Under The Hood

In this week's episode, Michael is joined by Nathan Ralls to explore the topic of leadership development within Cornerstone Church. Nathan sheds light on the different avenues available for individuals to enhance their leadership skills, including the Leadership Pipeline, Institute, and Internships. Additionally, they discuss Cornerstone's upcoming Residency Program, designed for those aspiring to full-time ministry. Join this insightful conversation to gain a better understanding of these programs and discover how you can participate.

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This Podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church, located in Marion, IL. You can find out more about Cornerstone by visiting us on the web at www.cornerstonechurch.community or checking us out on Facebook and Instagram @cstone.central

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This week, Michael is joined by Jay Gunn, Cornerstone's Groups Director.  Jay shares his heart for community and the two discuss the importance that other people play in our faith, what getting involved looks like, how to step up if you're feeling called to lead a group, and more.  As they explore this vital aspect of church life, they uncover the transformation that comes from building genuine connections within a supportive and Christ-centered environment.

This Podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church, located in Marion, IL. You can find out more about Cornerstone by visiting us on the web at www.cornerstonechurch.community or checking us out on Facebook and Instagram @cstone.central

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In this episode, Michael is joined by Holly, Renew's Store Manager, and Keith, Cornerstone's Missions Director to discuss all things Renew! They have a rich conversation about how much Renew has grown, how it functions, ways Renew partners with the local community, and how you can get involved too!

This Podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church, located in Marion, IL. You can find out more about Cornerstone by visiting us on the web at www.cornerstonechurch.community or checking us out on Facebook and Instagram @cstone.central

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In this episode, we sit down with Michael to discuss the sermon development process at Cornerstone and how his approach has changed over his years of preaching. Michael takes us through the various steps involved in crafting an engaging and theologically sound sermon, from idea generation to final delivery.

This Podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church, located in Marion, IL. You can find out more about Cornerstone by visiting us on the web at www.cornerstonechurch.community or checking us out on Facebook and Instagram @cstone.central

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Today, Michael is joined by Cornerstone's Production Director, Alex Crain.  They discuss one of Cornerstone's core values, "Savvy like a start-up".  They dig into what that statement does and doesn't mean and how it is implemented in the production team. Alex also get to share a bit of his journey in how he came to be on the team. 

This Podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church, located in Marion, IL. You can find out more about Cornerstone by visiting us on the web at www.cornerstonechurch.community or checking us out on Facebook and Instagram @cstone.central

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This week, Michael dives into a phrase that has become one of his favorites to use; "God welcomes us just as we are and loves us too much to leave us there".  He addresses two "ditches" that people can fall into and how we are to rightly walk in this area. He also introduces another phrase that the Spirit has been revealing to him in this season and how it can open doors for us to invite others to "come and see".  You can truly sense Michael's passion and excitement for what God has in store in this episode!

This Podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church, located in Marion, IL. You can find out more about Cornerstone by visiting us on the web at www.cornerstonechurch.community or checking us out on Facebook and Instagram @cstone.central

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Michael is joined by Pastor Nathan and Jake Lingle, one of Cornerstone's Elders to give an under the hood look into Eldership at Cornerstone. They talk about qualities that are looked for in an elder, answer some hot button questions on who can become an elder, give insight on what happens in elder meetings, and more. 

This Podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church, located in Marion, IL. You can find out more about Cornerstone by visiting us on the web at www.cornerstonechurch.community or checking us out on Facebook and Instagram @cstone.central

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Michael is joined by Jason Tanner, the First Steps Lead at Cornerstone. Together, they take you on an exclusive "under the hood" tour of the First Steps ministry. Jason shares inspiring stories of people who've gotten connected and involved through First Steps while also taking a closer look at the evolution of First Steps. They highlight the challenges and triumphs that have brought it to where it is today. Whether you've been at Cornerstone for two weeks or two years, it's never too late to take your first steps!

This Podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church, located in Marion, IL. You can find out more about Cornerstone by visiting us on the web at www.cornerstonechurch.community or checking us out on Facebook and Instagram @cstone.central

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On today's episode, Michael answers the big discipleship question of "How do we really help people grow?".  There are different approaches to how to disciple someone. It’s traditionally been done through intensives, information, or conversation. Michael unpacks how we at Cornerstone are rethinking how to make disciples in an approach to Spirit-given fruitfulness, through Spirit-guided disciplines, accelerated in micro-communities. 

Books Mentioned:

Richard Foster - Celebration of Disciplines

Donald Whitney - Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

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This Podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church, located in Marion, IL. You can find out more about Cornerstone by visiting us on the web at www.cornerstonechurch.community or checking us out on Facebook and Instagram @cstone.central

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Michael is joined by Jason Thrash as they go under the hood of Cornerstone's Empowerment Ministry. Discover the innovative solutions they've implemented to empower people in need, such as building tiny houses and giving away cars. Learn about the impact their team is making in the lives of those in the local community and how you can get involved and make a difference. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

This Podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church, located in Marion, IL. You can find out more about Cornerstone by visiting us on the web at www.cornerstonechurch.community or checking us out on Facebook and Instagram @cstone.central

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