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 with a healthy culture, clear communication, and genuine care for the people behind the platform.
Travis shares simple, foundational markers of a healthy team, how to set vision and priorities (like authenticity over performance), and how to correct with encouragement without crushing someone’s spirit. They also talk about practical ways to care for volunteers, build sustainable rhythms, and remind your team that every Sunday is a spiritual moment in someone’s life.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The clearest signs of a healthy worship team culture
- How to shape culture by sharing vision and priorities consistently
- Why authenticity should always come before performative excellence
- How to give creatives room while keeping the goal people-focused
- A wise approach to hard conversations that correct without crushing
- How to notice when someone needs rest and build sustainable serving rhythms
- One simple step worship leaders can take this month to lead better
Meet the Guests
Mack Burns – Worship Minister at The Church at West Franklin Travis Cottrell – Worship Minister at Brentwood Baptist Church