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Shayne Powell Jr. Th.M, Ph.D | Senior Pastoremail: pastorshayne@outlook.com
“And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.” –Jeremiah 3:15 Pastor Shayne is from Greenville, SC, and was raised on the mission field in the West Indies and Bethel, Alaska. He has been operating in a pastoral capacity for sixteen years now. His passion is preaching the “whole counsel” of the Word of God (Acts 20:27). He attended Fruitland Bible College, Liberty U., & Omega Seminary. He has six children with his wife, Sonya (Elisha, Eian, Zeke, Zayne, Aiden, Skylar). He spends downtime fishing with his kids, playing the guitar, & perusing used book stores. |
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Sherri Ingle | Music Ministeremail: sherriworship@yahoo.com
"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us.” –Ephesians 3:20 Sherri is a graduate of Western Carolina University, holds degrees in music and psychology, and has continued her education through Bethany Bible Institute. She joined Cornerstone in 2003, after a seventeen year tenure as music minister in Maggie Valley. She is a published songwriter, recording artist, has produced solo instrumental CDs, and has been a studio musician for Christian artists. Sherri is married to Jeff, CFC’s Director of Missions. |
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Sonya Powell | Director of Children’s Ministries
email: mylil3ez&hotmail.com
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.” -Proverbs 31:30 Sonya is the homeschooling mother of 6 children from ages 14 to 5. She has been involved in children’s ministry for 15 years at 3 churches. Her greatest desire is to see children “grow in the nurture and admonition of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). She is dedicated to seeing children discipled to follow Christ dynamically. |
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Greg Bridges | Director of Youth Ministries
email: bridgg@bellsouth.net
“but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” -Isaiah 40:31 Greg was born and raised in WNC and has been involved in youth ministry for over 15 years. He’s married to Renee and they have three daughters. He enjoys all things outdoors, sports, and spending time with his grandson. |
Youth Ministry Leaders
Brandon & Kiana Arnette |
Sydney Bridges |
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”
-1 Timothy 4:12
Sydney Bridges (Youth Ladies Leader) and Brandon & Kiana Arnette serve as our youth ministry leaders.
Our Director & Leaders share the desire to see youth find their purpose, identity, and future in Jesus Christ.
-1 Timothy 4:12
Sydney Bridges (Youth Ladies Leader) and Brandon & Kiana Arnette serve as our youth ministry leaders.
Our Director & Leaders share the desire to see youth find their purpose, identity, and future in Jesus Christ.
Evangelism & Discipleship
John Roberts - Pastoral CounselorAdult Discipleship, Deacon Chairman
John has served as an elder and a teacher in various churches. His enjoys interactive classes where his students engage in the study of God’s Word. He is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University. He is an avid camper and has 2 daughters with his wife Theresa. Mark & Stacy Waldroop
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Rev. David Williams - Pastoral CounselorAdult Discipleship - Teaching & Preaching
Pastor David, now retired, has served as a pastor for 31 years. He is a graduate of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY (Boyce) and studied at the University of Louisville and Louisville Bible College. Jeff Ingle
Mission Team Leader Jeff oversees both our mission team & our outreach trips to Honduras. The Lord has given him a strong desire to see the great commission fulfilled. He is married to Sherri, our Worship Director. |
DEACONS
John Roberts - Chairman
Joe Russel - Vice Chairman
Greg Bridges - Secretary
Mark Waldroop
Mike Vaughn
David Leatherwood
Finance Team
Don Ross - Financial Secretary
Mike Altermat - Treasurer
Joe Russel - Vice Chairman
Greg Bridges - Secretary
Mark Waldroop
Mike Vaughn
David Leatherwood
Finance Team
Don Ross - Financial Secretary
Mike Altermat - Treasurer
The gears turn at Cornerstone thanks to so many VOLUNTEERS fulfilling their task in the body of Christ. Whether it’s within our praise team and band, kid’s ministry (Sunday School, Kid’s Church, Team Kid), nursery, sound & media, missions team, connection team, security, deacons, property management or the kitchen (Simple Supper Crew), we love our volunteers and praise the Lord for their dedicated, passionate labor & their servant's hearts.