by Brentwood Baptist | Aug 28, 2025 | Elevate Church Conference Blog
Translating Mission and Vision into Everyday Ministry Decisions By Brian Coates Church leaders talk a lot about mission and vision—but too often, those statements end up on a wall or in a binder instead of shaping daily ministry. At Brentwood Baptist, we’ve learned...
by Brentwood Baptist | Aug 27, 2025 | Podcast
Sunday Worship Planning: How to Balance Spirit-Led and Strategic Gatherings Sunday gatherings are more than just a program on the calendar—they’re a formative rhythm that shapes disciples over time. In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Ashton Burgos sits down with...
by Brentwood Baptist | Aug 20, 2025 | Podcast
Encouragement for Pastors: Overcoming Discouragement and Finding Faithfulness in Ministry Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Elevate Podcast! Today, we’re diving into the art—and science—of hiring well for ministry teams. Host Darrel Girardier (Communications...
by Brentwood Baptist | Aug 13, 2025 | Podcast
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 Bill...
by Brentwood Baptist | Aug 11, 2025 | Elevate Church Conference Blog
I See This in You: How to Call Out Leadership Potential in Others By Hunter Melton When you gather with your staff or leadership team to talk about church health, what questions are you asking? If we’re honest, most of us start with what’s visible: Sunday attendance,...
