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SBC Jobs Blog

• A Better SBC Jobs Experience Is Here

  March 16, 2026

  Over the past several weeks, we’ve been working behind the scenes to improve SBC Jobs in ways that make it easier to use, easier to discover opportunities, and more effective for both churches and ministry leaders. Today we’re excited to share several updates designed to help churches connect with the people God is calling and […]

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• How to Spot Red Flags Early in the Search Process

  March 2, 2026

  Every hiring process reveals patterns — some encouraging, some concerning. While no church or candidate is perfect, certain signs can signal deeper issues that may surface later.

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• What a Healthy Hiring Timeline Looks Like in 2026

  February 23, 2026

  A healthy timeline doesn’t rush decisions, but it also doesn’t drag out the process in ways that discourage candidates and drain the church’s momentum.

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• How Churches Can Rebuild Team Unity During a Transition

  February 16, 2026

  Unity isn’t an accident; it’s something leaders cultivate intentionally, especially when the team is in flux.

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• Preventing Ministry Burnout: What Candidates Should Ask Before Accepting a Role

  February 9, 2026

  Burnout is one of the most common reasons ministry transitions happen, and it rarely appears overnight. It grows quietly, often in places where expectations are unclear, support is limited, or rhythms are unsustainable.

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• How to Refresh Your Ministry Résumé for the New Year

  February 2, 2026

  A new year is the perfect time for ministry workers to update, refine, and strengthen their résumés.

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• Setting Gospel-Centered Career Goals for 2026

  January 26, 2026

  A new year invites ministry leaders to pause, evaluate, and realign their hearts with the mission God has given them. Career goals in ministry aren’t about climbing ladders or chasing influence. They’re about stewarding calling, cultivating character, and preparing yourself to serve faithfully wherever the Lord leads.

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• Why January Is a Prime Month for Churches to Start a Search

  January 19, 2026

  The start of a new year offers churches a natural moment to reevaluate ministry needs, clarify vision, and take practical steps toward strengthening their team. While hiring can happen at any time, January stands out as one of the most strategic months to begin a search.

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• Starting the Year Short-Staffed: How Churches Can Lead Well with a Gap on the Team

  January 12, 2026

  Many churches enter January with excitement about a new ministry year—only to be faced with the reality that they’re beginning it with a staff vacancy.

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• New Year, New Calling? How to Discern Your Next Ministry Step

  January 5, 2026

  A new year has a way of stirring questions we’ve been carrying quietly. Maybe the last season has stretched you thin. Maybe your passion for ministry has shifted. Or maybe God is prompting you to consider something new, even if you’re not sure what that means yet.

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• Merry Christmas from SBC Jobs

  December 22, 2025

  Merry Christmas, and may the Lord bless your ministry in the year ahead.

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• How to Lead Effective Staff Evaluations

  December 15, 2025

  The end of the year is one of the most strategic moments for churches to invest in their staff. December brings natural reflection; January brings renewed momentum.

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