Testimonials
Check out what people are saying about Cornerstone Church
"Have you ever visited a church for the first time and within a few minutes of the service starting, the Holy Spirit, GRABS A HOLD OF You, Fills you.... up, and you feel right at home? Well it doesn't happen that often with me but it did on Sunday, July 13, 2008 when I visited Cornerstone Church in Highland MI...read more".
-Tom Manke, Ignited Word Ministries
"I found Cornerstone at a time in my life when I was really hurting. I walked in the doors, and felt like I had just come home! I was welcomed with warmth, and encouragement, and friendship. I am so grateful that God brought me to this place! I am also grateful to be part of a church that puts a such a high value on teaching my children the love of God!"
-Connie Johnson
"The very first thing I noticed was the friendly people. Every single person who looked my family’s way smiled and said hello. It was great to see that everyone enjoyed being at church and showed their enjoyment openly. We liked the church, the message and the music!"
-Tom & Kim Petrie
"I have been going to Cornerstone my whole life and it is such a blessing to me! The people there are amazing, the messages are challenging and I love it so much! I am so blessed to be able to attend Cornerstone and be a part of the amazing things that God is doing!!!"
-Mallory Miller
"I starting attending Cornerstone almost 14 years ago and the people here have become my family! I have seen Cornerstone grow and become an amazing church! We experience God's Presence and the people, have hearts for God and the lost. I am so privileged and honored to call Cornerstone my home!"
-Jackie Furca
"We loved the screens on stage for singing. Great idea…no song books and everyone can see. My family and I liked everything about the church. Mr. and Mrs. Forsthoff preach very well. We used to drive by this church when it was smaller and always wanted to go there some day. Then it grew larger and we knew it must be a wonderful place to worship."
-Jerry Muns
"God is alive and can be found at work in Cornerstone Church ... The Holy Spirit moves with power here!!! When my husband and I first began attending several years ago, our marriage was in serious trouble and we were divorcing. Our son had become involved in Ignited Student Ministries, and Michael, my husband, visited. He told me about a marriage series which Pastors Tim and Rhonda were teaching and encouraged me to come. I soon began visiting and we’d often attend together over the following year, and our marriage was healed and restored during that time! We have a new marriage now ... what was once dead has been given new life by the resurrecting power of God! The leadership and teaching at Cornerstone are biblically sound, bringing forth good fruit. The marriage ministry is only one example of the many anointed, powerful, and life changing ministries available here. We've grown spiritually stronger, and have been inspired to love and serve our Lord with renewed vision and passion! Our God reigns here!!!"
-Vicki Yurick
"Through my entire life at Cornerstone I have been blessed to watch the work of God grow and expand beyond anything I could have imagined. This church and God's work here has given me hope for tomorrow."
-Timothy Heffelbower
"Cornerstone is a place for hope for me and my family. It has changed my life, my moms, and my brothers. Life seems crazy sometimes but its a place I can go to be reminded of the love God has for me."
-Brooke Anderson
"My family has attended Cornerstone for 9 years. We have 4 kids and are so blessed to raise my family in such a fantastic atmosphere. The Lord has guided our lives and our childrens. I'm so glad my teens have Ignited! I think all teens in this area should go here, they will never be the same again."
-Donna Naras
"I've gone to cornerstone my whole life and have seen firsthand how God has not only changed my life but the lives of the ones I love. I feel so blessed to be in a church where God is speaking and moving in ways I could have never thought possible without Him! To have people working alongside each other not for numbers but for souls that are crying out from the inside for truth! I wouldn’t trade my church for anything in the world:)"
-Bekah Curiak
"My husband Mike and I have been attending Cornerstone for over 20 years. It has been a joy to watch our church grow into what it is today. However, what remains the same is the unwavering commitment to the Word, the dynamic worship and the amazing, fantastic people. I have so enjoyed watching my children become the next generation of Cornerstone. What a great God we serve. To Him belongs all of the Glory, Honor and Praise! Can't wait to see what the next 20 years will bring."
-Teri Miller
"We are so blessed with a great church and church family. The last two sundays have been just great. God is so good. Thank God for the souls that were saved and rededicated."
-Terrence Barr
"Lot’s of excitement!! I can’t tell you how many times I go the chills in the time I was there. My wife and I are looking forward to coming back next Sunday."
-Darrin Watkins
"My entire worship experience was the best and after church so many people were so welcoming to us. I have been in many churches were you come as a stranger and leave with the same feeling. Not so at Cornerstone!!"
-Alicia Miller
"We received a friendly welcome! We felt welcomed by everyone, not just the greeters at the door."
-Ron & Jeanne Newton
"The Ignited service is so fun and inspiring, they really make me feel close to God, I LOVE THAT PLACE!! CORNERSTONE ROX MY SOXS!!!!!!!!!!"
-Alexaus O’neil
"I loved it and will be there next Sunday. I can say I have never felt enthusiastic about going to church and thus have not attended much in my life, although I have always felt drawn to God. I have never felt at home anywhere, but I genuinely feel the people are truly good people and welcome me as I am."
-Corey Becker
"Everyone is friendly and welcoming. There is an atmosphere of caring about your people. Kids are taken care of wonderfully. Seems everyone is important and the spirit of the Lord is alive at Cornerstone."
-Karin Schermerhorn
"Cornerstone has been one amazing family to me, for I have been to many different churches, and even when I went to TX, I always felt that Cornerstone was my home church and it still is, there is a real sense of a strong family and fellowship, for the Love of God, just saturates you though His people."
-Brian Webster
"My husband Jack and I are honored to be a part of the Cornerstone family. We feel that we are sheep being fed God's Word and led on a righteous path. It is a joy to serve in a place where everything is first-class. Its nice to be able to put our hands to the work. God meets us in His house and Cornerstone is truly a place we consider home. We are so grateful for the church leadership and the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Our lives have changed and we have grown tremendously in our relationships with the Lord through the ministry of Cornerstone."
-Jessica Kerr
"I've been going to Cornerstone my whole life, and today I love it even more than I did yesterday. God is doing such great things in my life and hundreds of others, and I'm so blessed to be a part of it. Without Cornerstone, I don't know where I would be."
-Zach Snyder
"LOVE that you use visual displays or act out parts to help in understanding the message your conveying. Your church is the only one I have seen that effectively helps families connect more with God in their every day lives. It's wonderful that you can have activities & entertainment to share. Thank you for making it a fun and interesting place to worship."
-Jennifer Hoyer
"Having grown up attending Cornerstone, graduating and then leaving, I can say without a doubt that there is something different about the place. I'm a student at Oral Roberts University now and can say without a doubt that the training I received at Cornerstone is at the 'as-good-as-it-gets' level. To the glory of God I am a leader of leaders on the world's leading Christian campus and I am sure that it is mainly due to the training I received at Cornerstone."
-Andrew Jennings
"I really liked the way everyone welcomed my son and I. The service was real nice I liked the way you were teaching us all about God.I have been listing to the cd i received from you. I felt very comfortable there and i will be back."
-Teresa Crum
"God is great! He is moving in the hearts of the people at Cornerstone. We are letting God reign in our lives and he is doing awesome things!! I expect more great things to take place in the hearts and lives of people across the Detroit Metro area! Lets continue to shine our light for God! The most important thing is to spread the GOOD NEWS! JESUS IS THE ANSWER!"
-Rachel Anna
"I first came to Cornerstone when I was in fourth grade and instantly welcomed. The people of Cornerstone are so loving and caring and are seriously like family to me. Some of the people I met when I first came are now my closest friends. The messages taught at Cornerstone are so relevant and they help me out so much! I am so blessed to attend Cornerstone!"
-Crystal Strawser
"I have been so blessed to have been led to Cornerstone. There is no place like Cornerstone - it's a great home."
-Nelson Wilson
"I noticed that a lot of teenagers go to the church. And that there are many things to offer to the kids. I was there to support my friend who was baptized on the 19th. The church I attend is very traditional but, I very much enjoyed attending Cornerstone."
-Leah Casper
"I liked the fact that the message was easy to listen to, and thought provoking. I also liked that the entire service seemed tailored to appeal to a wide range of ages. There was a wide range of people in the congregation - ages, backgrounds, etc. that speaks well to the outreach of the church."
-Rhonda Gelstein
"When we pulled up at the door, we were greeted by two people while we were getting out of our cars! That really put us in a great frame of mind to worship. Two gentlemen helped us find the classes our four children needed to get to, they were extremely helpful and kind. In the worship service, we were awed by the congregation, the joy and the participation level of every person there. We were touched by God that day."
-Lorreta Brewer
"My wife and I have been members of Cornerstone for almost 10 years. A moment that stands out in my mind is a Wednesday Evening message from back in the old sanctuary, which is now the Kids on the Rock room. Pastor's text was Nehemiah 2:11-15, the part where Nehemiah goes out and rides around Jerusalem in the middle of the night. It's the kind of passage that you skim over on your way to "the good part of the story." He preached a very interesting and detailed message about what parts of life each gate represented and how important it is to examine these areas. I don't really remember all of the details any more, but it really revealed to me both how deep and rich the Word of God is, and how Cornerstone is a great place to learn it."
-Micah Webner
"The people didn't recognize me and introduced themselves to me. They knew right away that I was a visitor. That's impressive. (Pastor Tim) impressed me very much at Angele Desmet's funeral and I just had to come back to hear him. I really look forward to the weekend so I can come to your church and be surrounded by believers and sing and learn more."
-Agnes Seefried
"There are so many things that impressed us it is difficult to identify just one. Pastor Tim was interacting with the congregation before service, the mix of worship leader and Pastor Tim's powerful opening prayer. My husband who normally is not as music and worship sensitive as I am, was encouraged to enter in even more, as he stated 'I have not seen an entire congregation so enthusiastic and unified in focused praise.'"
-Dawn Nash
"I love Cornerstone! My kids cant wait to get to church, and that hasnt happened at any other church weve been apart of! Devin my 3 yr old begs me from the minute his eyes open Sunday morning to hurry up so he can get to "Candyland" and see Ms.Andrea! Thanks to everyone who makes Cornerstone wonderful! Welcome Home is RIGHT!"
-Sharie Denell Markby-Martin
"Welcome staff were great. We felt sincerely welcomed, made at home, gave tour & helped get kids settled into rooms. Also like the pastor's messages - not afraid to say what needs said to help people learn & grow."
-Stacey Wegner
"The people seemed to be very happy, a lot of smiling faces. I sensed a spirit of excellence in all the activities of pulling the service together. I really liked that. The worship was awesome, and I like that you use the written word to preach. I also like that you and your wife team preach. This is new to me but it was very refreshing. I felt a real team effort. I liked that you and your wife regard each other with such respect and love."
-Diane McClain
"As we approached the grounds for the first time, I noticed the number of cars in the church parking lot. From there we entered a beautiful sanctuary after being greeted by warm, loving people. After attending the service, I described my visit with you 'as a breath of fresh air.' I liked how your church's mission was clearly conveyed. I liked the music, the use of visual (the tree) and just the overall presentation of every aspect of the service. We like how you preach from God's Word and make it applicable to our daily lives."
-Mary Scott
"Overall impression was great and I felt like I fit in and not a boring church."
-Theresa Sawyer
"Very friendly God loving environment. Had many bad experiences with the "Church" daycare in past. Loved your daycare staff."
-Jennifer German
"I first noticed what a large congragation you have, not to mention the size of the church itself. I thought it was wonderful to see how much this church has put into attracting the kids to church, the themed rooms, the games, climbing walls, ball courts...How cool, it makes me wish I was a kid again. I also was able to visit your cafe, how nice it was to have a quality snack and cup of coffee at an outrageusly fair price. I was also very impressed by how connected to god your choir singers are as they sing, there is no question in my mind the lord is shining down on them at Cornerstone on Sundays. I also felt comfortable, the lighting was a relaxing touch, and everyone was happy to meet you with an upmost respect, big smile and a warm shake of the hand. I look forward to visiting again and again. Thank you for the gift of the CD, very nice and welcoming. God Bless you all, see you again soon."
-Chad Ogg
"i believe there are two things that i first noticed at Cornerstone. the first thing i noticed is the warm family atmosphere. the second thing i noticed is that you are a Bible based church and preach the scripture."
-Alma Redinger
"It was over 16 years ago now when the Lord supernaturally drew me to Cornerstone and to my salvation. I was never witnessed to, I never knew anyone who walked with the Lord. Beginning early in 1993, I began listening to Christian radio-it was a supernatural thing-I had never listened to Christian radio, I really don't even know how I even found the station-WMUZ. I heard Pastor Tim speaking the Word of God in such a meaningful way and then explaining where the church was-Clyde Road and Hickory Ridge. Since I had just moved out to this area, I was astounded that anything would be out this way. One Sunday evening I went to service. I saw people praising God with their hands raised in the air. I had never witness this kind of worship ever before in my life and I thought it was wonderful. Pastor Tim preached the Word and at the end of service asked if anyone wanted more of Jesus-I thought it was a rhetorical question. So my hand immediately went right up in the air as I looked around wondering why all the other people didn't have their hands up too. I did not even realize it was a call to salvation. How could I? I didn't even know what the words "saved" or "born again" meant. I tell people I got saved "by accident" although we know God's plan for our lives is perfect and there are no coincidences in Christ. He was so merciful to reach out to me even though I did not even know I needed a Savior. Since that day I have never looked back. Jesus has never ceased to amaze me by His love and mercy. Cornerstone is not just my church, it is my family."
-Chris Salem
"Cornerstone is the most amazing church. The people just keep me uplifted all week. I can never get enough of the goodness of God. The body of Christ is truly amazing, I am so grateful for everything I learn from Pastor Tim. Thank you, thank you, thank you my family."
-Dawn Parsons
"My husband Jason and I attended the Christmas drama in 2003 and were blown away by what God was doing here at Cornerstone. We looked at each other and said "we HAVE to get into a church". We went back to the little church where we were married and about a month later, our daughter Allison came back to us with this look of disappointment. We asked her what was wrong and she just wasn't happy with the childrens program there. Well, my husband said we can not have that, we need a church that will minister to ALL of us. So, we came back to Cornerstone at Easter time of 2004 and the rest is history. We can not imagine a life without Cornerstone, or the family and friends that God has placed in our life through Cornerstone. We can truly say, this is our home away from heaven."
-Heather Edwards