We’ve Sat in Your Seat. And Built
What You’re Trying to Build
You’re leading something that matters. But leadership doesn’t always
feel noble, it feels heavy. The pressure, the misalignment, the
decisions that never stop coming. At XCL, we help leaders
like you carry that weight with clarity, confidence,
and strategy…because we’ve lived it.
You’re leading something that matters. But leadership doesn’t always feel noble, it feels heavy. The pressure, the misalignment, the decisions that never stop coming.
At XCL, we help leaders like you carry that weight with clarity, confidence, and strategy…because we’ve lived it.
The Story Behind XCL
We didn’t launch a coaching business. We answered a calling.
Franklin Santagate and Josh Chumley founded XCL after decades of leading high-growth companies, ministries, nonprofits, and national campaigns. They weren’t theorizing from the sidelines…they were in the trenches:
Growing a business from $13M to $42M in 3 years
Leading multi-million-dollar fundraising campaigns
Scaling ministries into 200+ nations
Building culture in teams of 400+
Mobilizing churches, donors, and decision-makers across the U.S.
What they saw over and over again—whether in a boardroom or a church—is that growth breaks down when leaders lose alignment. Between their faith and their strategy. Between their people and their purpose. Between vision and execution.
That’s why XCL exists.
We Help Christian Leaders Align Faith with Strategy
So their organizations can grow with clarity and purpose.
At XCL, we believe lasting impact begins with aligned leadership. Our mission is to walk with Christian executives and teams through the pressure of growth—bridging the gap between vision and execution, and guiding you toward outcomes that honor God, not just bottom lines.
We speak the truth and communicate with clarity and integrity.
We lead with humility and act with bold confidence.
We build healthy teams and foster wise, respectful relationships.
We earn a seat at the table through character, contribution, and results.
We execute with focus and deliver the right outcomes.
This is more than business transformation. It’s leadership aligned with eternal purpose.
