Church Leadership Radar - October 19, 2026

Today on Church Leadership Radar: Andy Stanley’s proposed North Point leadership transition, pending congregational approval, and Rick Warren’s reminder that church is a family to belong to—not simply an event to attend. Plus a practical communication check for your next team handoff. Sources Andy Stanley Announces a Planned Leadership Handoff at North Point — In an October 18 announcement, North Point Ministries outlined Andy Stanley’s planned transition and nominated Joel Thomas as his successor. Congregational voting runs through October 30; the proposed network leadership change would take effect January 1, 2027, with the local-campus handoff planned for June 1. The Church Is God’s Family — Rick Warren’s October 19 devotional frames church as a family to belong to, rather than simply a building or event to attend. It connects belonging with the distinct contribution each person brings to the body of Christ. Church Leadership Radar newsletter | Healthy Church Staff Podcast