Silent Alarm: The Pain You Don't See on Resumes

Ministry staff are carrying unprecedented emotional weight from difficult experiences, and hiring churches must learn to address the pain behind every resume to build healthy teams.• The last five to six years have been incredibly difficult for ministry staff• Many candidates have experienced being ghosted, micromanaged, caught in power struggles, or laid off without warning• Unprocessed pain turns into baggage that will show up in a candidate's next role• Instead of just reviewing credentials, ask about how candidates have processed difficult experiences• Important interview questions include asking about the hardest part of their last ministry season• Look for awareness rather than perfection when evaluating candidates' responses• Honest acknowledgment of pain that's been worked through indicates depth in leadershipGet your copy of "Silent Alarm: The Quiet Collapse of the Church Staff Pipeline" at chemistrystaffing.com/silentalarm to help your leadership team understand these critical hiring issues.Have questions or comments?  Send to [email protected] sure to subscribe to The Healthy Church Staff Podcast wherever you regularly listen to podcasts.- - - - - Is Your Church Hiring?If your church is searching for a new staff member, reach out to Todd for a conversation on how he might be able to help.Are You Looking for a New Ministry Role?If you are open to a new church role in the next few months, add your free resume and profile at ChemistryStaffing.com.