Ministry Week in Review — April 18, 2026

This week's Saturday Ministry Week in Review covers the stories shaping church leadership right now — from the growing AI adoption gap in churches, to what Crossroads Church's handling of Brian Tome's suspension shows us about accountability, to practical insights on retaining your best staff and bridging generational divides.This Week's Stories:60% of church leaders use AI tools, but only 5% of churches have an AI policy — and Anthropic is seeking Christian leader input on AI ethicsBrian Tome placed on leave from Crossroads Church following internal investigation — what the board's response models for church accountabilityWhy your best staff members are already looking for another job — and what actually keeps great people aroundBridging the generational gap on your church staff teamChristianity Today: A deconstruction story that challenges how the church responds to hurtBright Spot: A small Wisconsin church opens its kitchen — and becomes the heart of its communityResources Mentioned:Carey Nieuwhof Podcast with Jon Acuff on AI-proofing your influenceChristianity Today — Church hurt and deconstructionThe Church Leadership Radar is hosted by Ted Rhoades, filling in for Todd Rhoades.📬 Subscribe to the newsletter at toddrhoades.com🎙️ Healthy Church Staff Podcast