Church Leadership Radar - Friday, June 19, 2026

Your daily catch-up on what matters in church leadership. Today's episode covers:Survey: Half of U.S. Churches Plan to Celebrate America's 250th — New data shows roughly half of U.S. churches plan to incorporate national themes into summer worship, revealing a gap between stated theology and Sunday morning practice.A Fellowship That Pays $85,000 to Help Nonprofits Use AI — A fully-funded, 12-month fellowship places AI-skilled early-career talent inside mission-driven nonprofits (including churches) to build real AI capacity from the inside.Nine Personality Types Shaping Your Staff Team — A breakdown of nine personality types that show up in church staffing, and how understanding them changes your hiring conversations.The Bright Spot: A ship ministry making regular runs to remote Pacific islands, bringing the Gospel to communities with no other access.Takeaway: July 4th is two weeks away. Get your team together this week — even a 20-minute conversation — and decide where your church lands on national themes in worship. Own it intentionally.📬 Subscribe to the Church Leadership Radar newsletter🎙️ Healthy Church Staff Podcast