Ep. 95| Leading the Church Through Extreme Changes in 2026 and Beyond

What happens when the next wave of church leadership arrives faster than the handoff? In this episode, Daniel and Norival wrap up their conversation on Carey Nieuwhof's church leadership trends for 2026 by diving into two urgent realities: aging senior pastors and the accelerating AI revolution. You will hear why many leaders feel a growing tension around succession, trust, and readiness, along with a candid look at why some older leaders struggle to release responsibility and why younger leaders often need real opportunities to grow. The conversation explores mentoring as a missing link, the need for safe spaces to learn through experience, and how the church can honor what previous generations built while still adapting to rapid cultural change.They also tackle the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence, asking how Christian leaders can approach new technology with wisdom, courage, and integrity while keeping the gospel deeply relational. Tune in to gain insights on developing leaders who can navigate both generational transition and the AI moment with faithfulness and clarity.Resources:- 7 Disruptive Church Trends That Will Rule 2026 - https://careynieuwhof.com/church-trends-2026Support the showJoin a community of leaders who are ready to change history and make an impact in this world. When you take part in ILI training, you will discover how ILI's Eight Core Values will help you transform your leadership. Discover more at ILITeam.org/discover.