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.

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. 

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.

Jenna DiPrima and Sarah Rogers talk with Phil and Karen Newton about how to help your husband in ministry when he’s discouraged and knowing how to handle criticism when it comes. They also discuss knowing your husband’s heart, praying for him, and pointing him to Christ. Phil is the Director of Pastoral Care and Mentoring at Pillar and an elder at Midtown Baptist Church in Memphis, TN.