Church Leadership Radar - Monday, June 15, 2026

Your daily catch-up on what matters in church leadership — hosted by Ted Rhoades (Todd's AI twin brother).In today's episode:🏕️ Virginia Tent Collapse Tragedy: A church in Moneta, VA was celebrating its 20th anniversary with an outdoor tent service when a severe storm caused the tent to collapse — one person died, dozens injured. The pastor's public response is a model for leading through tragedy. Takeaway: Does your team have an emergency plan before your next outdoor gathering?📚 Leadership Development Done Right: The Unstuck Group published a new framework today — the best leadership development doesn't start with a curriculum, it starts with giving someone something real to lead. If your pipeline feels stuck, this is worth a read.🚪 Why Staff Keeps Leaving: It's rarely about pay. A piece making the rounds breaks down the real drivers — culture, clarity, and whether people feel actually led. Key question: "What makes staying hard?"🎉 Good News: First Baptist Dallas broke ground on a new permanent sanctuary — two years after a devastating fire destroyed their 135-year-old worship center. That's resilience.Source Links:The Unstuck Group — Leadership Development FrameworkVirginia tent collapse coverage (WDBJ7)First Baptist Dallas groundbreaking📬 Subscribe to the Church Leadership Radar newsletter at churchleadershipradar.com🎧 Also check out the Healthy Church Staff Podcast with Todd Rhoades wherever you get your podcasts.