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FaithSearch Partners is delighted to announce that Timothy Vale has been selected as Crossroad Health Center's next Chief Executive Officer.

Timothy Vale stepped into his new role on May 20, 2026, succeeding the dedicated James Berrens, who is retiring after a decade of service.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/43AWGS3

Cincinnati Health Center Names New CEO FaithSearch Partners is pleased to share that Crossroad Health Center has selected Timothy Vale as its next Chief Executive Officer.

We’re pleased to share that Southwestern Adventist University has named Dr. Nelu Nedelea as its 27th president.

FaithSearch Partners was honored to assist the SWAU Board of Trustees and search committee throughout this extensive national search. Dr. Nedelea brings a deep commitment to mission, proven executive leadership, and a heart for Adventist education as he prepares to lead the university into its next season of impact.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Nedelea and the entire Southwestern Adventist University community on this exciting appointment.

Southwestern Adventist University Southwestern Adventist University announces Dr. Nelu Nedelea as the 27th president in the university’s 133-year history. The Board of Trustees, after a thorough and prayerful search, voted to appoint Nedelea to the position.

In Christian media and ministry leadership, a career move is rarely just professional — it’s spiritual.

If you’re feeling restless, ask yourself:

- Am I running from frustration, or toward a clearer calling?
- Are my gifts, passions, wise counsel, and open doors pointing in the same direction?
- Am I still bearing fruit where I am?

And if God is leading you forward, remember: how you leave matters. Finish well. Honor relationships. Protect your testimony.

The God who called you into this work is able to guide your next step.

Read the full article by Elaine Welcome here: https://bit.ly/49rL8Eb

Calling vs. Career: How to Know When It's Time to Make a Move I love what I do, but lately I've been wondering… is God calling me somewhere else? How do I decide between calling vs. career?

Memorial Day is a sacred reminder that freedom has been preserved through sacrifice. We honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.

May we lead, serve, and live in a way worthy of their sacrifice.

In the latest addition to our series on Biblical Leadership from the Book of Joshua, we see that leadership is not measured by what we build—but by who carries it forward.

Joshua understood what many leaders miss: legacy is not an outcome of success; it is the result of intentional investment in people. He mentored, empowered, and prepared the next generation to remain faithful long after his tenure ended.

In today’s leadership landscape, succession planning is not optional—it is essential. Organizations that fail to develop future leaders risk mission drift, instability, and decline.

The question every leader must answer is simple: Who are you preparing to lead after you?

Build a legacy that lasts—invest in people, not just strategy.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/49z8TdJ

Prepare and Empower Future Leaders: Building a Legacy That Lasts Every great leader eventually faces the same question: What will outlast me? How do I build a legacy that lasts?

We’re honored to share that Christian Leadership Alliance featured an article by our President, Ed Fry, on its Higher Thinking Blog today.

In “Maintain Integrity and Keep Commitments,” Ed reflects on why integrity remains one of leadership’s greatest currencies—and why faith-based leaders must model trust, consistency, and follow-through even when it costs them.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4dBzJDb

Maintain Integrity and Keep Commitments By Ed Fry - Christian Leadership Alliance Ed Fry takes us to the book of Joshua to make clear the importance of integrity. It is one of the most valuable asset a leader can posses

FaithSearch Partners is currently seeking a new Top Development Officer for KHCB Houston 105.7 in TX.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4wskkNZ

Houston Christian Radio Station Seeks Top Development Officer FaithSearch Partners is conducting a search for a Senior Director of Donor Development to join Houston Christian Broadcasters (KHCB), a Christ-centered radio network serving the Houston metropolitan area and beyond.

FaithSearch Partners is currently seeking a new remote Chief Revenue Officer for Kids Around the World based in IL. Learn more here. https://bit.ly/4uaC52S

We are pleased to welcome Michael Knecht to FaithSearch Partners as Senior Vice President and Healthcare Practice Leader, effective Friday, May 1.

Michael brings a distinguished record of healthcare executive leadership, and his experience in faith-based healthcare will further strengthen our ability to serve hospitals, health systems, senior care organizations, and mission-driven healthcare ministries seeking transformational executive talent.

Please join us in welcoming Michael to the FaithSearch Partners team.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Px5fdm

Long time Faith-based Hospital Exec Joins FaithSearch FaithSearch Partners is pleased to announce that Michael Knecht joined the firm as Senior Vice President and Healthcare Practice Leader.

Today, we honor the mothers, grandmothers, and mentors whose quiet strength shapes lives, families, and communities.

Your love leads. Your faith anchors. Your sacrifices leave a legacy that reaches far beyond what is seen.

Happy Mother’s Day.