Ted takes you through the week's biggest stories in church leadership.
Stories covered this week:
- Beth Moore's Farewell: Living Proof Live announces its final seven events after 29 years of women's ministry, with the last event scheduled for April 2027.
- Jeff Foxworthy on Christianity: The comedian calls Christians the "worst advertisement" for their faith, paired with new Gallup data showing declining religious importance in American life.
- AI in Seminary & Ministry: Thom Rainer on AI-proof ministry roles, the Graduate Theological Union president on AI ethics, and the World Council of Churches hosts an AI panel for faith communities.
- Gen Z & Millennials Returning: New Gloo/Barna data shows younger generations leading a church resurgence — but they want authenticity, not better branding.
- Church Win: New Life Community Church in Carlisle, PA distributes 300+ refurbished bicycles annually to people reentering society after incarceration.
Links:
- Healthy Church Staff Podcast
- Church Leadership Radar Newsletter