New Advisory Platform Equips Faith-Based Organizations for Strategic Growth and Kingdom Impact
DALLAS, TX — September 16, 2025 — FaithSearch Partners, the nation’s leading executive search firm exclusively serving faith-based organizations, today announced the launch of FaithSearch Advisors (FSA) — a new service line designed to extend the firm’s reach beyond executive search and into long-term organizational success.
Since 2007, FaithSearch has secured mission-aligned leaders across healthcare, education, ministry, and nonprofit sectors. Now, with FaithSearch Advisors, the firm will offer personalized, Christ-centered strategic advisory services to help organizations thrive in moments of opportunity and challenge.
“FaithSearch Advisors is a natural extension of our mission,” said Ed Fry, President of FaithSearch Partners. “Leadership doesn’t end with the hire — it flourishes when supported by strategy, wisdom, and spiritual alignment. FSA’s team of advisors will walk with clients through pivotal seasons, helping them lead with clarity, confidence, and Kingdom purpose.”
At the helm of FaithSearch Advisors is Dr. Sherilyn Emberton, Chief Consultant, bringing decades of transformative leadership in Christian higher education, including service as dean, provost, and twelve years as university president. An ICF-certified executive coach, Dr. Emberton consults in strategic planning, leadership performance assessment, and the integration of faith within organizational culture.
“I am honored to launch FaithSearch Advisors at such a significant time for Christian organizations,” said Dr. Emberton. “Our mission is simple: to strengthen leaders, align mission with execution, and expand Kingdom impact.”
FaithSearch Advisors’ offerings include:
- Executive coaching
- Strategic planning and execution support
- Succession and interim leadership consulting
- Financial advisory and resource alignment
- Strategic enrollment growth and academic program development
- Organizational and performance assessment
- Crisis management and executive response
- K–12 and higher education strategy
- Board and donor engagement consulting
By launching FaithSearch Advisors, FaithSearch Partners now serves as a comprehensive leadership partner—equipping faith-based organizations not only to select the right leaders, but also to sustain their mission and vision through every strategic inflection point.
To learn more, visit faithsearchpartners.com/faithsearch-advisors or contact advisors@faithsearchpartners.com.
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Founded in 2007, FaithSearch Partners is a premier executive search firm in the U.S. focusing exclusively on serving faith-based educational institutions, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, ministries, and faith-oriented businesses. Based in Dallas with locations in Houston, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Nashville, Birmingham, Durango, Redding, and Rochester, FaithSearch is able to serve faith-based clients in all regions.
