“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” —John 1:5 (ESV) In a place marked by both religious skepticism and spiritual hunger, Matthew and Julia are planting seeds of hope. Their region is shaped by a mix of atheism, cultural Islam, and generations of trauma—making
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” —Proverbs 16:3 Keegan and Carla are using their gifts to open doors for the gospel through media, counseling, contextualization, and hands-on training in unreached communities in Southeast Asia. Whether developing digital evangelism tools through Create Labs or walking
“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.” —John 15:4 Ethan and Grace are living in South Asia among one of the 7,200+ unreached people groups in the world—communities
Why Baptism Matters: Embracing Obedience in Acts 10 In this episode of Sermon Notes, Wade Owens and Matt Pearson, campus and teaching pastors at Brentwood Baptist churches, have a heartfelt and insightful discussion centered on Acts 10:44-48—the pivotal moment when the Holy Spirit falls on Gentile believers for the
“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!” —Psalm 96:3 Aaron and Misty are serving in Southeast Asia with a focus on planting churches among the Deaf. Their ministry is uniquely positioned to reach an often-overlooked community with the gospel—through both relational discipleship and cross-cultural
Equipped and Sent: The Residency Launching Gospel Leaders In a culture where ministry can easily become isolated, rushed, or under-resourced, the Brentwood Baptist Ministry Residency offers something profoundly different: a slow, intentional, and relational way to equip future leaders for gospel impact. This two-year, full-time experience isn’t just a training
Acts 4 and the Challenge of Community, Generosity, and Boldness In this episode of Sermon Notes, Brian Ball sits down with John Joseph, Campus and Teaching Pastor at the Church at Station Hill, to unpack Acts 4:32-35 as part of their “For the Church” series—a nine-week journey through the
Opening Reflection: Declaring Allegiance and New Life The journey of faith begins with a profound declaration of allegiance. Just as ancient Israel declared “The Lord our God, the Lord is one,” pledging to love Him with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, so too, in the New Testament, baptism