once a more business role, the position [...]

By |March 5th, 2013|Banking, Video Library|

ECCU Ministry Development Officer Randy Marsh presented, "Staying on Mission: Adapting to Economic Pressure" at the XP-Seminar in February, 2013. Thanks to Randy for sharing wisdom with churches regarding [...]