How to Hire: A Pastor’s Guide to Building a Great Team | Ep 09

Hiring isn’t just about filling a role — it’s about building a team that carries the mission forward.
In this episode, Scott, Hunter, and Mark unpack how pastors and leaders can hire with clarity, confidence, and spiritual discernment. From developing preferred profiles to understanding the key “Five C’s” every leader should evaluate, this conversation helps you prepare for growth before the pressure hits.
You’ll learn how to:
Clarify the kind of person your team actually needs
Build a process that increases the likelihood of a great hire
Avoid rushed or “panic” hires that drain time and trust
Identify fit through character, chemistry, and calling
Lead a God-honoring, team-centered hiring process
Because great hiring doesn’t start when there’s an opening — it starts when you proactively build the profiles and systems that attract the right people before you need them.

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:15  Why hiring well matters more than ever  
1:05  How long should a great hire last?  
2:05  The truth about hiring for a season  
3:15  The five C’s every leader should evaluate  
5:40  Why “capacity” is the secret to long-term success  
7:10  The danger of hiring too quickly  
8:25  How to use a preferred profile before you hire  
9:40  Building a team interview process  
11:15  The “Green, Yellow, Red” method for decision-making  
12:40  Why interviewing the spouse matters  
14:25  Trusting the Holy Spirit in hiring decisions  
16:10  How to avoid panic hires with proactive planning  
18:20  Creating systems that build better teams  
21:05  Final thoughts on hiring for growth

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