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...

The biblical role of an elder can get lost behind personal agendas, perspectives or goals. Rocky Wyatt meets with Pastor-Teacher Tom Pennington from Countryside Bible Church, who is also the voice of The Word Unleashed. Together they discuss some character traits that can surface within elder boa...

The Lord graciously opened my eyes to the truths of the Scriptures when I was thirteen years old. I came to understand my own sinfulness and desperate need of God’s forgiveness through Jesus Christ. I continue to grow in my understanding of all the Lord has accomplished on my behalf. My greatest ...

Preaching through the Great Commission, Chad Vegas, Senior Pastor at Sovereign Grace Church in Bakersfield, California, teaches us what our purpose is as the Church and how the Great Commission can be accomplished. 

In this message from Radius International Missions Conference, Brooks Buser, President of Radius International, preaches on who should go to the mission field and the importance of training those who God calls to the four corners of the world. 

In this message from Radius International Missions Conference, Brooks Buser, President of Radius International, preaches on who should go to the mission field and the importance of training those who God calls to the four corners of the world. 

Preaching through the Great Commission, Chad Vegas, Senior Pastor at Sovereign Grace Church in Bakersfield, California, teaches us what our purpose is as the Church and how the Great Commission can be accomplished.