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Elevate: Equipping the Whole Church Staff for Gospel ImpactAre They Called? Spotting and Sending Lay LeadersDo 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 Leadership Development, Brentwood BaptistMatt Purdom: Executive Pastor, South Region, Brentwood Baptist The Multiplication Effect by Mac LakeThe Ideal Team Player by Patrick LencioniMinistry Residency Program (Brentwood Baptist)Middle Tennessee Leadership Institute (MTLI) – brentwoodbaptist.com/mtli2 Timothy 2:2Ephesians 4:11–13Mark 3:13–15 In this episode, Hunter Melton sits down with Roger Severino and Matt Purdom to explore what it l...2025-07-1628 minElevate: Equipping the Whole Church Staff for Gospel ImpactBeyond Greeters: How Connections Ministry Disciples Your ChurchWhat 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 at Brentwood Baptist) sits down with Hadden Finch (Membership Minister, Brentwood Baptist) and Stephanie Prince (Connection Minister, Station Hill) to talk about building healthy connection ministries. From coaching new members to identifying spiritual gifts, they share how churches can create intentional pathways that move people from attendance to ownership—without anyone falling through the cracks.Whether you’re launching a new process or refining what you have, this epis...2025-05-1432 minElevate: Equipping the Whole Church Staff for Gospel ImpactMultiply Your Impact: Creating a Culture of Church GrowthRegister 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, they dive into the mindset, vision, and practical steps needed to create healthy churches that multiply for the Kingdom.With decades of ministry experience, Wade and Fady share insights from real-life church revitalization and planting stories, offering a roadmap for pastors and leaders eager to embrace a multiplication movement.Meet the Speakers:
Wade Owens: Campus and Teaching Pastor at The Church at Nolensville, one of Brentwood's 9 campuses...2025-02-0551 min
Modern Church LeaderThe Digital Transformation of the Church w/ Darrel GirardierIn this episode of Modern Church Leader, we chat with seasoned church communications director, Darrel Girardier, about the transformative power technology has in ministry. He not only gives us a glimpse into leading the Communications Department at a large, multi-campus church, but he also gives excellent insight into how he and his team have to adapt to constant growth in technology.Watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel --> https://youtu.be/tpv9WyjfoIQ--FOLLOW for more resources on how to grow your church!For more information about Darrel, visit D...2023-09-2837 min
Sermon NotesPassing the Baton: Brentwood Baptist's Exciting Leadership Transition | ft. Mike GlennOn this episode of Sermon Notes, Mike Glenn joins us to discuss the recent announcement of Jay Strother stepping into the role of Senior Pastor later this year. Mike gives Jay some sound advice to help him avoid some of the mistakes he made when he first became Senior Pastor. The show also discusses Mike's future endeavors with the Engage Church Network.
Our mission is to engage the whole person with the whole gospel of Jesus Christ anywhere, anytime, with anybody.
To give to the ministry at Brentwood Baptist Church, click here: brentwood.church...2023-05-1623 minSermon NotesHumility and Trust: Letting Go of Plans and Goals, and Holding Desires with An Open Hand | Episode 28, ft. Aaron Bryant and David HannahOn this episode of Sermon Notes, Aaron and David focus on waiting, trusting God's timing, and seizing opportunities for growth and community. Aaron reminds us that when God closes one door, He is about to open a better one and that spiritual paralysis can result from a lack of clarity or not being able to hear God's voice. The episode also includes updates on a new permanent facility for our Avenue South campus, recent growth and momentum in a community at Lockeland Springs, and a desire to be embedded in an engaged neighborhood and community.
Our mission...2023-05-0917 minSermon NotesAnswering the Call to Ministry: Preparing Soil for God’s WorkOn this episode of Sermon Notes, we delve into the idea that difficult times can lead to God's movement and activity. Brandon discusses how being open to whatever God is calling you to do is more important than focusing on a specific job or opportunity. We also hear about the speaker's experience of embracing a calling to ministry after feeling stagnant in the Communications Department at Brentwood Baptist. Above all, Brandon emphasizes the importance of preaching the Word and letting their love for God lead them to Godliness.
Our mission is to engage the...2023-05-0227 min
unSeminary Mobile MP4Katie Allred on Encouraging Your Team to Leverage Social Media for the GospelHey, everybody, and welcome to this week’s unSeminary podcast. I’ve been excited about having our guest on today, Katie Allred from Brentwood Baptist in Tennessee.
Katie is the web content manager at Brentwood and is charge of web, email, and social media. Brentwood is an innovative contemporary church right on the edge of Nashville and they work to use social media in an intentional way to engage their community.
Katie is here today to talk to us about getting a church into social media and using it to further the outreach of the church...2016-11-2400 min