A healthy worship team should reflect the body of Christ. In this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Mack Burns and Travis Cottrell talk about what it takes to lead a truly multi-generational worship team. From song selection and vocal ranges to platform representation and relational equity, they explore how to bridge generational differences without falling into people-pleasing.
You’ll hear why multi-generational worship is not just a preference but a theological conviction, how to create singing experiences that serve everyone in the room, and what it looks like to honor every generation without losing unity.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why multi-generational worship reflects the body of Christ
- The biggest generational differences in singing styles and expectations
- How to plan sets that create space for everyone to engage
- The difference between people-pleasing and speaking your people’s language
- How to build relational equity across generations
- Why humility and representation matter on the platform
- One practical first step if generational tension exists on your team
Meet the Guests
Mack Burns – Worship Minister at The Church at West Franklin Travis Cottrell – Worship Minister at Brentwood Baptist Church
Register for the Elevate Conference
This 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.