Defining The Executive Pastor Role

by Phil Taylor, Mike Bonem (foreword)

What is an Executive Pastor (XP)? Are you wired to be an XP? How is an XP different than an Associate Pastor? Should XP's have a degree in pastoral ministry, business, or both? Does your church need an XP? What should a church look for in seeking to fill this often overlooked, undervalued, yet critical position? These and other questions are the focus of this short work on defining the Executive Pastor Role. Written with a brevity designed to allow you to read or skim quickly, you'll still find enough depth to provide meaningful direction and insight. Current and future XP's should read this book for definition. Potential XP's should read this book to clarify their calling. And church leaders considering hiring an XP should read this book before beginning their search. Forward by Mike Bonem, co-author of Leading From the Second Chair.

Genres: Leadership

128 pages, Paperback

First published March 31, 2015

Reviews

[Julie Marijanich · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for people wanting to obtain an XP role and for those who started in the role without realizing what they were getting into 😂😂 Just wish the author would recognize that there are women who fill this role as well.

[Eric Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Tool

This is a good tool for the XP that should definitely be added to your library. I suggest everyone to get a copy. Not just inspirational but informative and relevant.

[Brian Heckber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Insightful read

Good read on aspects of the position of an executive pastor. It is a short read, but helpful to understand different aspects of the job.

[Kyle Alt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Introduction

This is the first book I've read about executive leadership and I'm glad it is! It sets out basic principles in an easy-to-read pace and format. If someone has spent much time researching XP material, this might not be the best resource. But for those who are considering this for their future, start here.

[Todd Mckeever · Rating 4 out of 5]

XP Good read

I enjoyed this book as it came at a very good time for me. I have a ton of questions rolling around about the XP role due to such diversity of this role.

Now I have much more clarity thanks to this book.

This book accomplished what I was needing. It brought clarity, encouragement and instruction.

Would recommend this book to anyone.

[Jesse Schumacher · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good first step.

As someone considering serving in the role of XP, this book has been eye opening and helpful. I highly recommend this book if you are considering a second chair role.

[Anthony · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy read and full of insighr

As I kook to take on the role of XP I am comforted by the fact that my job description is all that is shared in this book but fluid as it is dependent on what God is up to and how he brings the team together.

[Joshua]

I thought it was a great overview of the role and I appreciated the distinction between the executive who is a pastor, and the pastor who's decent at executive type stuff. Overall, a great introduction to what the XP is and does.