In this powerful and heartfelt message, Mike Glenn, President of the Engage Church Network and former Senior Pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church, shares his vision for equipping the next generation of church leaders. After 32 years in the pulpit, Mike now devotes his time to preparing pastors instead of repairing pastors — and it all starts here in Middle Tennessee.
From planting churches the right way to mentoring young leaders with true "air cover," Mike challenges pastors to step into a Paul-to-Timothy mindset. He reminds us that half of a pastor’s job is to identify, train, and launch future leaders — not just manage the present.
Whether you're a pastor, church planter, ministry leader, or just passionate about the future of the Church, this talk will both convict and encourage you.
📍 Topics Covered:
Why the Church needs a leadership pipeline now more than ever
How Middle Tennessee has become a new mission field
The difference between repairing and preparing pastors
Why 50% of seminary grads leave ministry within 5 years
What it means to provide "air cover" for young leaders
And why Jesus left us a cross, not a flag
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