David Fletcher

About David Fletcher

Dr. David Fletcher is often called The Dean of Executive Pastors. Fletch was a pastor for 35 years in churches from members, single and multisite, churches with mergers, camps, schools, apartments and cafés.He founded XPastor in 2003 and its 1,200 free articles from over 200 authors has become a principal resource for leaders in a complex church world.With two graduate degrees from Dallas Seminary and executive education at the Kellogg School of Management and the Harvard Business School, he brings an objective perspective, broad knowledge and vast experience. Fletch is a friend and church doctor. He brings biblical principles and best practices to your church’s unique culture and setting. He teaches Doctor of Ministry students at Dallas Seminary and ETS India, and has written 8 books and scores of articles for national publications.With his wife, Tami, they love to walk the hills near their home in Austin, Texas—and Fletch loves scuba diving in rivers, lakes, missile silos and the world’s oceans.Fletch -Stabilize churches in times of transition or crisis-Brings best practices on finances, human resources, buildings and staff-Develops dynamic vision and an annual strategy to accomplish that vision-Mentors new Executive Pastors-Brings systems to prevent child abuse, active shooters and embezzlement-Recommends fair and locally sourced compensation-Works with boards and pastors on leadership and governance.

Experience

1. Adjunct Professor

   Dallas Theological Seminary

   Mar 2005 — Present

Education

• Occidental College

  B.A., Religious Studies

  1976 — 1980

• Dallas Theological Seminary

  Th.M.

  1980 — 1985

• Dallas Theological Seminary

  D.Min., Executive Pastors & Church Leadership

  2004

• Fuller Theological Seminary

  Greek

  1978

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Executive Education

  2004

• Harvard Business School

  Executive Education

  2009