Church Leadership Radar - Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Today on Church Leadership Radar: a pastor steps forward to bear witness to a public figure's faith on the national stage, the United Methodist Church wraps up a complicated investigation, and a question worth sitting with — if AI is saving you hours, where are those hours actually going? Stories in today's episode: Senator Lindsey Graham (lifelong Southern Baptist) died July 13, 2026 — his pastor publicly confirmed his faith profession United Methodist Church concludes investigation into pastor previously employed by Jeffrey Epstein — suspension lifted, congregation leadership restrictions remain Carey Nieuwhof: "AI is saving you hours — but are you protecting the margin?" Bright Spot: Baptist World Alliance passes resolutions on disability inclusion and child protection — 175 churches in Honduras alone have served 70,000+ people Source Links: Carey Nieuwhof's blog and podcast Baptist World Alliance --- Subscribe to the Church Leadership Radar newsletter for daily insights: churchleadershipradar.com Also check out the Healthy Church Staff Podcast with Todd Rhoades for deeper conversations on church leadership and staff culture.