Cornerstone Bible Church was started on October 16, 1994 , with a group of members from the New Friends Bible Church in Morrow, under the direction of Pastor David Riley.  The church began meeting in the beautiful facilities of Oakland Elementary School, McDonough, GA , on Highway 81.

At a meeting of the congregation in January 1996, plans and dreams for the future were discussed.  It was decided that a land fund should be started to prepare for the time when we would be able to build our own church facility.  

As the next step, an extensive search for land was undertaken.  Sites all over Henry County were explored as we prayed for God's direction.  Through the efforts of Mr. Lewis Welch and Dr. Richard Binkney, we became aware that Harold and Thelma Stamey had land near the Oakland School that they would consider selling, though they had not put it on the market. 

As we met with the Stameys to discuss a possible purchase it was evident that God was at work in this matter.  The Stameys sensed that God had had a hand in directing them to hold this property until this very time so that there could be a church in their neighborhood.  And the leadership of the church was impressed with the beauty and location of the 10 acre site on Nail Drive , only hundreds of feet from the present meeting place.  We too sensed that God was leading us in this direction.

Over the next few months, the congregation prayed over this matter, and sensing God's leading, we began the lengthy process of seeking county zoning approval, securing soil testing, health department approval, surveying, and financing. 

Several church families responded in a generous way by providing more than $30,000 in immediate contributions.  The Church of God General Conference Church Builders League , consisting of 700 families scattered across the United States , provided over $14,000 as a gift to help with the purchase.

On September 23, 1996 , the closing took place on the property, with Harold and Thelma Stamey passing title to the property to Cornerstone Bible Church of God.

In the meantime, the congregation began meeting in the Windy Hill Recreational facilities since the Henry County Board of Education had placed a time limit on how long a church could rent facilities from the School District .  

In 1997, plans were made to start construction on a permanent church building.  A building fund was started and the congregation generously raised over $50,000 toward this project.  An 8,000 square foot building was constructed which was dedicated on May 31, 1998 with 215 people present.

As the congregation continued to grow, it became apparent that additional space would be needed to meet the needs of the congregation.  In late 2001, discussions intensified and proposed plans were drafted.  On May 5, 2002 , the congregation approved plans to proceed with an 11,000 square foot building with a gymnasium and classrooms.  Construction began and the building was completed in 2003.

Founding pastor, Dave Riley, completed his work at the church in the fall of 2004 and after completing a pastoral search, Steve Taylor was selected by the congregation to serve as senior pastor. 

In February of 2007, Pastor Steve Taylor completed his work at the church and a Pastor Search Committee was formed.

Pastor

Pastor Joe Myers began his pastorate at Cornerstone on October 1, 2007.  He is a 1973 graduate of Oregon Bible College (now Atlanta Bible College).  He has pastored churches in Michigan, Arkansas, and Arizona.  He most recently was serving as elder and Sunday School teacher at Valley View Bible Church in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

Joe’s wife is Dana, and they have two grown children, Bethany and Sam.

Pastor Joe is an enthusiastic person who is leading Cornerstone to be a growing, outreach focused, serving congregation.

Directions 

Cornerstone Bible Church is located at 180 Nail Drive, McDonough, GA 30253.  

• I-75 NORTH
• Coming North on I-75 take exit 218, then left at the light onto 20/81.
• At the second light take a right onto 81.
• Go 9/10ths of a mile and turn left onto Nail Drive.
• We are 3/10ths of a mile on the right.

• I-75 SOUTH
• Coming South on I-75 take exit 218, then right at the light onto 20/81.
• At the next light take a right onto 81.
• Go 9/10ths of a mile and turn left onto Nail Drive.
• We are 3/10ths of a mile on the right.