STEP 1: CORNERSTONE PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
The Cornerstone Program is a 4-week summer leadership program that exists to help students be Centered on the Gospel, integrating the Gospel into every aspect of their daily lives.
Date: May 19-June 13, 2025
Summer Project students move in on May 19th and will have orientation on May 20th.
Schedule: 9am-3pm in class (Monday-Friday)
Other requirements:
6:30-8:30pm: Wednesday evening sessions
12:00pm-3:00pm: Thursday evangelism on campus
Thursday evening ENC large group or virtual group participation
***Optional, highly encouraged: Cornerstone student hangouts on Saturdays
OBJECTIVES
Students understand, embrace, apply and articulate the all-encompassing centrality of the Gospel and its implications for all of Christian living
Students understand and apply the fundamentals of discipleship in their respective missional contexts
Students understand the necessity of health in spirit, soul and body and practice disciplines for a healthy, holistic lifestyle
Students understand and apply essential Gospel-shaped leadership principles
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The Gospel
Overview of the Old and New Testament
Strength-Based Leadership
Gender & Sexuality
Devotional Life
Interpreation of Scripture
Physical Health
Racial Reconciliation
Rhythm of Work and Rest
Financial Management
Evangelism
Time Management
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Devotionals
Classes
Lunch Games
Team Point System & Awards
Relational Evangelism Assignment
Sunday Church Service
Church Family Meals and Events
Class Hangouts (encouraged but optional)
Weekly "Couch Questions" (optional Q&A)
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9:00-10:00 Devos (Praying the Bible: 15 min training & 45 min practice)
10:10-11:00 Interpreting the New Testament (Gospel Narratives & Parables)
11:10-12:10 Gospel Lens Exercise: Movie & Messages
12:10-2:00 Lunch Break (Game “Capture the Flag:” from 1:15-1:45)
2:00-3:00 Gospel & Gender Identity
FAQS
“How much is the application?”
Early Application Discount (by 2/09): $129
Regular Application (2/10-3/30): $159
Late Application (3/31-5/11): $189
The application fee does NOT include housing, food or transportation.
“Is transportation provided?”
Students are encouraged to bring their own cars. For those who will not have a car during the program, a carpool system will be arranged.
“Where will I stay?”
Students are encouraged to find their own housing or participate in our first-come, first-serve housing program at an additional cost. Food and transportation is NOT included in this cost, as each student is responsible for almost all of their meals.
WHAT SOME STUDENTS HAD TO SAY ABOUT CORNERSTONE…
“Doing this program, God has used it to change my life. I really see a difference in the person i was and the person I am now... that was because God revealed the truth of the Gospel to me...”
“Cornerstone impacted me in so many ways that I was not expecting!”
“I can easily say that Cornerstone has been one of the best, if not the best, decisions I’ve made in my life.”
“As I really began to really reflect on the Gospel and the materials and dive deeper into community, I really began to realize that this is all about God. I’ve never felt more submitted to God and never felt closer to Him.”