The head of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church is Jesus Christ. The manner in which we operate should reflect his values and his priorities. His life and teaching as revealed through Scripture and by the Holy Spirit provide the vision for Cornerstone.

Our Congregation as our church body participates in the selection of church leaders through prayerful involvement at various levels.   Our church body, to seek God's will and identify fit candidates for the office of Elder or Deacon, annually forms a Nominating Committee.  The Congregation then has the opportunity to affirm those candidates for office recommended by the Nominating Congregation.

Elders are members of the body who provide general care and oversight oversight for the people of Cornerstone.   Our Board of Elders continually evaluates the teaching ministry of the church and review major ministry decisions and initiatives.   Through diligent prayer, study, and discussion, our Elders seek God's direction for Cornerstone's ministry.  Our Elders exercise shepherding care of the church and ensure that Cornerstone remains on track with teachings of the Bible.  Ultimate decision-making authority rests with our Elders, as prescribed by the New Testament of the Bible.

Deacons are members of the body who oversee Cornerstone's benevolence, finances and facilities.  Guided by Cornerstone's vision and mission for ministry, our Board of Deacons develops and oversees a financial plan to accomplish eternal goals with the resources of God's people.  Our Deacons pray and exercise sound management practice to ensure good stewardship of Cornerstone's finances and facilities.  Our Deacons take the lead in our ministry of mercy to people within Cornerstone and those in need throughout the community.

Staff directs the day-to-day affairs of the ministries of the church. The Senior Pastor directs the staff as a whole. The staff's main job is to build and coordinate teams of volunteers so that ministry can happen. The Senior Pastor's main function is to give leadership to the staff and church. He is responsible to set the strategies and ministry priorities for the entire staff to use in building their teams. Together the staff works to mobilize the people of Cornerstone into productive service through spiritual gifts, life passions, and ministry styles.

The way that these three teams work together is important to the operation of our ministry. The staff, under the leadership of the Senior Pastor, directs the ministries of the church; these ministries are supported by the planning and allocation of resources from the deacons; all of the activities of the church, including staff and deacons, are carried out under the care of the elder board and in keeping with the mission for ministry that they have determined. All of this is done under full submission to the Lord Jesus Christ and the teachings he has given for the healthy operation of the local church.

The key to the success of leadership in the church is the humility with which leaders in any position conduct their lives. Leaders at any level must use their position as a platform for service, not as a place of power. The New Testament gives clear instruction as to the characteristics of leadership in the kingdom of God. Jesus modeled it best when he wrapped a towel around his waist, knelt down, and washed the feet of his disciples after a long walk on a dusty road. (John 13:1-17) His act of humility is a pattern for all believers, including all leaders, to follow as we put ourselves to the work of the kingdom. From that premise, we can respect and follow those whom God has placed in positions of leadership in the church, maintaining the unity and purpose of our community.