God saved and changed Bill Godair’s life at age fifteen one night in a high school gym. Bill immediately got involved in church. Over the next few years he became a youth pastor and co-pastor, then God called him to move from St. Louis, MO to Salisbury, NC to be a lead pastor.
Bishop Godair started Cornerstone, a diverse church, in 1986. Over the last 31 years Bishop Godair has given his blood, sweat, and tears here.
Tina is a creative lady with a background from the corporate world. Tina leads Girlfriends, Cornerstone’s women’s ministry.
She talks openly about her failed first marriage, her being a single mother for seven years, and the tragic loss of her seven-year-old daughter. She believes that no matter anyone’s background or mistakes, God has a great plan for them.
Pastor Brandon Levi Spiker was saved at the age of 5, and at age 6, he knew God had called him to preach the gospel. He started in full time ministry at 17 years old, and has traveled to over 18 nations of the world. He married his wife, Tara in 2014. They have two children, Gracie and Isaac. Pastor Brandon is a revivalist at heart. He loves to be out meeting the needs of families in the community.
Tara Levi Spiker was saved at 20 years old. She immediately began evangelizing to those around her and serving in a church. She then attended Bible school. After graduating Bible school, she was hired to work for an International ministry. In 2013, Tara launched into full-time ministry. She’s been to 15 countries. She married her husband, Brandon Levi Spiker in 2014. They have two children, Gracie and Isaac. She loves serving and has a heart for God and people.
Damita Wilder is a native of North Carolina (Smithfield). She served as an ordained pastor for 26 years and has held many other positions within the church and community. To date, she is the only non-staff/student to receive an award for work with African-American students at Western Carolina University.
She is the mother of three daughters, grandmother of one granddaughter and two grandsons. The great grandmother of 7 (2 girls and 5 boys).
George leads and oversees our Hispanic congregation. He has been in ministry for 30 years. George is passionate about preaching the Gospel and reaching people wherever they are on their journey of knowing God.
George loves to have fun. No matter where he’s at or what he’s doing, he’s going to have a good time.
