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Welcome to Cornerstone

YOU
Belong
HERE.

A community of real people living bold faith. Come as you are — every Sunday, every story, every season.

4,200+Weekly
3Campuses
18Countries
20+Years
✛

"A place where the broken find wholeness, the lost find direction, and the found find more."

No performance required. No perfect past demanded. Just honest people chasing something real.

Join Us

Service
Times

11:00
Sunday · Main Service
Sunday Gathering

Full worship band, engaging message, and kids programming. Our biggest, most vibrant service.

9:00
Sunday · Early
Early Worship

A quieter, more intimate morning. Perfect if you love the stillness before the day begins.

6:30
Wednesday · Evening
Midweek Reset

Prayer, deep Scripture study, and community. A mid-week anchor for the soul.

Worship
Worship
Community
Community
People
People
Serve
Serve
Church
Church
"
"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them."
— Matthew 18:20

READY
FOR MORE?

Whether it's your first Sunday or your hundredth, we'd love to help you find your next step.

About
Our Story

BUILT ON
Faith,
BUILT FOR
PEOPLE.

Story
Who We Are

More than
a building.

Cornerstone began in a living room in 2003 — twelve people, big faith, and a dream to build something that would actually change lives.

Today, thousands gather across three campuses every week, but our heartbeat is unchanged: every person matters, every story counts, and every week we expect God to move.

What We Stand For

Core Values

01

Radical Welcome

Every person walks in exactly as they are — no pretense, no performance, no perfect past required.

02

Rooted in Scripture

The Bible is our anchor. We teach it honestly and openly, believing it's alive and relevant to every real life.

03

Spirit-Led Worship

We make space for the Holy Spirit to move — in music, in prayer, in the quiet moments between the noise.

04

Justice & Generosity

Faith without action is incomplete. We're committed to serving our city and the world beyond our walls.

Leadership

Meet Our
Pastors

Pastor James

Pastor James Okafor

Lead Pastor

A visionary voice with a pastor's heart. James leads with humility, wisdom, and an unshakeable belief in people.

Pastor Leah

Pastor Leah Monroe

Worship Pastor

Leah has led worship for over a decade, creating spaces where people encounter God's presence authentically.

Pastor Deon

Pastor Deon Carter

Youth & Young Adults

Passionate about the next generation — Deon brings high energy and deep faith to everything he does.

TWENTY YEARS
OF FAITHFULNESS

2003
Founded in a living room with 12 members and a big dream
2007
First permanent building — 250 seats filled every Sunday
2011
Launched youth ministry and school partnership program
2015
Opened second campus in downtown Austin
2019
Global missions partnership launched across 18 countries
2023
Third campus opens. 4,200+ weekly attendees and growing
Our Mission
"To love God, love people, and change the world — one life at a time."

Everything we do flows from this. Every Sunday. Every small group. Every act of service. Every conversation.

The Message

REAL
WORDS
FOR Real Life.

Honest, grounded, and full of hope — every message is crafted to meet you where you are.

This Week

Featured Message

Sermon
▶
Series: Unshakeable

"When the Ground Beneath You Shifts"

What do you hold onto when everything around you is uncertain? Pastor James walks through Psalm 46 and the anchor that holds.

Recent Messages

Past Sermons

Sermon
Unshakeable

"The God Who Holds"

Pastor James Okafor · April 14
→
Sermon
Unshakeable

"Roots Before Fruit"

Pastor Leah Monroe · April 7
→
Sermon
New Beginnings

"Resurrection Isn't Just Easter"

Pastor Deon Carter · March 31
→
Sermon
New Beginnings

"First Steps in Faith"

Pastor James Okafor · March 24
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Browse

Message Series

Series
Current · 2024

Unshakeable

6 Messages · Ongoing
Series
Past · March 2024

New Beginnings

8 Messages
Series
Past · Jan 2024

Love Loud

5 Messages

LISTEN
ANY
WHERE.

Miss a Sunday? Our messages are available as a podcast everywhere you listen. New episode drops every week.

Notes
Go Deeper

Sermon Notes
& Guides

Every message comes with downloadable notes, discussion questions, and a reading plan to keep the conversation going all week long.

FIND YOUR
People.

Small Groups

Grow Together

Group
Young Adults

20s & 30s Community

For young adults navigating faith, career, and relationships. Real conversations, real connection, every week.

Thursdays · 7:00 PM
Group
Families

Roots Family Group

Couples and families digging into Scripture together. Kids are welcome — we figure it out together.

Sundays · 5:00 PM
Group
Women

Women of Faith

A powerful, supportive community of women pursuing depth in their walk with God.

Tuesdays · 10AM & 6:30PM
Volunteer
Serve

Use Your Gifts
for Something
Greater

Serving is one of the most powerful ways to grow. We have teams for every gift — whether you love people, tech, kids, music, or hospitality.

Worship TeamKids ChurchWelcome TeamTech & MediaHospitalityOutreach

YOUR NEXT STEPS

01

Visit Us

Come on a Sunday. No pressure, just welcome.

02

New Here Class

A casual 60-min intro to who we are and how to plug in.

03

Join a Group

Find your community in one of our many small groups.

04

Serve

Discover your gifts and make a real difference.

Calendar

Upcoming Events

04
May

Baptism Sunday

Celebrate with those making their public declaration of faith

11:00 AM
11
May

Community Block Party

Family-friendly celebration open to the whole neighborhood

2:00 PM
18
May

Volunteer Appreciation Night

Honoring every person who gives their time to serve

6:30 PM
25
May

Men's Retreat

A weekend away for men to go deeper with God and each other

Fri–Sun
Community
Community
Community
Community
Generosity

GIVE
Boldly.

Generosity is an act of worship. Every gift fuels the mission — more people reached, more lives changed, more world served.

Ways to Give

Simple.
Meaningful.

Give Online

Quick, secure, and easy. One-time or recurring in just a few clicks.

Text to Give

Text GIVE to 555-0123 to give instantly from your phone. As simple as sending a message.

Give by Mail

Send a check made out to Cornerstone Church to our main campus address.

YOUR GIVING
IN ACTION

4,200+
Weekly Attendees
$1.2M
Given to Missions · 2023
18
Countries Served
650
Families Supported Locally
Missions
Global Reach

Your Gift
Travels Far

Through our Global Missions Fund, your generosity has reached communities in Uganda, Honduras, India, and beyond — clean water, schools, and new churches built together.

30% of every general offering goes directly to our missions fund. That's not a promise — it's our commitment.

Transparency

Every Dollar
Accounted For

We believe in radical financial accountability. Here's how every gift is put to work.

40%
Ministry & Programs
30%
Global Missions
30%
Operations & Staff
Questions

Giving FAQs

Is my gift tax-deductible? +

Yes! Cornerstone is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You'll receive an annual giving statement each January.

How do I set up recurring giving? +

Through our online portal, you can set up weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly recurring gifts in minutes. You're always in control.

Can I give to a specific ministry? +

Absolutely. You can designate your gift to any fund including Missions, Kids, or Building during the giving process.

Where can I see the annual report? +

Our full financial report is published each spring and available at our welcome desk or by request from our office.

WE'D
LOVE TO
Hear You.

Get in Touch

Let's Start a
Conversation

We read every message and get back to you within one business day. No question is too small.

Main Campus1420 Cornerstone Way, Austin, TX 78701
Phone(512) 555-0198
Emailhello@cornerstonechurch.com
Office HoursMon–Fri · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Send Us a Message

Our Campuses

Find Us

Campus
Main Campus

Austin Central

1420 Cornerstone Way
Austin, TX 78701

Sun 9AM & 11AM · Wed 6:30PM
Campus
Campus 2

South Austin

852 Riverside Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Sun 10AM · Wed 7PM
Campus
Campus 3 · New!

North Domain

3301 Palm Way, Suite 100
Austin, TX 78758

Sun 11AM
Prayer

Submit a Prayer Request

We take prayer seriously. Our team prays over every request — you're not alone in what you're carrying.

Your request is treated with complete confidentiality.

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