Church Leadership Radar - Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Today on Church Leadership Radar, host Ted Rhoades covers three significant stories for church leaders: 📰 Stories Covered: Eli Lilly vs. COGIC Leaders: Drug manufacturer Eli Lilly has filed a federal lawsuit against a Church of God in Christ general board member, his son, and his daughter — alleging a $200M+ fraud through a sham prescription cost-share program. Financial integrity is foundational. This one is worth watching closely. Elevation Church Launches Elevation College: A campus-based, immersive ministry training program with limited spots and costs up to $20,000/year including housing. Large churches are increasingly building their own leadership pipelines — what does that mean for your team's development strategy? Emergency Succession Planning Guide from The Unstuck Group: A practical, actionable resource on what to have in place before an unexpected leadership departure. Every church leadership team needs to read this. ✨ The Bright Spot: ARC (Association of Related Churches) celebrated its 25th anniversary — having helped launch over 1,200 churches worldwide. Long-term faithfulness in action. 💡 Takeaway: Does your team know who steps in if your key leader can't be there tomorrow? If the answer is "we'd figure it out," that's your sign. 📚 Sources & Resources: MinistryWatch — Eli Lilly / COGIC Lawsuit Coverage Elevation Church / Elevation College Announcement The Unstuck Group — Emergency Succession Planning Guide Association of Related Churches (ARC) — 25th Anniversary 📧 Sign up for the Church Leadership Radar newsletter 🎙️ Healthy Church Staff Podcast