GOD WANTS TO DO GREAT THINGS THROUGH YOU!
GOD WANTS TO DO GREAT THINGS THROUGH YOU!
ABOUT US
Cornerstone Church is a community of believers. What does that mean - the word community? We believe that together we grow closer to God and one another. The Bible speaks about iron sharpening iron. We believe that together we grow stronger. We are a community of believers, a Forever Family.
Cornerstone strives to be a church where we kick down the walls that make it hard for people to find Jesus. Jesus calls for us to go to those outside the church to reach the lost and the broken. It is there that the lost will be found. At Cornerstone, we strive to be like the church from the book of Acts to see our city changed.
Cornerstone highly values our relationships with one another. We look to grow through fellowship, and ultimately grow closer to God. We value the Word of God and the leadership of the Holy Spirit. We look to extend grace to all of the lost and broken, and lead those with no hope to the hope of Jesus Christ.
WHO WE ARE
OUR MISSION
Cornerstone Church exists to Build New Lives on Jesus. Together.
We believe that life is not meant to be lived alone. When we say we are a Forever Family, we mean it. We laugh, play, cry, worship, eat, and grow together. We work through the hard things and celebrate the good. Nobody walks through life alone at Cornerstone.
OUR BELIEFS
Cornerstone Church is a member of the Evangelical Free Church of America. Click below to read our doctrinal statement and learn more info about the EFCA
OUR VISION
Cornerstone believes we need to be more visibly involved in the lives of our neighbors by going to them. We hope to offer our neighbors a small taste of the blessings of the Kingdom of God.
We aim to do this in four ways:
Kick Down Walls: We want to connect with our community through fun and friendship and invite them into a relationship with God, no matter who they are or where they've been. #GetOut
Connect in Worship: We want to create 52 weekends of heartfelt worship services so everyone has the opportunity to experience God. #GetIn
Counsel from the Word: We want to go relationally deep in small groups centered on God's Truth so we can experience authentic life transformation in Christ. #GetReal
Care for the World: We want to serve the real needs of our community to genuinely draw near to them in Gospel relationship. #GetNear
OUR VALUES
We are a community of calculated risk-takers for Christ and His mission. No more fear: not in our lives nor in our church! #FaithNotFear
We are a community of includers. All are welcome to come as they are to become something new in Christ. #LoveNotHate
We are a community of movers & shakers. We are not content to be comfortable, but to carry our cross for Christ. #MissionNotMaintenance
We are a community of grace-givers. We lead others to the Gospel, not the Law, because God did that for us. #JesusNotReligion
OUR HISTORY
SMALL BEGINNINGS
OUR STAFF
Jason Poling
Lead Pastor
Jason loves being a pastor. He loves to encourage people and help them become over-comers through preaching, teaching and counseling the Word of God.
Todd Kuennen
Associate Pastor
Todd is excited to be able to focus on growing and strengthening Christ’s church - the hope of the world!
Michael Uzdavines
Metaverse Pastor
Affectionately known as Pastor Goose in the Metaverse, Michael pastors our campuses in Virtual Reality. His passion is reaching out to the lost and unchurched through video games and in the digital space.
Eric White
Director of Worship
Eric has been leading worship services for churches, youth groups, and college ministries since he was in high school in Western Kentucky. He has been leading worship at Cornerstone since 2017.
Melissa Davis
Cornerstone Kids Director
Melissa believes strongly in the power of Children’s Ministry to reinforce what parents are teaching at home. It is her desire that each of the children at Cornerstone would grow in their relationship with Jesus, and their knowledge of the Bible during their time at church.
Allan Palma
Cornerstone Youth Director
Allan and Aimee were called to serve in the Youth Ministry in the Summer of 2017 and have been having a blast connecting with parents, teens and families as they grow together in Christ.
Aimee Palma
Cornerstone Youth Director
Allan & Aimee were both born and raised in Manila, Philippines. . They were married in 2005 and moved to Yuba City just before their 1st year anniversary.
Nicole White
Director of Operations
Nicole manages much of the technical and behind-the-scenes aspects of Cornerstone. She loves helping people get and stay connected with the Forever Family.
Stewart Freeman
VR Chat Campus Director
Stewart is a native to VRchat, being in it's darkest places before he became a born again Christian. Through divine intervention, Stewart found Cornerstone and was led to Christ. God called Stewart to plant a church in VRchat with Cornerstone to reach the community of lost souls that he was once a part of.
Angel VanEllison
AltspaceVR Campus Director
Angel is the Director of our AltspaceVR campus. She loves to code, 3D Model, is a talented photographer, and has an eye for design. She has brought all of those talents into the VR campus where she is passionate about fellowship and helping others grow in their Christian walk.
OUR PASTORS AND ELDERS
Jason Poling
Lead Pastor
Jason loves being a pastor. He loves to encourage people and help them become over-comers through preaching, teaching and counseling the Word of God.
Todd Kuennen
Associate Pastor
Todd is excited to be able to focus on growing and strengthening Christ’s church - the hope of the world!
Michael Uzdavines
Metaverse Pastor
Affectionately known as Pastor Goose in the Metaverse, Michael pastors our campuses in Virtual Reality. His passion is reaching out to the lost and unchurched through video games and in the digital space.
Rob Trojan
Elder
Rob has served as an elder since 2019, worked many years with kids in AWANA, currently leads a small group on Sundays at his house and is a leader in the High School Youth Group.
Nick Anderson
REST Director/Elder
Nick is passionate about helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus and take courageous steps of faith in obedience to Him. He embraces relationships that are honest and authentic and not afraid to tackle hard questions. He enjoys serving the church and the community through work projects.
Charles Ernst
Elder
Charles E helps where needed (read: everywhere) at Cornerstone Church and REALLY enjoys his forever family at
Cornerstone. He leads a young men’s bible study and wants as many people to know the love of Jesus as possible.
Charles Ingalls
Elder
Charles I heads up the maintenance and repairs team at Cornerstone, making sure our facilities are in working order. Growing in Christ and serving in ministry are essential in his life. He looks forward to experiencing God's perfect plan in his life and at Cornerstone!
HELPING PEOPLE FOLLOW JESUS