About
Celebration Ministry Staffing
We find your perfect fit so your ministry can thrive!
We are here for you!
At Celebration Ministry Staffing, we believe that IT’S ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS!
From day one, our expert staff will work WITH you and your team. We will pray with you, worship with you, and stay closely connected to your team throughout the entire process.
Our purpose and passion is to be THE staffing solution that you can trust to deliver the best ministry candidates for your particular ministry.
We will work tirelessly FOR you until we find the best fit – whether you are a church looking for a new staff member or are a candidate looking for a new fit in your ministry.
We guarantee our service to your church
As you can see, our Advisory Team and Consultants are the absolute finest Worship Pastors, Executive Pastors, Pastors, Christian University Leaders and State Directors in America. Their expertise and commitment to excellence in ministry is second to none!
The difference with CMS is the RELATIONSHIPS our team has with our candidates and the churches with which we partner.
We rely on knowing who we are serving, our team of dedicated ministry staffing experts, and time-tested friendships and relationships through the years. This guarantees quality candidates with the highest standards of excellence and integrity.
Our absolute guarantee is to provide each church with the best fit for each position. We take what we do seriously and count it an honor to partner with the best in the business!
Looking forward to partnering alongside YOU on your exciting ministry journey to allow your ministry to continue to thrive!
Our Staff
Dr. Phil Barfoot
CEO
Franklin, TN
Sheri Barfoot
VP of Finance
Franklin, TN
Scott Lee
General Manager
First Baptist Fairhope, Fairhope, AL
Joey Guarino
VP of Recruiting
Franklin, TN
Ken Barker
Director of Candidate Placement
Franklin, TN
Ben Griffin
Executive Assistant to Dr. Phil Barfoot
Franklin, TN
Brian Powers
VP of Operations
Franklin, TN
Michael Adler
Senior Executive Consultant
Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association, Birmingham, AL
Kevin Batson
Senior Executive Consultant
Taylors First Baptist Church, Taylors, SC
Trent Blackley
Senior Executive Consultant
First Baptist Church Rockwall, Rockwall, TX
Dr. Roger Breland
Senior Executive Consultant
The University of Mobile, Mobile, AL
Jeff Brockelman
Senior Executive Consultant
Church at The Mill, Fort Mill, SC
Cliff Duren
Senior Executive Consultant
First Baptist Church Dallas, TX
Larry Harrison
Senior Executive Consultant
Crossings Community Church, Oklahoma City, OK
Mickey Henderson
Senior Executive Consultant
Shandon Baptist Church, Columbia, SC
Steve Holt
Senior Executive Consultant
The Church at LifePark, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Dr. Randy Lind
Senior Executive Consultant
Oklahoma Baptists, Oklahoma City, OK
Chris Lovell
Sr. Advisor of Next Gen & Youth Ministries
East Texas Baptist University, Shreveport, LA
Dr. Gary Matthews
Senior Executive Consultant
Sacred Arts at Christ Memorial Church (retired), Holland, MI
Jason Millsaps
Senior Executive Consultant
Bell Shoals, Brandon, FL
Josh Sullins
Senior Executive Consultant
Salem Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN
Rev. Jim Van Matre
Senior Executive Consultant
First Baptist Church Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores, AL
Tim Whedbee
Senior Executive Consultant
Mobberly Baptist Church, Longview, TX
Dale Wilbur
Senior Executive Consultant
The Heights Baptist Church, Colonial Heights, VA
Jeff Young
Executive Director, Executive Pastor Division
Champion Forest Baptist Church, Houston, TX
Our Advisory Team
Our Advisory Team includes the finest Worship Pastors, Executive Pastors, Pastors, Christian University Leadership, and State Directors in America. Our team personally knows the candidates we work with, which helps to ensure the strongest, long-term placements!