Church Leadership Radar - Wednesday, June 10, 2026

SBC Makes History, Church Accountability Done Right, and AI Ethics Every Church Needs to Hear Today's episode covers three stories that every church leader should be tracking: SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando: Willy Rice elected as new SBC president — and a historic floor vote on women serving on church staffs. Whatever your position, the governance process itself is a story for the whole church world. Rhema Bible Church accountability: Rhema Bible Church in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma removes Craig Hagin — a member of the founding family — from all ministry and leadership roles. A clear example of accountability functioning as it should, even when it's personal. AI Ethics for Churches: Most churches have already adopted AI tools. The ethics conversation needs to catch up — especially around member data, counseling notes, and sensitive pastoral information flowing into third-party platforms. The Bright Spot: The IMB missionary pipeline has grown 500% in recent years. 63 new missionaries commissioned at the SBC meeting in Orlando. A new generation running toward the Great Commission. Source Links: Baptist Press — SBC Annual Meeting Coverage Christian Post — Rhema Bible Church / Craig Hagin International Mission Board Subscribe to the Church Leadership Radar newsletter: churchleadershipradar.com Healthy Church Staff Podcast: healthychurchstaff.com