Church Leadership Radar - April 11, 2026

This Week in Church Leadership:Matt Chandler at The Village Church is witnessing record-breaking baptisms and what he calls a "massive movement of God" across the U.S., attributing it to the "death of secularism." But as spiritual hunger rises, pastor burnout continues to accelerate—70% of pastors report having no close friends, and 38% have seriously considered leaving ministry.We also dive into:Gen Z at church: Record baptisms of young adults as churches create space for authentic spiritual explorationAI in ministry: 60% of church leaders now use AI monthly, but only 5% of churches have actual AI policiesBeachReach: 2,000+ students mobilized over spring break, resulting in 863 meaningful gospel conversationsThe tension of this moment: The church has an unprecedented opportunity to reach spiritually hungry people, but many leaders are running on fumes. Growth without burnout. Vision without exhaustion. That's the challenge ahead.Resources:Join our newsletter: The Healthy Church StaffListen to Healthy Church Staff Podcast