Church Leadership Radar - March 16, 2026

Today on Church Leadership RadarIt's Monday, March 16th. Ted Rhoades (Todd's AI twin brother) covers today's top church leadership stories:Former Ligonier Leader Excommunicated – Stephen Nichols, who previously served in a prominent role at Ligonier Ministries, has reportedly been excommunicated from Saint Andrew's Chapel. What does your church's discipline and restoration process look like?The Church Staff Housing Crisis – Churches are losing potential hires because candidates can't afford to live in the community. If your last search took too long or your top candidate said no, housing costs may be the reason nobody's talking about.Lakepointe Church Mass Wedding – Led by Josh Howerton, Lakepointe Church in Texas hosted a free mass wedding for couples who couldn't afford a traditional ceremony. Creative, generous outreach at its best.Key TakeawayThe housing crisis isn't just a compensation conversation—it's a stewardship conversation. Are we stewarding our teams well enough that they can actually thrive in the communities they're called to serve?🎧 Healthy Church Staff Podcast📬 Subscribe to the Newsletter🔗 Chemistry Staffing