The Pillar Network

Nate Akin, Dave Russell, & Ryan Hutchinson recap the important topics and highlights from Dallas, including Pillar’s presence at the SBC, the Sanchez Amendment, financial transparency, the ERLC, and more.

Brandon Langley talks with David King about Christ-centered preaching, the connection between biblical theology and church planting, the role of Christ-centered preaching in discipleship, and more. David is a member of our network and the Senior Pastor of Concord Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN and author of Your Old Testament Sermon Needs to Get Saved.
 
 

Nate Akin and Dave Kiehn host a discussion with panelists Dave Russell, Liam Garvie, Juan Sanchez, and Steven Carne on Baptist association among Pillar churches and a specific discussion about Pillar US churches cooperating within the SBC, including the upcoming SBC annual meeting in Dallas. This audio is from a network-wide Zoom call from May 28, 2025.

Brandon Langley talks with Garrett Kell about building a culture of discipleship within the local church. They discuss the role of leadership in modeling discipleship, some of the barriers to establishing a discipleship culture, dealing with specific issues like purity, and more. Garrett is a member of our network and the Lead Pastor of Del Ray Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia.

Brandon Langley talks with Jerry McCorkle about Spread Truth Ministries and their evangelism resources, overcoming barriers to evangelism, the importance of normal conversations, how to invite people to respond during Sunday gatherings, and more. Jerry is the Executive Director of Spread Truth. Learn more about their work at https://spreadtruth.com/

Jenna DiPrima and Sarah Rogers talk with Anna Moore about biblical hospitality, including the gospel motivation behind hospitality, the unique role of a pastor's wife in fostering a hospitable environment, some of the challenges and struggles associated with hospitality, and more. Anna's husband Ed has served as the pastor of North Shore Baptist Church in Bay Side, NY since 1992.

Dave Kiehn talks with Steve Thiel about the challenges of ministry in New England, his experiences in church planting, raising up new leaders, and more. Steve is a member of our network and the Senior Pastor of Christ Proclamation Church in Windsor, CT. 

Nate Akin talks with Bill and Lyla Curtis and Adam and Judith McNinch about the ongoing care of church planters and their families. They discuss the need for clarity in communication, the value of presence, the importance of caring for the wives of church planters, as well as the joy and challenges of international partnerships. Bill is a member of our board and the Lead Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church near Florence, SC. Adam is a member of our network and the Lead Pastor of Christ Church in Queensferry, UK. 

Dave Kiehn interviews Ed Moore about the joys and challenges of pastoring, the need for purity in pastoral life, ministering to the weak, and revitalizing struggling churches. They also discuss the unique aspects of ministry in New York City and the camaraderie within the Pillar Network. Ed is a member of our network and the pastor of North Shore Baptist Church in New York City.

Brandon Langley talks with Kenny Ortiz about the stage of church planting before covenanting together as a church. They discuss fundraising, recruiting and developing core team members, setting up church structures and documents, and more. Kenny is a member of our network and the Lead Pastor of Horizon City Church in Orlando, Florida.