The Hidden Drama Behind Every Pastor Search | Michelle Huneven
Why do church search committees so often struggle to find the right pastor?
In this episode, Loren Richmond Jr. talks with novelist Michelle Huneven about her acclaimed novel Search, a witty and surprisingly insightful look at the dynamics of a church pastoral search committee. Although fictional, the novel captures many of the real-world challenges congregations face as they discern leadership, navigate competing priorities, and wrestle with their own identities.
The conversation explores why churches are often drawn to charismatic candidates, how institutional blind spots shape hiring…
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