Church Leadership Radar - Thursday, June 11, 2026

Your daily catch-up on what matters in church leadership — Thursday, June 11, 2026.In today's episode:1 in 3 Americans trust AI as much as a pastor — New Barna research reveals a major trust signal about spiritual guidance, technology, and what people are really searching for.Church fined $1,000/day for sheltering homeless people — A church in Ocean City, Maryland is fighting zoning violations to keep its indoor homeless shelter open. What leaders running outreach programs need to know.5 unusual reasons pastors get let go — Thom Rainer's team compiled a list that's both funny and sobering. None involve moral failure — but every leader will recognize these situations.Bright Spot: 39 years of faithfulness — A translation team finishes the New Testament for the Notsi people of Papua New Guinea (pop. ~3,800). Their first Scripture ever.Source Links:Barna: AI for Spiritual Guidance ResearchAP News: Ocean City Church Fined for Homeless ShelterThom Rainer: Five Unusual Reasons Pastors Are FiredWycliffe: New Testament for Notsi PeopleSubscribe to the Church Leadership Radar newsletter: churchleadershipradar.comAlso listen to: Healthy Church Staff Podcast