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A Word
About Cornerstone
Cornerstone Church was founded by Pastor John C. Hagee in May of
1975. From its humble beginning with a congregation of less than
100, Cornerstone has grown into a church of more than 17,000. Cornerstone
impacts the city of San Antonio, the United States and the world
with its national and international radio and television ministry.
We are greatly honored by your presence and seek to serve you in
any way that will spiritually enrich your life. The phenomenal growth
of this congregation has been due to the commitment we
have made in reaching out to the individual needs of the people
who worship here.
At Cornerstone, we exalt one Savior, Jesus Christ. We proclaim
one message, His Gospel. We purpose one thing, to demonstrate His
love to our city, our nation, and the world.
As this informational website illustrates, we have many ministries
and activities at Cornerstone designed for every age and level of
spiritual development. My wife, Diana, and I would like to encourage
you to get involved in these activities and experience the difference
that Jesus Christ and an exciting church family can make in your
life.
Whether you are single, married, attending with your family, or
just "checking things out" on your own, this is the church
you have been looking for.
What
We Believe
Cornerstone Church is a nondenominational church where all people
are invited to worship.
The Church strives to meet the spiritual needs of all persons regardless
of ethnic or socioeconomic background.
All believers are encouraged to participate in the Holy Communion,
which is held the first Sunday of each month.
Child care and children's church are provided for children from
birth to grade six during the worship services.
The Church offers its "Discover the Difference" class
that provides information regarding the basic beliefs of the church
as well as church membership. For more information about this class
please call 490-1600.
The
Lord Jesus Christ
We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ as the only begotten Son
of God. We believe in His substitutionary death for all men, His
resurrection, and His eventual return to judge the world.
Salvation
We believe all men are born with a sinful nature and that the work
of the Cross was to redeem man from the power of sin. We believe
that salvation is available to all who will receive it.
The
Holy Spirit
We believe in the existence of the Holy Spirit as the third person
of the Trinity and in His interaction with man. We believe in the
baptism of the Holy Spirit as manifested by the fruit and gifts
of the Spirit.
The
Sacred Scripture
We believe in the scripture as the inspired Word of God and that
it is the complete revelation of God's will for mankind. We believe
in the absolute authority of the scripture to govern the affairs
of men.
Stewardship
We believe that every man is the steward of his life and resources,
which ultimately belong to God. We believe that giving the tithe
and offerings is a measure of obedience to the scriptural principles
of stewardship.
The
Church
We believe in the Church as the eternal and universal Body of Christ
consisting of all those who have accepted the work of the atonement.
We believe in the need for a local assembly of believers for the
purposes of evangelization and edification.
Government
of Twelve
Our Church is divided into small groups that meet in individual
homes throughout the week. We believe that maximum spiritual growth
and development come through membership in these groups. It is through
these groups that evangelism outreach to our city and ministry to
our members occurs.
Prayer
and Praise
We believe in the worship of the Lord through singing, clapping,
and the lifting of hands. We believe in the authority of the believer
to ask freely of the Lord for his needs.
Church
Body Ministry
We believe in the ministry of the Holy Spirit to the Church body
through the anointing of oil by the elders of the church.
Evangelism
We believe that evangelism is the obligation of every follower of
Jesus Christ. The Lord commands us to go out and make disciples
in all of the Earth. We believe that each person is first responsible
to evangelism in their own family as the Holy Spirit leads them
and gives them the ability.
Water
Baptism
We believe in the ordinance of water baptism by immersion in obedience
to the Word of God. All those who have accepted Jesus Christ as
their personal Savior should be baptized in water as a public profession
of their faith in Christ and to experience what the Bible calls
the "circumcision of the Spirit". Baptisms are conducted
each Sunday in the evening service.
Our
Commitment to Israel
We believe in the promise of Genesis 12:3 regarding the Jewish people
and the nation of Israel. We believe that this is an eternal covenant
between God and the seed of Abraham to which God is faithful. Our
church sponsors a Night to Honor Israel to express our love and
support for the State of Israel and the Jewish people.
The
Priesthood of the Believer
We believe that every believer has a unique relationship to the
Lord. As His children, every Christian has immediate access to the
throne of Grace and the ability to manifest the power of the Lord
Jesus Christ in ministry. Members of the Cornerstone Church are
encouraged to find a place of ministry in the Body of Christ and
utilize the gifts the Holy Spirit has placed within them.
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