NL Moore & Associates

NL Moore & Associates We specialize in pastor search, succession, church & team assessment, and coaching. We love the local church and have committed our lives to helping it thrive.

We partner with churches and faith-based organizations to profile an ideal leader for the ministry. We then use that profile to objectively assess potential candidates for “fit” at the highest level. The result is an efficient process and an exceptional pool of candidates that align on multiple levels: theology, leadership experience, capacity and culture. As a national consulting group, we are we

ll-known for warm professionalism, ministry experience and exceptional results. With more than 150 combined years of ministry experience, our team brings an unparalleled depth of understanding and expertise to churches and faith-based organizations we serve in search, succession planning, church & team assessment and coaching.

06/18/2026

Finding the right pastor for your church isn't a simple transaction.

It is about understanding your journey as a congregation—your history, culture, and people. It is also about appreciating the story that God is writing through you from this moment to where you need or hope to go in the future.

We gain the needed insight and understanding about your church by listening to your story and allowing what we learn to inform the profile of your ideal candidate. We then customize our strategy for finding candidates to align with your desired direction. Before your search team interacts with candidates, each candidate spends between six to eight hours with our team in interview, assessment, referencing, and review to ensure your candidate pool truly fits your needs and expectations.

We are so thrilled for College Park Church, Indianapolis, IN on the successful search and call of their new Lead Pastor ...
06/16/2026

We are so thrilled for College Park Church, Indianapolis, IN on the successful search and call of their new Lead Pastor Johnny McClaughlin!

Pastor Johnny and his family relocated from Northern Ireland to Indianapolis to follow the call God was leading him to. We are so excited to see how much more this healthy and thriving church is going to impact its community.

We appreciate the kind words we received from College Park’s Search Team Chair, Dave Moore: “Thank you again for all your counsel, guidance, and support through this process. When you presented the six candidates, I remember we asked you how people typically process through such a great candidate pool, and you said, 'God always shows up and makes it clear.' He certainly did! Thank you for approaching your engagements as a service to the church. It certainly is!"

Exciting ministry days are ahead!

If you would like to know more about NL Moore & Associates and how we can assist your church, please visit nlmoore.com.

Congratulations to Trinity Fellowship Church, Big Rapids, MI on the successful search and call of Pastor Chuck Babbitt t...
06/09/2026

Congratulations to Trinity Fellowship Church, Big Rapids, MI on the successful search and call of Pastor Chuck Babbitt to be their Newaygo Campus Pastor!

The Newaygo, MI campus was seeking a dynamic, relational, and mission-minded Campus Pastor to lead them into their next chapter. This already thriving multi-generational congregation is excited for its next season of growth and impact in its community. NL Moore & Associates is appreciative to have worked with Trinity Fellowship Church in this important work.

If you’d like to know how NL Moore & Associates can help you, visit our website at nlmoore.com.

People often say, “It’s lonely at the top,” because it’s true. Most leaders feel the weight of leadership at some point ...
06/04/2026

People often say, “It’s lonely at the top,” because it’s true. Most leaders feel the weight of leadership at some point and long for a safe place to process next steps.

Leadership coaching provides a supportive and reflective space for leaders to deepen their self-awareness, clarify their values, and refine their leadership skills. Through coaching, clarity is gained and leadership is elevated.

- Leadership Coaching: Lifting your leadership lid
- Leader of Leaders Coaching : Managers and team leaders
- Team Coaching: Improving your team dynamic
- Organizational Leadership Coaching: Guiding high-capacity organizational leaders
- Leadership Network Coaching: For leaders who influence regionally, nationally & internationally

Whether planning for the retirement of a founder or dealing with the unexpected realities of leadership change, our coac...
06/02/2026

Whether planning for the retirement of a founder or dealing with the unexpected realities of leadership change, our coaches are prepared and experienced to guide church boards through an evidence-based process with clarity and confidence.

Succession provides an excellent opportunity for church boards to invest in their own development, to understand the implications of leadership change on their dynamic, and to access the resources of an experienced guide to help them navigate the season well.

Let's talk about culture.Your culture influences everything about you. If your culture is healthy and well-prepared, eve...
05/28/2026

Let's talk about culture.

Your culture influences everything about you. If your culture is healthy and well-prepared, even long-tenured leadership change can be life-giving and celebratory. If your culture is unhealthy or unprepared, your transitional journey may feel bumpy, difficult, and take a little longer. Our approach informs you about your options and empowers you to skillfully navigate this critical time with support, confidence, and the wisdom of experience.

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We are dee...
05/26/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We are deeply grateful for their courage and for the families who carry their legacy forward. 🇺🇸

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13

Cannon Beach Community Church (CBCC) in Cannon Beach, OR is excited to welcome a new Associate Pastor to the team! This ...
05/21/2026

Cannon Beach Community Church (CBCC) in Cannon Beach, OR is excited to welcome a new Associate Pastor to the team! This is a unique opportunity for a passionate, community-minded leader to step into a healthy and thriving church environment where meaningful ministry is already taking place.

CBCC is looking for someone eager to build relationships, invest in people, and help strengthen and expand the incredible momentum happening within the church and community.

Interested in learning more? Click the link below or contact Efrain Cirilo at [email protected].
https://ow.ly/YlE450Z1sqw

Congratulations to Advent Church, Boca Raton, FL on the successful search and call of their new Senior Pastor, Patrick D...
05/19/2026

Congratulations to Advent Church, Boca Raton, FL on the successful search and call of their new Senior Pastor, Patrick Darnell. This congregation was ready for a passionate, high-capacity leader to step into a unique and exciting opportunity—someone eager to cast vision, build teams, and cultivate spiritual growth across generations and campuses. If you are ever in Boca Raton, FL, check out https://adventchurchboca.org.

Thank you, Advent Church, for the opportunity to work with you on this important journey. If you’d like more information about how NL Moore & Associates could assist your church, please check out our website at nlmoore.com.

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