LEAD PASTOR ADVISOR
READY TO STOP NAVIGATING THE PRESSURE AND COMPLEXITY ALONE?
Ongoing strategic partnership for growth-minded lead pastors who want a trusted, experienced, external voice in their corner — every month, all year long.
2 sessions/mo · Quarterly on-site visits · Monthly community calls · Full Toolkit access
Application required · Availability limited
“Gavin’s insight and expertise have not only helped us innovate but also accelerated both my personal leadership growth and our organization’s overall progress.”
Bryant Golden
Senior Pastor, Centerpoint Church — Tampa, FL
THE PROBLEM NO ONE TALKS ABOUT
GOOD WORK HAS AN
EXPIRATION DATE
WITHOUT SOMEONE TO SUSTAIN IT.
You did the work. A planning process, new systems, a more aligned team. For a season, things moved. The clarity was real.
Then life in ministry resumed at full speed. Staff changes. A season of crisis. Slowly, not dramatically, the plan started collecting dust. Not because it was a bad plan. Because there was no one left to champion it.
THE LEAD PASTOR ADVISOR RELATIONSHIP DOESN'T EXPIRE, SO THE PROGRESS DOESN'T END.
A MONTH IN THE RELATIONSHIP
CONCRETE, CONSISTENT, AND BUILT AROUND YOUR CHURCH.
EVERY MONTH
1:1 COACHING SESSIONS
60 minutes each. Working sessions, strategy, decisions, accountability, and forward planning.
EVERY QUARTER
MULTI-DAY ON-SITE VISIT
Gavin in your building, with your team. Leadership conversations, culture assessment, planning.
ALWAYS
UNLIMITED TEXT + EMAIL
Ministry doesn’t wait for scheduled calls. When something comes up, Gavin is available.
TWO PATHS INTO THIS RELATIONSHIP
BUILT FOR TWO KINDS OF PASTORS.
PATH 1
CHURCH ACCELERATOR INTENSIVE GRADUATES
You finished the 12-month Accelerator and felt what’s possible with someone in your corner. You don’t want that to end.
The natural continuation, without a defined timeline, because the work doesn’t stop when the calendar does.
PATH 2
GROWTH-ORIENTED, HIGH-COMPLEXITY LEAD PASTORS
You lead a church complex, enough of a church that you need sustained strategic support, not a one-time engagement.
You’re not looking for a coach. You’re looking for a trusted strategic advisor.
HOW IT WORKS
A STRAIGHTFORWARD PROCESS.
NO PRESSURE.
THE RIGHT FIT OR NOTHING.
01
APPLY
02
CONVERSATION
03
DECISION
04
MONTH ONE
An ongoing monthly relationship usually needs board or elder awareness. After your first conversation, Gavin provides a one-page summary you can share with your leadership team. You don’t need approval to apply.
WHAT LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP PRODUCES
“Gavin’s insight and expertise have not only helped us innovate but also accelerated both my personal leadership growth and our organization’s overall progress.”
Bryant Golden
Senior Pastor, Centerpoint Church — Tampa, FL
“As a coach, Gavin’s external perspective clarified our vision and helped us build a better model for our community. As a mentor, his ministry experience allows him to encourage our team while providing unique insight. RCC is better because of Gavin. And I am a better pastor, leader, and communicator because of our relationship.”
Paul Smith
Senior Pastor, Rivertown Community Church — Marianna, FL
“Working with Gavin the past 8 months has completely changed the way I communicate. His strategy for preparation, and his feedback on sermon delivery has helped me to communicate in a way that is clear, helpful and hopeful.”
Dallas Darnell
Associate Pastor, Encounter Church — Boston, MA
Ready to see if the Lead Pastor Advisor relationship is right for you?
Apply below. Gavin reviews every application personally.
COMMON QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is there a minimum commitment?
Yes. The Lead Pastor Advisor relationship requires a minimum 6-month commitment. This isn’t arbitrary — it’s the amount of time needed for the relationship to develop enough trust and context to produce real results. Most advisors continue well beyond the initial commitment once they experience the value.
What does the relationship look like in a quieter season vs. a complex one?
The structure stays consistent — two sessions per month, quarterly on-site visits, and community calls. What changes is what you bring to those sessions. Some months are strategic and forward-looking. Others are more reactive and supportive. The relationship’s value comes precisely from its consistency: Gavin is there regardless of what season your church is in.
How is this different from the Intentional Church Intensive?
The Intensive is a 12-month defined engagement with a structured arc — four quarters, specific deliverables, and a defined finish line. It’s built to transform how your church operates. The Lead Pastor Advisor relationship has no defined end date. It’s built for pastors who want a permanent strategic advisor in their corner — either as a continuation after the Intensive or as the primary engagement for high-complexity churches.
What happens if I leave my church or take a new role?
The relationship is between Gavin and the pastor, not the church. If you transition to a new role or church, the relationship can continue through that transition if you both choose. Many pastors find that having an advisor who knows their leadership history is especially valuable during seasons of transition.
Do my staff or elders need to be involved?
Not necessarily. The primary relationship is between Gavin and the lead pastor. Many advisors choose to keep the coaching relationship private and selectively share insights with their team. Quarterly on-site visits may naturally involve key staff, but that’s your call to make.
What does the investment look like?
Investment details are discussed personally as part of the application conversation. This is a significant ongoing relationship and the investment reflects the scope — eight coaching sessions per quarter, quarterly on-site visits, monthly community calls, full Toolkit access, and unlimited in-between access. If you’d like a general sense of the investment range before applying, Gavin is glad to discuss that in the initial conversation.
AVAILABILITY IS LIMITED
READY TO STOP LEADING ALONE?
Applications are reviewed personally by Gavin.
If it looks like a strong fit, he’ll reach out to schedule a real conversation about your church, your challenges, and whether this relationship makes sense.
