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| STAFF & LEADERSHIP Staff Purpose Statement The purpose of the Staff of Cornerstone Community Church is to be a unified, passionate, and visionary team of confident, transparent, accountable, servant-leaders, called by God, to communicate the Word, shepherd the flock, and lead the Church into Christ through life-change. Staff Scripture II Corinthians 4:1-2 Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart, but we have renounced the things hidden because of shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the Word of God, but by the manifestation of truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. Byron Kirkpatrick, Lead Pastor
Byron brings passion and excitement to his role as Lead Pastor. While he faithfully labors in the details of leading the church, it is being with people that is the source of joy for Byron as pastor.
Spouse: Married to Bernadette for 16 years. Children: Morgan (10) and Adam (7) Education: Master of Arts in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Experience: Before becoming a church planter, Byron served in collegiate ministry for 15 years Hobbies: golf, fishing, golf, and more golf Favorite sports team: Go GATORS!! National Champs! Thomas Blevins, Interim Pastor
Thomas is originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he attended Western Michigan University. He played baseball as a shortstop and was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes during his academic years. Thomas is married to his beautiful wife, Tyler and has a baby girl, Emma Grace with another baby girl on the way.
He began ministering in 2002 through organizations such as St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, F.C.A. and Northland Community Church. Since then, he has partnered with groups such as Helping Hands, Green Isle Children’s Ranch, Nathaniel’s Hope, The Russell Home, Orlando Homeless Coalition, New Life Orlando, and Z88.3.
Thomas is an innovative, dynamic, dramatic, and humorous communicator being used by God to help redefine and influence today’s church. He has a deep passion to equip, encourage and educate people with the love of Jesus Christ. If you would like to communicate with Thomas, please contact the church office at 407.629.4410 or send him an e-mail at pastorthomas20@yahoo.com. Randy Gillis, Worship Pastor
Randy uses his gifts in creative communication to lead in music, drama, media, and anything creative. His heart is to see the truths of God come off the page and into your life. Spouse: Susan, married 11 years Children: Sydney (7), Elayna (5) Rylyn (4) and Rayden(2) ... can you say a houseful of chaos? Education: BSE, MSCpE in Computer Engineering from UCF, Masters in Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth TX. Experience: Randy served in collegiate and worship ministry for 20 years. Currently playing on my iPod: Drifter by Decemberadio Hobbies: WOW, snowskiing(been to all the slopes in FL), mountain climbing, and any game where I can prove my gift at being uncoordinated. Favorite sports team: Go Dolphins, BOO Bama. Go Gators, BOO Buckeyes.
Carol Thomas, Childern's Ministry Director
Carol oversees an aspect of our ministry important to all of us - our children. In addition to her responsibilties with children ranging from birth through fifth grades, Carol plays a mean second base for the church softball team! Spouse: Married to Willie Thomas for 18 years
Children: Stephanie (16), Alex (14) and Brittany and Beth (11)
Experience: In addition to years of experience in children's ministry, Carol is involved daily with children through home-schooling and baby-sitting
Currently playing on my iPod: Kutless
Favorite movie: Little Women
Favorite Bible verses: Psalm 25
Favorite quote: "cleaning your house while your kids are still growing is like shoveling the walk while it is still snowing"Eric Babington, Student Ministry Director
Eric and Vicki bring great energy and creativity to our youth ministry. They work with our 6th through 12th graders on such an important time in their spiritual journey. Eric also plays the drums for our worship band.
Spouse: Married to Vicki for 5 years Children: Hannah (2 years old) Experience: Eric brings great experience to the position having served as a youth worker for 3 years followed by 2 years as a youth minister in Georgia prior to joining us Currently playing on my iPod: Project 86
Hobbies: Golf, Paintball, Video Games
Current Favorite Book: Case For Faith by Lee Strobel
Favorite Bible verses: Numbers 6:24-26 Jen Deal, Financial Director & Facility Manager
Cornerstone's Finance Director since 2003 is Jen Deal, a native of Florida. She is passionate about creating an environment of biblical peace and safety at Cornerstone. Also, helping people get connected at Cornerstone to begin life transformation through relationship with Christ and His followers. She joined Cornerstone in 2001, and later that year had the opportunity to greet at the front door. Although deeply challenged by the task at first, she was confident that given some time it was a function that she could do well. Soon after, Jen was asked to join Cornerstone's staff with the financial administration of the church.
Jen is the sole proprietor of the Family Tax Center where she specializes in individual income taxes. However, she hopes to be employed full-time at Cornerstone someday. Jen graduated summa cum laude from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in accounting in 2000 and a Master's degree in taxation from the University of Central Florida in 2001.
Jen is a single Mother of her tall, teenage son, Chris, and they live in Winter Springs. Chris is a talented and intelligent young man who will soundly win any board game played with his mother and any video games played with his father. Additionally he is an awesome soccer goalie for a local team. Chris is a natural strategist and leader who is a delight to his family.
A decade-plus survivor of cancer, Jen cherishes her family, accountability partners, mentors and numerous friendships at Cornerstone and in the community. | |
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