Matching standards
How we review fit, in plain terms.
Matching here is a reviewed judgment with written reasons, not a hidden score. This page explains exactly what we look at.
First, who can be considered
A coach is considered only if their profile is approved, they are taking new pastors, they have no declared conflict with the request, and they offer any meeting format the request marks as required.
Then, the factors we weigh
Each factor has a working weight. The weights are our current hypothesis, versioned and reviewed, not a scientific claim.
| Factor | Weight | What it compares |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 35% | The goals in the request against the coach’s areas of experience |
| Ministry context | 25% | Church stage and size against the settings the coach knows |
| Approach | 20% | The preferred way of working against the coach’s approach |
| Schedule and format | 10% | Remote or in person, and time zone |
| Budget | 10% | A stated budget range against fee information the coach supplied |
Rules we hold to
Unknown is not zero
If a coach or a request has not told us something, that factor is left out of the comparison and listed as an open question.
A person decides
A reviewer approves every shortlist. It may hold several coaches, one, or none.
Reasons, not percentages
You see why a coach was proposed, such as experience with leadership transitions, and what is still unknown.
No paid placement
No coach can pay to rank higher. If a referral or fee arrangement ever applies, it will be disclosed here first.
Conflicts come out
A coach with a declared conflict is never proposed for that request.
Nothing about faith or identity is guessed
We use only what you choose to tell us. Optional questions can always be skipped.