Cornerstone Berean Church | Declaring and Displaying the Gospel

Cornerstone is dedicated to the gospel of Christ Our Mission

Reaching others through service Opportunities

Relationships matter, Get connected To Connect

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I‘m New Here

What to Expect

Learn about what you can expect when attending Cornerstone Berean Church

Kids' Ministries

& Preschool

Learn about opportunities for children at Cornerstone including our Preschool.

The 4 things

our focus

Learn about the4things that give visible evidence of the grace of God in a believer’s life...

Audio Podcasts

& notes

Listen to previous sermons and access the notes and study guides for further study.

Events

Preschool Registration – OPEN
Registration for the 2020/2021 Little Beginnings Preschool School Year is open! Click here to learn more about Little Beginnings!...
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Little Beginnings Preschool
Little Beginnings Preschool is a ministry of Cornerstone Berean Church. We offer a Christ-centered learning environment, caring & loving teachers, and a well-balanced spiritual &...
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Wednesday Nights
Children and Youth are invited to join us for our Wednesday night programs beginning for the second semester on January 8th. Truth Expedition is...
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Christmas 2019
Join us for our Christmas Eve Service on Tuesday, December 24th beginning at 5:30 p.m.The service will include worship songs, scripture readings, a special offering,...
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Meet our pastor, staff, and elders

Pastor Kelly Larsen
LEAD PASTOR - Specific oversight of Men’s and Women’s Ministries; Youth and Children’s Ministries; Compassion Ministries Family and Work Life: Pastor Kelly and his wife Tammy were...
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Pastor Roger Baker
Family and Work Life: Roger Baker came on staff at Cornerstone as Associate Pastor in September of 2019, having previously served the customers and employees...
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Sara Waddel – CHILDREN’S DIRECTOR
STAFF - Children's Ministry Director Family and Work Life: Sara Waddel has been on-staff since 2005. She met husband Jerry at a church youth group in...
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Kara Gehrt – PASTOR’S ASSISTANT
STAFF - Administrative Assistant Family and Work Life: Kara Gehrt has been on-staff as our part-time adminstrative assistant since August, 2012. As a former art teacher...
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Mike Leigh – Lay Elder
LAY ELDER - Oversees facility and finances Family and Work Life: Married since 1987, Mike and Brenda Leigh have two adult daughters, one college-age son, and one...
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Justin Halbgewachs – Lay Elder
LAY ELDER - on leave Family and Work Life: As the owner and general manager of a local small business, Justin Halbgewachs (don’t worry – no one else...
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Jordan Clark – Lay Elder
LAY ELDER Jordan oversees many of the church's technical needs and serves on the audio-visual team on a rotating basis. Family and Work Life: Jordan, a...
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Abe Smith – Lay Elder
LAY ELDER - Oversees Communications Family and Work Life: Abe Smith and his wife Arian met in college while chaperoning a date for some K-State band...
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What People are Saying

Testimonial #5
" This is a church that shows you love by connecting you to others right away in a gracious way.... "
- Randy and Carol
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Testimonial #4
" As recent transplants to Kearney, we felt welcomed and loved as Christ loves from day one at Cornerstone. What a beautiful fellowship of believers!... "
- Chris
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Testimonial #3
" I like the sermons and how deeply thought out they are. I like that I have made friends who believe in Jesus and are wanting to be more like Him. It's fun to be involved in all of the activities.... "
- Seth, one of our 5th graders
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Testimonial #2
" Our family was initially drawn to the solid, Biblical teaching that is consistently provided at Cornerstone. What is genuinely special about Cornerstone is how the teaching is then lived out among the body of believers.... "
- Lani
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Testimonial #1
" My first impression of Cornerstone Berean Church was friendly, genuine, welcoming, and well--transparent. This first impression has held up since we began attending.... "
- Marcia
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