This positional statement of belief of Cornerstone United Methodist Church represents what we believe to be core elements of biblical teaching. The theological distinctives within Cornerstone United Methodist Church shape the way that Cornerstone UMC is led and the direction the church is headed.
We believe that all humanity is created in the image of God and possesses intrinsic dignity and worth. God made humanity—male and female—in His own image (Gen. 1:27-30). Set apart as His image bearers, every human being is sacred. All men and all women, bearing the image of God, are meant to represent God in His creation (1 Cor. 10:31). God declares the created order to be very good, distinguishing men and women as His agents to care for, manage and govern over it. They enjoy equal access to God by faith in Christ Jesus and are called to move beyond passive self-indulgence to significant private and public engagement in family, church and community. Adam and Eve were made to complement each other in a one-flesh union in the covenant of marriage that establishes the only God-ordained pattern of sexual relations for men and women. Cornerstone UMC holds with this understanding and thereby does not affirm any other form of marriage or sexual relationship that is incompatible with the teaching of scripture.
Cornerstone UMC welcomes every person in love, no matter their race, gender, creed, ability, status or understanding. As each person studies and grows in their relationship with Jesus Christ the Holy Spirit will lead them to the right understanding and rich application of God’s word which will lead to sanctification.