Foster & Adoption CarePortal Opportunity
Join us TODAY, May 3, as we meet real, tangible needs for the Foster & Adoption Ministry through CarePortal. Sign up individually or with your Life Group to be assigned a need the week before, with opportunities to serve that day or the following week. Stop by the atrium table to ask questions, receive your assignment, and find your place to serve.
Foster & Adoption Ministry Mother’s Day Brunch
Join us on Saturday, May 9, from 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. for our annual Mother’s Day Brunch, a special morning created to encourage and celebrate foster and adoptive moms from our church and community. Enjoy meaningful connection, words of affirmation, and thoughtful gifts as we gather to honor the incredible role you play and remind you how deeply appreciated you are.
Foster & Adoption Mother’s Day Basket Packing
Join us on Tuesday, May 5, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. as we prepare for our Foster & Adoption Mother’s Day Brunch by packing gift baskets for the moms who will attend. You can also be part of this by purchasing and donating items throughout April using our Amazon Wishlist or by bringing items to campus. Come lend a hand and help us bless these families in a meaningful way.
Men’s Bible Study | The God Who Calls Us to Do the Difficult
Join us on Wednesdays, May 13–June 24, from 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. in Wilson Hall (C) for a summer study led by Parker Bradley. In The God Who Calls Us to Do the Difficult, we’ll walk through Haggai and Zechariah and discover how God calls His people to trust Him and press on, even when it’s hard. Come grow in your faith and be challenged alongside other men.
Hymn Sing
Lift your voice in praise with us at a special Hymn Sing on Sunday, May 31, at 6:00 p.m. in the Worship Center. Together, we’ll sing classic hymns that remind us of God’s faithfulness and encourage one another in worship. Worship care will be available for children from birth through age 4.
Mission 615
Students in grades 6–8 are invited to serve our community June 1–3 through Mission 615, a local mission journey for boys and girls to be the hands and feet of Jesus right here at home, while still broadening their missions and cultural exposure by staying overnight downtown and serving in diverse parts of Nashville with our local partners. This experience is designed to help students grow in faith and a heart for the lost while serving alongside friends. Cost is $230, and the last day to register is May 25.
Vacation Bible School
Get ready for an unforgettable week of fun, faith, and friendship! Join us for VBS at Brentwood Baptist, June 8–12, 2026, for kids ages 5 (by August 15) through completed 5th grade. Kids will experience exciting Bible stories, high-energy worship, creative crafts, and meaningful small group time as they learn more about Jesus and His love.
One Day Discover Class
Join us on Sunday, May 17, from 12:30–3:00 p.m. in Wilson Hall D for our One Day Discover Class. If you sense God leading you toward membership at Brentwood Baptist Church, this is where it begins. Enjoy a meal as you learn more about who we are, what we believe, and how God has uniquely gifted you to serve and live on mission in the body of Christ.
Students Mission Journey
High school juniors and seniors are invited to join us for a Mission Journey to Vancouver, June 13–19. This experience is designed to help students in grades 11–12 live on mission—serving others, engaging in gospel conversations, and growing in faith alongside their peers. Cost is $1,500, and the last day to register is June 3.
5th Grade Mission Journey
Fifth graders are invited to serve and grow together on a Mission Journey to Jackson, TN, June 22–25. This hands-on experience is designed to help students put their faith into action as they serve others, build friendships, and learn what it means to live on mission. Cost: $225.
National Day of Prayer
Join us on Thursday, May 7, from 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. in Baskin Chapel for a come-and-go time of prayer. This drop-in experience invites you to pray for our nation, city, state, and church as we unite together on the National Day of Prayer.
Spiritual Discipline of Reading Scripture
Take the next step in building a steady, life-shaping rhythm in God’s Word. In this extended teaching, David Hannah shares practical ways to approach Scripture with confidence, find clarity in a noisy world, and begin reading the Bible in a simple, sustainable way.
Prayer for the Persecuted Church | Pakistan
This month, we’re praying for the persecuted church in Pakistan (#8), where many believers face false accusations, bonded labor, and violence because of their faith. Pray for protection for the most vulnerable—especially young girls—justice for those affected by blasphemy laws, and for God to soften hearts and bring freedom through the gospel.
Pray for Britney and Micah | Global Workers | Sub-Saharan Africa
Britney and Micah have served in Sub-Saharan Africa since 2020, where Britney practices pediatric surgery while discipling and training surgeons from six different countries, caring for both the physical and spiritual needs of children and families. Micah supports her ministry by leading Bible studies for anesthesia students and serving the hospital community. Pray for rest in a busy season, for wisdom as they consider expanding Christian pediatric surgical training, for trainees to grow in Christ, and for deeper relationships within their community.
Sermon Notes | How to Pray with Purpose
Prayer isn’t a formula; it’s communion with God. In Matthew 6, Jesus gives us more than words to say; He gives us a way to live in daily dependence, trust, and surrender.
Quarterly Business Report
In the second quarter of FY2026, the Trustees gathered for prayer, discussion, and decision-making around key strategic initiatives, including staff structure and role changes, updates on the Pursue Campaign, and future capital and ministry vision planning. During this quarter, 69 new members joined our church family, 9 people made professions of faith, and 26 were baptized. Average worship attendance reached 6,123, with 8,300 people engaged in groups.
Giving
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