Church Leadership Radar - Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Episode Summary:A major church firing in Texas raises serious transparency questions. 60% of pastors are now using AI tools, but almost none have a governance plan. And a Christian astronaut carries his faith to the moon on the Artemis mission.Key Stories:Access Church in Texas fires lead pastor couple over Easter weekend with no public explanationStudy shows 60% of pastors using AI for sermon prep and administration, but lack governance frameworksChristian astronaut pilots Artemis mission—humanity's first return to the moon in 53 yearsThe Takeaway:Leadership transparency matters. When churches hide decisions, people fill in the blanks and lose confidence. The leaders who last are the ones committed to honesty, even when it's uncomfortable.Resources:True North Church GroupHealthy Church Staff PodcastNewsletter Signup