WORSHIP, WIN AND EQUIP
We feel we have a Biblical mandate to do these three
things:
1. Worship God
2. Win people to Jesus Christ
3. Equip the new attendees
and involving them as they develop and
grow in their new-found faith.
Please read more about our missions.
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Cornerstone is a place for .. Kids, Missionettes,
Royal Rangers, teens, Seniors, adults, music, many
ministries and many missionaries... so many things!
Here are a few of our ministries::
 See
our weekly meeting schedule!
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The preamble to our church constitution and by-laws
states that we exist for the purpose of :
… Establishing and maintaining a place for the worship
of Almighty God, our Heavenly Father
To provide for Christian fellowship for those of like precious
faith,
where the Holy Ghost may be honored according to our distinctive
testimony
And to assume our share of the responsibility and the privilege
of propagating the Gospel of Jesus Christ
by all available means, both at home and in foreign lands …
THEREFORE WE SHALL CONSIDER MISSIONS
ONE OF OUR MAJOR EMPHASIS POINTS
See all
of our missionaries (PDF)
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Assembly of God Missionaries
Cornerstone Christian Worship Center shall primarily
support missionaries, both foreign and home, that
are approved by the Southern California District Council
and/or the National Missions Office of the Assembly
of God, Springfield, Missouri.
This support shall be paid to the National Office
on a monthly basis.
Special offerings may be taken by the church at appropriate
occasions.
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Other Missionaries
At the discretion of the Senior Pastor and the Church
Board, Cornerstone Christian Worship Center may also
support other ministries that present themselves to
this church and are approved.
This support shall be paid as each ministry requests,
or as the Senior Pastor and the board determine.
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Missionary Pledges
Pledges for monthly support of all missionaries shall
be recommended by the Senior Pastor/Church Administrator
and approved by the Church Board.
Itinerating missionaries are welcome to minister
at the Church, however, priority consideration will
be given to those that are supported on a monthly
basis by the Church.
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Missionary Convention
The Church shall hold a “missions convention” on
an annual basis, during which missionaries and other
missions activities will be showcased, and annual
pledges from Church members are received.
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Our History
Our congregational history began in August of 1927 when
the Reverend Arthur W. Erickson, a spirit-filled Methodist
evangelist began nightly services inside of his tent
in the city of Maywood, California. These evangelistic
meetings produced a number of born again Christians
that included many young people. With this nucleus of
born-again Christians the Maywood Full Gospel Assembly
came into being.
In October of 1927 the congregation began meeting in a hall on Slauson Avenue in the west end of Maywood. The meetings continued until the building was sold in the fall of 1930.
The church then moved into temporary quarters in the 6000 block of Maywood Avenue. With the move came the decision to look for a permanent home for the church. The property at 588 Carmelita Avenue became available and was purchased by the church and a new building was constructed seating some 240 people. On March 1, 1931, the dedication service was held.
From 1927 on through 1964 Pastor Erickson and his wife
Margaret continued to Pastor the church. Under Pastor
Erickson's leadership the church grew and was later
expanded to seat 450 people. The church added a Christian
grammar school and developed a great missionary program.
pastor Erickson retired when he reached the age of 79.
Over the next eight years the church was pastored by
Rev. Francis Sturgeon, Rev. Paul Keeth, Rev. Claude
White, and Rev. Clarence Rhode.
In April of 1973 John Scarr became the pastor. In September
of 1974 the church was relocated to it's present location
at 9001 Paramount Boulevard, in the city of Downey.
The name of the church was changed to Landmark Community
Church. Pastor Scarr retired in August of 1998.
In September of 1998 our present pastor, J. Stephen
Jordan, took office. Pastor Jordan has brought new enthusiasm
and a renewed vision to once again develop the church
into an evangelistic and missionary minded body of people.
Since this time we rejoice that we have been experiencing
steady and continual growth.
In June of 2001 the name of the church was changed again,
this time to Cornerstone Christian Worship Center. We
are convinced that Jesus Christ is Lord, and that on
this rock He will build His church and that the gates
of hell cannot prevail against it.
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