Church Leadership Radar - April 21, 2026

Your daily catch-up on what matters in church leadership.Today's Stories:Craig Groeschel on Hitting a Wall: Craig Groeschel appeared on the Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast alongside his therapist, Dr. Wayne Chappelle, for a remarkably honest conversation about burnout, getting help, and what pastoral health actually looks like.The Silent Shift (Thom Rainer): Thom Rainer names the quiet drift of committed, long-time members who start attending less without any warning or conversation — and gives leaders practical ways to read the early signals before it becomes a crisis.Texas Church Camps Facing Closure: Dozens of church camps across Texas are facing potential shutdown after new flood-plain safety regulations took effect — a heads-up for churches planning summer retreats.Good News: A 19-year-old Chick-fil-A employee named Jaydon Sintron returned a customer's wallet containing $10,000 in cash and turned down the reward — saying it was simply what Jesus would do.Source Links:Craig Groeschel on the Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastThom Rainer's Blog — The Silent Shift📩 Subscribe to the newsletter | 🎙️ Healthy Church Staff Podcast