by Brentwood Baptist | Oct 17, 2025 | Elevate Church Conference Blog
From Vision to Strategy: Turning Big Ideas into Action Plans By John Joseph When God speaks, He gives clarity and a calling. From Genesis 1 to Matthew 28, Scripture shows a God who gives His people a mission and then forms them to live it out. Churches don’t need to...
by Brentwood Baptist | Oct 3, 2025 | Elevate Church Conference Blog
Sustainable Ministry: Beating Burnout with Faithful Rhythms, Boundaries, and Team Support By Jay Strother I’ve learned something over the years: ministry is a marathon, not a sprint. We often overestimate what can be done in a year but underestimate what God can...
by Brentwood Baptist | Sep 29, 2025 | Elevate Church Conference Blog
Hiring for Ministry: 7 Red Flags You Can’t Afford to Ignore By Bill Ferrell I’ve spent a lot of hours in interviews across campuses and roles—ministerial, professional, and admin. The longer I do this, the more convinced I am: a bad hire costs more than an open seat....
by Brentwood Baptist | Sep 24, 2025 | Elevate Church Conference Blog
Building the Right Candidate Profile—With Your Team in Mind By Michele Dyer Church hiring isn’t just about finding talent—it’s about stewarding culture. The right candidate profile helps you move from “fill the role fast” to “build the team wisely.” When we slow down...
by Brentwood Baptist | Sep 17, 2025 | Elevate Church Conference Blog
Avoiding Mission Drift: How Churches Stay Focused on Gospel-Centered Ministry By Brian Coates Mission drift is one of the greatest threats to churches and ministries. It doesn’t usually show up as a dramatic departure from the gospel—it happens subtly, one decision at...
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...
