Ministries

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Adult Praise Dance Ministry

"Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs." ~ Psalm 150:4

The dance ministry seeks to uplift the Lord through creative movement and praise dancing.

          Chairperson: Markeitha Mallory


Bookstore

Providing resources that are helpful in people's walks with God.

          Chairperson: Sister Jackie Brown

Boy Scouts

Boy Scouting develops young men through effective citizenship, character and personal fitness, who make the world a better place. And through Cornerstone’s Boy Scout troop, young boys are taught essential leadership skills in a wholesome, Christian environment, by Christ-filled men. 

Chairperson: Deacon-elect Eric Rookard


Brotherhood Ministry

The purpose is encourage males through fellowship with one another, that they may encourage one another to apply God’s word to his life. The ministry seeks to give men the tools to become a spiritual leader in his family and community.

Chairpersons: Brother Alvin Lewis & Trustee Charles McClurkin


Capital Campaign

Raising capital above and beyond regular giving, this ministry is driven to help facilitate large purchases that work toward the ultimate goal of kingdom building.

Chairperson: Trustee Dartan Days & Kimberly Days


Christian Education

"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." ~ 2 Timothy 2:15

This ministry empowers members and the community at-large through literacy, American history, and other avenues of education, including Biblical education.

Chairperson: Deaconess Doris Tidwell


Church Mothers

Chairperson: Mother Genobia Smith


Condolence Ministry

The purpose of the Bereavement Ministry is to provide support for those who have lost a loved one. 

Chairperson: Trustee Paulette Young



Deaconess Ministry

The Deaconess Ministry aims to uphold its mission of service. As women in Christ, the Deaconesses are committed to fulfilling duties in the church and supporting the pastor in his vision.

Chairperson: Deaconess Carutha Porter


Deacons Ministry

The Deacon Ministry has been and still is dedicated to serve. The Cornerstone deacons are continuing to fulfill their duties by visiting our sick and shut-in members.

Chairperson: Deacon Leroy Gist


Decorating Ministry

The purpose is to keep God’s House in clean and holy order by decorating for church functions and events.

Chairperson: Sister Gayle Williams


Drama Ministry

"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." ~ 2 Timothy 2:15

This ministry was created not only to entertain, but to use drama to challenge and encourage the body of Christ, and to show Christ to the lost.

Chairperson: Vacant


Evangelism Ministry

Commissioned and commanded by God to heal, deliver, and set the captives free; in the Name of Jesus Christ, the Evangelism Ministry is spreading the gospel outside the walls of the church. The evangelistic team is made up of those who come from all aspects of life. We all have been called out of darkness, into God's Marvelous Light. Our purpose in ministry is to bring the gospel message; Jesus saves.

Chairperson: Minister Margaret Swindler & Sister Gloria Hall


Food and Clothes Closet

Chairperson: Minister Sebather Bobo & Deaconess Nancy Dawkins


Finance Ministry

Tithing is the one thing we’re challenged to do in order to prove God is telling the Truth when He says He will bless us! The Finance & Budget Ministry aims to orderly conduct the financial business of the church, ensuring that all blessings brought into the storehouse will be used for the up-building of God’s kingdom.

Chairperson: Trustee Elaine Davis


Girl Scouts

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. And through Cornerstone’s Girl Scout troop, young girls are taught essential leadership skills in a wholesome, Christian environment, by Christ-filled women.

Chairperson: Sister Sylvia Rookard


Golf Ministry

This ministry allows members to fellowship through golf outings.

Chairperson: Deacon-elect Eric Rookard.


Health Ministry

The purpose is to provide emergency assistance and professional health care for to individuals who are disabled or injured during worship services. The ministry seeks to promote a culture of healthy living by enhancing health knowledge of the membership, and expanding the awareness of the relationship between physical, mental, and spiritual living.

Chairperson: Sister Renee Dean


Joy Academy

Through an enriching after-school program and summer camp, Joy Academy provides a Godly, safe, and nurturing environment to children ages 3 to 14 who are members of Cornerstone as well as non-members.

Chairperson: Minister André Tarpley, Youth Director


Kitchen Committee

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink… whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." ~ Matthew 25: 35, 40.

The purpose is to aid the hungry so they might be physically fed and spiritually fed. The ministry also oversees food preparation for church functions.

Chairperson : Brother Guy Mallory


Library Ministry

The purpose is to effectively archive church information and serve as a resource guide to the church’s long-standing history.

Chairperson: Deaconess English Gibbs


Married Couples Ministry

"Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." ~ Genesis 2:24.

The couples ministry aims to uplift couples bonded in Christ, for we believe that God is the head of every righteous relationship.

Chairpersons: Ministers Tony Foster and Lynn Foster


Media Ministry (Audio)

The A/V Ministry strives to ensure that God’s word can be visibly and audibly spread during church services and to the public via the weekly “Joy of the Lord” broadcast.

Chairperson: Brother Marco Nestola


Media Ministry (Visual)

The A/V Ministry strives to ensure that God’s word can be visibly and audibly spread during church services and to the public via the weekly “Joy of the Lord” broadcast.

Chairperson: Brother Marco Nestola


Memorial Scholarship Ministry

Chairperson: Deaconess Jennifer Kindall


Men's Ministry

The purpose is encourage males through fellowship with one another, that they may encourage one another to apply God’s word to his life. The ministry seeks to give men the tools to become a spiritual leader in his family and community.

Chairperson: Brother Alvin Lewis



Minister of Music

"Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp…. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord." ~ Psalm 150:3,6.

The music ministry aims to uplift Christ through songs of praise and worship, making a joyful noise unto the Lord at all times.

Chairperson: Brother Don Parker


Missionary Ministry

The purpose is to serve as ambassadors for Christ in area neighborhoods and abroad, telling all the good news of God’s love grace, and His plan for salvation.

Chairperson: Minister Sebather Bobo


Morning Joy

Children and Teen Church

Chairperson: Minister Shawna Bynum


New Members Ministry

The purpose is to aide new converts into becoming an inclusive part of the Church Family. New members are instructed on Biblical teachings and principals, with the goal that they not only attend church regularly, but that they are alive and active in church functions and events as they continue to grow spiritually.

Chairperson: Sister Willie Mae Thacker


Nursery Ministry

The purpose is to care for babies and toddlers during church services, so that their parents may actively engage in worship service.

Chairperson: Blaire Campbell


People In Action For Christ

         Chairperson: Minister Hoyt Bynum



Praise And Worship Ministry

Chairperson: Brother Don Parker



Shepherd's Heart Ministry

The purpose is to assist the pastor in daily duties of the church, so that his vision in Christ may be fulfilled.

Chairpersons: Trustee Jermaine and Minister Letitia Jones


Singles Ministry

To aid and assist all adults throughout their different seasons of singleness, that they may become empowered vessels for Christ.

Chairperson: Minister Karen Hill


Social Media

          Chairperson: Sister Barbara Nestola


Transportation Ministry

The purpose is to provide safe, reliable and courteous transportation services to the Cornerstone Church Family and visiting guests, so that all may be able to enjoy our services.

Chairperson: Brother Chris Gist


Treasurer

Chairperson: Deacon Claude Sears


Trustee Ministry

The mission as trustees is to maintain the physical properties of the church as well as oversee all legal affairs. It is our vision to enhance Cornerstone Baptist Church on a positive way, making sure all liabilities are met for the safety, comfort and well being of the congregation. We are considered to be Managers of the Church, growing spiritually together.

Chairperson: Trustee Rodney Tidwell


Ushers & Greeters Ministry

Serving as hosts of the church, the Ushers Ministry aims to ensure that members keep orderly conduct and reverence in God’s house during worship services, so that all may have an enjoyable experience in Christ.

The Greeters Ministry serves our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by spreading the peace found in the Lord to all who enter the doors of God's house. The purpose of the Greeter's Ministry is to show the love of God by providing a friendly and inviting atmosphere for guest and members. This is accomplished by ensuring each guest of Cornerstone receive a warm, friendly, and personal welcome

Chairperson: Julie Goins



Womens’ Ministry

"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies." ~ Proverbs 31:10. The women’s ministry aims to give women the spiritual tools needed to assist in various capacities in the home and church.

Chairperson: Minister Anne Meadows


Young @ Heart Seniors Ministry

          Chairperson: Sister Lynn Dawkins


Youth Dance and Step Ministry

"Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs." ~Psalm 150:4.

The purpose is to worship, exalt and magnify the Lord through creative dance.

         Chairperson: Minister Stacey Watkins

Youth Ministry

"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it" ~ Proverbs 21:6

We want our youth to take an active part in church. We believe in training them to be the best they can be and Jesus is the best example to follow. Our mission is to enable children and youth to know personally, love passionately, and follow purposefully our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Chairperson: Minister André Tarpley, Youth Director


Youth Ushers

Serving as hosts of the church, the Youth Ushers are children who are committed to ensure that members keep orderly conduct and reverence in God’s house during worship services.

Chairperson: Sister Debra Boggs