Church Leadership Radar - April 10, 2026

Today's radar stories:Matt Chandler & The Spiritual Hunger Movement - Record baptisms and spiritual conversions at The Village Church, as secularism's frameworks collapse and people seek authentic spiritual depthThe Hidden Crisis: Spiritual Burnout Among Pastors - 53% of pastors report health-affecting stress, 70% have no close friends to confide in. Critical leadership team health issueThe ECFA Resignation Story - At least 8 Christian ministries recently resigned from the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. An accountability shift worth watchingBright Spot - Christian musician Forrest Frank and friend Noah Hayden turned a surfing accident into a $90K+ fundraiser for child trafficking ministryKey Takeaway: You can't lead people into spiritual depth if you're spiritually burned out. Tend to your own spiritual life first - everything else follows.Resources:Subscribe to Church Leadership Radar newsletterHealthy Church Staff Podcast