Elders

Ben Kinnison – Lay Elder

Family and Work Life: Ben and Kelly were married in 2000 and have 4 children: Evan, Taylor, Myles and Adelynn.  Ben started his home building career in 2001 and is also a licensed realtor.  He also served as a volunteer firefighter in Kearney until 2024.   On describing Cornerstone:  Gospel-centered and welcoming.  Ben appreciates the expositional teaching every week from God’s Word…

Mike Leigh – Lay Elder

LAY ELDER – Oversees finances Family and Work Life: Married since 1987, Mike and Brenda Leigh have two adult daughters, one son, two sons-in-law, and three grandchildren. We are blessed to have such a faithful and steady elder as Mike is Mr. Consistent:  he’s only had two jobs since college.  He worked for 15 years with the…

Abe Smith – Lay Elder

LAY ELDER – Oversees Communications and Worship Ministries Family and Work Life:  Abe Smith and his wife Arian met in college while chaperoning a date for some K-State band friends. They eventually starting having their own dates, married in 1998, and have three children, the oldest in college at UNL. As a family, they enjoy…

Jeremy Karg – Lay Elder

LAY ELDER – Oversees missions Family and Work Life: Married since 2010, Jeremy and Emily Karg – who met at a college student gathering at Cornerstone – now have five young children. Since 2014, Jeremy has worked for the Buckle as a programmer/analyst. On describing Cornerstone:  Gospel-centered and caring. Jeremy appreciates the body’s commitment to the truth and its…