New cohort open! Phoenix in February 2027
Executive Pastor Cohort
Build trusted relationships with peers who understand the challenges of your role—and learn from leaders who have navigated them before.
"Over and above!"
It was extremely informative and helped me understand my role. I saw some things that I needed to improve and a few different initiatives I needed to start doing. 2024 participant
Mason Harries
A 12 month experience
In this small-cohort setting, you’ll receive practical mentoring and coaching, learn alongside people who may be a few steps ahead, and gain direct access to The Unstuck Group’s team, drawing on our experience serving more than 800 churches.
It’s personalized wisdom, honest conversation, and ongoing support to help you win in your role.
The Kickoff Gathering
This year-long experience kicks off with a 2-day gathering to set a solid foundation and invest in the relationships that will develop.
Zoom & Slack
After the kickoff gathering, the group will connect for 12 months.
Facilitators
The Unstuck Group has served more than 800 churches since we were founded in 2011. Some of our most seasoned consultants facilitate these cohorts. Learn more about Sean, Paul and Jesse’s experience in their local churches, and on the Unstuck team, below.
Sean Bublitz
Since 2017, Sean has served on the lead team at The Unstuck Group, including roles in consulting, sales, and operations, and hosting The Unstuck Church Podcast. He currently serves as our Managing Director.
Previously, he served at Community Christian Church (Naperville, IL) and Granger Community Church (Granger, IN) in weekend service, arts, and senior leadership roles.
Paul Alexander
Paul has more than 29 years experience serving in the local church, the last 23 of which have been on the Senior Leadership Teams of some of the nation’s leading mega-churches.
Currently, Paul is serving as the Executive Pastor at Sun Valley Community Church, a large multi-site church located in the Phoenix area.
Paul has served as a consultant at The Unstuck Group since 2012.
Jesse Tink
Jesse is the Lead Pastor at Prairie Lakes Church, which currently spans across eight campuses in northeastern and central Iowa. In his current role he serves on the teaching team, oversees campus pastors, and leads Prairie Lakes’ Executive Team to align resources around their vision to reach Iowa. Previously, he served as Executive Pastor for 6 years and as a Campus Pastor for 6 years.
Jesse has been a consultant at The Unstuck Group since 2018.
Who Will Participate?
This experience is for executive pastors at large churches.
For each cohort, we'll invite executive pastors from 10–12 like-minded churches to connect around the critical responsibilities that effective executive pastors own in larger, growing churches, and to actively participate and learn from each other. You will be both encouraged and appropriately challenged to move your church's mission forward. We offer personalized encouragement and next steps to each executive pastor based on the challenges the church is currently facing.
Two cohorts, two cities.
In 2027, we're offering 2 options: a cohort that kicks off in February in Phoenix and a cohort that kicks off in October in Charlotte.
Pheonix, Arizona
FEBRUARY 8–10, 2027 · Facilitated by Sean Bublitz & Paul Alexander
The Kickoff Gathering will be held at Sun Valley Community Church in Gilbert (about 20 miles east of the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport).
FEB 8 - Arrive in time for group dinner at 6 pm
FEB 9 - Sessions 9am-4pm, followed by group dinner
FEB 10 - Sessions 9am-12pm
Deadline to Register
January 7, 2027
Charlotte, North Carolina
FALL 2027 · Facilitated by Sean Bublitz & Jesse Tink
The Kickoff Gathering will be held convenient to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Details will be released soon.
DAY 1 - Arrive in time for group dinner at 6 pm
DAY 2 - Sessions 9am-4pm, followed by group dinner
DAY 3 - Sessions 9am-12pm
Deadline to Register
Coming Soon
What Others Are Saying
Overwhelming (in a good way).
"The full day of content is overwhelming (in a good way - speaking specifically of the content), so having a half day to wrap everything up and take time to process our takeaways was super helpful. Overall, I'm walking way equipped to have some necessary conversations with our leadership team to move our mission forward. I'm refreshed and ready to lead. Thank you!" 2025 participant
Amy St. Louis
The content and discussions were extremely helpful and engaging.
"The connection with other XP’s from around the country with similar challenges was so helpful! Everyone came with a desire to offer and receive. Thank you for how you love and serve the Body of Christ!" 2025 participant
