Discipleship (Page 23)

Discipleship (Page 23)

Frontline Stories Presentation

At Cornerstone, we encourage everyone to view their workplaces, hobbies, families, neighbors, and friends as their frontlines. A frontline is the place where you interact the most with non-Christians. We love it when people from our congregation share what God is doing on their frontlines. This allows us to see what God is doing outside of our four walls and gives us an opportunity to pray for what God is doing there. Please review the article Frontline Stories Explained and the following…

Book Recommendation: Fruitfulness on the Frontline

This Saturday, October 1st, we’re starting an eight-week series called Fruitfulness on the Frontline. The inspiration for this series is the book Fruitfulness on the Frontline: Making a difference where you are by Mark Greene. The great news is that the Cornerstone leadership team has ordered a copy for every person in our church who wants to read it. So if you come to church this Saturday, you’ll receive your free copy! Please enjoy. – Pastor Jonathan *If you find this recommendation a bit…

Frontline Stories Explained

In the Great Commission in Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus taught his disciples to “make disciples” as they were “going, baptizing, and teaching.” He called his followers to do this not in a foreign country, but in Galilee, their hometown. Today he calls us to our Galilees, to reach the lost next-door, our frontlines. Although this is hard, Jesus promises his mission will succeed. What is a frontline? “Your Frontline is the place where you spend the majority of your time outside…

7 Reasons Why Faithful Church Attendance Matters

Going to church every week, week after week matters. If we know Jesus, we should desire to be with his bride. For all those who believe, have a church home, but don’t attend consistently, I’m writing for you. If you’re one of those spotty non-attenders, I’m writing to you in love but also in truth. Come home! Regular church attendance is not just good for the ministry; it’s good for your soul, and for mine. So why is regular church…

Book Recommendation: The Voting Booth

This Saturday, September 10th, we’re starting a three-week series called No Fear November. A great companion book to this series is the kindle e-book, The Voting Booth: A new vision for Christian engagement in a post-Christian culture by Skye Jethani. It’s a quick but thoughtful read. Please enjoy. – Pastor Jonathan  

I Shared My Faith Story. Now What?

Congratulations! You recently shared your faith story at Cornerstone. Thank you! Your church is grateful to have heard your testimony. It’s encouraging to reflect on God’s faithfulness over our lives. At Cornerstone, we want to continue to help each other grow to maturity. Here are three simple steps you can take to keep following Jesus: Step 1. Take Time To Reflect You’ve just written, refined, and shared your faith story with the whole church. Our faith stories are often very…

Bible Study Software, Website, and Apps

The following is a list of helpful resources you can use to study your Bible and prepare for small groups. We use Bible study software, websites, and apps to help us spend time diving deep into Scripture. These resources are not an end within themselves, but simply tools we can use to get to know God better through his Word. You can also visit the Cornerstone library in the Church Office. Please chat with the pastor or an elder if you…

Jonathan Romig: When A Pastor’s Kid Tries Partying

My name is Jonathan Romig and I live in Chelmsford with my wife, Monica. I am the pastor of Cornerstone Congregational Church and am excited to share my faith story with you. I was four years old when I knelt down beside my mom and prayed for forgiveness for my sins. She led me in a prayer in which I told Jesus I would “trust” and “serve” Him forever.  As I prayed I realized I had just signed up to…

Kevin Crawford: When My Parent’s Faith Became My Faith

Hi my name is Kevin Crawford and I live in Westford with my wife, Angela, and our 4 children, Molly, Ruthie, Cammie, and Sawyer.  We moved here from Houston, Texas in February. My story is about God’s grace throughout my life… His kindness that I don’t deserve.  By God’s grace, I was raised in a strong Christian home which influenced me to accept Christ at a young age. My parents are Christians, my brothers, my sister, my grandparents, and even…