Jim and his wife, Carole, have been married since 1995 and have two sons: Ben (Megan) and Sam (Erin), as well as three grandkids (so far). Jim is a retired public school band director who now teaches at JALC, directs two community bands, and works at Lowe’s. He enjoys exercising, fishing, golfing, performing music in the area, and babysitting his grandchildren.

The Childers family has been attending Cornerstone for five years. They have served in several ways including leading a small group and welcoming people at weekend services. One thing Jim enjoys about Cornerstone is the opportunities for everyone to serve—particularly seeing students serving in production or welcoming in the lobby.

When asked about his faith journey, Jim said, “I was saved at a vacation Bible school when I was nine years old. My family did not regularly attend church. Therefore, I floundered for a while. In high school, I rededicated, was baptized, and started to be discipled.”

Nick and his wife, Brenda, have been married since 1999 and have three children: Caleb, Elaina, and Hailey. Nick currently works as a Project Control Coordinator. His hobbies include playing games and sports. This would be his second term serving as an Elder.

The Martin family has been attending Cornerstone since 2010. They are involved in small groups and Cornerstone Kids ministry. Nick is also involved in Cornerstone Men’s ministry. When asked about his salvation story, Nick said, “I was raised in a Christian home as a child and came to know Christ as my Lord and Savior. From that day many years ago, I have grown steadily knowing God through prayer, personal study, and with other believers in the church.”

Nick enjoys getting the opportunity to serve in the Kids Ministry at Cornerstone. In his words, “I love meeting new families that God has brought to Cornerstone and making them feel comfortable and safe in our kids’ ministry. Cornerstone is home, and we treat each other like family. We are more than just getting together for a meeting, but a community coming together for engaging worship that points to the glory of God.”

Richard has attended Cornerstone for the past eight years and loves being part of a unified church family that genuinely cares for one another and seeks God’s heart. He especially appreciates the freedom to worship and the friendliness of the community.

Richard is retired and enjoys spending his days with his grandchildren. He and his wife, Beth, were married from 1985 to 2005, then remarried in 2019. Together, they have two sons, Troy (Kara) and Micah (Desarea), and six wonderful grandchildren.

He has been involved in many ministries at Cornerstone, including the Prayer Team, How to Study the Bible, First Steps, Small Groups, Cornerstone Institute, counseling classes, greeting, and even driving the golf cart.

Richard gave his life to God at age eight, kneeling at an altar with his dad. At fifteen, his faith became deeply personal, and he has faithfully followed the Lord ever since.

Paul Eckhart has been a faithful part of the Cornerstone family for the past ten years, serving alongside his wife Lisa, whom he married in 1979. Paul retired in 2015 after forty years with Growmark and now enjoys an active life that includes pickleball, hunting, fishing, and time outdoors with family. Together, Paul and Lisa have two adult sons, Eric and Joel, and three grandchildren, who are a great joy in their lives.

What Paul finds most meaningful about Cornerstone is its people and the evident presence of Jesus. He values a church where truth is taught with grace, relationships matter, and spiritual growth is nurtured over time. Paul has joyfully served in many areas of the church, including Children’s Ministry, First Steps, Renew, the Empowerment Care and Prayer Team, Hospitality, Small Groups, and Marriage Mentoring Classes. He is passionate about walking alongside others as they grow in their relationship with Christ.

Paul was raised in a loving Christian home and accepted Christ at the age of thirteen under his father’s ministry. That decision remains the most important of his life, followed closely by marrying Lisa and committing their marriage and lives to serving Christ together.

Jonah has been an integral part of the Cornerstone community for over 14 years. He and his wife, Jordan, have been married since 2010 and are blessed with four children: Jonah Jr. (12), Oliver (10), Gideon (8), and Iris (5). Jonah works as a Producer and Director at Guerrilla Film and enjoys working out and coaching kids' sports in his free time. He and Jordan are also passionate about fostering and extending their love and support to children in need.

At Cornerstone, Jonah is passionate about developing a vibrant community and encouraging people to actively pursue their faith in Jesus. He has been involved in various ministries, including the worship band, prayer team, and serving as a small group leader. Jonah’s journey of faith began in his teenage years when he was saved at a youth rally. After a period of spiritual struggle in college, he recommitted to his faith in his early 20s. In recent years, Jonah and Jordan have felt a renewed call to deepen their relationship with Christ and live out their faith with greater sincerity and action.