Church Leadership Radar — Friday, March 20, 2026

Today on Church Leadership Radar: Second Baptist Houston heads to court over a governance battle that's divided its 94,000-member congregation. The Exponential 2026 conference wraps in Orlando with a focus on multiplication over addition. New data reveals why church staff health is quietly declining. Plus, clergy in Beaumont, TX launch a collaborative youth mentoring initiative.Stories Covered:Second Baptist Houston governance lawsuit and leadership transitionExponential 2026 conference — Multiplier theme with Carey NieuwhofChurch staff health and wellbeing dataBeaumont, TX clergy youth mentoring initiativeKey Takeaway: When a few people make big decisions on behalf of many, it creates a legitimacy gap that becomes a trust gap — and that trust gap becomes an attendance gap. The churches that navigate transitions well over-communicate, over-include, and move at the speed of trust.🔗 Healthy Church Staff Podcast