This video explores the biblical call for elders—under shepherds—to be men who are deeply
rooted in the Word, doctrinally sound, and spiritually mature. In a world where error and heresy
are everywhere, the church cannot afford untrained leaders. Without strong, equipped
shepherds, the flock is l...

In this video, XL Ministries extends a warm invitation to church leaders considering the vital work of training men for ministry within their local churches. Grounded in the command of 2 Timothy 2:2, this message emphasizes that equipping faithful men is not optional—it’s essential for the health...

In this video, Pastor Dusty Burris, Senior Pastor of Northlake Bible Church and Director of XL Ministries Latin America, is joined by Alejandro Mejía, Pastoral Assistant at Northlake Bible Church, to introduce the Spanish edition of the Becoming a Biblical Elder manual.

Together, they explain ho...

What does it really take to become a biblical elder? In this roundtable
discussion, XL Ministries explores the heart behind their Becoming a Biblical Elder training manual. Pastors and leaders share their personal experiences walking through the material—its challenges, its spiritual impact, and ...

XL Ministries provides an unparalleled opportunity for aspiring pastors and
ministry leaders to gain hands-on experience under the guidance of seasoned church leaders. Interns are equipped with practical skills like counseling, planning, and leadership while also receiving real-time feedback to h...

At XL Ministries, we’re passionate about training the next generation of church leaders. Our program equips men to serve Christ in all areas of life, from leadership development to practical ministry skills. Watch this video from our President, Rocky Wyatt, to see how our ministry is making an im...

In How Can Every Christian Play A Part In Global Missions, Brian Murphy
from XL Ministries talks with Rick and Mark from Engage Global about what it really means to live with a global mindset as a follower of Christ. They introduce Engage Global’s weekend training—an eye-opening, stateside experi...

In this video, Dusty Burris of XL Ministries announces the launch of the
Becoming a Biblical Elder manual in Spanish. Designed to equip local churches for leadership training, this manual offers theological depth, practical guidance, and clear biblical standards for those pursuing pastoral minist...

In this personal and powerful testimony, one XL Ministries intern shares why entering the pastorate without proper training is unthinkable—and how XL helped provide the structure, mentorship, and experience needed to serve faithfully. From learning under qualified elders to gaining hands-on minis...

In this insightful conversation, Pastor Dusty Burris of North Lake Bible Church shares the intentional process behind planting a church and raising up faithful leaders from within. Rather than outsourcing leadership or rushing appointments, Pastor Burris walks through how his church identifies, t...

In this video, Brian Murphy from XL Ministries highlights the critical need for
intentional, biblical training before sending missionaries to the field. Far too often, churches
encourage missions without providing the structure and preparation needed for lasting impact.
XL offers a two-year inter...

Rocky Wyatt explains that most churches lack a clear process for training
elders, and as a result, many elders are not equipped to defend their church’s doctrine or fulfill their biblical responsibilities. While pastors often receive formal theological training, lay elders are usually treated dif...

The "Becoming a Biblical Leader" manual is designed to help individuals
grow in their understanding of biblical principles and systematic theology, preparing them for
leadership roles within the church. It offers tailored versions for men and women, focusing on
appropriate roles in the church, qua...

"Becoming a Bible Elder" is a comprehensive discipleship manual
designed to equip men for the vital role of eldership within the church. This structured study
emphasizes biblical knowledge, systematic theology, and the ability to teach and defend sound
doctrine with clarity and confidence. The ma...

Vikram Pimplekar shares his journey from being an intern to mentoring
others in biblical leadership. Growing up in India, he saw the great need for trained pastors and
elders, which led him to pursue ministry in the U.S. Now, he has the opportunity to return to
India and equip churches with the r...

Chris Riser, teaching pastor at Grace Community Church in Maryville, TN,
shares his passion for equipping church leaders worldwide through biblical training. XL
Ministries’ goal is to see strong, biblically grounded leadership flourish in churches across the
world.

Chris is the teaching pastor at Grace Community Church in Maryville, TN. He has served there for over 20 years now, and over that time, he has had the privilege of training men to become associate pastors, teaching pastors, youth pastors, elders, and missionaries. In this video, Chris Riser share...

Women need to be thoroughly trained in the scripture. They need to have biblical truth and knowledge in their minds and hearts so that they are well-prepared for the ministry and work God has in store for them. The Becoming A Biblical Leader - Women’s Edition workbook is a great tool for one-on-o...

Justin Turner is the Youth Pastor at Countryside Bible Church. As an intern, Justin had the opportunity to do ministry in “real-time” while having the benefit of being guided by a wise pastor. Now, Justin has the opportunity to train and mentor other men for ministry. In this video, he shares how...

“It would be irresponsible for a man to teach at a church without proper training.” Alejandro Mejia is a former XL Ministries Intern and is the Pastoral Assistant at Northlake Bible Church. In this video, Alejandro shares the blessing of obeying God’s calling to go full-time into ministry and the...