The Pillar Network

Ep. 41 - Biblical Authority Over Experience with Danny Rurlander

Danny Rurlander gives a talk on the importance of holding the authority of Scripture over our experiences. Danny shares the ultimate experience of hearing the Word of God, to see Jesus as he really is and become like him, as we preach Christ through all the Scriptures. Danny is a member of our network and the senior pastor of Moorlands Church in Lancaster, UK.

Ep. 40 - Lessons from Historical Readings in Pastoral Theology with Phil Newton

Phil Newton shares valuable lessons on pastoral theology from faithful pastors and theologians throughout church history, including the pursuit of Christ-likeness, holiness as an example for the church, the effect of holiness on preaching, and how suffering shapes the character of a pastor. This talk is from one of the breakout sessions at the 2024 Unite Conference. 

Ep. 39 - Aspiring Young Pastors with Bobby Jamieson

Brandon Langley talks with Bobby Jamieson about young men aspiring to the office of pastor/elder, including pitfalls to avoid, thinking well about calling and desire, establishing pastoral internships, and more. Bobby is a member of our network and the senior pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, NC.

Ep. 38 - Biblical Authority Over Culture with Clint Darst

Clint Darst gives a talk on the authority of the Bible over culture. He discusses why Scripture has authority over culture and how we can have clarity and confidence from the Word of God as we relate to the world around us. Clint is the lead pastor of King’s Cross Church in Greensboro, NC. This talk was originally given at the 2024 Pillar Unite Conference.

Ep. 37 - Congregational Singing and Revitalization with Parker Moore

Nate Akin talks with Parker Moore about congregational singing, including how to promote joyful corporate singing, the value of theologically rich music, and the revitalization of Cleveland Road Baptist Church, where Parker serves as the Senior Pastor.

Ep. 36 - Conversation on Elder Plurality & Team Dynamics

Matt Rogers & Nate Akin host a discussion with panelists Blake White, Jason Finley, Josh Wredberg, and Clint Darst. They discuss the importance of elder plurality, including some of the challenges, ways to maintain a healthy balance of authority and deference among elders, senior/lead pastor roles, and more. This audio is from a network-wide Zoom call from December 5, 2024.

Ep. 35 - Biblical Authority over Pragmatism with John Musyimi

In this episode, John Musyimi delivers a talk on maintaining the authority of the Bible over pragmatism. He delves into the fear of God versus the allure of success, exploring various temptations that can lead us towards pragmatism. John is a member of our network and the Lead Pastor of North Point Baptist Church in Nairobi, Kenya. This talk was originally given at the 2024 Pillar Unite Conference.

Ep. 34 - College Ministry & Church Planting with Orlando Saer & Casey Williamson

In this episode, Brandon Langley interviews Orlando Saer and Casey Williamson on college ministry in the local church and how it relates to church planting. They discuss some of the challenges, pitfalls, best practices, and more. Orlando is the Senior Pastor of Christ Church Southampton in the UK, and Casey is the Lead Pastor at Goodwood Community Church in Baton Rouge, LA. 

Ep. 33 - Sending a Church Plant with Aaron Menikoff and Zack DiPrima

In this episode, Phil Newton interviews Aaron Menikoff and Zack DiPrima about planting from the perspective of a sending church. They discuss the motivations for sending, preparing both Zack and the core team, timing, and more. Aaron is the senior pastor at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA. Zack and his team were sent out to plant Trinity Church Kennesaw in early 2024. 

Ep. 32 - Pastoral Endurance with Jordan Thomas & Phil Newton

In this episode, Phil Newton and Jordan Thomas discuss pastoral endurance at a Pillar pastors gathering in Memphis, TN. They talk about challenges to enduring in pastoral ministry, what it looks like to endure faithfully, and more. Jordan Thomas is the Lead Preaching Pastor of Grace Church Memphis. Phil Newton has decades of experience in pastoral ministry and now serves as the Director of Pastoral Care & Mentoring for the Pillar Network.