Innovative Staff
Search For Churches
and Nonprofits
YOUR MISSION.
OUR PRIORITY.
We staff Churches and Nonprofits through precise cultural matching and a collaborative approach with the partnership of Rukes Alliance Partners.
Alignment strengthens impact and your mission is to impact lives. When we position extraordinary people, you’re positioned for extraordinary impact. You thrive. Your team thrives. Your mission thrives.
WHY RUKES SEARCH GROUP?
WE SERVE CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS
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“Quality job from start to finish. Our consultant took the time to visit our church, understand our culture and church family, and then found us a genuine fit!"
Vertical Church Columbus Columbus, OH
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“I have been involved with multiple search firms, but this is the first time I felt like I was in a partnership with the firm. Rukes was professional, attentive, and they desired HIS best for us as a church. Can’t ask for much more than that!”
McGregor Baptist Church
Fort Myers, FL -
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“The people who were referred to us were solid candidates for the pastor position that we filled. We think that, on our own, we wouldn't have had anywhere near the same experience. Highly recommended!”
Ada Christian Reformed Church Ada, MI
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“Rukes met and exceeded expectations in all phases of the search. Kudos to a great team and a job well-done!”
Stonecreek Church
Alpharetta, GA -
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“I have worked with Rukes on several key searches and love the effort, professionalism, and expertise they bring to the table. They make recruiting talent painless, adding value at every step of the process.”
Harvest Bible Chapel
Chicago, IL -
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"Rukes helped us find great candidates when options were slim, they helped us navigate hard conversations about compensation and fit, and they helped prepare us for a long-term relationship of co-laboring in ministry."
Kelsey Creek Church Bellevue, WA
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“They included me every step of the way, were clear about my responsibilities and theirs, and walked me through difficult moments in the process.”
Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA)
Grand Rapids, MI -
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“Rukes Search Group was able to move our process along much more quickly than we anticipated and provided candidates that I don’t believe we would have had access to on our own.”
TEAM (The Evangelical Alliance Mission)
Carol Stream, IL -
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“The large network of contacts and initial vetting of candidates were just two things that proved to be of significant help in the process.”
Silver Creek Reformed Church
German Valley, IL
STAFF YOUR TEAM
We search. We find. You thrive. If you are looking to fill a key role on your ministry staff, we walk with you every step of the way.
FIND A JOB
Looking for your next assignment? Check out our current job openings to see where you fit in, or become a candidate for future openings.
STAFFING & ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN REVIEW
Is your staff properly structured for the future? Learn more about our 4-step Staffing Review process.
Rukes Search Group Alliance Partners
We aren’t just a network. We are a network of networks.
See why our Alliance Partners set us a part.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
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“Rukes Search Group is a trustworthy team with the experience, wisdom, and insight necessary to resource and equip the Church.”
Meredith Andrews
Christian Music Artist
Worship Leader -
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"Rukes has the unique ability to not only assess talent, but also listen to the vision of their clients and connect the critical aspects of mission and clarity."
Ed Ollie
Campus Pastor, North Shore
Willow Creek Community Church -
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“Rukes understands how churches work. They know leadership. They love people. They have served in leadership roles in some of the most significant congregations in America.”
Dr. Len Wilson
Executive Director, Invite Resources/
Director of Innovation & Strategy,
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"A wealth of knowledge and a deep level of integrity and commitment to help churches, nonprofits and organizations find their best pathway forward.”
Tracey Smith
Sr. Strategic Directional Leader,
AaronHurGroup.com
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