February 1, 2023
First Thoughts: Honor over Victory
Leaders must seek honor over victory. Victories that sacrifice honor allow toxicity to infuse our people and our programs.
News
January 27, 2023
Setting Goals with Purpose for Better Results
When results create plateaus, the way annual goals are set is often a primary cause. Practice setting goals with purpose for better results.
January 19, 2023
Leadership in a Culture of Heightened Political Sensitivity
When faced with a choice, true leaders of faith will rise to the challenge even amidst political sensitivity.
January 13, 2023
We are all Accountable
Great leaders motivate their teams to give their best in crunch time. And in those moments, we are all accountable for how we finish.
January 4, 2023
FaithSearch Names Media Practice Leader
FaithSearch Partners today announced the addition of Elaine Welcome as SVP and leader of its Media Practice.
January 1, 2023
First Thoughts: Managing Talent in 2023
The most recent issue of the Harvard Business Review focuses on managing talent and what most companies get wrong in this space.
December 8, 2022
End of Year Encouragement for Pastors and Staff
The end of the year can bring exhaustion and discouragement. Follow these tips for end-of-year encouragement for pastors and staff.
December 1, 2022
First Thoughts – Measuring our Decisions
For transitional and transcendent questions, press them through the four-way grid and measure your decisions. You'll be better for it.
November 18, 2022
Kansas Faith-based Social Services Organization Selects New CEO
FaithSearch Partners announce that Breakthrough Episcopal Social Services has selected Andy Houltberg as its new CEO and Executive Director.
November 16, 2022
FaithSearch Leading Search for K-12 Head of School
FaithSearch is pleased to partner with Deer Lake School in Burnaby, Canada, in a search for their first Head of School.
November 8, 2022
Pacific Northwest Christian K-12 Academy Seeks Head of School
FaithSearch Partners is pleased to announce its partnership with The River Academy to assist with their search for a new Head of School.
November 1, 2022
First Thoughts: Make it Plain
Marketers remind us of the importance of simplifying our institution’s narrative - make it plain based on the ancient words from Habakkuk 2:2.
October 28, 2022
Development Leader Needed for Large Christian Radio Station
FaithSearch Partners is delighted to be leading the search for a Director of Gift Engagement for WGTS 91.9 FM in Rockville, Maryland.
October 27, 2022
FaithSearch Launches Search for Seattle Pacific University President
FaithSearch Partners has been selected to manage the University President search for Seattle Pacific University.
October 6, 2022
Examine Yourself
The evolution of the modern workforce and workplace demands a lot from individuals and businesses. It's important to examine yourself.
October 1, 2022
First Thoughts: The Possibilities of Change
Never structure your life such that, if God chooses to change things, it will make you uncomfortable. Be open to the possibilities of change.
September 9, 2022
Learn from Biblically Led Leaders
The lessons from biblically led leaders are examples that the youngest and the most senior leaders can apply in their roles.
September 1, 2022
First Thoughts: Succession Success
Succession planning is desired but succession success is generally considered outside the scope of direct faculty involvement.
August 24, 2022
Be the Example
In order to be an effective leader, you don't necessarily need a title or position of authority. You simply need to be the example.
August 9, 2022
Serving or Surviving
Difficult times and challenges like understaffing can quickly change the mindset in an organization from serving to surviving.
August 1, 2022
First Thoughts: Chemistry in Leadership
Great leaders understand chemistry and the right leaders will foster chemistry within your leadership team and throughout your organization.
July 14, 2022
Are you Ready for the Next Generation of Leadership
Do you know the next generation of leaders within your organization? Seasoned leaders must train the less experienced for their future roles.
July 1, 2022
First Thoughts: Bridging the Gap
Universities need a harmony of understanding between their board and faculty and consistent efforts in bridging the gap.
June 21, 2022
Christian Compassion and Mental Health
We are imperfect human beings who need one another to thrive so why is the topic of mental illness so taboo?
June 9, 2022
Without Purposeful Leadership, People Fail
Great organizations blend the best for their organization and their people. Without leadership, people fail – as do organizations.
June 1, 2022
di-ˈsərn-mənt
Discernment, being able to grasp and comprehend what is obscure, is among the most important qualities needed when seeking new leadership.
May 17, 2022
Fuller Theological Seminary Seeks New Dean of the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy
Fuller Theological Seminary has engaged FSP in its search for the next Dean of the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.
May 1, 2022
A 30-Second Graduation Speech
Here’s a 30-second graduation speech with nine lessons for college graduates. Adding illustrations would only weaken the points!
April 29, 2022
Tactful Leadership Remains Engaged
Tactful leadership is an art form that doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Once mastered, it can help you remain engaged.
April 21, 2022
Curiosity is a Superpower
Curiosity is imperative to success and can help us achieve our goals! "Curiosity killed the cat" is contrary to human behavior and survival.
April 1, 2022
The Story of the Old and Foolish King
On April Fools’ Day, let’s consider a few of the ways that older leaders may use their experience to avoid foolishness.
March 25, 2022
William Carey International University Seeks President
FaithSearch Partners’ President search for William Carey International University is underway. Click for more on this opportunity with WCIU.
March 24, 2022
Wisdom of Solomon: Successful Business with a Lion Heart
We can utilize Solomon's examples of wisdom to complement our personal gifts from God, fully in the workplace.
March 16, 2022
We are all Champions!
We can all strive to become "Champions." God has uniquely designed us all to reach high achievements - to be "Champions."
March 8, 2022
Four Ways Christian Women Leaders Shine
In honor of International Women’s Day, here are stories of Christian women leaders and some themes I’ve noticed in Christian women leadership.
March 4, 2022
Executive Director for Advent Hope Ventures Needed
FaithSearch Partners is currently seeking an Executive Director for Advent Hope Ventures in NYC. Learn more here.
March 1, 2022
Every Minute Counts
Every minute counts in all aspects of our lives. Whether for good or for bad, every minute counts, regardless of what we do with it.
February 22, 2022
The ABCs of Retaining Staff Amid the Great Resignation
Many are leaving during the Great Resignation, but there are a few things that churches can consider to retain pastors, leaders, and staff.
February 17, 2022
FaithSearch Launches NonProfit+ Service Line, Names Dr. Zándra Bishop Practice Lead
FaithSearch Partners announced the appointment of Zándra Bishop as Senior Vice President and leader of its new NonProfit+ service line.
February 16, 2022
VolunteerNow Seeks Next CEO
FSP Leaders is partnering with VolunteerNow to launch the search for the national non-profit organization’s next Chief Executive Officer.
February 1, 2022
Trust Does Not Stay Put
One thing every leader understands after a few weeks on the job: trust does not stay put. Maintaining trust is a challenging task.
January 11, 2022
FaithSearch Growing & Seeking a Research Manager
With significant growth in recent years, FaithSearch Partners is pleased to announce it is looking to add a new Research Manager.
January 8, 2022
FaithSearch Partners’ Top 5 Posts from 2021
As we move forward into the new year, we take a look back at our top 5 posts from 2021 on biblical leadership & faith-based executive search.
December 9, 2021
Finding Leaders in the Coaching Carousel
As dominoes fall and new leadership takes shape, the coaching carousel highlights the importance of securing leaders that fit into your organizational culture.
November 22, 2021
FaithSearch Adds Two Prominent Ministers to Search Team
FaithSearch Partners today announced the addition of two nationally-renowned pastoral leaders to its search team.
Healthcare News
September 16, 2020
North Texas Giving Day 2020
Since its inception in 2009, North Texas Giving Day, an 18-hour online giving event, has raised over $290 million for the community. This year, North Texas Giving Day is on…
August 24, 2020
Recent Faith-Based Healthcare News
AdventHealth Announces Groundbreaking Heart Transplant Technology With more than 3,000 people waiting for a heart transplant in the U.S., there are not enough donors. Having a means to keep a…
August 18, 2020
Tips for a Successful Video Interview
Making a great impression has always been the key to a successful interview. Many are familiar with traditional interview tips like doing your research, practicing responses to common interview questions,…
July 15, 2020
Recent Faith-Based Healthcare News
Kettering Health Network Named One of the Nation’s 15 Top Health Systems IBM Watson Health evaluated nearly 2,500 hospitals and over 300 health systems to identify top-performing health systems in…
June 4, 2020
Recent Faith-Based Healthcare News
From 'What If' to 'Let's Go': How Lloyd Dean and Kevin Lofton Built a $29B System—and Where They're Going Next Connecting to their faith-based heritage, CommonSpirit Health CEOs Lloyd Dean…
April 27, 2020
FaithSearch Launches New Website
FaithSearch Partners is proud to announce the launch of our new website at www.faithsearchpartners.com. We’ve worked to update the look and feel of the site, in addition to streamlining the…
March 30, 2020
Recent Faith-Based Healthcare News
OhioHealth Teams with Columbus Special Olympians for Free Physicals For several years running, OhioHealth has partnered with the Columbus City Schools providing free physicals for the students participating in Special…
March 30, 2020
Recent Catholic Healthcare News
SSM Health Medical Minute – Robotic Surgery Changing the Face of Medicine Robotic surgery is becoming much more prevalent when discussing surgical treatments for common procedures as well as cardiac…
March 30, 2020
Recent Adventist Healthcare News
Video: Mission Control: See How AdventHealth is Managing Coronavirus Pandemic AdventHealth’s 12,000 square foot, high-tech center that opened in August has become a unique tool to help manage the COVID-19…
March 20, 2020
A message on COVID-19 from Ed Fry
You’re adapting to COVID-19. We’re also adapting to better serve you right now. First, know that our team is praying for you all with love and care. Second, know that…
February 25, 2020
Recent Faith-Based Healthcare News
Baptist Health to Build a $200M Florida Hospital Groundbreaking is set for Spring 2020 for Baptist Health Jacksonville’s newest hospital on Fleming Island. The 300,000 square foot, full-service hospital will…
February 25, 2020
Recent Catholic Healthcare News
Living Like a Leader: A day with Providence St. Joseph CEO Dr. Rod Hochman Rod Hochman, MD is president and CEO of Providence St. Joseph Health in Renton, Washington. His…
February 25, 2020
Recent Adventist Healthcare News
Kettering Health Network Named One of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Based on responses from more than 650,000 employees at Great Place to Work-CertifiedTM organizations across the…
January 30, 2020
Georgia Healthcare Executive Named CHRO at Beth Israel Lahey Health
Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston, Massachusetts, recently selected Lina George as Chief Human Resources Officer. HealthSearch Partners, the sixth largest retained healthcare executive search firm and a FaithSearch co-founded…
January 30, 2020
Providence Seeks Regional CFO
SANTA ROSA, CA-- January 15, 2020—The executive search for the Regional Chief Financial Officer (RCFO) of Providence Health System has been awarded to HealthSearch Partners. HealthSearch Partners is a search…
January 30, 2020
2019 – A Year of Growth, Diversity for FaithSearch, HealthSearch
While FaithSearch is already off to a strong start to 2020 and the new decade, the firm’s CEO, Ed Fry, is grateful for the firm’s growth and accomplishments over the…
January 30, 2020
FaithSearch Welcomes New SVP
FaithSearch Partners is delighted to welcome Bryan Fowler to its team as Senior Vice President. As an experienced executive and board member in nonprofit, secondary education, and healthcare, Fowler brings…
NonProfit+ News
January 13, 2023
We are all Accountable
Great leaders motivate their teams to give their best in crunch time. And in those moments, we are all accountable for how we finish.
December 8, 2022
End of Year Encouragement for Pastors and Staff
The end of the year can bring exhaustion and discouragement. Follow these tips for end-of-year encouragement for pastors and staff.
November 18, 2022
Kansas Faith-based Social Services Organization Selects New CEO
FaithSearch Partners announce that Breakthrough Episcopal Social Services has selected Andy Houltberg as its new CEO and Executive Director.
November 16, 2022
FaithSearch Leading Search for K-12 Head of School
FaithSearch is pleased to partner with Deer Lake School in Burnaby, Canada, in a search for their first Head of School.
November 8, 2022
Pacific Northwest Christian K-12 Academy Seeks Head of School
FaithSearch Partners is pleased to announce its partnership with The River Academy to assist with their search for a new Head of School.
October 28, 2022
Development Leader Needed for Large Christian Radio Station
FaithSearch Partners is delighted to be leading the search for a Director of Gift Engagement for WGTS 91.9 FM in Rockville, Maryland.
October 6, 2022
Examine Yourself
The evolution of the modern workforce and workplace demands a lot from individuals and businesses. It's important to examine yourself.
August 9, 2022
Serving or Surviving
Difficult times and challenges like understaffing can quickly change the mindset in an organization from serving to surviving.
July 14, 2022
Are you Ready for the Next Generation of Leadership
Do you know the next generation of leaders within your organization? Seasoned leaders must train the less experienced for their future roles.
June 21, 2022
Christian Compassion and Mental Health
We are imperfect human beings who need one another to thrive so why is the topic of mental illness so taboo?
May 17, 2022
Fuller Theological Seminary Seeks New Dean of the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy
Fuller Theological Seminary has engaged FSP in its search for the next Dean of the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.
April 21, 2022
Curiosity is a Superpower
Curiosity is imperative to success and can help us achieve our goals! "Curiosity killed the cat" is contrary to human behavior and survival.
March 25, 2022
William Carey International University Seeks President
FaithSearch Partners’ President search for William Carey International University is underway. Click for more on this opportunity with WCIU.
March 24, 2022
Wisdom of Solomon: Successful Business with a Lion Heart
We can utilize Solomon's examples of wisdom to complement our personal gifts from God, fully in the workplace.
March 16, 2022
We are all Champions!
We can all strive to become "Champions." God has uniquely designed us all to reach high achievements - to be "Champions."
March 4, 2022
Executive Director for Advent Hope Ventures Needed
FaithSearch Partners is currently seeking an Executive Director for Advent Hope Ventures in NYC. Learn more here.
February 22, 2022
The ABCs of Retaining Staff Amid the Great Resignation
Many are leaving during the Great Resignation, but there are a few things that churches can consider to retain pastors, leaders, and staff.
Higher Education News
February 1, 2023
First Thoughts: Honor over Victory
Leaders must seek honor over victory. Victories that sacrifice honor allow toxicity to infuse our people and our programs.
January 4, 2023
FaithSearch Names Media Practice Leader
FaithSearch Partners today announced the addition of Elaine Welcome as SVP and leader of its Media Practice.
January 1, 2023
First Thoughts: Managing Talent in 2023
The most recent issue of the Harvard Business Review focuses on managing talent and what most companies get wrong in this space.
December 1, 2022
First Thoughts – Measuring our Decisions
For transitional and transcendent questions, press them through the four-way grid and measure your decisions. You'll be better for it.
November 1, 2022
First Thoughts: Make it Plain
Marketers remind us of the importance of simplifying our institution’s narrative - make it plain based on the ancient words from Habakkuk 2:2.
October 27, 2022
FaithSearch Launches Search for Seattle Pacific University President
FaithSearch Partners has been selected to manage the University President search for Seattle Pacific University.
October 1, 2022
First Thoughts: The Possibilities of Change
Never structure your life such that, if God chooses to change things, it will make you uncomfortable. Be open to the possibilities of change.
September 1, 2022
First Thoughts: Succession Success
Succession planning is desired but succession success is generally considered outside the scope of direct faculty involvement.
August 1, 2022
First Thoughts: Chemistry in Leadership
Great leaders understand chemistry and the right leaders will foster chemistry within your leadership team and throughout your organization.
July 1, 2022
First Thoughts: Bridging the Gap
Universities need a harmony of understanding between their board and faculty and consistent efforts in bridging the gap.
June 1, 2022
di-ˈsərn-mənt
Discernment, being able to grasp and comprehend what is obscure, is among the most important qualities needed when seeking new leadership.
