by Brentwood Baptist | Sep 17, 2025 | Elevate Church Conference Blog
Finding Joy in the Everyday Work of Shepherding By Jay Strother Ministry often feels like a long obedience in the same direction. Yes, we celebrate the big moments—baptisms, breakthroughs, and milestones—but the everyday faithfulness of shepherding is where God does...
by Brentwood Baptist | Sep 17, 2025 | Elevate Church Conference Blog
Hire for the Mission: A Proven Church Hiring Playbook By Darrell Girardier Let’s be real: hiring in ministry isn’t just about filling a seat. It’s about shaping culture. And if you get it wrong? You’ll spend the next 18 months managing friction instead of building...
by Brentwood Baptist | Sep 10, 2025 | Podcast
Building a Responsive Worship Culture: How to Lead Engaged, Spirit-Led Gatherings Worship isn’t meant to be a spectator event. It’s an invitation to respond to God’s presence with our whole hearts—whether through song, prayer, silence, or raised hands. But for many...
by Brentwood Baptist | Sep 3, 2025 | Podcast
Transforming the Giving Moment: Discipleship Through Generosity For many churches, the giving moment can feel like an afterthought—a quick announcement, a reminder to pass the plates, or simply a way to cover expenses. But what if it could be more? In this episode of...
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...
