What If You Staffed for Curiosity, Not Competency?

Curiosity, not just competency, may be the most underrated asset on your church staff team. Hiring curious people can transform your church culture and foster innovation from the inside out.• Curious staff members ask better questions like "why do we do it this way?" rather than settling for status quo• Skills like ProPresenter, Canva, and planning systems can be taught, but curiosity is intrinsic• In a rapidly changing post-pandemic church landscape, churches need explorers, not just maintainers• Curious staff build better culture by creating safer spaces for innovation and staying teachable• When interviewing candidates, ask questions that reveal curiosity: "What have you changed your mind about in ministry lately?"• The most dangerous staff member is one who has stopped asking questionsReach out to me anytime at [email protected] if you're looking to hire a new staff person or if you're stuck in the middle of a staff search.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.