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“Messiah university has selected (FSP), one of the largest and most respected faith-focused executive search firms in the U.S., to support and partner with us through this critically important process,” announced Dr. Craig Sider, chair of Messiah’s board of trustees in August 2025. “FSP will guide the search committee through listening sessions with constituent groups and be a partner in recruiting and reviewing exceptional candidates who are a mission fit to serve and lead as the ninth president of Messiah University.”

ºÚÁÏÍø FaithSearch Partners

FaithSearch Partners is the largest executive search firm in the U.S. focusing on serving the complete spectrum of the faith community, including colleges/universities, non-profits, healthcare organizations, K-12 schools, ministries, churches, and faith-oriented businesses.

• FaithSearch consultants cumulatively bring 150 years of executive search experience to faith-based clients who are serious about matching leadership values with organizational mission and culture.
• The FaithSearch search consultant team includes experienced leaders in Christian Higher Education who have a deep understanding of the goals and challenges which are specific and unique to this space, as well as strong experience in cultivating relationships with stakeholder and constituency groups.
• FaithSearch Partners conduct deep, original research for every assignment rather than relying on an existing database. The research team has significant and current experience sourcing Christian Higher Education leadership regionally and nationally.
• The FaithSearch search consultant team regularly prays for searches, clients and candidates, believing it is their spiritual duty to work diligently, intelligently, and efficiently as vessels in the work of the Holy Spirit in securing the right leaders for the institutions they serve.