In part one, Thom and Jess focused on questions that reveal inner wiring and emotional maturity. In part two, the focus shifts to longevity, mission alignment, and team health.

These questions don’t just help you hire well. They help you avoid pain—for the church, the staff member, and their family.

6. How do you personally measure ministry success when numbers are flat?

7. What kind of leadership do you struggle to follow?

8. What have former supervisors tried to gently correct in you?

9. How do you guard your spiritual health during busy seasons of ministry?

10. What would make you leave a church quickly—and why?

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• Wesley Biblical Seminary

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• Church Answers University

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

• The Hope Initiative

• Church Answers Membership

• FREE Research Report: New Surprising Insights

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