Today’s Sermon

Called to Respond

Key Scripture

Mark 4:3-9

WATCH LIVE

Midweek Pastor Study | Where We’re Headed in the Months Ahead

Join us for a 3-week campus-wide study with Pastor Aaron starting Wednesday, September 3 from 6:00–7:30 p.m. in the Worship Center. We’ll explore where the Lord is leading our staff and congregation in the year ahead, and how we can continue to grow as disciples while becoming very intentional about reaching the community where we’re planted. Whether you’re in a group or looking for your next step, this is a great place to grow. Childcare is provided.

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Churchwide Summit

Join us for Summit 2025 on Sunday, September 7, at 5:00 p.m. in the Brentwood Baptist Worship Center! We’ll celebrate stories of life transformation, hear important updates from our leaders, and look ahead to the vision and goals God is calling us to pursue together across all campuses. Senior Pastor Jay Strother will share our churchwide vision and budget for the year ahead. After the gathering, stick around for a time of fellowship with the whole church family. Childcare opens at 4:45 p.m.

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College Fall Kickoff 

Come join us for our College Fall Kickoff on Sunday, September 7 from 7:11–8:30 p.m. in the Worship Center! We’ll spend the evening in worship, the Scriptures, and fellowship as we begin our weekly rhythm of gathering together. Whether you’re new or returning, this is the perfect night to jump in and get connected. Invite a friend—we’d love to see you there!

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Young Adult Fall Kickoff

Young adults—come kick off the fall with a night of worship, Scripture, and connection at our Young Adult Fall Kickoff on Thursday, September 11 from 7:00–8:30 p.m. in the Worship Center! This is the perfect night to meet new friends, refocus on Jesus, and step into a new season of community. Whether you’re brand-new or have been coming for a while, we’d love to see you there!

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Students: Movie Night on the Big Screen

Ever wondered what it would be like to watch a movie on the big screen in the sanctuary? So have we—and now we’re doing it! Join us on Saturday, September 13 from 5:00–7:00 p.m. for a movie night with pizza, popcorn, and friends. It’s a chill way to hang out and kick off the fall—and yes, bring a friend!

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College Sundays at Ave South

Looking for a place to belong and grow in your faith? Join us for College Sundays—a weekly gathering of students coming together for worship, teaching, and real community. We meet every Sunday night at 7:11 p.m. in The Sanctuary throughout the fall (except holidays). Come as you are—and bring a friend!

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Where Will You Go? | 2026 Neighborhood Prayer Walk

Join us for a special evening of prayer and presence in our community. On Wednesday, September 24 from 6:00-7:30 p.m., we’ll gather at the church and head out together to walk the neighborhood, pray for our neighbors, and extend personal invitations to the Church at Ave South. This is a simple but powerful way to live sent right where we are. Come be part of what God is doing around us.

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Quarterly Business Report

In the third quarter of FY2025, 185 new members joined our church family, 139 people made professions of faith, and 80 people were baptized. Worship attendance averaged 7,795—a 22.92% increase from the same time last year—and 7,532 people actively participated in groups. Group attendance rose 12.24% over the same period last year, with 19 new groups launched and a total of 420 active groups this quarter. To read the full report from our Trustees and Staff Resource Team, including updates on giving, missions, and ministry momentum across campuses.

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