Leadership

Pastors (or elders) are biblically qualified men who oversee the local church, particularly through teaching God's Word, praying, caring for church members, and training members to do the work of ministry. These are the men our congregation recognizes as elders.

- Ephesians 4; 1 Timothy 3:2-7; Titus 1:6-9; 1 Peter 5:1-3

Pastors

VISION & TEACHING PASTOR

Carey Julien

Carey is the lead church planter and pastor of Pillar Church of Norfolk. He and his wife Erin were married in 2020 and have three children, Micah, Keziah and Azariah. Before coming to Norfolk, Carey served on staff at Pillar Church of Dumfries (the first church in the Pillar family of churches), Pillar Church of Washington, D.C., and McLean Bible Church. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing from Liberty University and a Master’s degree in Biblical Counseling from Luther Rice Seminary.

Pastor

Jonathan Rivera

Jonathan Rivera and his wife, Quemeka, met while serving in the Navy and were married in October 2005. They are the proud parents of Jada, Jonah, Joshua, Jenesis, and Justice. Jonathan enlisted in the U.S. Navy in September 1998 and retired after more than 25 years of service as the Command Master Chief of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron Twelve (HM-12) in Norfolk, Virginia. Throughout his military career, he faithfully served alongside chaplains and fellow service members, proclaiming Christ and the gospel. Jonathan was part of the launch team that planted Hampton Roads Fellowship in 2013 and served there as a pastor from 2018 to 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies from Liberty University and is a certified speaker, trainer, and coach with Maxwell Leadership, as well as the founder of Rivera Leadership.

Leaders

Communications Director

Erin Julien

Erin serves as the Communications Director at Pillar Church of Norfolk. Before becoming a stay-at-home and homeschooling mom, Erin spent nearly a decade working in the national security community as an intelligence analyst and Spanish and Portuguese linguist, including roles supporting the Department of Defense, Marine Corps, and Navy. She also served as an officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Spanish Language & Literature from St. Louis University’s Madrid Campus and a master’s degree in Global Communication from George Washington University, and began her communications career with an internship at the U.S. Embassy in Spain. Erin and her husband, Carey, have been married since 2020 and have three children. Their family shares a love for church planting and a desire to see people know and follow Jesus. Erin enjoys languages, cultures, and getting to know people from different backgrounds, and loves calling Norfolk home and exploring local parks, the Botanical Garden, the zoo, and community events with her family.

Pillar Kids Director

Tatiana Almonte

Tatiana Almonte serves as the Pillar Kids Director at Pillar Church of Norfolk. Originally from Florida, she and her family have been part of Pillar Norfolk since the church launched on Easter 2024. Tatiana is a Navy wife and the mother of two boys who is passionate about helping children know and love Jesus. She has served in children’s ministry for more than a decade, completed extensive training in early childhood development, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. She is committed to partnering with parents and creating a safe, joyful, and Christ-centered environment where children can grow in their faith.

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8026 Old Ocean View Rd. Norfolk, VA