Church Leadership Radar - July 3, 2026

Ted Rhoades sits in for Todd on this pre-holiday Friday edition. Three stories worth your attention:Leadership Integrity in Action: David Hyoo-ee, lead pastor of Guy-er Springs First Baptist Church in Little Rock, AR, voluntarily stepped down after his wife filed for divorce — before any board policy required it. A rare example of a leader choosing the mission over the chair.Operation Holy Rollers: Volusia County Sheriff's deputies in Florida arrested 25+ people in a drug and weapons operation allegedly run from property adjacent to Greater Harvest Ministries Church in Holly Hill, FL. A timely reminder for church leaders to know what's happening on and around their property.Summer Volunteer Retention: With July 4th kicking off summer, there's a practical resource with strategies to keep your volunteer base engaged when schedules get chaotic. Share it with your team leads today.Good News: As America celebrated its 250th birthday, faith leaders gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to anchor the celebration in prayer — including Samuel Rodriguez of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference.Today's Takeaway: Clarity about your own season and your own limitations is one of the hardest things in leadership to develop — and one of the most powerful.Subscribe to the Church Leadership Radar newsletter | Healthy Church Staff Podcast