Dr. Brian Coates serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church where he combines his passion for people and church leadership. With a Ph.D. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Dr. Coates’ research focused on how larger churches develop and support ministerial staff, delving into employee development, organizational culture, and human resource management. In his current role, he provides guidance and leadership to all 9 campuses, aiming to cultivate a healthy team culture that results in healthy ministries.
At home, he and his wife stay busy—and joyfully tired—with their four children, twelve and under, who keep their days lively and full.