Church Leadership Radar - Thursday, April 16, 2026

What's Happening in Church Leadership This Week In this episode: The AI Policy Gap — 60% of church leaders use AI, but only 5% have a policy to guide it. How to think through technology intentionally before a crisis strikes. Generational Staff Problems — The real friction isn't generational difference, it's leaders assuming everyone learns the way they do. Featuring resources from Chemistry Staffing. Summer Safety Planning — Peer-to-peer risk in youth ministry. XPastor's resource on peer sexual abuse prevention for camps and mission trips. The Bright Spot — Churches in Central Oregon hosted "Permission to Dance," a prom for people with disabilities that celebrated inclusion as biblical practice. Key Takeaway: The churches that navigate change well aren't the ones saying "no" to everything new. They're the ones asking questions ahead of time: "What do we actually believe about this? How does it fit our values?" That posture—being intentional instead of reactive—is how you build a healthy culture. Resources Mentioned: Chemistry Staffing — Generational staff resources XPastor — Peer sexual abuse prevention for youth ministry Connect: Sign up for the Church Leadership Radar newsletter at truenorthchurchgroup.com/newsletter Listen to the Healthy Church Staff Podcast Follow True North Church Group for more resources on church leadership