Cornerstone Missions

The Cornerstone Community Church Missions Team strives to mobilize the congregation to pray for, support, and serve in local, national, and international ministries that connect people to Jesus Christ.

2026 Mission Board Officers

  • Chairperson - Mike De Jager

  • Treasurer - Kristi Van Klaveren

  • Secretary - Terry Thiel

Getting to Know Our Missions/Missionaries

Learn more about the missions and missionaries we partner & support at Cornerstone.

Missions/Missionaries

  • Pioneers - Nal & Ayra

    We aim to see Cambodians grow in faith and be equipped to disciple and plant churches among the Khmer and other unreached groups. Nal writes resources in Khmer to help believers deepen their understanding of God's Word and live it out daily. Ayra coaches new missionaries, disciples women, and homeschools their three girls. They pray that their work will strengthen God’s people, expand His church, and bring glory to His name.

  • CRU - Ivan & Ina - Moldova

    CRU began its ministry in Moldova in 1991, when several disciples of Christ began to show the Jesus film in Moldova. They allowed to hear the Gospel to hundreds of thousands people in our former Soviet Union country. Since then God saved many people through this ministry expands its influence to families, athletes, teachers, businessmen and starting home churches planting ministry. Today ministry of CRU in Moldova has over 70 full time missionaries.

  • Light Kids Path

    Light Kids’ Paths Foundation supports underprivileged children in the Philippines and Mexico by partnering with local pastors in impoverished areas. Through our financial support, children receive nourishing meals, biblical teaching, and consistent care, while families are introduced to the local church. We believe God’s Word is the light that leads them to a brighter future (Psalm 119:105).

  • Restore Merced - Matt & Leah St. Pierre

    Restore Merced cultivates renewal by strengthening relationships. We labor to see this bear fruit in restored relationships with God, meaningful work opportunities, vibrant families, and sturdy community networks. Our work is shaped by the community -- guided by the collective strengths and needs of residents -- even as we seek to harness proven resources so that all residents can blossom into the fullness of our God-given humanity.

  • Western Theological Seminary

    Western Theological Seminary is an evangelical seminary in the Reformed tradition located in Holland, Michigan. “Western equips women and men for Christ-centered, biblically-based, theologically integrated, culturally competent, and mission-oriented Christian leadership.

  • Lighthouse Ministries

    Lighthouse Recovery is a nonprofit, faith-based residential program in Fresno and Madera counties with an 80% success rate, helping women recover from drug and alcohol abuse. Founded by CEO Vikki Luna, the program offers holistic treatment, education, and a supportive environment focused on safety, sobriety, and faith. It empowers women to rebuild their lives and strengthens their relationships with family, community, and God.

  • Mission India

    For over 40 years, Mission India has partnered with indigenous believers to spread the Gospel and plant churches through training, Bible clubs, and literacy classes. Despite growing persecution, a great harvest is happening. We ask for your prayers for protection, grace, and for the 400 million in India who have yet to hear His name.

  • Hope Mountain

    Hope Mountain is a safe refuge of hope, healing, and restoration for children (both boys and girls) rescued from on-line sexual exploitation (OSEC) in the Philippines. Hope Mountain is a family-style residential aftercare facility where children are provided a safe place to live, education, medical care, counseling, vocation training and Biblical discipleship. Mark 10:16 “And Jesus took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.”

  • Young Life - Merced

    Young Life’s mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. We do this through teams of volunteers at five locations in Merced County: Merced High, Golden Valley High, Le Grand High, Hoover Middle, and YoungLives (teen moms).

  • Arabic Church - Paul & Beth Rogers

    The Arabic Church of Sacramento has served Arabic and Muslim refugees since 2006 through the Arab-American Learning Center (AALC), offering ministries like refugee support, ESL classes, and outreach. In 2021, they launched Living Water Academy, the first Arabic/English Christian preschool in the U.S. Paul and Beth Rogers, married in 2020, lead the young adult group and Sunday worship, with Paul managing campus renovations and Beth supporting the preschool.

  • Multiplication Network Ministries

    Our vision is to see a healthy church representing the Kingdom of God in every community. Our mission is to equip leaders with the tools to strengthen and multiply healthy churches. Multiplication Network Ministries (MNM) equips local leaders who already understand their culture, language, and social networks, enabling them to share the gospel more effectively.

Building Hope Through Education - Fundraiser Event

Join us for the Hope Mountain Dinner Fundraiser: Building Hope Through Education on Sunday, April 12 from 5pm-8pm at Yosemite Church in Merced, California.

This meaningful evening will feature a delicious Filipino-style dinner, silent and art auctions, a dessert dash, and powerful testimonies. Hope Mountain is a home providing safety and restoration for children rescued from sex trafficking and sexual exploitation, and this fundraiser will support the construction of a new educational building for the children who live there.

Every dollar raised will help create a safe, supportive learning environment while strengthening educational opportunities and building brighter futures.
Raised so far: $120,000.00
Still needed: $200,000.00

Seeking Mission Support?

If you are a missionary and would like to contact the missions team about support, please fill out our application for mission support.

Missions Ministry

Our Missions ministry flows from God’s sovereign grace and His call for the Church to make disciples of all nations. Grounded in the authority of Scripture and the gospel of Jesus Christ, we support faithful ministries that proclaim Christ, show mercy, and serve both our local community and the nations. Through prayerful giving, compassionate service, and obedient going, we seek to glorify God by loving our neighbors, caring for those in need, and participating in God’s redemptive work for His glory alone.