XL Ministries
The mission of XL Ministries is to encourage and assist churches in taking the primary role in training men to be pastors and missionaries. While theological training is essential in preparing a man for the pastorate, it cannot be divorced from the practical training that can only be received by being discipled in the context of the local church. The pattern of our Lord, the example of the apostles, and the instruction in the pastoral epistles all make the church’s responsibility in this regard absolutely clear. XL is committed to providing resources and support to like-minded churches that will train men for the pastorate. This includes internship schedules and assignments, evaluation forms, theological assignments, research papers, etc. The internship also includes practical assignments related to teaching, shepherding, and administration. The internships can be designed to be simultaneous with seminary, before or after seminary, or without seminary. It is essential that a man called to ministry has the opportunity to experience ministry while being discipled by a faithful pastor. XL believes that all theologically sound churches should be committed to training men for ministry. The church can be small or large. Interns may or may not be paid. There is no charge for churches or interns to use the services or materials that XL provides. Our internships are all under the authority of the elders of the local church. It is the church’s responsibility to lay hands on a man, confirming his calling, gifting, and training.
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What Really is a Biblical Elder? - Tom Pennington - XL Ministries
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...
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Becoming a Biblical Elder - Rocky Wyatt - Exposit the Word
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 ...
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Why the Great Commission is Accomplishable - Chad Vegas - XL Ministries
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.
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Excellence in Leadership Conference 2023 - XL Ministries
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Who Do We Send On The Mission of the Church? - XL Ministries
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.
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Who Do We Send On The Mission of the Church? - XL Ministries
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.
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Why the Great Commission is Accomplishable - Chad Vegas - XL Ministries
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.
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A Discussion on Missions Today - XL Ministries
In this video, Brooks Buser President of Radius International and Kevin DeYoung Senior Pastor of Covenant Community Church discuss a wide array of issues related to missions. They consider the necessity of training missionaries, the qualifications of missionaries, the challenges of errant missiol...
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God Honoring Elder Meetings - XL Ministries
When one considers elders’ meetings, what comes to mind? For some, maybe their experience has been one of strife and infighting. For others, the image of a corporate boardroom comes to mind. And yet, for some men their mind goes to a group of passive men who subject themselves to one dominant man...
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The Biblical Mandate to Train Elders - Tom Pennington - XL Ministries
Does the Scripture mandate that Pastors and Elders train future Pastors and Elders in the local Church? If you walked into the majority of churches today, the response to that question may come with some level of uncertainty. Most churches choose to send their men off to receive ministry training...
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LOGOS Software Training - XL Ministries
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Chris Riser, the Pastor Teacher at Grace Community Church Maryville, Tennessee and XL Ministries Board Member, provides hands-on training to help maximize the LOGOS Bible software in your study of God's Word. The training includes LOGOS basics, study basics, advanced features, and resources throu...
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An Explanation of XL Internships - Rocky Wyatt
Often we think of the Great Commision as evangelizing, sharing the Gospel, and helping people to learn and grow. And yet, it is remarkable that few really think about leadership development when they think about the Great Commission.
But, if the church is not training leaders, there is no way f...
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Becoming Biblical Elders - XL Ministries
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The Becoming Biblical Elders series addresses a variety of issues pertinent to elders in the local church, ranging from understanding the call and qualifications for eldership to the specifics of an elder’s role. We discuss topics such as the benefit of training, the importance of unity, the need...
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Becoming a Biblical Elder Conference - 2/18/22
(9:00 am – Noon) Becoming Biblical Elders:
Tom Pennington, Pastor-teacher, Countryside Bible Church- A Summary of the Arguments for Biblical Eldership
- A Biblical Understanding of a Call
- A Biblical Understanding of the Function of an Elder and Elders(12:00 – 12:30 pm) Q&A: Lunch
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