Mike Glenn, the senior pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church, told his congregation in a letter, “Knowing that this day would come doesn’t make it any easier now that it has arrived. Today, I want to announce to you that 2023 will be my last year as the senior pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church.“
Glenn pastored the church for 32 years. Under his leadership, the church grew to a membership of over 11,000 people, according to the church’s website. Since 2010, the church has grown from two campuses to seven locations throughout Middle Tennessee.
In his letter, Glenn stressed that the decision to step down was his “alone” and came after months of prayer.
He wrote, “I want to work with churches to plant new churches and re-purpose churches in changing communities. The most fun I have right now is working with our campus pastors. I want to do more of this.”
In a video statement accompanying his letter, Glenn said in January 2024, he will become the executive director of the Engaged Church Network, which is described as “a family of gospel-centered churches, serving together to reach their communities for Jesus Christ.”
And he added, “This is an exciting time for our church. I can see where we’re going, I can see what has to happen. I’m just not the guy to get us there. I’ve been confirmed in this and my prayer time and my conversation with other leaders. You’re ready, the future is ready.”
Church leaders at Brentwood say they’ll begin looking for a new senior pastor in the coming months.