Ministry Week in Review – June 20, 2026

It's Saturday morning — Father's Day weekend — and Ted Rhoades is here with the Ministry Week in Review for June 20, 2026.This week's coverage:Barna Research on Pastors & AI — Only 13% of pastors don't use AI at all, yet 71% say they feel cautious about it. The instinct to use it for prep while protecting the human elements of ministry is exactly the right posture.Trey's Law — A federal bill voiding NDAs in child sexual abuse cases passed the U.S. Senate with unanimous support. Louisiana, Alabama, and Georgia also passed state versions. Church leaders must review their abuse reporting and settlement policies now.SF Giants Pitchers & Pride Night — Three pitchers referenced Genesis 9 on their Pride Night hats and received formal MLB warnings. A conversation-starter for how we equip congregants to express faith in their workplaces.Stop Apologizing for Summer Ministry — The people who show up in July are your most faithful. Honor them. Lead with gratitude for who's in the room.Carey Nieuwhof on AI & the Church — The bigger question isn't which tools to use — it's what AI is doing to the people we're trying to reach. The loneliness crisis and the AI moment are both pointing toward the Church.Bright Spot: Josh Hart & the Knicks Championship — Guard Josh Hart's first words after winning the NBA title: "First and foremost, glory to God." Salt and light in the biggest room basketball has.Sources & further reading:Barna Group — Pastors & AI Research: barna.comTrey's Law — Senate passage coverageSF Giants / Pride Night — MLB reportsCarey Nieuwhof — careynieuwhof.comSubscribe to the Church Leadership Radar newsletter at churchleadershipradar.com | Also listen to the Healthy Church Staff Podcast