Church Leadership Radar - Thursday, June 18, 2026

Today on Church Leadership Radar: A major conference postponed after a sudden health crisis. Why some churches seem permanently wired for conflict. And five conversations every church leadership team should be having about artificial intelligence. In this episode: Sarah Jakes Roberts postpones her flagship Woman Evolve conference after revealing a near-paralyzing spinal injury — and what it reveals about ministry depth and crisis readiness Carey Nieuwhof drops 5 conversations every church team needs to have about AI — practical, non-threatening, ready for your next all-staff agenda Chuck Lawless on why some churches don't just have conflict — they are conflict — and how to diagnose the culture producing it Bright Spot: Churches opening their doors to nations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Source Links: Sarah Jakes Roberts Postpones Woman Evolve Conference After Near-Paralyzing Spinal Injury — JubileeCast 5 Conversations Your Team Needs to Have about AI in the Church — Carey Nieuwhof 10 Reasons Some Churches Have a History of Only Conflict — Chuck Lawless Churches Are Opening Their Doors to the Nations During the World Cup — Christian Standard Also in today's report: 7 Reasons Your Church Should Help Pay for Your Staff's Education — Chuck Lawless Equipping Staff Leaders — The Unstuck Group (Ep. 453) Leading Children's Ministry in an Age of Anxiety — Christian Standard New Poll: 250 Years In, Americans Prefer Religious Diversity — Religion News Service The Tender Zeal of a Persevering Pastor — Baptist Courier Synod 2026 Provides New Guidelines on Multisite Church Leadership — The Banner --- 📧 Subscribe to the Church Leadership Radar newsletter 🎙️ Healthy Church Staff Podcast