Learn About Us
Our Purpose
Cornerstone Community Church exists to be biblical in content, genuine in nature, gracious in attitude, and relevant in approach. We exist to bring revival to Jesus Christ’s Church. We exist to empower Christians to walk in their full potential and calling from God, becoming true disciples of Jesus Christ.
Our Vision
To bring revival to the spiritual dark and barren lands of North Syracuse, Cicero, Central New York, New York State, the United States and the entire world.
Raise up true disciples of Jesus Christ, growing them to maturity and unity.
Preach and teach the uncompromising biblical truth of the redeeming message of the “Chief Cornerstone Jesus Christ.”
Love Christians doing the work of God with passion and compassion, always striving to care for one another needs.
Who We Are
We are a non-denominational, fellowship composed of a body of believers who are desperately dependent on Holy Spirit, who love God passionately, always seeking His manifest presence, all while passionately seeking God for the revival of King Jesus Christ’s church. Being built on the “Chief Cornerstone Jesus Christ” and the uncompromising biblical truth that will cause unity of heart and prayer, this fellowship provides a place of hope, healing, restoration, and renewal for individuals, marriages, families, un-churched, along with those who are offended, hurt, and insulted by the church.
We are a fellowship that has a solid uncompromising biblical covenant relationship between God and each of its members; we are a fellowship well known for brotherly love between the brothers and sisters in the faith and love for the world. We are a fellowship that will equip believers to know their position, power, and authority in the body of Christ, and release them to walk in their calling from God. Teaching them how to bring about true Godly transformation in their lives, homes, communities, cities and businesses.
We are a fellowship that will minister the uncompromising redeeming message of Jesus Christ without regard to cultural, economic, ethnic, religious, or racial barriers; a fellowship for everyone that wants to submit their lives to the Kingship of Jesus Christ in order for the expansion of God’s Kingdom. This fellowship will love and embrace others from all lifestyles, recognizing that every human being is created in God’s image and likeness. Completely loved unconditionally and uniquely valued in God’s sight. We are a fellowship where anyone can come and find hope, challenge, support and encouragement.
Our Core Values:
- Love God
- Love Others
- Change Lives
We accomplish our purpose by living out our CORE VALUES:
Love God
Worship Driven
We believe that in every area of life, from getting up in the morning to being at work or school, from when and what you watch on TV, to going to bed, from tithing to corporate worship, we should be worshippers in the truth as individuals. (John 4:23-24, Rev 14:7)
Completely Spirit Led
We are unapologetically Holy Spirit-led. (Acts 1:8, Romans 8:14)
Fully Dependent on Prayer
We believe that we should be Christians of prayer, devoting time individually and corporately in intimacy with God and seeking His guidance through prayer. (Luke 11:1-10)
Love Others
Family Focused
We believe that the family unit functioning in a Biblical healthy manner is central to the plan and will of God. We believe we are to provide for our own family. (1Timothy 5:8)
Love the Brethren
We believe that the family of Christs needs should be taken carry of by the brethren, which is the family of the body of Christ. Jesus tells us who our family is; they are those who are doing the work of God. (John 13:34-35, 1st John 4:7-12)
Loving the Community
We believe that loving relationships should permeate every aspect of life; that lost people matter to and are loved by God. Therefore, they matter to us and we will search for them and present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to them. (Matthew 18:14, 1st Corinthians 13)
Change Lives
Relevant Approach
We believe that biblical teachings should point out how culturally relevant scripture is while remaining biblically pure for the sake of growing Christians and reaching the lost for Jesus Christ. (1st Corinthians 9:19-23)
Prophetic Teaching
We believe that prophetic teaching which communicates the truth of God’s Word to transform individuals’ lives and the church. Helping Christians to walk in the fullness of all the promises of God. (2nd Timothy 3:16-17)
True Discipleship
We believe with true biblical teaching and mentoring that Christians will truly become disciples of Jesus Christ, becoming empowered to walk in their full potential and calling from God. (Luke 6:40)
Involved In Ministry
We believe that there is no layperson in the body of Christ; all are given gifts by Holy Spirit. We are all called to serve with our gifts. (Ephesians 4:11, 1st Corinthians 12 & 14)
