Pizza with the Pastor
New to Harpeth Heights? Join us for Pizza with the Pastor on Sunday, August 9, from 12:00–12:45 p.m. in the Welcome Center. Enjoy free pizza, connect with Pastor Brandon Hays, and get to know others who are new to our community. We’d love to see you there!
Wednesday Nights at Harpeth Heights
Wednesday Night activities are back starting August 19, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. — note the new start time! Join us for Worship Choir, Students, IMPACT (preschool and kids), and The Table (previously Mid-Week Word).
Student Worship and Water Slide Night
Students are invited to kick off the school year on Wednesday, August 12, from 5:30–8:00 p.m. with a night of worship, teaching, pizza, and water slides. Incoming 6th graders are welcome; bring your friends and join us for a fun and meaningful night together!
Wednesday Night Dinner at Harpeth Heights
New this fall—join us for dinner before Wednesday night activities, from 5:15–6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, starting on August 19. Dinner is $5 per person. Please register each week so we know how much food to order; childcare will not be provided during dinner.
Crafts for Missions
Join us on Monday, August 10, from 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. in the Harpeth Heights Gym for a meaningful day of creativity and fellowship, with a lunch break at 11:30 a.m. We’ll work on mission-focused projects like sewing, crocheting, jewelry making, card writing, and more—most supplies are provided, and all skill levels are welcome. Come learn a new craft, share your skills, or simply enjoy being together as we serve through creativity.
Student Ministry Parent Meeting
Get the full scoop on Wednesday Nights and fall activities at a parent meeting on Sunday, August 16, from 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m., right after service. Whether your student is new to the ministry or returning, this hour is your chance to meet the Student Ministry team and get the details you need for the year ahead.
Meet Our New Ministry Residents
Join us in welcoming our newest class of ministry residents: Braden Denman (Preschool & Children, Bentwood Baptist), Brennan Heard (Students, The Church at Avenue South), and Isaac Reid (Worship, Brentwood Baptist). Over the next two years, they’ll grow as leaders while serving alongside our staff and church family.
Leadership Nominations
God is at work across our nine campuses, growing His church throughout Middle Tennessee and beyond as we fuel a disciple-making, church-multiplying movement engaging the whole person with the whole gospel. We need strong leaders to carry that vision forward; we’re accepting nominations now through Sunday, August 16, for our Trustees, Finance Ministry Team, Staff Resource Team, and Campus Advisory Team. Click here to nominate someone.
Exploring Your Call
Do you sense God may be calling you into vocational ministry? Join us Tuesdays, August 18–September 8, from 6:00–7:30 p.m., for Exploring Your Call. This is a four-week study for anyone prayerfully weighing that next step: engaging in meaningful conversations about calling, character, spiritual gifting, and practical next steps in a Christ-centered, encouraging environment.
Coaching Foundations
Join us Friday, August 21, from 1:00–8:00 p.m. (dinner included), and Saturday, August 22, from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (lunch included), at the Brentwood Campus Welcome Center, as we explore what coaching is, how it differs from mentoring and counseling, and how coaching conversations can make you a more effective leader. This ICF-accredited course is essential for every leader and a prerequisite for our advanced class, Coaching Relationships.
Register now for Fall 2026 EQUIP Courses
Ready to grow in your understanding of Scripture and theology? Sign up for the Fall 2026 EQUIP courses at Brentwood Baptist, offered in partnership with Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Courses are available to students enrolled at SEBTS. Non-SEBTS students are welcome to audit the class for a fee of $50. This semester’s classes include Theology 1, Bible Exposition 1, and Old Testament 1.
Quarterly Business Report
In the third quarter of FY2026, the Trustees gathered for prayer, discussion, and decision-making around key strategic initiatives, including staff structure and role changes, updates on the Pursue Campaign, and future capital and ministry vision planning. During this quarter, 73 new members joined our church family, 96 people made professions of faith, and 58 were baptized. Average worship attendance reached 7,505, with 7,851 people engaged in groups. To read the full report from our Trustees and Staff Resource Team, click here.
Prayer for the Persecuted Church | Sudan
This month, we’re praying for the persecuted church in Sudan, where ongoing civil war has placed believers—especially converts—at great risk. Pray for protection for those forced to flee, for peace in the midst of violence, and for the church to faithfully live as salt and light while pointing others to the peace of Jesus.
What Really Happened at the Southern Baptist Convention
Every June, headlines about the Southern Baptist Convention roll in, and every June, church members are left wondering what it actually means for them. In this special episode of Sermon Notes, Pastors Jay Strother and Brian Coates break down what really happened at this year’s annual meeting — from the cooperative program to key votes and resolutions — so you have context before the next headline.
We’d Love to Connect with You!
We’re glad you’re here! Whether you just moved to the area or have been here for a while, welcome to The Church at Harpeth Heights. Click below to learn more about our church and find ways to connect.
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