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10 Often Overlooked Questions Churches Should Ask Before Hiring Staff – Part 1

Most churches spend weeks crafting job descriptions and reviewing résumés. Very few ask the right questions.

Today, Thom and Jess argue that hiring mistakes in churches rarely come from a lack of talent. They come from overlooked questions—questions that reveal heart, alignment, resilience, and long-term fit.

This is part one of a two-part conversation on 10 often overlooked questions every church should ask before hiring its next staff member.

1. What energizes you outside of your formal job responsibilities?

2. What kind of church culture brings out your worst tendencies?

3. How do you…

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