Today on Church Leadership Radar: A church governance lawsuit involving McLean Bible Church and David Platt gets a second life after a Virginia appeals court revives the case. New research finds roughly half of US Christians turn to AI for spiritual guidance — and what that means for the local church. A veteran ministry professor's honest look back at 14 years of pastoral ministry and what he'd do differently. Plus: a coalition of churches in Paducah, Kentucky hits a $3.25 million capital campaign goal for a food pantry and emergency shelter.

Stories covered:

• McLean Bible Church governance lawsuit — Virginia appeals court revives case involving David Platt
• New research: ~50% of US Christians trust AI spiritual guidance (at least somewhat)
• Ministry professor reflects on 14 years of pastoral ministry — more prayer, evangelism, and leader development
• Paducah, KY churches hit $3.25M capital campaign goal for food pantry and 48-bed emergency shelter

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