The Church Leadership Pulse

Church Leadership Radar - Thursday, March 5, 2026


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Today on Church Leadership Radar: Thom Rainer calls out "The Easter Illusion" — the gap between attendance and real discipleship. New Barna research shows Gen Z and millennials are actually leading a church resurgence. Christianity Today profiles John Perkins, now 95 and in hospice care. Plus, a Pennsylvania church distributing 300+ refurbished bikes per year to formerly incarcerated people.

Today's Challenge: As your team plans for Easter, spend just as much time planning for the Monday after. What's the follow-up strategy?

Sources:

  • Thom Rainer on The Easter Illusion
  • Barna Research: Gen Z & Millennials Leading Church Resurgence
  • Christianity Today: John Perkins Profile
  • New Life Community Church Bike Program

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