Church Leadership Radar - Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Today on Church Leadership Radar, Ted covers three important stories for church leaders:Trey's Law: A federal bill to void non-disclosure agreements in child sexual abuse settlements has passed the U.S. Senate unanimously. Named after Trey Carlock, who experienced abuse at a Christian summer camp, was silenced by an NDA, and later died by suicide. Three more states passed their own versions this year. Churches need to revisit how they handle abuse disclosures and settlements — transparency is increasingly the only defensible path.Ministry Leaders & AI: New research shows only 13% of ministry leaders don't use AI at all. Brainstorming, biblical research, and graphic design lead usage. The share using AI to write or edit messages jumped to 24% (up from 12% two years ago). 71% still feel cautious about AI — a sign of healthy discernment.When Your Staff Member Goes Viral: A growing challenge as staff members build personal online followings that rival the church's reach. Questions around content ownership, team loyalty, and brand direction. Most church handbooks don't address this yet — write those policies before you need them.Good News: A soccer ministry in Medellín, Colombia, started in the 1980s by a seminary professor who moved his family there during the height of cartel violence. Over 35 years, it has served 45,000+ youth, turned former gang members into coaches, and operates in 38 locations. With the World Cup approaching, a reminder that the Church often gets there first, stays longest, and goes deepest.📬 Subscribe to the Church Leadership Radar newsletter🎙️ Healthy Church Staff Podcast