Salt and Light Conference

Andrew T. Walker

Dr. Walker serves as Associate Dean in the School of Theology, and Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

A sought-after conference speaker and cultural commentator, Walker researches and writes about the intersection of Christian ethics, public theology, and the common good. His academic research interests include natural law theory, human dignity, theology of law, family stability, church-state studies, and social conservatism. His analysis and commentary have been cited in such outlets as The New York Times and Los Angeles Times, and he writes regularly for such outlets as National Review, First Things, Newsweek, WORLD Opinions, The Gospel Coalition, American Reformer, and Public Discourse.

He teaches courses in the areas of ethics, biomedical ethics, sexual ethics, moral theory, public theology, and religion in the public square. He oversees several Doctor of Ministry students and Research Doctoral students as well as serving as the primary program coordinator for Southern Seminary.

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Nate Akin

Nathan Akin is the Executive Director of the Pillar Network. He previously served as Pillar’s Associate Director for four years. He also is a founder and the current Director of Baptist21. Nate is married to Kelsey and father to Ada and Ryland. He has a Master’s of Divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Murray State University, where he twice played in the NCAA Tournament. In the past, he served as the Discipleship Pastor of Imago Dei church, a church he helped plant.