We’re often asked about organizations that can help churches find senior level staff. I always encourage church leaders first to look from within their church membership, and also among the relational networks of key leaders within their church. “Hiring from within” is often the better pathway.
However, when that doesn’t work, also consider these search organizations:
www.vanderbloemensearch.com
includes Scott Williams and Carlos Whittaker
www.helpstaff.me, includes Justin Lathrop: justin@helpstaff.me.
www.slingshotgroup.net (worship leaders), Monty Kelso: monty@slingshotgroup.net
www.xpastor.org (executive pastors)
Lots More
A Google search for “pastor search” or “minister search” or “clergy search” (without the quotes) will yield a bunch of groups, including these:
www.sbc.net/ministersearch/default.asp (Southern Baptist)
Help Us
Please add comments below with other groups, and if possible, the specialty they represent.
Warren Bird, Ph.D., is research director for Leadership Network. Contact him at Research@leadnet.org.
