Let's break it down:

Pastor — We're pastors first. We understand the weight of ministry, the calling you carry, and the spiritual dimensions of leading a congregation.

Executive — We specialize in church operations—systems, staffing, governance, administration, and strategic planning that keeps your church healthy.

Fractional — You get dedicated Executive Pastor support for a portion of their time, at a fraction of the cost of a full-time salary and benefits.

Remote — We work virtually (video calls, email, online tools) with occasional on-site visits for key moments like staff retreats or strategic planning.

Absolutely. Most full partnerships run $1,000-$3,000/month based on church size—that's $12,000-$36,000 annually. Compare that to a full-time Executive Pastor at $70,000-$120,000+ per year (salary, benefits, office space, payroll taxes). You get executive-level leadership at a fraction of the cost.

We're pastors, not consultants. We understand ministry, speak your language, and care about the spiritual health of your congregation—not just operational efficiency.

We implement, not just advise. Most consultants give you a report and leave. We roll up our sleeves and work with you to build systems, develop staff, and execute the plan.

We join your team. You get a dedicated fractional Executive Pastor who becomes part of your leadership, not a rotating consultant who parachutes in occasionally.

We stay engaged. Partnerships typically last 18-24 months because real organizational change takes time. We're committed to your long-term health, not quick fixes.

We bring proven frameworks. Our "SXP Way" approach has been refined across diverse church contexts—from church plants to established congregations—giving you field-tested tools and processes.

No. Unlike most consulting engagements, we don't require long-term contracts. We operate on a simple subscription model with just 30 days' notice to pause or end the partnership. Partnerships typically last 18-24 months because real organizational change takes time, but you're never locked in. We believe you'll stay because the relationships we devleop, not because you're contractually obligated.

Yes. We're pastors first, which means relationship matters. You'll be assigned a dedicated fractional Executive Pastor who becomes part of your team and walks with you throughout the entire partnership—learning your church, your people, your context, and your vision. You'll also have a Partner Coordinator supporting implementation and training. We don't rotate consultants. Real pastoral partnership requires continuity, trust, and deep relationship—that's what you get.

We help you build an annual rhythm and reproducible, scalable systems designed specifically for your church context. Our process: we design with you (not for you), implement together, identify leaders at your church who can own and manage these systems, and then train them how to use and sustain what we've built. It's a practical expression of Ephesians 4—equipping the saints to do the work of the church. We're not creating dependency; we're building capacity in your people.

Most partnerships run 12-24 months because meaningful organizational change takes time. Some churches need less (3-6 months for focused projects), others stay longer. The timeline depends on your church's size, stage, and goals. Remember, you can adjust or conclude the partnership anytime with 30 days' notice.

We don't work on retainers or defined hours. Instead, we're outcome-focused—your fractional Executive Pastor operates like any other team member, working to hit specific deadlines and deliverables throughout the partnership. Some weeks are heavier (strategic planning season, staffing transitions), some are lighter. We flex based on what your church needs to accomplish, not arbitrary hour commitments.

We work across the full spectrum—from pre-launch plants to multi-million dollar, multi-site congregations. But at the heart of our mission is creating accessibility for churches that wouldn't normally have the resources to hire a full-time Executive Pastor. The fractional model brings executive-level leadership within reach for smaller and mid-sized churches. Our approach contextualizes to your church's size, scale, and scope—what we build together fits your reality.

We can help. Many of our partnerships begin during transitions, staff conflicts, financial struggles, or other challenging seasons. Because we're pastors first, we understand the spiritual and relational dynamics at play—not just the operational issues. We bring both pastoral sensitivity and practical expertise to help stabilize your church and build healthy systems for long-term health.

You get full ownership of everything we've built together—systems, processes, documents, and tools. We ensure your team understands how to maintain and adapt what we've created so your church continues to thrive. Most alumni stay connected through our Executive Ministry Cohort for ongoing wisdom and peer support.

That's okay. Not every church needs full partnership right away. Start with our Executive Ministry Cohort ($99/month) to get executive wisdom, experience our approach, and build relationship with SXP. If you later realize you need hands-on implementation, transitioning to full partnership is easy. Or you might discover the cohort gives you exactly what you need.