Stop Hiring Eliab

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast · Aug 25, 2026 · 7m · transcript

This episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, hosted by Todd Rhoades, discusses the pitfalls of hiring based on outward appearances rather than character when filling church staff positions. Using the biblical story from 1 Samuel 16, where Samuel almost anoints the wrong king, Todd highlights the importance of evaluating candidates' internal qualities rather than being swayed by polished resumes and appearances. He emphasizes the need for interview questions to focus on character and heart to make better long-term hires for church positions. • Importance of evaluating character over…