Endorsements

"Cornerstone offers the most carefully-constructed, Biblical and up-to-date training courses for the Lord’s disciples to be found anywhere in Australia. You will train on the job, with teams of like-minded and big-hearted students and lecturers. Cornerstone’s great range of training options arises from long experience and a deep commitment to quality and community relevance. You’ll not only love it; you’ll be transformed by it."

"There are several reasons why I was attracted to Cornerstone and delighted to have an involvement with it:
- it is anchored in rural Australia and an integral part of the life of several provincial centres ...
- it is committed to a holistic vision of Christian discipleship.  This combines an emphasis upon serious learning, spiritual, communal living and work experience that is not always found in Christian organisations 
- it is focused on young people looking for or who would benefit from further discipling before proceeding with their preparation for adult life and work. 

I warmly commend the work of Cornerstone to church leaders, youth workers, parents, schools and to your people themselves."

"There are very few movents in this country which take the challenge to be authentic followers of Christ as seriously as the Cornerstone Community. This applies equally to everyone involved, from the most senior leadership to the most newly-arrived trainee. 

Consequently the integrity of their mission teams members lives makes a big impact for Christ wherever they work, whether it be amongst civic leaders, the business community, local communities as a whole, young people - employed and unemployed, and students at tertiary, secondary and primary levels. 

As well as all this they frequently bring encouragement, hope, new vision, and a new understanding of evangelism to the local churches who request their assistance."

"As a retired pastor who also had 13 years full-time ministry with Youth for Christ, one of the frustrations and heart-aches was to see our young people going out into our hostile world and floundering in their faith in Christ. Having had firsthand experience with the Cornerstone Community for some 10 years I can think of no better organisation to provide a foundation for a life style of mission firmly grounded in the Biblical basis for Christian discipleship."

"Cornerstone educates rather than indoctrinates, encourages rather than enforces and leads by example rather than from behind.  I am encouraged by their concept of enabling student teams to positively affect the community in which they live.  At this point of Australia's history it is refreshing to know of a group which harnesses and cares for the idealism of youth so that the individual, the community and our nation at large are better for it."

"I am very pleased to endorse the Cornerstone training programme being conducted in various Australian centres ... I would encourage any parent concerned for the overall development of their young people to have utter confidence in the training Cornerstone provides through their competent leaders and effective programme."

"I am most impressed with the results of this course ... Cornerstone is committed to developing people's character, knowledge and skills in Christian and secular work, and I have seen few colleges that do it as well as they do.  The staff I have met are well-trained and very committed ... Cornerstone is an interdenominational Christian organisation in good standing with the churches it has association with."

"I would like you to know that I fully support your objectives and your operations. If there is anything that I can do to assist your operations at any time please do not hesitate to call me."

"I have witnessed the people involved in the Cornerstone organisation in my community over the years ... and have the greatest pleasure in attesting to the very fine character and nature of all the people who spent time here.  From the time they arrived they set about becoming a part of the community and demonstrating that young people can be very Christian in their everyday lives ...  Their wonderful personalities coupled with their Christian training and ways led to a huge respect and affection from the population as their conduct was so excellent.  People who had no religious background themselves were impressed that these young people were 'ordinary' and could do all of the things that others can whilst still exhibiting that Christian outlook ... I can honestly say that I have never met a group of more likeable people or people who have commanded such high esteem in a relatively short space of time.  I would thoroughly recommend this organisation and its members to any community as they are a wonderful asset and will become valued community members." 

"Members of Cornerstone Community have taken Scripture Seminars on several occasions. Their work with the students is thoroughly prepared and carefully resourced. Presentation is always interesting and well received by the students."

"Members of the Cornerstone Community provide weekly religious education instruction across both the Infants and Primary sites of Dubbo West Public School ... The contribution of Cornerstone representatives is greatly appreciated.  The quality of presentation is excellent."

"I am delighted to be associated with Cornerstone and regard their leaders and people as among the finest examples of the Christian faith I know.  I also like their philosophy of not just being a great Christian witness in the broader community, but also being part of that broader community in very practical terms.  That is through their businesses, their personal associations and friendships, their church affiliations and general dealings, they touch many people in the community and to the community's benefit."

"The Dubbo Presbyterian Church is greatly helped by the support, encouragement and initiative shown by various members of Cornerstone.  In particular this has been shown in the following ministries:

religious education in public schools

involvement in church services

occasional preaching

small group leadership for Bible study

leading of "The Challenge of Being a Woman" course

speaking at evangelistic functions

organisation and leading of children's programs

one to one discipleship

Let me reiterate that Cornerstone members are much loved and appreciated members of our church family.  Their love for Christ and their desire to be used in service for Him make them very valuable and encouraging brothers and sisters ... and numerous people would testify to having been helped to know Jesus through their witness and friendship."

"I believe Cornerstone makes a valuable contribution to the community life in Dubbo generally and to our church. We particularly value input in the areas of teaching and discipleship along with good levels of fellowship."

"On behalf of the Uniting Church Cooma and also the community of Cooma I would like to convey our thanks for the excellent job being done by your team in Cooma. They have been excellent ambassadors for Christ and your Bible College in their behaviour and dedication to Christ's work ... In particular I mention the manner in which they joined all three of the main Churches and are willing to work within the framework of each Church. This proved to be very successful."

"The  Young Clergy Fraternal has worked closely with a Cornerstone Team in our community ... The young people of the Cornerstone Team have been sensitive to denominational emphasis and have been taken into the hearts of many church members.  Their work in the schools has been particularly valuable.  I believe their ministry has had a significant impact on the wider community."