Church Leadership Radar - April 9, 2026

What's Happening: The hard truth about pastoral burnout and why it's not a badge of faithfulness Why delegation actually kills team morale when leaders don't do it A surprising statistic about Gen Z conversion and baptism growth breaking the decline narrative Key Takeaway: Burnout happens because you're trying to do too much. The way out isn't more self-care—it's rhythm, delegation, and building a team that owns the mission. Sources: Church Answers - "The Pace of Leadership: Why Burnout Is Not a Badge of Faithfulness" (Jacki King) Church Leaders - "When the Pastor Stops Feeling God: The Spiritual Burnout No One Talks About" (David Mercer) Outreach - "Why Leaders Fail to Delegate (and How It Kills Team Morale)" (Jimmy Dodd) Washington Examiner - "Gen Z Is Filling Churches: The Data Behind Surprising Growth" Want to stay updated on church leadership insights? Subscribe to Church Leadership Radar newsletter Healthy Church Staff Podcast