OUR VISION & MISSION

We feel that God has specifically called this ministry to tear down walls of religion, racism, and poverty, which have bound God’s people for too long.

• Religion: God is doing a new thing (Isaiah 43:19)
• Racism: All people are created equal (Galatians 3:28)
• Poverty: God wants His children blessed (3 John 2)

OUR CORE VALUES

Our Core Values define who we are and what matters the most at Cornerstone Church. We are passionate about our Core Values—they drive this ministry and guide absolutely everything we do to achieve our mission.

God’s Word

• The Bible, God’s Word, alone dictates what we believe and practice. God’s Word and the leading of the Holy Spirit are the foundation for all that we are and do—preaching, teaching, worship, and service.
• 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.”

Family

• God created us for relationship and community. He describes the church as a body, a fellowship, and a family. As we build strong relationships with each other, we give our time, love, spiritual gifts, abilities, and finances to advance the Kingdom of God.
• Ephesians 2:19-22 “…You are members of God’s family. Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the Cornerstone is Christ Jesus himself. We are carefully joined together in him, becoming a holy temple for the Lord. Through him you Gentiles are also being made part of this dwelling where God lives by his Spirit.”

Excellence

• Excellence honors God and inspires people.
• Colossians 3:23-24 “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.”

Growth

• God loves us just as we are but too much to leave us that way. Followers of Jesus grow by connecting with God, His Word, and the Holy Spirit; connecting with others; and connecting others with God.
• 2 Peter 3:18 “Rather, you must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All glory to him, both now and forever! Amen.”

Missions Work

• We are consumed with a heart of love for our community, the state, our nation, and the world. Our goal is to serve the spiritually lost, the hurting, and the poor.

OUR COMMITMENTS

• Influencing generations by the power of our vision and by modeling the way
• Being accountable for our every word and action
• Treating each other with dignity and respect
• Encouraging personal growth by developing and empowering our people
• Improving the organization by improving ourselves
• Capitalizing on our strength of ethnic diversity and teamwork
• Leaving a legacy of hope and promise to future generations

WHAT WE BELIEVE

• About the Bible
  • The Bible is the infallible Word of God and the authority for salvation and Christian living. (See II Timothy 3:15-17.)
• About God
  • There is one God, who has revealed Himself as Father; through His Son, in redemption; and as the Holy Spirit, by emanation. Jesus Christ is God manifested in flesh. He is both God and man. (See Deuteronomy 6:4; Ephesians 4:4-6; Colossians 2:9; I Timothy 3:16.)
• Relationship With God
  • We believe that every believer should be in a growing relationship with Jesus by obeying God’s Word, yielding to the Holy Spirit and by being conformed to the image of Christ. See Philippians 3:12-13.
• About Sin and Salvation
  • Everyone has sinned and needs salvation. Salvation comes by grace through faith based on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. (See Romans 3:23-25; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9.)
• About the Gospel
  • The saving gospel is the good news that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. We obey the gospel (II Thessalonians 1:8; I Peter 4:17) by repentance (death to sin), water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ (burial), and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit (resurrection). (See I Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 2:4, 37-39; Romans 6:3-4.)
• About Christian Living
  • As Christians we are to love God and others. We should live a holy life inwardly and outwardly, and worship God joyfully. The supernatural gifts of the Spirit, including healing, are for the church today. (See Mark 12:28-31; II Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; I Corinthians 12:8-10.)