Elevate Podcast
Conversations with church leaders about ministry, leadership, and the future of the church.
Give It Away: Building a Church That Sends Its Best Leaders
On this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Brian Coates is joined by Aaron Bryant to talk about one of the clearest markers of a healthy church: sending your best leaders, not holdin...
When Church Mergers Make Sense: Pursuing Partnership for Kingdom Impact
Every church wants to be faithful to where God has placed them. But sometimes, faithfulness looks like partnership.In this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Brian Coates and Aaron B...
Developing the Next Generation of Worship Leaders: Detect, Develop, Deploy
Leadership development does not happen by accident.In this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Mack Burns is joined by Nick Gonzales to talk about developing the next generation of wo...
The Worship Leader as Shepherd: Caring for Souls, Not Just Songs
On this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Mack Burns is joined by Luke Roman from The Church at Station Hill for an honest and practical conversation about what it means to shepherd...
Multi-Generational Worship Teams: Bridging the Age Gap with Unity and Purpose
A healthy worship team should reflect the body of Christ.In this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Mack Burns and Travis Cottrell talk about what it takes to lead a truly multi-gene...
Leading Your Worship Team Well: Culture, Communication, and Care
Worship ministry is more than music. It is people.In this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Mack Burns sits down with Travis Cottrell to discuss what it takes to lead a worship team...
Project Management for Church Communications: Build Systems That Create Margin
Communications is where vision meets execution. And without a system, things get chaotic fast.In this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, we walk through the project management stack ...
Brand Clarity for the Whole Church: Building Unity Without Losing Personality
Register Now for the Elevate Conference | September 9elevatechurchconference.comOn this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Dillon Sherlock is joined by Mallory, Senior Graphic Design...
Building an Authentic Church Social Media Strategy: Tips for Small and Mid-Sized Ministries
Social media can feel overwhelming, especially for small and mid-sized churches with limited time, staff, and resources. In this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Dillon Sherlock is...
Building a Responsive Worship Culture: How to Lead Engaged, Spirit-Led Gatherings
How can churches move beyond polished performances to create worship gatherings where people truly encounter God’s presence? In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Wade Owens, Nic Gonzales, and Charl...
From Transaction to Transformation: How to Lead a Discipling Giving Moment Every Sunday
The “giving moment” isn’t a throwaway transition—it’s a weekly chance to disciple your church. In this episode, Madi Wuebben talks with Stewardship Minister Ken Schafer and Pastor David Hannah about p...
Sunday Worship Planning: Spirit-Led & Strategic Services
What makes Sunday worship more than just a service? In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Ashton Burgos, Jay Strother, and Travis Cottrell explore how churches can plan Spirit-led, strategic gatheri...
How Our Church Preached Through the Entire Bible in a Year
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 teachin...
How to Align Your Church Staff Around Mission and Vision
Aligning your church around a clear mission and vision isn’t optional—it’s essential for healthy growth and unified leadership. In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Brian Coates is joined by B...
Stop Hiring the Wrong People: Church Staff Hiring That Works
Hiring the right people for your church staff is about more than filling a role—it’s about building a healthy, mission-driven team.In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Darrel Girardier is joined by...
Encouragement for Pastors: Overcoming Discouragement and Finding Faithfulness in Ministry
Feeling discouraged in ministry? Aaron Bryant: Campus and Teaching Pastor at The Church at Avenue SouthJay Strother: Senior Pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church2 Corinthians 11 – The daily pressure of...
How to Build a Volunteer Culture That Lasts
Do you want more volunteers—or better ones? Stephanie Prince: Connection Minister, The Church at Station HillTodd Bishop: Executive Pastor, North Region, Brentwood BaptistAdam Dye: Production Direct...
Are They Called? Spotting and Sending Lay Leaders
Do you know how to spot the next generation of leaders in your church—and equip them to step up? Hunter Melton: Campus & Teaching Pastor, The Church at WoodbineRoger Severino: Minister of Leade...
Shepherding and Soul Care: The Ministry Behind the Ministry
Is your team burned out by doing ministry for people instead of with people? Hunter Melton: Campus & Teaching Pastor, The Church at WoodbineJohn Joseph: Campus & Teaching Pastor, The Church...
Rethinking Church Health: From Busy Churches to Disciple-Making Movements
Is your church healthy—or just busy?What if Sunday attendance wasn’t the only way to measure church health? In this episode, Elevate host Aaron Bryant sits down with Fady Al-Hagal to unpack how health...
Preaching the Whole Gospel to the Whole Church: Balancing Theology and Accessibility
Can a sermon be both theologically rich and crystal clear? Brandon Abbott: Host, Groups Minister at Brentwood BaptistJay Strother: Senior Pastor, Brentwood Baptist ChurchBrandon Hayes: Campus Pasto...
Mobilizing the Next Generation: How Student Missions Shape Lifelong Discipleship
Is your student ministry just taking trips—or forming missionaries? Evan Kunz: Brentwood Baptist Student MinisterAmy-Jo Girardier: Brentwood Baptist Women's Minister, former Girls & Student ...
Transition Without Tension: A Roadmap for Passing the Pastoral Baton
Is your church ready to talk about leadership succession? Preaching in a Post-Truth World by Dr. Mike GlennEngage Church NetworkBrentwood Baptist Church In this episode, Elevate host Darrel Girard...
How to Start and Grow a Special Needs Ministry That Welcomes Every Family
In this episode, Elevate host Ellie Axford (Special Needs Ministry Director) sits down with Carley Ellis (Special Needs Programming Director) to share how Embrace Special Needs Ministry began, what it...
Shepherd & Supervisor: Leading with Care and Clarity
What if leading a team wasn’t a tension to manage—but a calling to steward? In this episode, Elevate host Bill Ferrell (Executive Pastor of Central Support) sits down with Brian Coates (Executive Pa...
Beyond Greeters: How Connections Ministry Disciples Your Church
What if your church’s membership process wasn’t just paperwork and classes—but the start of real discipleship?In this episode, Elevate host and Connections Minister Michele Dyer (Connection Minister a...
The Sound of Discipleship: What Your Worship Set Is Teaching
Register Now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025 Join us in Nashville, TN, for a one-day event designed to equip church leaders with practical strategies for sustainable ministry. Learn mo...
Rethinking Women’s Ministry: From Events to Intentional Discipleship
↗️ Register Now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025Join us in Nashville, TN, for a one-day event designed to equip church leaders with practical strategies for sustainable ministry. Learn ...
Navigating Parenthood: How Churches Can Support New and Expectant Parents
On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Renee Blain hosts a conversation with Todd Villemont and Amy Keys about ministry to preschoolers and their families. The early years of parenting represent both...
AI Tools for Ministry: What to Use, What to Avoid, and What’s Next
On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Darrel Girardier and Madi Wuebben tackle one of the most disruptive and promising forces in modern ministry—AI. From writing emails and managing calendars to se...
Finding and Forming Faithful Group Leaders: A Ministry Multiplication Guide
Register Now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025 at https://elevatechurchconference.com/.On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Truett Ross hosts a conversation with Alec Beard and Amy- J...
What Every Church Leader Needs to Hear About Security
Register Now ↗️ for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025 at https://elevatechurchconference.com/. On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Brian Coates sits down with Todd Bishop and Link Taylor...
Building Global Partnerships: Missions, Ministry, and Mutual Impact
↗️ Register now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025 at https://elevatechurchconference.com/On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Keith Holloway hosts a conversation with David Hannah, Ca...
Finding Your Voice: How Team Preaching Shapes Your Impact
↗️ Register Now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025. On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Matt Pearson is joined by John Joseph to discuss the dynamics of preaching within a multi-campu...
Navigating Church Revitalization: Building Trust & Casting Vision
Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Brandon Abbott sits down with pastors Brandon Hays and Hunter Melton to discuss the challenges and rewards of church revitalization. They s...
Rethinking Kids Discipleship: Engaging Gen Alpha in the Great Commission
On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Taylor Johnson is joined by Alex Rose and Lauren Denton to discuss why kids' discipleship is essential in the church today. They explore the role of parents, th...
Groups that Grow: On-Campus or Off-Campus?
In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Jay Fennell welcomes Shannon Moore and Matt Purdom to explore the role of on-campus and off-campus small groups in discipleship. They discuss the strengths...
Essential Church Comms Strategies for Small Teams & Solo Leaders
Register Now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025On this episode of the Elevate Podcast,Darrel Girardier is joined byMadi Wuebben andDillon Sherlock to unpack how churches can structure com...
Multiply Your Impact: Creating a Culture of Church Growth
Register Now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Wade Owens is joined by Fady Al-Hagal to explore the vital topic of church multiplication. Together,...
Rest, Rhythms, and Resilience: Fighting Burnout in Ministry
Register Now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Garrett Gregory, is joined by Michelle Dyer, and Keith Tenpenny, to tackle the challenge of burnout...
Know Your People: The Key to Worship Leadership
Register Now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Travis Cottrell sits down with Mack Burns to explore the transformative power of relational leaders...
Fueling a Disciple-Making Movement: What 50+ Years Taught Brentwood Baptist
➡️ Register Now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Communications Director Darrel Girardier sits down with Senior Pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church...
Introducing the Elevate Podcast: Take Your Ministry to the Next Level
Are you ready to take your ministry to the next level? Follow along the Elevate Podcast, launching January 15, as we share how this new resource will equip and encourage church leaders at every stage....