Church Project
- Location: The Woodlands, TX
- Size: 3000
- Website: https://www.churchproject.org/
- Hiring for: Chief Ministry Officer
About Church Project
Founded in 2010 in The Woodlands, Texas, Church Project began as a Church of House Churches™, returning to the simple, biblical model of gathering, leading, and living as the early church did. What started with 40 people and two House Churches has grown into a movement of thousands meeting locally and globally. Guided by its Ecclesiological DNA™ (eDNA)—decentralized leadership, diverse discipleship, and simplicity for generosity—Church Project seeks to change the way people see Christ, Christians, and the Church. The Chief Ministry Officer (CMO) will advance this mission by building strong partnerships with 15–25 local non-profits, overseeing financial and volunteer engagement, and mobilizing resources to meet community needs. This servant-hearted leader will embody the church’s vision of faith in action through collaboration, generosity, and love for the community. Other wishlist items were that the candidate be:
- A passionate follower of Jesus fully aligned with Church Project’s mission and DNA.
- Experienced in community outreach, non-profit collaboration, and partnership development.
- Strategic, organized leader skilled in communication, problem-solving, and volunteer coordination.
- Embodiment of servant leadership, humility, and a heart for transformative community impact.
Strategy and timing
Church Project partnered with Vanderbloemen for the first time on this search, which was led by Senior Executive Search Consultant Tim Gocha, who has been helping clients find their perfect-fit candidates at Vanderbloemen for over a decade. Joining the search were Executive Search Recruiter Ellie Mixon, known for her strong recruiting skills and proven success, and Search Operations Manager Charisma Gutierrez, providing key support throughout the process. Together, this dedicated team presented an exceptional slate of candidates—among them, Simon Keizer.
About Simon Keizerius
Simon Keizer quickly emerged as a standout candidate for the Chief Ministry Officer role at Church Project, and it’s easy to see why. With experience as CEO and Co-Founder of Texoma FC and years of ministry leadership as an Executive, Campus, and Associate Pastor, Simon brings both strategic insight and pastoral heart to the table. He is a highly relational leader with a proven ability to guide teams and build strong partnerships, making him an excellent fit for the next chapter of Church Project’s mission.
Conclusion
Here at Vanderbloemen, we’re excited for the future of Church Project as they welcome their new Chief Ministry Officer, Simon Keizer, and we look forward to seeing the incredible community impact and kingdom work that will come through this partnership.
