about us

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our story

Our journey began in June 2025, when we were commissioned by Kairos Church and the broader family of Acts Ministries International churches to plant a new church in Houston. We are a mix of transplants and locals that have come together to form this new community of faith because we have experienced the power, love, and truth of God's kingdom and we want others to experience it too. 

Our journey is just beginning, but our hope is that we would become a pillar within our community, faithfully supporting what God is doing in Houston to the ends of the earth. We don’t know yet where this journey will lead us, but we are so glad to be on this journey with God and with one another. Most of all, we are excited about all the testimonies of God's goodness and faithfulness along the way. Come join us as we join in on what God is doing!

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our pastor

Phil first sensed a calling to pastoral ministry while attending college at UC San Diego. Not knowing how that would look at the moment, he spent a few years working in finance and interning at Kairos Church to discern God’s calling for him. After that season of discovery, he officially began attending Talbot Theological Seminary and received his M.Div while serving as the college pastor at Church of Southland. Several years later, he had the privilege of rejoining Kairos to serve as the Associate Pastor with his wife Esther and his three children. In July 2025, Phil and his family, along with a team from Kairos Church and members from various AMI churches came together to start Pillar Church in Houston, TX. Phil is passionate about creating spaces where people can flourish in their walk with Jesus. He has a deep love for the local church and is honored to serve the Bride of Christ in whatever way he can. Phil also loves coffee, good books, podcasts, strategic boardgames, and most sports. Most of all, he is excited to join in on what God is doing in Houston.

our family of churches

Pillar Church is a member of AMI – a community of churches seeking to model the spirituality, vision, and partnership exemplified in the book of Acts. 

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