At Cornerstone we believe in the “Plurality of Elders/Pastors” as a biblical model for church government.
“Having a plurality of elders seems to be a biblical teaching and a biblical pattern. When Paul planted churches during his missionary journey, he started working backward halfway through it, and Luke tells us in the Acts of the Apostles that he appointed elders in every single church he planted. Further, when Paul wrote to the Philippians, he wrote to the Philippian church together with their overseers or elders and their deacons.”
“Having a plurality of elders supplies the congregation with greater pastoral care by bringing men with different gifts into the church’s leadership so that they can complement the pastor’s strengths and compensate for his weaknesses.”
Ministry Staff
Anthony Ziade
Administration/Missions Pastor
Bio Coming Soon…
Email: Anthony@cornerstonebaptist.org
Chris Korves
Preaching/Teaching Pastor
Pastor Chris is the Preaching & Teaching Pastor starting September 1st, 2024. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2005 and a Master of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2021.
His previous experience includes serving as the Associate Pastor at Beechmont Baptist church from 2021-2024. His passions include preaching & teaching the Word of God and discipling believers to grow into mature disciples of Christ. In addition to being a pastor, he also works as a chemist in Louisville. He is happily married to Megan and together they have two children and one dog. Outside of ministry, he enjoys spending time with his family, following his favorite sports teams, reading, and eating yummy desserts.
Email: Chris@cornerstonebaptist.org
Paul Ferrara
Lay Pastor
Pastor Paul began to serve as a lay elder at Cornerstone in April 2025. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Gettysburg College in 1992 and two Master’s degrees, a Master of Divinity degree in 2000 and a Master of Theology degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His passions include preaching, teaching the Bible, and singing several types of music that uplift the name of the triune God. In addition to being a pastor, he is also an accessibility/Section 508 specialist. He is happily married to Nikki, they have two cats. Outside of ministry, he enjoys spending time with his family, following his favorite sports teams, playing fantasy football and baseball, reading, listening to music, and eating spicy foods.
Email: paulferrara1023@gmail.com
Sam Richardson
Family/Outreach Pastor
Pastor Sam is a thankful disciple of Jesus and the proud husband of Kristin. Sam holds a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and Christian Worldview from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and a Master of Arts in Apologetics from Southern Seminary. He has served in pastoral ministry in various churches in Kentucky and Louisiana.
Sam is the primary teacher for our youth and AWANA programs. He coordinates the ministry for our kids and nursery, provides pastoral care to our kids and their parents, and leads our church’s outreach. He loves cooking for his friends and church family, answering theology questions, providing pastoral counseling, sharing the gospel, writing, and studying with a hot cup of coffee. When he’s not at the church office, Sam is usually working at his retail job or relaxing at home with his wife and pets.
Email: Sam@cornerstonebaptist.org
Support Staff
Sheryl Perkins
Office Manager
Email: info@cornerstonebaptist.org
John Huffaker
Chairman of Deacons
Email: info@cornerstonebaptist.org
