Now registering for 2027 cohorts!
Executive Pastor Cohort
Build trusted relationships with peers who understand the challenges of your role—and learn from leaders who have navigated them before.
"Well done, truly!"
I was hoping to wrap my head around the XP role and you guys really unpacked that in a helpful way.
2026 participant
Andy Owen
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.
Phoenix, 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
OCTOBER 25-27 2027 · Facilitated by Sean Bublitz & Jesse Tink
The Kickoff Gathering will be held convenient to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Details will be released soon.
OCT 25 - Arrive in time for group dinner at 6 pm
OCT 26 - Sessions 9am-4pm, followed by group dinner
OCT 27 - Sessions 9am-12pm
Deadline to Register
September 24, 2027
What's Included?
$4,000
Full Year XP Cohort
Each cohort is a year-long experience that kicks off with a 2-day gathering. The fee covers one executive pastor from your church to participate for the full year.
What Others Are Saying
Couldn’t have asked for better.
"It felt spot on as a combination of content surrounding general church health and topics specifically around the role of executive pastor. Accommodations/meals were both incredibly gracious and excellent."
2026 participant
Dan Yoon
I feel more equipped to lead well than ever.
"The content covered exceeded my expectations. I believe this is one of the most helpful, challenging, stretching and exciting things we've ever done as a ministry. It was more than I thought it would be. Definitely worth the investment!"
2026 participant
