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Should I Apply? Navigating Uncertainty in a Job Search

November 17, 2025

The tension between calling and confidence can make the decision to apply feel weighty. But uncertainty doesn’t have to paralyze you. In fact, it can be part of how God shapes your next step of faith.

Technology and Ministry Hiring: What Changes to Expect in 2026

November 10, 2025

From digital platforms to remote interviews, 2026 will continue to reshape how churches find staff and how ministry leaders discern their next steps.

Seven Things Hiring Committees Wish You Knew

November 3, 2025

Searching for a new ministry role can feel like walking into the unknown—especially when you’re unsure what’s happening behind the scenes. But while you’re preparing your resume and praying for clarity, church hiring committees are navigating their own set of hopes, challenges, and responsibilities.

What Your Pastor Search Committee Can Learn During Pastor Appreciation Month

October 27, 2025

Pastor Appreciation Month isn’t just about the pastor you have — it’s also about preparing your heart for the one God will bring next.

Setting Compensation for Pastors

October 20, 2025

Here’s how to approach compensation with both stewardship and shepherding in mind — and how to use trusted tools to get it right.

5 Ways to Prepare Your Church Staff for a New Hire

October 13, 2025

Bringing someone new onto your church staff is exciting — but it can also be disruptive if you’re not prepared.

What to Do When Your First Choice Says No

October 6, 2025

It’s discouraging — sometimes even devastating. But a “no” from your first-choice candidate doesn’t mean the process has failed. In fact, it might be exactly what your church needs.

Church Hiring in the Fall: Why Late-Year Planning Matters

September 29, 2025

Whether you’re considering a new hire or planning for leadership transitions, here’s why late-year planning matters — and how your church can stay ahead of the curve.

The One Thing Every Church Hiring Committee Needs to Do (but Usually Doesn’t)

September 22, 2025

Before you post a job, define what — and who — you’re truly looking for. You’ll save time, avoid conflict, and most importantly, prepare the ground for a fruitful ministry partnership.

Navigating Bi-Vocational Ministry: Is It Right for You or Your Church?

September 15, 2025

With wisdom, support, and clarity, bi-vocational ministry can be both sustainable and deeply fruitful — not despite its challenges, but because of them.

Why Culture Fit Is Just as Important as Calling

September 8, 2025

When a new team member doesn’t align with your church’s culture, even strong ministry skills can lead to frustration — for them and for you.

Trusting God in the Waiting: Encouragement for Ministry Job Seekers

September 2, 2025

Your hope is not in a search committee — it’s in a faithful God who leads with wisdom and kindness.

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