Purpose powers people
A great leader has the power to transform your organization—inspiring growth, innovation, and long-term success. But finding the perfect fit isn’t always easy. That’s where a well-crafted executive search strategy comes in.
Since 2009 our executive search team has been the first choice for faith-based organizations looking to find executives that are the perfect fit. By taking the time to understand both your organization and your potential candidates on a deep, fundamental level, we can find the most qualified candidate and best DNA match for you.
Who we can help you find
With a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing organizations with a greater purpose, finding top talent to lead you into the future is our mission.
Church executives
Go farther, faster with a church leader who possesses a deep understanding of theology and ministry, while providing direction and management of your church and its people.
We can help you fill church executive and leadership positions including:
- Senior or lead pastor
- Executive pastor
- Associate pastor
- Music director
- Church administrator
- Children’s ministry director
- Youth ministry director
- Missions director
- Outreach director
- Communications director
- Marketing director
Nonprofit executives
Find CxOs and divisional leaders who will deliver on your strategic goals—while keeping your mission and values at the forefront.
Nonprofit executive roles we can find for you include:
- Executive director or CEO
- Chief financial officer
- Chief human resource officer
- Chief operating officer
- Development director
- Program director
- Marketing director
- Operations manager
- Grants manager
- Community outreach coordinator
Faith-based school executives
Ensure the long-term success of your school and its students. Executive leadership is pivotal in providing a high-quality education that is aligned with your mission and values.
We understand that faith-based and Christian schools have unique leadership structures. We’ve helped fill positions such as:
- Head of school or superintendent
- Principal
- Chief academic officer
- Director of spiritual life
- Director of admissions
- Director of student services
- Director of athletics
- Development director
Values-based business executives
Connect values with vision, securing an executive who can balance your business’s needs to make a profit with your mission and vision for the future.
Faith-based business executive roles span the entire spectrum of business leadership, and we’ve sourced them all, including:
- Chief executive officer
- Chief financial officer
- Chief operating officer
- Vice president of sales
- Director of operations
- Director of HR
- Community outreach director
- Corporate social responsibility director
- Ministry liaison
The executive search process
Find and attract leading candidates through our proven process.
The launch meeting
It all starts with us coming to you for an in-person site visit. This is where you show us everything: your theology, your team, your culture, your community, the challenges you’re facing, and the open position.
Collaboration
Throughout the entire search process we collaborate with you and your search team. Together, we will discern the perfect fit for your team.
Search profile
We craft a profile based on our site visit which includes an overview of your organization, your DNA, community, and the job description. We’ll work with you to get it right and ensure it accurately represents your organization’s mission and culture.
The search begins
When we go public, things get serious. Through our diligent recruiting and operations teams, we turn over every rock in the Kingdom—from our ever-growing network to people we haven’t met yet—to find the best candidates.
Research
The interview process includes many layers of discernment as we get to know candidates personally and assess their fit for your mission-driven organization in values, gifts, and chemistry. Our focus is on finding a DNA match between you and the right person for your team.
Presentation
Once the screening process is complete, you receive a curated list of final candidates. We sit down with your team face-to-face to walk through each candidate’s story, competency, and chemistry.
Selection
We help you navigate next steps as you prayerfully begin interviewing and building relationships with your candidates. Our team conducts thorough background checks, and assists with compensation package negotiation and onboarding as you make your new hire.
Guarantee
Each and every key leader search you have is so important that we guarantee it. Our searches carry a one-year guarantee, and senior executive searches carry a two-year guarantee.
Let’s find the right leadership for your team.
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