The Church Leadership Pulse

Ministry Week in Review — March 7, 2026


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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
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