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 worship leaders. They walk through a simple framework (detect, develop, deploy) and unpack what it looks like to identify servant-hearted leaders, slow down the process, and build pathways that form shepherds, not just musicians.This conversation is especially helpful if you feel stretched, have limited volunteers, or know you need to invest in younger leaders but are not sure where to start.In this episode, you’ll learn:- The moment a worship leader realizes the job is multiplication, not just leading songs- What to look for when “detecting” potential leaders (and why it’s often backstage)- How to invite hesitant, humble leaders into growth without rushing them- The danger of elevating someone too quickly and how the platform can distort- Why you don’t need to be a musical expert to develop musicians- How shepherding happens through presence, trust, and relational equity- A practical first step you can take this week to begin developing leadersMeet the GuestsMack Burns – Worship Minister at The Church at West FranklinNick Gonzales – Worship Minister at The Church at Avenue SouthRegister for the Elevate ConferenceThis episode is part of our March focus on worship ministry, leading up to Elevate Church Conference on September 21–22, 2026. Learn more and register at elevatechurchconference.com.
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