Church Leadership Radar - June 8, 2026

Today on Church Leadership Radar, Ted covers three big stories and a dose of good news:SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando — Thousands of Southern Baptist leaders gathered, with the opening session calling leaders to holiness, unity, and forgiveness. One standout line: credibility is built in the thousand moments nobody sees.Bethel Church Governance Update — Bill Johnson formally enters sabbatical while Bethel announces governance reforms in the wake of recent ministry leader separations. A model for institutional accountability worth watching.93% of Pastors Are Using AI — A new survey shows AI use is nearly universal in ministry. The real question isn't who's using it — it's who's using it well.Crossover Orlando — 50+ churches across racial and denominational lines joined for six days of outreach and evangelism. Hundreds of professions of faith reported.Sources:SBC Annual Meeting Coverage — Baptist PressBethel ChurchCrossover Orlando — North American Mission Board---📧 Subscribe to the Church Leadership Radar newsletter🎙️ Healthy Church Staff Podcast