Stop Settling for a Job. Start Finding Your Calling. Finding a fulfilling ministry job can feel like an impossible task. You feel called to serve the Lord, but instead, you’re faced with complex church cultures, murky job descriptions, and unrealistic expectations. The stakes couldn't be higher: Fewer than 60% of ministry leaders stay in a role for more than five years. This high turnover doesn't just reduce vocational satisfaction—it disrupts family stability and leaves congregations hurting. Finding any ministry job is easy. Finding and keeping a position ideal for your unique gifting and disposition is the challenge. In Find and Get Your Ideal Ministry Job , 20-year consultant and career services expert [Your Name] provides a proven, step-by-step system to navigate the convoluted world of non-profit hiring. This isn't just a book of advice; it is a tactical manual designed to help you stand out in a crowded field. Inside this comprehensive guide, you will discover: The Intentional Networking System: Why 70% of the best ministry jobs are never posted on job boards and how to access them. - The "50-Month Rule": How to identify the six phases of the ministry life cycle and know exactly when it’s time to stay or leave. - The XOXO Resume Packet: How to build a standout resume and cover letter that differentiates you from the hundreds of other applicants. - Church Personality Mapping: How to research an organization’s "true" culture before you sign the contract. - Mastering the STARR Interview: Practical techniques to ace search committee interviews and on-site church visits. - Negotiating Your Call: Understanding salary packages, parsonages, and benefits so you can be "free from worldly cares." Why this book is different: Developed over two decades of coaching more than 1,000 pastors and consulting with over 100 churches, this "how-to" guide is packed with charts, graphics, and real-world stories that illustrate the unique challenges of the ministry search. Whether you are a Senior Pastor, Women’s Ministry Director, Youth Minister, or Worship Pastor , these principles will orient you toward your ultimate goal: a healthy, long-term fit. Each chapter includes: Chapter Summaries: Get the "big ideas" at a glance. - Action Steps: Practical, tactile assignments to move your search forward. - Case Studies: Real-life situations (art imitating life) to help you avoid common pitfalls. Don't leave your next move to chance. Protect your family's stability and your vocational joy by following a system that works. Scroll up and click "Buy Now" to find the ministry position you were created for. Joel Hathaway is a native of Mississippi. He studied English Literature, Creative Writing, and Studio Art at the University of Alabama. He received a Master of Divinity (2004) and a Doctor of Ministry (2016) from Covenant Theological Seminary. He has penned opinion-editorials for the Atlanta Journal, Miami Herald, and Washington Post Times, but has rejection letters from most of the top newspapers in the country. He placed fourth in the 2003 HarperCollins Publishers "C.S. Lewis Essay Contest" and runner up in the 2001 Acton Institute for Study of Religion and Liberty contest. He has served in the non-profit sector for 30 years, with vocational experience in leadership, organizational behavior, marketing, recruitment, coaching, consulting, and writing.