The Pillar Network

Vic Carpenter interviews Nigussie Yadete about his journey to faith in Christ, good ecclesiology, the path to planting a church in Ethiopia, and more. Nigussie is a member of our network and the Lead Pastor of Christ Community Baptist Church in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Vic is also a member of our network and the Teaching Pastor of Redeemer Bible Church in Spotsylvania, VA. 

Brandon Langley, Nate Akin, and Matt Rogers talk about Pillar's upcoming book 'Churches Planting Churches.' They discuss the purpose and goal of the book, building churches that multiply, biblical foundations for church planting, and more. 

Jenna DiPrima and Sarah Rogers talk about friendship in ministry, particularly for pastors' wives. They discuss the unique challenges in forming and maintaining friendships within the church, discernment in what to share, taking initiative in friendship, and more.

Nate Akin interviews Pastor Alistair Begg. They talk about the development of his theological convictions, his time at Charlotte Chapel in Scotland, longevity in ministry and marriage, personal evangelism, and more. They also discuss the viral moment of Begg's sermon about "The Man on the Middle Cross" and the upcoming book inspired by that message. Alistair began in pastoral ministry in 1975 and served as senior pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio from 1983 until 2025. He is also the Bible teacher at Truth for Life. 

Dave Kiehn talks with Josh Wredberg and Matt Capps about their new book, 'Every Member Matters.' They discuss the importance, meaning, and expectations of church membership, the collaborative writing process, and more. Matt is the Lead Pastor of Fairview Baptist Church in Apex, NC. Josh is the Lead Pastor of Redeemer Community Church in Fuquay-Varina, NC.

Phil Newton talks with Rich Shadden and John Sarver about how to navigate rhythms, rest, and sabbaticals in pastoral ministry. They talk about some of the challenges that make rest difficult, planning time for rest and vacation, and more. This discussion is from a recent Memphis, TN regional gathering of Pillar churches. 

Dave Kiehn talks with Matt Capps, Josh Wredberg, and Neal Thornton about churches partnering together to plant Coram Deo Baptist Church in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. They discuss regional cooperation among churches, building a culture of generosity and church multiplication, pastoral maturity and competency for planting, and more.

Sarah and Jenna talk about the role of women's ministry in the local church, including grounding women's ministry in Scripture, pastoral oversight and support, resources available for women's ministry leaders, and more. 

Brandon Langley and Phil Newton talk about Phil's booklet "Are You a Christian?" They discuss interviewing prospective church members, distinguishing between struggling believers and those who may not be true believers, the role of spiritual maturity in pastoral care, and more. Click here to order the book on Amazon. Discounts for bulk purchases are available through eknies@baptistcourier.com.

Brandon Langley talks with Alex Duke about his new book, From Eden to Egypt. They discuss communicating biblical truths to everyday people, the role of writing in pastoral ministry, illustrations in preaching, and more. Alex is the Product Director at 9Marks and an elder at Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.