About 
Celebration Ministry Staffing


Celebration Ministry Staffing is dedicated to equipping the local church with the finest, most effective Ministry leadership.

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Welcome from our CEO, Phil Barfoot
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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 come to you, worship with you, and stay closely connected to your team throughout the entire process.

Our purpose and passion is to be the foremost company that you can absolutely trust to deliver the best and finest Worship Pastors, Executive Pastors, Pastors, and other staff members for your particular ministry.

We will work tirelessly FOR you until we find the best fit  – whether you are a church looking for a ministry leader or are a ministry leader looking for a church.

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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 and use the latest technology only as a support to proven, time-tested friendships and relationships through the years. This guarantees the finest candidates with the highest standards of excellence and integrity.

Our absolute guarantee is to provide each church with the finest person 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 with YOU on your exciting ministry journey to the next level!

Our Staff


Phil Barfoot

Dr. Phil Barfoot

CEO
Franklin, TN

Sheri Barfoot

Sheri Barfoot

VP of Finance
Franklin, TN

Brian Powers

Brian Powers

VP of Operations
Franklin, TN

Scott Lee

Scott Lee

General Manager
First Baptist Fairhope, Fairhope, AL

Joey Guarino

Joey Guarino

VP of Recruiting
Franklin, TN

Ken Barker

Ken Barker

Director of Candidate Placement
Franklin, TN

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Ben Griffin

Executive Assistant to Dr. Phil Barfoot
Franklin, TN

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Michael Adler

Senior Executive Consultant
Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association, Birmingham, AL

Kevin Batson

Kevin Batson

Senior Executive Consultant
Taylors First Baptist Church, Taylors, SC

Trent Blackley

Trent Blackley

Senior Executive Consultant
First Baptist Church Rockwall, Rockwall, TX

Dr. Roger Breland

Dr. Roger Breland

Senior Executive Consultant
The University of Mobile, Mobile, AL

Jeff Brockelman

Jeff Brockelman

Senior Executive Consultant
Church at The Mill, Fort Mill, SC

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Cliff Duren

Senior Executive Consultant
First Baptist Church Woodstock, Woodstock, GA

Larry Harrison

Larry Harrison

Senior Executive Consultant
Crossings Community Church, Oklahoma City, OK

Mickey Henderson

Mickey Henderson

Senior Executive Consultant
Shandon Baptist Church, Columbia, SC

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Steve Holt

Senior Executive Consultant
The Church at LifePark, Mt. Pleasant, SC

Randy Lind

Dr. Randy Lind

Senior Executive Consultant
Oklahoma Baptists, Oklahoma City, OK

Chris Lovell

Chris Lovell

Sr. Advisor of Next Gen & Youth Ministries
East Texas Baptist University, Shreveport, LA

Gary Matthews

Dr. Gary Matthews

Senior Executive Consultant
Sacred Arts at Christ Memorial Church (retired), Holland, MI

Jason Millsaps

Jason Millsaps

Senior Executive Consultant
Bell Shoals, Brandon, FL

Josh Sullins

Josh Sullins

Senior Executive Consultant
First Baptist Church Brunswick, Brunswick, GA

Jim Van Matre

Rev. Jim Van Matre

Senior Executive Consultant
First Baptist Church Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores, AL

Tim Whedbee

Tim Whedbee

Senior Executive Consultant
Mobberly Baptist Church, Longview, TX

Dale Wilbur

Dale Wilbur

Senior Executive Consultant
The Heights Baptist Church, Colonial Heights, VA

Johnny Hunt

Johnny Hunt

Executive Director, Senior Pastor Division
Woodstock, GA

Jeff Young

Jeff Young

Executive Director, Executive Pastor Division
Champion Forest Baptist Church, Houston, TX

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Our Advisory Team


Our Advisory Team includes the very 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!
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