Beyond Our Walls: What’s Happening in Middle Tennessee Churches

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 renewal. In this conversation, we explore what’s encouraging, what’s challenging, and what it looks like to build a kingdom-first mindset across our region. In this episode, you’ll learn: - What’s encouraging in Middle Tennessee churches right now - Why college ministry and young leaders are driving fresh momentum - Common challenges facing churches across the region - How cooperation between churches fuels kingdom impact - The role of humility, patience, and prayer in multiplication - How churches can take practical next steps toward renewal and partnership - Why a kingdom mindset is essential for healthy growth Meet the Guests Brian Coates - Host of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, helping equip leaders and strengthen churches. William Maxwell - Chief Administrative Officer at the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, focused on supporting churches through leadership development, revitalization, and multiplication.