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.