FaithSearch Partners

08/27/2026

Executive turnover in faith-based healthcare is more than a staffing issue. It can become a mission issue.

When senior leaders leave too soon, organizations lose momentum, trust, and continuity.

The challenge often isn’t compensation. It’s fit.

The leaders who stay are aligned with the mission, supported by the board, and surrounded by strong talent.

Our latest article by Michael Knecht explores what boards can do to improve executive retention before a resignation becomes a crisis.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4guh7pT

There's a quiet crisis in healthcare C-suites. Executive turnover has climbed for years, and faith-based organizations aren't immune.

08/26/2026

Leadership is often tested most clearly in seasons of pressure.

Psalms 6 gives us a powerful picture of David navigating weariness, uncertainty, and distress—and offers several timely lessons for leaders today:

• Acknowledge reality with honesty
• Lead with humility and dependence on God
• Persevere when answers are not immediate
• Find confidence in God, not circumstances

Strong leadership does not mean pretending difficulty does not exist. It means knowing where to turn when it does.

In our latest article by FaithSearch President Ed Fry, “Leadership Lessons from Psalms 6,” we explore how this Psalm can shape the way Christian leaders respond to pressure, uncertainty, and responsibility.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4gVcHcY

Psalms 6 gives us a powerful picture of David in such a season—and offers timeless wisdom for leaders today.

08/24/2026

FaithSearch Partners is pleased to announce that Trevor Fabian has been selected as Executive Director for LifeCampUSA. Fabian began his new role earlier this summer.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ga1sgF

FaithSearch Partners is pleased to announce that its client, LifeCampUSA, has selected Trevor Fabian as its next Executive Director.

08/21/2026

FaithSearch Partners is delighted to announce that Chandler Snyder has been called by Hunter Street Baptist Church to serve as their 15th Senior Pastor.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3U49orb

FaithSearch Partners is pleased to announce Hunter Street Baptist Church officially called Chandler Snyder to serve as its 15th Senior Pastor.

08/20/2026

FaithSearch Partners is pleased to announce that Dr. Rick Melson has been named the 11th president of Moody Bible Institute.

Dr. Melson began his new role on August 17, 2026, bringing more than 35 years of leadership experience in Christian higher education and ministry to Moody’s next chapter.

We pray for Dr. Melson and the entire Moody community as they enter this new season of leadership.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4wHO1JU

FaithSearch Partners is pleased to announce that Dr. Rick Melson has been named the 11th President of Moody Bible Institute.

08/20/2026

Elaine Welcome will be in Washington, D.C., August 26–27 for the CMB Gold Member Gathering!

"There’s something incredibly valuable about coming together with leaders who share a passion for Christian media, meaningful ministry, and reaching people with a message of hope.

"I’m especially looking forward to connecting with friends and colleagues, building new relationships, and hearing fresh perspectives from leaders across the Christian broadcasting community," stated Elaine.

If you’ll be at the CMB Gold Member Gathering, she'd love to connect while in D.C.!

08/18/2026

FaithSearch Partners is delighted to announce that Dr. Brad Schultz was selected as Metro Christian Academy Tulsa's next Head of School.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UooBmV

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FaithSearch Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Metro Christian Academy, has selected Dr. Brad Schultz as its next Head of School.

08/12/2026

Leadership is never neutral.

In seasons of growth, transition, pressure, or uncertainty, faith-based organizations need more than advice — they need wisdom anchored in mission.

FaithSearch Advisors provides executive counsel for Christian organizations seeking clarity, alignment, and faithful stewardship. From executive coaching and succession planning to crisis management, financial advisory, and strategic planning — from leadership evaluations to program growth strategy and donor and board engagement — our advisors walk alongside leaders when decisions matter most.

Lead with clarity. Steward the mission. Strengthen the future.

Learn more about FaithSearch Advisors here: https://bit.ly/4hcO6RJ

08/11/2026

Weariness doesn’t have to define our leadership.

In his latest article, Andy Westmoreland reminds us that moving from weariness to winning often begins with two things: trusting God and surrounding ourselves with a great team.

Individual leadership matters. Great teams can be transformational.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4wnETtL

Weariness is a state of mind. We can do something about it. We don’t have to be weary. How do we get from weariness to winning?

08/06/2026

FaithSearch Partners is delighted to announce that Ed Jones, MBA has been named as Executive Director of Development at Southside Christian School (SCS). Jones began his new role at SCS on June 1, 2026.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/45FVduS

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FaithSearch Partners is pleased to announce that Ed Jones, MBA, has been named as Executive Director of Development at Southside Christian School (SCS) in Simpsonville, South Carolina.