Salvation
By the grace of God, we are afforded a spiritual beginning. By grace alone - the word means "a favor we didn't earn" - we begin the Christian life. Though it is a beginning for us, God has worked behind the scenes long before we responded. He literally came to the world in the person of Jesus Christ; and by means of crucifixion, He paid our crippling debt of sin. As He did then, He comes to us now in the person of the Holy Spirit and moves among us in our waywardness to renew our spiritual direction and direct us to the next step of our spiritual journey. Cornerstone's mission is to share the news of that salvation through excellence in worship, service and community in the name of Jesus Christ.

Spiritual Life
Our spiritual life reflects our response to God's grace in our lives. Our walk with God begins by grace and continues by grace. But just as we can underestimate the extent of God's work in initiating our Christian life, we can easily surrender to thinking that our own work and compliance with doctrinal rules automatically produces spiritual maturity. Cornerstone's purpose is to invigorate both seekers and believers in their committed walk with God so they might mature spiritually in their daily lives.
 
But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 3:18a

Christian Service
"On Earth as it is in Heaven!"
We believe that God's plan involves those receiving His grace evidencing that grace out in the world - that salvation begins right here and now and that God affords His created people a multitude of spiritual gifts with which to make the world a better place. We believe that Christians ought to pursue improvement in the world as it reflects the Kingdom of Heaven. Our differing skills, roles, talents and gifts energize the church in that effort. Cornerstone's mission is to help believers identify those gifts and engage in their thoughtful application toward the betterment of society. We fully endorse and work to implement the social principles of the United Methodist Church.

Website link: UMC Social Principals
Website link: UMC Social Creed

Evangelism
Jesus Christ had a mission. He came to earth from Heaven knowing His purpose. Even as a child at age 12, He told His parents, "Did you not know I had to be about my Father's business?" (Luke 2:49) His single-mindedness, determination, and reliance on His Father's guidance ensured that at the end of his ministry, He could pray confidently, "I have accomplished the work which you gave me to do." (John 17:4) It is the mission of Cornerstone to carry on that work, and to be about God's business. Toward that end, we recognize that the lost matter to God, and therefore, they ought to matter to the church. As instruments of evangelism, we are committed to sharing the news of our mission with the lost.

Stewardship 
As a community of believers, Cornerstone is called to provide economically for the mission of our ministry. To that end, mature Christians give in the following manner:

  • Generously. All that we have comes from Christ, and we know that Christ owns all that we have. In that, we make efforts to return to Christ what comes from Him.

  • Proportionately. They are committed to giving a percentage of their income - recognizing the tithe as a long-established benchmark of Christian stewardship.

  • Regularly. As resources flow in, they offer the "first fruits" back to God, honoring God before others.

  • Locally. Recognizing Cornerstone as their spiritual home, they support the ministries from which they derive benefit.
  • Liberally. As they are able, they go beyond giving to their own church community and contribute globally to the cause of Christ.

  • Cheerfully. Knowing that the heart is transparent to God, they do not give to God begrudgingly or under compulsion, but with a joyful spirit as their resources enhance the mission of Christ and service to the world.

  • Anonymously. They don't call attention to themselves when they give, or expect their offering to produce personal advantage within the church.

  • Expectantly. Counting on God's promise of provision, as they give they anticipate seeing God use their gifts as He continues to work in their lives.

Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:7

Significance
Cornerstone recognizes that God wants each of us to live a life of significance. Not only are we servants of God, we are children of God. Cornerstone's primary mission is to encourage those who worship and mature in their faith to seek significance and purpose in their life.

Every Sunday those in attendance at Cornerstone can expect relevant teaching, superb music, heart-felt worship, community, constant prayer, and compassionate care for those in need. Our service welcomes children and families. We strive to bring multi-cultural worship to HPUMC. Our preaching combines inspiration and teaching, and our music includes a variety of styles to move worshippers into highly-engaged participation. We seek to transform people in the Christian faith one life at a time, and to create a community of contagious Christianity that can influence and encourage the world.