Church Leadership Radar - May 28, 2026

Today on Church Leadership Radar, Ted Rhoades covers three stories that matter for ministry leaders:Layton Ford Ministries & the Next Generation: Billy Graham's grandson joins the board — what it signals about building for longevity, not just legacy. The question for your team: How are you actively involving the next generation in leadership decisions?Five Compensation Issues Churches Get Wrong: A practical look at housing allowances, payroll tax exemptions, and compliance questions that trip up even well-run churches. Essential reading for executive pastors, operations directors, and finance teams.Saying No to Good Things: Staff burnout and mission drift rarely happen because someone said yes to something bad. It happens when leaders say yes to too many good things. The inability to say no is sometimes mistaken for faithfulness — it's not. It's a capacity problem wearing a spiritual costume.Bright Spot: 291 Texas Baptist students commissioned as summer missionaries heading across the U.S. and around the world. The next generation is still saying yes.Takeaway: Inspired by Carey Nieuwhof: "Stop running from the hard conversation. That conversation you've been avoiding is the one that will change everything." Is there a conversation on your team that's been waiting too long?📬 Subscribe to the Church Leadership Radar newsletter🎙️ Healthy Church Staff Podcast