Kadi Cole on the Women’s XP Group and Developing Female Leaders

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In this episode, Kadi Cole joins the Backstage Pastors™️ to discuss her unexpected journey into ministry and her passion for developing female leaders in the church. She shares how her experience as often the only woman in leadership led to the creation of the Women Executive Pastor (WXP) Network, now supporting hundreds of women in executive roles. Kadi explains the importance of mentorship, coaching, and especially sponsorship—highlighting how women are often overlooked in leadership development due to systemic habits rather than theology. She challenges male leaders to rethink how they view and support female leaders, emphasizing equal access to development resources and opportunities. The conversation also explores the unique challenges women face in leadership, including isolation, lack of role models, and navigating expectations. Kadi encourages churches to intentionally create pathways for women to grow and remain in ministry long-term. Resources Mentioned * 🗣️Follow Kadi [https://www.instagram.com/kadicole] * 📕Developing Female Leaders [https://a.co/d/04rZ0KZa] by Kadi Cole * 💻wxpastors.com [http://wxpastors.com] (Women Executive Pastor Network) * 💻https://kadicole.com [https://kadicole.com] * 💻https://femalechurchleaders.com [https://femalechurchleaders.com] * 🎙️Female Church Leaders Podcast [https://thefemalechurchleaderspodcast.buzzsprout.com] From Our Partners 💻 ⁠The Church Hub⁠: The Church Hub serves pastors, ministry leaders, and their spouses through equipping and training resources. Learn more at https://thechurchhub.org [https://thechurchhub.org] Connect with Phil Taylor ✉️ ⁠Get Phil's Newsletter⁠ [https://backstagepastors.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d2e6c50a43a3219c368d5fe4e&id=e617b3a474] ✉️ ⁠⁠phil@backstagepastors.org⁠⁠ 🗣️ ⁠⁠@philtaylorxp⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/philtaylorxp/] 📚 ⁠Books by Phil⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Phil-Taylor/author/B06VWSCCV6?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=8e6e4bb1-3a62-4ec3-a6eb-2d8c6bd776cc] 💻 ⁠backstagepastors.org⁠ [http://backstagepastors.org] 💻⁠plainjoestudios.com⁠ [http://plainjoestudios.com] Connect with Tyler Drewitz ✉️ ⁠⁠tyler@myxp.church⁠⁠ 🗣️ ⁠⁠@tylerdrewitz⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tylerdrewitz/] 💻 ⁠myxp.church⁠ [https://www.myxp.church/] 💻⁠ridgelineprinting.com [http://ridgelineprinting.com]⁠ The best way to support this podcast is to like, subscribe and share it with a friend. LIKE & SUBSCRIBE 📹 ⁠Youtube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepastors7152] 🍏 ⁠Apple⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-backstage-pastors/id1860421534] 🎤 ⁠Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4UjAzVaOsE0P2yCeukZODb?si=95933665830d4bea] CHAPTERS [00:45] Introducing Kadi Cole[02:00] An Unlikely Ministry Journey[04:00] Birth of Women Executive Pastors Network[06:00] The Power of Female Community[09:20] Why Women Need Dedicated Spaces[12:40] Supporting Women in Leadership Growth[17:00] Mentorship, Coaching & Sponsorship[24:00] What Male Leaders Often Miss[31:20] Encouragement to Stay in the Calling – – Editing and Support by The Good Podcast Co. [thegoodpodcast.co]

Dan Reiland on Four Decades of XP Ministry

Phil and Tyler sit down with longtime executive pastor, author, coach, and leadership mentor Dan Reiland. Dan reflects on his ministry journey, beginning as John Maxwell’s second intern and eventually becoming one of the pioneering executive pastors in the modern church movement. He shares stories from his years at Skyline Church, the Enjoy ministry, and his 25-year tenure at 12Stone Church. The conversation explores how the executive pastor role has evolved over the decades, the challenges and opportunities of church growth, and the importance of balancing organizational leadership with spiritual leadership. Dan offers a behind-the-scenes look at 12Stone’s decision to launch five campuses in a single Sunday, including lessons learned from rapid growth and the importance of strong systems. Dan also discusses the calling and partnership between senior pastors and executive pastors, recounting the remarkable story of how God led him and Kevin Myers into ministry together. The conversation turns to leadership development, mentoring, generational learning, and the growing challenge of helping leaders interpret culture in a rapidly changing world. Dan’s strongest leadership conviction after four decades in ministry is:prayer is not preparation for the work—it is the work. Mentioned Resources * 🗣️Follow Dan [https://www.instagram.com/timastevens] * 💻Dan’s Website [https://danreiland.com/] * 📕Shoulder to Shoulder: Strengthening the Church by Supporting Your Pastor [https://a.co/d/0hRoOL76] by Dan Reiland * 📕Amplified Leadership: Five Practices to Establish Influence, Build People, and Impact Others [https://a.co/d/04w4OwTo] by Dan Reiland * ⛪️12Stone Church [https://12stone.com/] * ⛪️ Skyline Church [https://www.skylinechurch.org/] From Our Partners 💻 ⁠The Church Hub⁠: The Church Hub serves pastors, ministry leaders, and their spouses through equipping and training resources. Learn more at https://thechurchhub.org [https://thechurchhub.org] Connect with Phil Taylor ✉️ ⁠Get Phil's Newsletter⁠ [https://backstagepastors.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d2e6c50a43a3219c368d5fe4e&id=e617b3a474] ✉️ ⁠⁠phil@backstagepastors.org⁠⁠ 🗣️ ⁠⁠@philtaylorxp⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/philtaylorxp/] 📚 ⁠Books by Phil⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Phil-Taylor/author/B06VWSCCV6?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=8e6e4bb1-3a62-4ec3-a6eb-2d8c6bd776cc] 💻 ⁠backstagepastors.org⁠ [http://backstagepastors.org] 💻⁠plainjoestudios.com⁠ [http://plainjoestudios.com] Connect with Tyler Drewitz ✉️ ⁠⁠tyler@myxp.church⁠⁠ 🗣️ ⁠⁠@tylerdrewitz⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tylerdrewitz/] 💻 ⁠myxp.church⁠ [https://www.myxp.church/] 💻⁠ridgelineprinting.com [http://ridgelineprinting.com]⁠ The best way to support this podcast is to like, subscribe and share it with a friend. LIKE & SUBSCRIBE 📹 ⁠Youtube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepastors7152] 🍏 ⁠Apple⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-backstage-pastors/id1860421534] 🎤 ⁠Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4UjAzVaOsE0P2yCeukZODb?si=95933665830d4bea] CHAPTERS 03:50 – From John Maxwell’s Intern to Executive Pastor 08:26 – How the Executive Pastor Role Has Evolved 12:02 – Launching Five Campuses in One Sunday 19:00 – Supporting and Strengthening Senior Pastors 21:00 – God’s Calling to Partner with Kevin Myers 27:16 – Mentoring Leaders and Interpreting Culture 31:00 – Addressing Anxiety in Today’s Generation 32:05 – Prayer as the Foundation of Church Growth 35:03 – Developing One More Leader – – Editing and Support by The Good Podcast Co. Backstage Pastors™️ is a Registered Trademark

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Kadi Cole on the Women’s XP Group and Developing Female Leaders

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