Does 9Marks have a job board?
We'll save you the time and tell you right off the bat the answer is no. That said, you can certainly use SolaJobs as a resource to find like-minded pastors or if you're looking to dive more into the resources that 9Marks has on the subject we've compiled a list below!
Hiring & Firing
Brad Wheeler wrote a great article called "Hiring and Firing" that provides bible-based, practical guidance on a crucial but often neglected aspect of pastoral ministry: staff management. His article provides six lessons for managing staff effectively:
- Distinguish Elder and Non-Elder Roles: Clearly define roles and titles, aligning them with biblical offices to avoid confusion.
- Clarify Authority Lines: Use clear structures to minimize confusion about leadership and responsibilities.
- Communicate Expectations: Use job descriptions to set priorities and keep staff focused.
- Provide Feedback Regularly: Offer frequent, informal feedback to encourage and guide staff.
- Lead Through Hard Decisions: Make tough staffing decisions with humility and clarity, involving elders as needed.
- Exercise Patience: Recognize that staff culture takes time to reform and prioritize grace and understanding.
For other articles such as Jamie Dunlop's When Should Ministry Be Staffed? and Mark Dever's What’s Wrong With Search Committees?, you can find them on the 9Marks website.
Book Reviews
They have book reviews such as "Don’t Just Send a Resume". This is a review by Kris Sinclair and gives an overview and analysis of the book.
Podcast Episodes
If you haven't listened to the 9Marks podcast "Pastors Talk" yet then you're missing out!
It is not about hiring specifically, but there are a few episodes on considering raising up pastors as well as how to identify them and where to find them such as this one from 9marks.
All in all, there's no job board for 9Marks currently, but Jonathan if you're reading this, we'd be happy to help you get set up with one for free if you're interested in going that route.