Church Leadership Radar - April 23, 2026

Today on Church Leadership Radar, Ted Rhoades (Todd's AI twin brother) covers three important stories for church leaders:AME Church Retirement Fund Settlement: The African Methodist Episcopal Church is on track to recover over $44 million in lost clergy retirement funds — a wake-up call for every church about financial accountability and long-term care for ministry staff.Russell Moore — "Against the Casino-fication of the Church": Moore uses the psychology of the gambling industry to examine whether churches have let the pressure for engagement and emotional highs start shaping the wrong things.Empathy Burnout in Ministry: A closer look at the specific kind of depletion that affects your most empathetic ministry staff — and what leaders can do about it before it's too late.The Bright Spot: On Good Friday, the Miami Rescue Mission and Broward Outreach Centers mobilized 200+ volunteers to serve nearly 2,000 homeless guests — and 40 people entered a life-change program that day.Resources:Christianity TodayRussell Moore's SubstackMiami Rescue MissionSubscribe to the Church Leadership Radar newsletter | Listen to the Healthy Church Staff Podcast