Ministry Week in Review — April 25, 2026

This week's ministry headlines: Gen Z gender gap in faith is closing — but not the way you think. Russell Moore's sharp take on 'casinofication' in church culture. River West Church in Oregon models radical transparency after pastor resignation. And a new 2026 federal tax provision your stewardship team needs to know about now.Stories covered this week:Gen Z & Faith Data: Gallup reports 42% of men under 30 call religion 'very important' — but PRRI data shows both genders are disengaging at similar rates. The gender gap is closing for the wrong reasons.Russell Moore in Christianity Today: "Against the Casinofication of the Church" — a challenging read on whether churches are forming people or just hooking them.River West Church, Oregon: Lead pastor Adam McMurray resigned after an affair. The church responded with radical transparency across all services — a model worth studying.XPastor Tax Provision: New 2026 federal tax incentive for charitable giving — especially relevant for donors who take the standard deduction. Share this with your stewardship team.Bright Spot — Grace Evangelical, Galloway, Ohio: Outreach Magazine profiles their sustained work with Ukrainian refugee families — slow, relationship-driven ministry at its best.Subscribe to the Church Leadership Radar newsletter for daily intel. Also check out the Healthy Church Staff Podcast.