Ministry Week in Review — March 14, 2026

Your weekly wrap-up of what mattered in church leadership this week. In this Saturday edition, Ted Rhoades covers:Wesley Huff on The Diary of a CEO — Christian apologist Wesley Huff appeared on Steven Bartlett's massive mainstream podcast, tackling questions about heaven, hell, Scripture, and prayer with clarity and confidence.2026 State of Church Technology Report — Pushpay and Barna Group's new report reveals the key question isn't whether your church uses tech, but whether your tech is aligned with your mission.Craig Groeschel on Vulnerability — Groeschel challenges the self-help mindset in ministry, writing in Relevant Magazine and Outreach Magazine about why asking for help is wisdom, not weakness.Ben Sasse's Faith Journey — Former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse shares how his Christian faith sustains him through a stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis.East Texas Church Building Swap — An Assemblies of God church and a Baptist church traded buildings in a beautiful display of Kingdom-first thinking.Key Theme: Authenticity wins. Alignment matters more than activity. As Easter approaches, the question for your church: are you optimizing for impression, or for connection?🔗 Links & Resources:Wesley Huff on The Diary of a CEO2026 State of Church Technology Report (Pushpay/Barna)Craig Groeschel in Relevant Magazine📬 Subscribe to the Church Leadership Radar newsletter🎧 Check out the Healthy Church Staff Podcast