Your next hire
shouldn't take a year.

Staff The Mission gives your search committee a structured process, expert-reviewed shortlists, and candidates who actually fit your church — starting at $199.

Churches deserve better options

The gap between "do it yourself" and "hire a search firm" is where most churches get stuck.

The DIY approach

Post & hope

Free, but costly in time

  • 200+ unvetted résumés to sort through
  • No church context or culture fit
  • Months of committee review
STAFF THE MISSION

Structured & affordable

$199 – $1,500

Flat fee, one-time

  • Ministry-focused candidate pool
  • Structured evaluation on your priorities
  • Expert-reviewed shortlist in 48 hours

The traditional route

Retained search

$17,500+ for most roles

  • High-touch, relationship-driven
  • 25-30% of first-year salary
  • Typical 4-6 month engagement

Three steps to your shortlist

Whether you're filling a worship director role or searching for a lead pastor, the process is the same.

1

Post your role

Describe the position, your church culture, and what matters most in your next hire. Takes about ten minutes.

2

We evaluate the fit

Every applicant is scored on your church's specific priorities — character, competency, chemistry, calling, and culture.

3

Review your shortlist

Get a ranked shortlist with per-candidate rationale. Share it with your committee and request interviews — all in one place.

Our Promise

Before any shortlist reaches your search committee, it's personally reviewed by a ministry veteran who knows what makes a great hire.

For Candidates

Let churches find you.

Create a confidential profile, define your ministry DNA, and let opportunities come to you. No cold emails. No guesswork.

Create Your Profile

Confidential by default

Your profile is only shared with churches that match your criteria.

Ministry DNA profile

Go beyond a résumé. Share your theology, leadership style, and culture fit.

Matched to church culture

Scored on the 5 C's: Character, Competency, Chemistry, Calling, and Culture.

Ready to find your next leader?

Start with a $199 job posting. Upgrade to a curated shortlist anytime.