Church Leadership Radar - Thursday, March 5, 2026

Today on Church Leadership Radar: Thom Rainer calls out "The Easter Illusion" — the gap between attendance and real discipleship. New Barna research shows Gen Z and millennials are actually leading a church resurgence. Christianity Today profiles John Perkins, now 95 and in hospice care. Plus, a Pennsylvania church distributing 300+ refurbished bikes per year to formerly incarcerated people.Today's Challenge: As your team plans for Easter, spend just as much time planning for the Monday after. What's the follow-up strategy?Sources:Thom Rainer on The Easter IllusionBarna Research: Gen Z & Millennials Leading Church ResurgenceChristianity Today: John Perkins ProfileNew Life Community Church Bike ProgramSubscribe to our newsletter at churchleadershipradar.substack.com | Check out the Healthy Church Staff Podcast