Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast

Pastors spend a lot of time thinking about the health of their churches, but healthy churches start with healthy leaders. In this episode of the Road to Elevate series, Roger Severino sits down wit...

Pastors spend a lot of time thinking about the health of their churches, but healthy churches start with healthy leaders. In this episode of the Road to Elevate series, Roger Severino sits down with Fady Al-Hagal for a preview of his breakout at the Elevate Church Conference.

Roger and Darrel work through why leadership development is bigger than training staff, the five characteristics Roger looks for before he asks anyone to lead, and what he calls 'the filling holes problem'.

Our Road to Elevate series continues with a conversation for every pastor who feels like they're the only one holding their ministry together. Darrel Girardier sits down with Roger Severino, Br...

Dillon Sherlock sits down with Darrel Girardier to talk about AI and the church: where the real opportunities are, where leaders need wisdom, and how to use these tools without losing sight of what matters most.

As we count down the final weeks to the Elevate Church Conference, our Road to Elevate series continues with a preview of the practical breakout sessions headed your way on September 21 and 22, 202...

Kristen Patton sits down with Brad Smith to talk about one of the biggest opportunities every church has: walking with parents through a fifth grader's transitional year.

Kristen Patton sits down with Brad Smith to talk about one of the biggest opportunities every church has: walking with parents through a fifth grader's transitional year to help build faith tha...

Student missions can start to feel like an event on the calendar instead of a way of life.

Student missions can start to feel like an event on the calendar instead of a way of life. In this episode of the Road to Elevate, Evan Kunz sits down with Billy Mahaffey, our student minister for ...

Our Road to Elevate series continues with a conversation every pastor, stewardship leader, and ministry director needs to hear.

Our Road to Elevate series continues with a conversation every pastor, stewardship leader, and ministry director needs to hear.Darrel Girardier sits down with Ken Schafer, Brentwo...

August kicks off our Road to Elevate series, a month of conversations previewing what you'll actually experience at the Elevate Church Conference...

August kicks off our Road to Elevate series, a month of conversations previewing what you'll actually experience at the Elevate Church Conference on September 21 and 22, 2026. To start things o...

We're wrapping up our month-long series on preaching with a conversation every pastor and Bible teacher needs to hear. Brandon Hayes sits down with Hunter Melton, campus and teaching pastor of ...

We're wrapping up our month-long series on preaching with a conversation every pastor and Bible teacher needs to hear.

A great sermon illustration does more than entertain. It helps people see the truth of Scripture clearly enough to carry it out the door.

A great sermon illustration does more than entertain. It helps people see the truth of Scripture clearly enough to carry it out the door. This conversation between two campus and teaching pastors c...

In this episode, Brandon Hays continues his monthly conversation on preaching with Jay Strother, senior pastor of Brentwood Baptist, this time zeroing in on application: the moment a sermon has to ...

In this episode, Brandon Hays sits down with Jay Strother, senior pastor of Brentwood Baptist, to talk about something every preacher wrestles with: how far ahead to plan a sermon calendar.

What does it really look like to help someone move from sitting in the pew to serving the body? In this episode, Stephanie Prince sits down with Michelle Dyer to talk about identifying gifts and he...

Membership has a branding problem. For a lot of people, the word sounds like a gym contract or a warehouse club card, something transactional you sign up for and forget. In this episode of the Bren...

On this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Stephanie Prince sits down with Shannon Moore to discuss one of the most important challenges churches face: helping people move from be...

On this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Stephanie Prince is joined by Kiefer Johnson to talk about first impressions, hospitality, and what it really means to create a welcomin...

On this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Bill Ferrell is joined by Jay Fennel for an honest conversation about one of the hardest parts of leadership: difficult conversations. F...

Register now for the Elevate Church Conference on September 21–22, 2026.On this e...

One-on-ones are not just meetings. They are one of the most important rhythms a leader can build.In this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Bill Ferrell sits down with Darrel Gira...

Healthy teams don’t grow through annual reviews alone. They grow through consistent, honest, and relational feedback.In this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Bill Ferrell...

Healthy churches do not happen by accident. In this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Brian Coates sits down with Fady Al-Hagal to talk about what church health really looks like...

Across Middle Tennessee, God is moving. Churches are navigating cultural shifts, leadership gaps, and changing communities—but they’re also seeing incredible opportunities for multiplication and re...

On this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Brian Coates is joined by Aaron Bryant to talk about one of the clearest markers of a healthy church: sending your best leaders, not hol...

Every church wants to be faithful to where God has placed them. But sometimes, faithfulness looks like partnership.In this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Brian Coates and Aaro...

Leadership development does not happen by accident. In this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Mack Burns is joined by Nick Gonzales to talk about developing the next generation of...

On this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Mack Burns is joined by Luke Roman from The Church at Station Hill for an honest and practical conversation about what it means to sheph...

A healthy worship team should reflect the body of Christ.In this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Mack Burns and Travis Cottrell talk about what it takes to lead a truly multi-g...

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 wo...

Communications is where vision meets execution. And without a system, things get chaotic fast.In this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, we walk through the project management sta...

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Social media can feel overwhelming, especially for small and mid-sized churches with limited time, staff, and resources. In this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast...

How can churches move beyond polished performances to create worship gatherings where people truly encounter God’s presence? In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Wade Owens, Nic Gonzale...

The “giving moment” isn’t a throwaway transition—it’s a weekly chance to disciple your church. In this episode, Madi Wuebben talks with Stewardship Minister ...

What makes Sunday worship more than just a service? In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Ashton Burgos, Jay Strother, and Travis Cottrell explore...

In this episode, Jay Strother and Aaron Bryant unpack the impact of preaching through the entire Bible in one year across all nine campuses of Brentwood Baptist. From planning and unifying the teac...

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 b...

Hiring the right people for your church staff is about more than filling a role—it’s about building a healthy, mission-driven team.In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Darrel Girardier is joined...

Feeling discouraged in ministry?   Aaron Bryant: Campus and Teaching Pastor at The Church at Avenue SouthJay Strother: Senior Pastor of Brentwood Baptist C...

Do you want more volunteers—or better ones?   Stephanie Prince: Connection Minister, The Church at Station HillTodd Bishop...

Do 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 a...

Is your team burned out by doing ministry for people instead of with people?    Hunter Melton: Campus & Teaching Pasto...

Is your church healthy—or just busy?What if Sunday attendance wasn’t the only way to measure church health? In this episode, Elevate host Aaron Bryant sits down with Fady Al-Hagal ...

Can a sermon be both theologically rich and crystal clear?    Brandon Abbott: Host, Groups Minister at Brentwood BaptistJay Strother: Senio...

Is your student ministry just taking trips—or forming missionaries?   Evan Kunz: Brentwood Baptist Student MinisterAmy-Jo Girardier: Brentwood Baptist Wome...

Is your church ready to talk about leadership succession?     ...

In this episode, Elevate host Ellie Axford (Special Needs Ministry Director) sits down with Carley Ellis (Special Needs Programming Director) to share how Embrace Special Needs Ministry began, what...

What if leading a team wasn’t a tension to manage—but a calling to steward?   In this episode, Elevate host Bill Ferrell (Executive Pastor of Central Support) sits down ...

What 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 (Co...

Register Now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025 Join us in Nashville, TN, for a one-day event designed to equip church leaders with practical strategies for sustainable ministry. Learn...

↗️ Register Now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025Join us in Nashville, TN, for a one-day event designed to equip church leaders with practical strategies for sustaina...

On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Renee Blain hosts a conversation with Todd Villemont and Amy Keys about ministry to preschoolers and their families. The early years of parenting represent b...

On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Darrel Girardier and Madi Wuebben tackle one of the most disruptive and promising forces in modern ministry—AI. From writing emails and managing calendars to...

Register Now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025 at https://elevatechurchconference.com/....

Register Now ↗️ for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025 at https://elevatechurchconference.com/....

↗️ Register now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025 at https://elevatechurchconference.com/...

↗️ Register Now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025. On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Matt Pearson is joined by John Joseph to discuss the dynamics of preaching within a multi-ca...

Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Brandon Abbott sits down with pastors Brandon Hays and Hunte...

On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Taylor Johnson is joined by Alex Rose and Lauren Denton to discuss why kids' discipleship is esse...

In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Jay Fennell welcomes Shannon Moore and Matt Purdom to explore the role of on...

Register Now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025On this episode of the Elevate Podcast,Darrel Girardier is joined byMadi Wuebben and...

Register Now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025On this episode of the Elevate...

Register Now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025On this episode of the Elevat...

Register Now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025On this episode of the Elevat...

➡️ Register Now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025On this ep...

Are you ready to take your ministry to the next level? Follow along the Elevate Podcast, launching January 15, as we share how this new resource will equip and encourage church leaders at every sta...