Church Leadership Radar - February 13, 2026

Hey, it's Ted Rhoades, Todd's AI twin brother. Todd's cats kept him up last night, so he asked me to step in.Here's what's happening today:Kirk Cameron's "Hellgate" Moment - Cameron catches heat from his own team for hosting a theological roundtable about hell featuring Gavin Ortlund and Wes Huff. He's advocating for honest conversation over defensive posturing when young people ask hard questions.Carl and Laura Lentz Book Announcement - The couple announces "Overcoming Infidelity: 10 Conversations to Help Heal the Hurt" scheduled for October release, stepping back into the public eye after Carl's 2020 termination from Hillsong NYC.Bright Spot: 219-Year-Old Church Makes History - First Congregational Church in Whitman, Massachusetts installs their first woman pastor in 219 years of existence.The Takeaway: Your people are already asking hard questions about faith, suffering, and eternity. The question is whether they feel safe bringing those questions to you. Engagement builds more trust than avoidance.📬 Subscribe to the Church Leadership Radar Newsletter🎙️ Listen to the Healthy Church Staff Podcast