Innovations and inventions are what power today's global economy and organizations. Any nation or institution that falls short in these two areas is either falling behind or on the verge of history. This essay tries to persuade leaders, particularly those in the church, that they can contribute to the ongoing discussion about innovation. The leader is required to manage for creativity and innovation. Otherwise, innovation will remain a distant goal. Everyone has the potential to innovate; the leader's job is to encourage this in the team. The paper gives compelling reasons why leaders should not slack behind the pulpit when it comes to the issues of innovation. The article continues by demonstrating how church leaders can encourage innovation by recognizing the creative tendencies of the church staff, how to cultivate creativity despite the rigidity of church organizations, and how to better prepare church children for creativity and innovation in a church setting.