What are we about?

 

XP Gathering is a national peer network for Executive Pastors, Lead Pastors, and church operations leaders. We connect 530+ churches across 16 states through peer relationships, expert-led discussions, and in-person gatherings — so no ministry executive has to lead alone.

What Members Are Saying

The XP Gathering is an amazing opportunity to meet new people, hear new ideas, and simply connect with like-minded people. In seasons of loneliness or feeling exhausted, others help carry the load and breathe new life. I enjoy bringing another staff member. We get 1:1 time in the car once we get to debrief speakers, panel, and individual conversations. A couple of hours invested proves to be well worth it.

— Ron Baum (XP at Cornerstone Church, CA)

Great to have a tribe of like-minded executive leaders and a gathering place to synergize, overcome obstacles, build friendships, and be a support to see the ministry grow effectively. No matter where you are planted, you are welcomed and supported. We are truly better together.

— Tiffany Varner (XP at Rust City Church, OH)

 

The XP Gathering is a game-changing expression of community for us who are in the business of getting things done for the sake of the Kingdom. It’s helped me pull my head out of the weeds of the day-in & day-out grind and realize I’m not alone on this ministry journey, but also my voice and life matter.

— Joseph Valenzuela (XP at Active Church, CA)

Some ideas are Good Ideas, and then some are Inspired Ideas. XP Gathering is one of those Inspired Ideas that’s for the betterment of the body of Christ. 

As a leader in this generation, I would like to thank Kevin Bugingo and his team of outstanding leaders for fulfilling a mandate and calling that’s unique to the body of Christ and helping XP’s and Lead Pastors.

— Ps Lafayette White (Lead Pastor at Reset Church, CA)

“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!... For there the Lord has commanded the Blessing, life forevermore.” Psalm 133

Meet the Team

  • Close-up of a man with a bald head and a full beard, wearing a light gray blazer and white shirt, standing in front of a blue door.

    Kevin Bugingo

    FOUNDER

    Executive Consultant, WIN By Design

  • A woman with short styled hair, wearing gold jewelry and a white shirt, smiling at the camera.

    Niki Bilima-Bugingo

    Business Development Director

    Founder/Coach, Do It Hella Scared

  • A smiling man with long dark hair, a mustache, and a goatee wearing a black shirt with white text that says 'Arise Church', a silver chain necklace, and a wedding ring, standing against a plain white background.

    Joe Valenzuela

    Executive Team Member,

    Executive Pastor at Active Churches

Connect with us.

A lot of times your answer, idea, and support lies behind that one connection. Let’s connect and see if we can’t connect you to your needed support.

We love to connect with Ministry Executives, and also connect you with other peers within our network.