The best church ever. I love this church. I wish that you had a bus that would come pick me up…read moresince I don't have a car. My phone number is 559-387-8821. God bless you and I wish that I was there today.

Hi to especially leadership in this church. Attended your…read morechurch a few times and not one person came up to us to great us, not blaming the pastor but back in the day this was inexcusable I'm not a new Christian so we just lean of God. But if I was a person coming in off the streets and was seeking spiritual guidance what then? The pastor preached a good message about time to take the led off the tippy cup but I was always taught it's starts with leadership first. I tell you this because we're looking for a place to call home and don't know if this is the place but only God know's. Thanks.

This Church is unique in the sense that they are Christ based and welcoming to all-which includes…read moreall races, colors, and sexual orientations. This place has evolved with ordained ministers that are of the above mentioned that really allows growth and unification. I like that about this Church even though the music and ministry shows more of a contemporary Catholic vibe. Many local activism groups, exhibitions and events take place there which say's a great deal about their openness to the community and needs both here and abroad. Way to go! I agree with what was written on the website about them which says a lot about how the staff cares about people of all kinds and walks of like-I experience a loving inclusion.

This church has welcoming people, great blend of music both classic and contemporary, and an open…read moreand accepting theology. What is not to like? There have been many opportunities to get involved in local issues. This church has been the place for us to root ouselves to Fresno. If you are looking for a church home, I'd recommend you visit CUCC one Sunday and try it for yourself.

When I first went to Cornelia Southern Baptist Church I normally do not get moved by the Holy…read moreSpirit but I have to tell you that listening to a sermon that you know God is speaking right through him You get moved you feel warmth you get the goosebumps and it is wonderful The sermon really gets to my heart and I'm so glad I got to go and now I'm a full-time attendee at that church. I invite you all to come in attend this church Cornelia Southern Baptist Church You cannot miss this beautiful church join us next Sunday PRAISE JESUS

We've visited this church a few times and every time we have visited we were welcomed with very…read morefriendly people! They would greet us at the parking lot to the front door and all the way down to our seats! It does get packed so make sure you go early. We loved the word and worship each time we visited. It's wonderful to see the people of this church bringing hope to the community. Can't wait to visit again!

I have very mixed feelings about this church and about this post... I grew up in this church…read morecommunity and spent most of my life in this community. I eventually moved and explored new churches, and WAS UTTERLY SHOCKED to discover what it felt like to be in healthy church communities. You don't know what you don't know, and my experiences at other churches helped me finally understand everything that had been missing from Cornerstone. Here are my main issues: (1) It started off as a Jesus-loving church (and still very much is), but they are WAY too political. They equate scripture with political opinion and call it truth. Conservatism IS Christianity here. In my last year there, there were numerous times when they invited local conservative politicians to their service and told their fairly large congregation who to vote for. If you're political values are outside of their belief system, you will definitely feel alone and like a bad Christian. (2) Ministry: A lot of churches have this issue, but it felt especially prevalent when I was at Cornerstone. First off, important to know that EVERYONE is related to each other there. Everyone in pastoral leadership and church administration is somehow related or best friends with someone. You don't get far in leading ministry unless you have a personal connection with the Franklins and THEY trust YOU. I spent a lot of years there, and I would be surprised if they knew anything about me other than my name, even though I worked in numerous ministries, was involved in the church, and in similar spaces. The relationships between the laity and church leadership feels very disjointed. ALSO: THERE IS SO MUCH DRAMA BETWEEN EVERYONE IN MINISTRY. Hint: if you want to know about the health of a church, don't look at numbers, look at its culture and ministry. (3) Theology (how they understand the Bible and what it means): I just disagree with Cornerstone's understanding of God and Church majorly. For me, being a Christian means helping others encounter the presence of God through exemplifying love, grace, and everything in between. In my opinion, Cornerstone is very legalistic (focusing on what is "right" verses actually living that out). In one service, a couple came up to dedicate their baby and it was unclear if they were married but they were living together. Jim Franklin called them out in front of the whole congregation and told them they were living in sin, and they clarified that they were indeed married. While I agree that premarital living is not ideal, the focus of that moment should have been a moment of celebration as this couple (who may or may not have known better) decided to dedicate their baby to God. Instead, it turned into a public condemnation that felt wildly awkward and inappropriate. It turned out alright, but what if this couple had been new to Christianity and weren't married? I had a personal experience bringing my significant other to church for the first time, and because they weren't Christian, I was told BY A GREETER that I should just ditch them. They laughed and said they were kidding, but that deeply affected the way my significant other understood Christian culture. They eventually became Christian and found a home in an amazing church no thanks to Cornerstone. (4) There is just a general lack of community. You will learn people's names for sure, and you will smile and greet people during the 1-minute pause for fellowship at the beginning of Sunday Service. People CAN be nice, but it all just feels really superficial. It just felt like the typical Christian nice demeanor. Spending most of my life at this church, I never got to know anyone's story and they never asked about mine. I never prayed with my church community about their praise reports or prayer requests (like I do at my current church) and I never found roots at this church despite going almost every single Sunday. On the one hand, you could argue it is up to me to create those opportunities, which is valid. But I also think it says a LOT when a church doesn't create those opportunities systematically. Okay, I know I wrote a lot of negatives here, but I want to write a balanced review of my time here and also note some of the good. While I have major problems with Cornerstone as a church and its pastoral administration, no one can question that the people in the congregation love Jesus and do their best to serve him. Are they biblically misinformed? A lot of the time, yes. Are they very political, outspoken, and willing to fight for their beliefs, also yes. It's not a culture I want to be a part of and I have a very different approach to ministry, but no one can argue and say that these people aren't committed to God in the best way they know how to be. They're well-intentioned people, and that's all I can say about this church.

From the minute I walked through the doors, I knew I was home. Service is awesome, very real,…read morerelatable and inspiring. The three pastors are so welcoming and friendly. The entire church really makes you feel at home. This is a church that talks about your relationship and not about religion. We are blessed to have found it and will continue to go and get involved. A welcoming entry way with tables, chairs and couches to hang out at the beginning or end of service. Day care for the littles. And of course, coffee and pastries for each service.

This church is awesome! Led and ran by 3 amazing Pastors who love God and Love people. When you…read morecome here you will be greeted by people who care, do worship with people who want to see God and get a message meant to strengthen you in the Lord. Come feel Jesus' presence!

Great church for the non-perfect person. Come as you are attitude. Bible believing, Holy Spirit…read moredriven church. A place where you leave knowing you are loved and welcomed. Modern worship and relevant messages inspired by scripture not opinion. Just a cool place to worship God and find hope through Him.

This is definitely one of the best churches in the Valley…read more Pastor Chris is warm and accepting. His wife is one of the sweetest women on earth. The entire congregation is loving and encouraging. This place is a hospital for sinners not a sanctuary for saints. If you've ever been to a church where you felt judged and condemned then it wasn't this church. The people here recognize that we all have a past where we made mistakes but now we're forgiven by a loving God and Savior that didn't.

Our kids played with Upward hosted by Campus Bible Church. The people who are on staff are kind and…read morewelcoming. Upward here at CBC is huge! There must be 300 kids or something. They do basketball and cheer. There is a practice once a week and games on Saturday. There are many programs at CBC if you're needing community or a wholesome place for you or your kids to make friends.

Expository teaching! Plus a bit of humor. And intensity too. Very thankful for this church where…read morepeople are welcoming and genuine. Adoption is celebrated and homeschoolers are abundant. What else? Awana!! Sports fun and music programs. I like this place.