elevate
A CONFERENCE FOR THE WHOLE CHURCH STAFF
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The Elevate Podcast is all about equipping church staff and leaders to grow, lead, and elevate their ministry to new heights. Whether you’re navigating worship planning, discipleship strategies, or outreach efforts, this podcast is your space to sharpen your skills and deepen your impact for the Gospel.
Each episode features honest conversations, practical tools, and insights from experienced leaders in ministry and beyond. Hosted by ministers from Brentwood Baptist Church, we explore topics that matter to church teams everywhere, helping you lead with clarity, purpose, and passion.
recent episodes
Sunday Worship Planning: How to Balance Spirit-Led and Strategic Gatherings
Sunday gatherings are more than programs to run—they’re spaces where God shapes His people week by week. In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Jay Strother and Travis Cottrell join Ashton Burgos to explore how strategy, Spirit, and collaboration come together to form disciples through worship.
Preaching Through the Bible: How One Year in Scripture Transformed Our Church
In this episode, Jay Strother and Aaron Bryant unpack the impact of preaching through the entire Bible in one year across all nine campuses of Brentwood Baptist. From planning and unifying the teaching team to watching spiritual maturity take root in the congregation, they share lessons learned, powerful moments, and encouragement for any church leader considering a similar journey.
How to Align Your Church Staff Around Mission and Vision
In this episode, Jay Strother and Aaron Bryant unpack the impact of preaching through the entire Bible in one year across all nine campuses of Brentwood Baptist. From planning and unifying the teaching team to watching spiritual maturity take root in the congregation, they share lessons learned, powerful moments, and encouragement for any church leader considering a similar journey.
Hiring for Ministry Success: How to Build a Healthy Church Staff
In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Darrel Girardier sits down with Michele Dyer and Bill Ferrell to talk about church staff hiring and what it really means to build a healthy ministry team. From personality assessments to interview strategies, they explore how to discern chemistry, character, and calling when filling a role.
Encouragement for Pastors: Overcoming Discouragement and Finding Faithfulness in Ministry
Facing ministry burnout or discouragement? In this special episode of the Elevate Podcast, Aaron Bryant and Brentwood Baptist Senior Pastor Jay Strother offer honest, biblical encouragement for pastors and ministry leaders.
How to Build a Volunteer Culture That Lasts
In this episode, Hunter Melton sits down with Roger Severino and Matt Purdom to explore what it looks like to raise up lay leaders with intentionality, clarity, and care.
Are They Called? Spotting and Sending Lay Leaders
In this episode, Hunter Melton sits down with Roger Severino and Matt Purdom to explore what it looks like to raise up lay leaders with intentionality, clarity, and care.
Shepherding and Soul Care: The Ministry Behind the Ministry
In this episode, Hunter Melton sits down with pastors John Joseph and Garrett Gregory to talk about one of the most sacred, often unseen parts of ministry—shepherding.
Rethinking Church Health: From Busy Churches to Disciple-Making Movements
Discover how healthy churches multiply disciples—not just programs. This episode explores Spirit-led strategy, church culture, and practical steps for measuring true ministry impact.
Preaching the Whole Gospel to the Whole Church: Balancing Theology and Accessibility
Explore how student mission trips can spark lifelong discipleship and calling in this episode on building a missional student ministry that lasts.