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Church Staff
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Dr. Rick Byrd
senior pastor
Pastor Rick is an expository preacher who helps God's people understand God's Word and apply it to their lives. He usually preaches through whole books of the Bible. Rick has led Cornerstone to be very active in missions while also serving the International Mission Board as a trustee.
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Dennis Nealy
Executive pastor
Dennis oversees administration and ministries at the church. He also leads worship in a passionate and energetic manner for our Contemporary Service similar to worship groups like Passion, Bethel, Hillsong United, and Jesus Culture. He has a heart for those who don't know God, a heart for discipleship, and a strong desire to see Cornerstone make a positive impact on her community.
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Hannah spear
DIRECTOR CHILDREN/FAMILIES
Hannah desires to partner with your family in leading your child to Christ, equipping your child to be a faithful follower of Jesus, and teaching your child to share with others how to do the same. Hannah's heart is to be a faithful servant of Jesus as a response to God's great love for her. She hopes she can be a resource to you, so your family may glorify God together.
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Patrick Smith
student pastor
Patrick is first, husband to Caitlin, second, father to Tinley and Tatym, and then Student Pastor of Cornerstone. He has a passion for students and a burden to see the gospel thrive not only now but in the generations to come. Because of this, Patrick's ministry here is designed to help lead all students into a continually growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Jim Grasty
senior adults pastor
Jim served the Lord in pastoral ministry for 30 years across the southeast, and now his ministry is connected to our Senior Adults seeking to serve Christ with them by using their combined years of gifts and experiences to build up the body of Christ. Jim’s passion is to link his faith and ministry skills with our senior adults in order to supplement and expand the ministry of the Word from our lead pastor. Jim does this by visiting our senior adults in their homes, accompanying them through the challenges of life, providing opportunities for fellowship, companionship, ministry, encouragement, prayer, Bible studies, and lots of laughter!
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Gabriella Smith
Wee School Director
Gabriella has a great desire to welcome preschoolers, along with their families into a learning environment that promotes spiritual growth and an understanding of God's love for His children. She comes to Cornerstone with years of teaching experience as well as a master's degree in educational administration.
