In recent years it has become increasingly popular for churches of differing sizes, locations, and denominational traditions to make use of consultant services to find new ministers and staff for Christian institutions. If you browse the denominational job boards of the PCA, the ACNA, and a number of other denominations, it is not uncommon when selecting the link to apply for the job to be re-directed to organizations such as McGowan Global Institute, which describes itself as offering “consultant services.” Churches seeking to fill a position can provide a profile to these services for job candidates to consider, while in turn prospective ministers can create a profile for themselves which prospective employers will then evaluate. Another example found on such job boards is Vanderbloemen Search Group, whose statement about “what makes us different” boasts mantras such as “We’re a Thought Leader” and “Speed Wins,” alongside “Theology Matters.”
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