Ryan Thompson
Elder
Ryan is the Lead Pastor and Church Planter of Cornerstone Church and has been serving in the role of Elder since April 2017. He is married to Arin, and they have four children: Anna, Ezra, Adelyn, and Alyse. Ryan graduated from Lamar University in 2010 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He works bi-vocationally as an engineering manager at a chemical plant in Port Neches. Ryan has a Master's of Theological Studies degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently working on his Master's of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a concentration in biblical counseling.
Stephen Brentlinger
Elder
Stephen served on the Church Planting Leadership Team at First Baptist Church Nederland that sent out the core team to plant Cornerstone Church. Stephen and his wife Jandy joined Cornerstone Church as covenant members in 2018, and he began serving in the role of Elder in March 2020. Stephen and Jandy have two children: Bryce and Beau. Stephen earned his Master's of Theological Studies degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also has a business degree from Lamar University, and he works bi-vocationally as a manager at Ritter Lumber.
Stephen Brentlinger
Elder
As lay elder, Stephen supports the various ministries of the church, preaches regularly, and shepherds the congregation.
Ryan Thompson
Lead Pastor / Church Planter
Ryan leads the overall vision of the church with the elder team and is the primary preaching and teaching pastor.
Zach Carl
Worship Leader
Zach leads a diverse team of vocalists and musicians who lead the congregation in corporate worship every Sunday.
Carl Durden
Associate Pastor
Carl has decades of pastoral experience at various churches. As Associate Pastor at Cornerstone, he oversees, supports, and guides several ministries including the deacon team and the CORE student ministry.
Holly Mitchell
Next Generation Ministry Leader
Holly oversees the vision, leadership, and volunteer teams for children and youth ministries.
Brent Sorrels
Global Disciple-Making Pastor
Brent has served as a cross-cultural missionary in Costa Rica, Port Arthur, and the DFW area. He facilitates Cornerstone Church support of church planters and missionaries all over the world and helps to lead the church on mission for Christ.
Christy Worthington
Women's Discipleship Leader
Christy has been a part of the dream of Cornerstone Church since the very beginning. She has led and served in various capacities, but currently focuses on women's discipleship, Gospel Communities, and the church finances.
Jordan Deville
Worship Technology Leader
Jordan leads in the vision of all things media at Cornerstone and oversees, trains, and directs the media and sound volunteer teams.
Aubrey Deville
Financial Administrator
Aubrey oversees the church budget and financial policies of the church. If you have a question about giving or the church budget, contact Aubrey!