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Staff The Mission — Church Hiring, Done Right
What We Do
- ✓ Smart Search delivers a curated shortlist of 5 qualified candidates in 48 hours.
- ✓ Every candidate is pre-screened against your church's specific criteria: character, competency, chemistry, calling, and cultural fit.
- ✓ Your shortlist is personally reviewed by a ministry hiring expert before delivery.
Price Comparison
| Option | Cost |
|---|---|
| General job boards (unvetted résumés) | $0 |
| Staff The Mission — Smart Search | $1,500 flat fee |
| Ministry job boards (annual subscription) | $2,000–$4,000/yr |
| Retained search firm | $17,500–$42,000 |
$1,500 vs. $17,500+ minimum — that's a 91% savings for a structured, expert-reviewed process.
Return on Investment
"$1,500 represents 1.7–3.3% of the hire's first-year salary ($45K–$86K ministry salary range). Compare that to the cost of a 12-month failed search or a bad hire that fractures your congregation."
Frequently Asked
Q: Is this a subscription?
A: No — one-time flat fee. Pay once when you have a hiring need. No ongoing charges, no annual commitment.
Q: What if we need to cancel?
A: 72-hour cancellation window with full refund minus $150 processing fee. After shortlist delivery, replacement guarantee applies.