Don’t lead HR at your church alone.
Talent Realized Forums help church leaders move from HR drama to Talent Realized through monthly peer forums guided by Chief People Officers.
Most pastors and church leaders didn’t step into ministry to manage HR drama.
And yet—here you are.
Navigating staff tension.
Carrying hard conversations home at night.
Trying to care well for people while protecting the mission.
Figuring out what to pay people.
Worrying about risk and liability.
Wearing too many hats because hiring feels impossible.
Holding the weight of leadership, often alone.
HR has a way of finding you—whether you asked for it or not.
And for many churches, the cost isn’t just administrative.
It’s spiritual.
Emotional.
Relational.
Good people burn out.
Conflict lingers.
Culture erodes quietly.
And leaders keep carrying more than they were meant to carry.
Most churches can’t afford a full-time HR executive, and most don’t need one.
But they do need experienced people leadership when it matters most.
Talent Realized Forums give you direct access to a seasoned Chief People Officer who understands church culture, HR complexity, and the weight of leadership. This isn’t generic HR advice or one-size-fits-all solutions. It’s real-time counsel from someone who has been in the seat, faced the hard decisions, and helped organizations build healthy, life-giving workplaces.
You bring the real challenges.
Your CPO helps you think clearly, ask better questions, and lead with confidence.
Get a Chief People Officer in Your Corner
You’re not the only one carrying the weight of people and HR leadership in a church setting.
Inside a Talent Realized Forum, you gain access to the wisdom, perspective, and lived experience of other mission-driven leaders who understand the complexity of leading people well in ministry.
Together,
You work through real HR challenges,
Sharpen one another’s thinking, and
Gain clarity on difficult people decisions.
All conversations are confidential, practical, and guided by an experienced Chief People Officer to keep discussions focused and productive.
Leverage the Power of Your Peers
Tackle Real HR Challenges.
Church HR isn’t theoretical. It shows up in real conversations, tight budgets, and high-stakes decisions. Talent Realized Forums focus on the people challenges that actually slow churches down.
You’ll receive practical guidance and training on topics like:
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Set fair pay, navigate limited budgets, manage internal equity, and communicate decisions clearly.
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Clarify expectations, coach effectively, and address underperformance without broken PIPs.
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Make better hires, avoid costly mistakes, and set staff up for long-term success.
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Handle exits with dignity, clarity, and care while protecting the church.
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Create sustainable rhythms for pastors and staff without losing mission focus.
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Protect the church with the right structure, not unnecessary bureaucracy.
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Leadership transitions, role clarity, staff alignment, conflict resolution, organizational health, and the real-world questions that don’t fit neatly into categories.
Fuel Your Mission.
Invest in Your People.
Forum Membership
$480.00
Every month
Get trusted HR leadership, peer support, and expert guidance—without hiring a full-time HR executive.
Monthly, CPO-guided Forum meetings (120 minutes + 60-minute bonus time)
Senior-level people leadership without hiring a full-time HR executive
Confidential peer community with other church leaders wearing the HR hat
Unlimited HR quick chats and document review for real-time counsel
One-on-one coaching sessions with an experienced Chief People Officer
Proven templates and AI-powered tools to simplify HR decisions
Clarity and confidence for your most important people decisions
Less turnover, less staff chaos, and more stability to fuel discipleship
For most churches, this investment is significantly less than the cost of:
$ A single HR misstep
$$ Staff disengagement
or burnout
$$$ Recruiting agency
fees
$$$$ A distracted or
overwhelmed pastor
More importantly,
A thriving HR function at a church
creates the stability churches need
to fuel the discipleship journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Talent Realized Forums are for church leaders who are responsible for people and HR decisions. This includes senior pastors, executive pastors, operations leaders, HR leaders, and anyone in a church who wears the HR hat.
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Forums are small, ongoing, and relational. This isn’t one-way teaching or generic advice. You’re part of a trusted peer group, guided by a Chief People Officer, working through real people challenges together over time.
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No. While we address compliance when needed, the focus is people leadership. Hiring, performance, compensation, burnout, conflict, culture, and difficult decisions. Practical, applicable, and church-aware.
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Not at all. Most members are not trained in HR. Forums are designed for leaders who are responsible for people decisions but were never taught how to navigate them.
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Each Forum includes guided discussion, real scenarios brought by members, practical teaching or frameworks, and live counsel from a Chief People Officer. Conversations are confidential, focused, and immediately useful.
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Forums are led by experienced Chief People Officers from the Talent Realized bench, which brings over 200 years of collective people leadership experience across churches, nonprofits, startups, and Fortune 500 organizations.
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Forums are intentionally small to protect trust, depth, and meaningful dialogue. This ensures every leader has space to be heard and supported.
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Yes. Forums are designed specifically for church contexts and are led by faith-driven leaders who understand ministry culture and the spiritual weight of people leadership.
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Small and mid-sized churches are exactly who this is for. They face the same HR challenges as large churches, often with far less access to experienced guidance.
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Absolutely. Forums are closed, trusted spaces. What is shared in the Forum stays in the Forum.
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If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I had someone to talk this through with,” this is likely a good fit. Forums are application-based to ensure alignment and protect the quality of the group.
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You can apply directly through our interest form or reach out hello@talentrealized.co to connect for a conversation. We’re happy to help you discern whether a Forum is the right next step.