A while back I took part in a what has become my most favorite pastoral job interview ever… and I didn’t get the job. Yeah, you read that right. The interview lasted all of thirty minutes when one of the two people conducting the interview looked at me and said: “I just don’t think that […]
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5 Signs A Church Is Ready To Hire A New Pastor Or Ministry Position
Matt Steen is absolutely one of my favorite people and leaders. Along with Todd Rhoades, he co-foundedChemistry Staffing, a new organization who helps churches and potential staff members make healthy connections. Chemistry Staffing’s process has one goal: a long-term, healthy fit for both the church and the staff member. I can’t recommend Chemistry Staffing enough. Today, Matt is going […]
4 Networks To Use When Needing To Fill Pastor And Ministry Job Positions
“Pastor searches may involve posts on ministry job boards and hours reviewing resumes and following up on references for a wide variety of unknown candidates. However, many churches and church leaders have access to a wide variety of resources and connections that may well be overlooked when it comes time for a ministry position opening […]
When To Know Whether You Should Hire Staff From Inside Or Outside Your Church
When to Hire from Outside Your Church “When a church approaches me about making a new hire on their pastoral staff, they’re typically looking for someone outside their church. However, before we begin the hiring process with clients, we encourage these churches to evaluate if this is the right time to look externally for a […]
5 Essential Church Culture Questions for Pastoral Job Candidates
Chemistry Staffing is an incredible new organization run by my good friends Todd Rhoades and Matt Steen. They help churches and potential staff members make healthy connections. Chemistry Staffing’s process has one goal: a long-term, healthy fit for both the church and the staff member. Great things happen when the right leadership is in place in a […]
20 Things To Know About Church Staff Candidates BEFORE You Interview Them
Matt Steen of Chemistry Staffing has created a wonderful FREE resource to help you hire church staff more effectively. You can click HERE or on the image provided to download your resource now. To help whet your appetite, read his brilliant thoughts below. And if you are looking to hire staff or for a new position yourself, […]
3 Lessons On Finding The Perfect Senior Pastor
Chemistry Staffing is a new organization run by my good friends Todd Rhoades and Matt Steen. They help churches and potential staff members make healthy connections. Chemistry Staffing’s process has one goal: a long-term, healthy fit for both the church and the staff member. Great things happen when the right leadership is in place in a local […]