Welcome to The Search Counsel
At The Search Counsel, we specialize in helping Christian organizations secure transformative, mission-driven leaders. Our mission is to empower schools, religious communities, diocesan administrators, nonprofit organizations, and social ministries by aligning their leadership needs with their organizational culture and vision. Every search we lead is carefully tailored to ensure the candidates not only meet professional qualifications but also embody the values and faith-centered mission of your organization.
We understand the unique challenges faced by Christian organizations, including balancing operational excellence with spiritual priorities. Whether you’re seeking leaders to drive enrollment growth, ensure financial and operational vitality and stability, or further advance your culture of philanthropy and mission, our team is here to partner with and guide you every step of the way.
Welcome to The Search Counsel
At The Search Counsel, we specialize in helping Christian organizations secure transformative, mission-driven leaders. Our mission is to empower schools, religious communities, diocesan administrators, nonprofit organizations, and social ministries by aligning their leadership needs with their organizational culture and vision. Every search we lead is carefully tailored to ensure the candidates not only meet professional qualifications but also embody the values and faith-centered mission of your organization.
We understand the unique challenges faced by Christian organizations, including balancing operational excellence with spiritual priorities. Whether you’re seeking leaders to drive enrollment growth, ensure financial and operational vitality and stability, or further advance your culture of philanthropy and mission, our team is here to partner with and guide you every step of the way.
Our Mission
Leadership Rooted in Faith and Purpose
At The Search Counsel, our mission is clear: to strengthen Christian organizations by identifying and securing leaders who build culture and community, inspire transformation, foster community growth, and advance organizational vision. We believe in the power of leadership to make a lasting impact, and we are committed to aligning candidates with our clients’ mission and operational realities.
Our approach is comprehensive, addressing every aspect of leadership—including personal, professional, spiritual, and cultural fitness. With every search, we prioritize excellence, faith alignment, and long-term impact, ensuring that the leaders we secure can sustain and advance the mission for years to come.
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Our Mission
Leadership Rooted in Faith and Purpose
At The Search Counsel, our mission is clear: to strengthen Christian organizations by identifying and securing leaders who build culture and community, inspire transformation, foster community growth, and advance organizational vision. We believe in the power of leadership to make a lasting impact, and we are committed to aligning candidates with our clients’ mission and operational realities.
Our approach is comprehensive, addressing every aspect of leadership—including personal, professional, spiritual, and cultural fitness. With every search, we prioritize excellence, faith alignment, and long-term impact, ensuring that the leaders we secure can sustain and advance the mission for years to come.
OUR TEAM
MEET OUR TEAM
At The Search Counsel, we are committed to connecting Christian organizations with transformational leaders who align with their mission and values. Our team’s expertise ensures excellence in every step of the recruitment process.
Michael Furey
Founder and Lead Search Consultant
Michael leads the firm’s mission to connect mission-driven leaders with organizations that share their values. With a strategic vision and deep industry expertise, he leads our executive search practice, cultivates key relationships, and ensures every placement strengthens the mission and impact of faith-based institutions.
Vision
“To elevate Christian leadership by connecting mission-driven organizations with transformative, values-aligned talent who will curate the cultures and shape the futures of their communities.”
Katie Daudlin Shubnell
Senior Leadership Consultant
With nearly 20 years of executive search experience, Katie partners with our education, healthcare, and nonprofit social ministry clients seeking executive and administrative leaders who inspire community growth and align with clients’ values.
Vision
“To connect faith-based organizations with leaders who inspire purpose and transformation.”
Patrick Furey
Director of Talent Systems and Engagement
Patrick oversees our technology infrastructure and candidate experience, ensuring seamless talent acquisition through optimized systems and strategic engagement by integrating cutting-edge recruitment technology with personalized outreach to enhance efficiency, deepen candidate relationships, and drive mission-aligned placements.
Vision
To create a seamless, technology driven talent ecosystem that enhances candidate engagement, optimizes recruitment processes, and ensures mission-aligned leaders find their calling within faith-based organizations
MEET OUR TEAM
At The Search Counsel, we are committed to connecting Christian organizations with transformational leaders who align with their mission and values. Our team’s expertise ensures excellence in every step of the recruitment process.
Michael Furey, Founder
Practice Leader
Visionary Leader
Executive Search & Strategy Expert
Organization & Culture Builder
Katie Shubnell
Senior Search Counsel
Executive Search Expert
Nonprofit & Advancement Leader
Mission-Driven Connector
Patrick Furey
Director of Data and Systems
Data-Driven Strategist
Operations & Talent Specialist
Market Intelligence Leader
OUR TEAM
MEET OUR TEAM
At The Search Counsel, we are committed to connecting Christian organizations with transformational leaders who align with their mission and values. Our team’s expertise ensures excellence in every step of the recruitment process.
Michael Furey
Michael leads the firm’s mission to connect mission-driven leaders with organizations that share their values. With a strategic vision and deep industry expertise, he leads our executive search practice, cultivates key relationships, and ensures every placement strengthens the mission and impact of faith-based institutions.
“To elevate Christian leadership by connecting mission-driven organizations with transformative, values-aligned talent who will curate the cultures and shape the futures of their communities.”
Katie Daudlin Shubnell
Senior Leadership Consultant
With nearly 20 years of executive search experience, Katie partners with our education, healthcare, and nonprofit social ministry clients seeking executive and administrative leaders who inspire community growth and align with clients’ values.
Vision
“To connect faith-based organizations with leaders who inspire purpose and transformation.”
Patrick Furey
Director of Talent Systems and Engagement
Patrick oversees our technology infrastructure and candidate experience, ensuring seamless talent acquisition through optimized systems and strategic engagement by integrating cutting-edge recruitment technology with personalized outreach to enhance efficiency, deepen candidate relationships, and drive mission-aligned placements.
Vision
To create a seamless, technology driven talent ecosystem that enhances candidate engagement, optimizes recruitment processes, and ensures mission-aligned leaders find their calling within faith-based organizations
CURRENT SEARCHES
At The Search Counsel, we connect exceptional leaders with Christian organizations seeking transformative leadership. Using our industry experience, extensive relationships, and proprietary Talent Intelligence Platform, we are actively filling confidential executive and senior-level leadership roles that shape mission alignment, drive operational vitality, further organizational excellence, and grow community impact through philanthropy.
These opportunities require visionary expertise, faith-based values, and specialized skills to drive growth and sustainability. Ready to lead? Explore your opportunity to inspire and transform. Contact us at [email protected] or (570)LEADERS.
COMPLETED SEARCHES
At The Search Counsel, every completed search represents a successful connection between mission-driven leaders and Christian organizations. From visionary CEOs and proven VPs of Advancement to Heads of Schools and operational leaders, our secured leaders empower organizations to achieve their goals and sustain their mission. With a tailored, faith-aligned approach, we ensure long-term impact and organizational growth.