Pastors
Darrell Bozeman - Executive Pastor
Darrell Bozeman is our Executive Pastor. As such, he provides oversight for all ministries and the operations of Cornerstone. Darrell and his family have attended Cornerstone for over 28 years. He has been an Elder at Cornerstone for over 25 years. Previously, Darrell was an educator and held various leadership and program management positions at engineering software development companies in the automotive and aerospace industries. Darrell holds a Master of Science degree in Industrial Technology (Computer-Aided Design/Manufacturing) from Eastern Michigan University and a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from Birmingham Theological Seminary.
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Matt Grimm - Pastor of Evangelism & Discipleship
Matt joined Cornerstone staff in 2018 after spending over 20 years in mission ministry to university students and leading short-term international mission teams. Matt has a B.A. in Secondary Education from Purdue University and an M.Div. from Covenant Theological Seminary. Matt has a passion for Bible Study, theology, and equipping the saints for service in God’s Kingdom. He continues to lead mission teams to Bolivia when he is able and enjoys sharing the gospel cross-culturally. Matt and his wife Julie live in Brighton, have two children, and have been members at Cornerstone for over ten years.
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Arthur Hunt - Pastor to Seniors & Pastoral Care
Dr. Arthur Hunt is part of the pastoral staff at Cornerstone EPC, assisting in worship, teaching regularly, and overseeing Primetimers, the senior's ministry at Cornerstone. Dr. Hunt received a Bachelor of Theology degree from William Tyndale College, a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a Doctor of Ministry from Covenant Theological Seminary.
He and his wife Linda have three adult children and nine grandchildren.
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Brandon LaFontaine - Pastor of Family Ministries
Brandon LaFontaine is the Assistant Pastor of Family Ministries. He grew up in Monroe, IN, and attended Taylor University, receiving a B.A. in Biblical Literature. Following graduation, Brandon started his career as a youth pastor in Southern Illinois before moving to Milwaukee, WI, to marry Ilissa. Brandon and Ilissa then moved to Colorado to lead a young adult group and a youth group. Brandon then graduated with a Masters of Divinity from Denver Seminary. In 2019, Brandon and Ilissa felt the call from the Lord to move to Cornerstone Church in Brighton, MI. Throughout this time, Brandon and Ilissa have had three children who fill their home with laughter: Felix, Brooks, and Ansley.
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Brian Tweedie - Pastor of Community Outreach & Missions
Rev. Brian Tweedie has been a part of our staff since 1996, coming to us from nine years as part of the pastoral staff at Ward EPC. Brian holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan and received his Master of Divinity degree from Covenant Theological Seminary. He has a heart for those hurting and in need and brings that compassion to the leadership of our community and world outreach and representing Cornerstone in the county-wide ministry Love INC (Love in the Name of Christ). Brian and his wife, Debbie, have four children.
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Chris Winans - Lead Pastor
Reverend Chris Winans joined the staff in 2013 after completing a Masters of Divinity degree from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando. Pastor Chris stepped into the position of Lead Pastor in 2018. He has a passion for engaging and equipping people to have a growing journey in Christ while seeking answers to difficult questions that hinder faith in a hostile world. Chris also holds a Bachelor of Music Education and a Masters in Music Performance from the University of Northern Colorado and worked for five years as a jazz director and educator before being called to pastoral ministry. He resides in Brighton with his wife, Carey, and four children.
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Leadership & Ministry Support Staff
Donna Rae Alberta - Director of Senior Care
Michelle Beaker - Caring Ministries, Deacons and Office Support
Blythe Bieber - Wedding Coordinator
Emily Dancer - Elementary Coordinator
Todd Davis - Facilities Maintenance
Laura Faunce - Office Support
Sally Jo Friday - Church & Community Life Director & Women's Ministry
Amy Good - Office Support Leader
Sarah Hunt - Associate Music Director
Vanessa Kerchaert - Director of Kids Ministry
John Jacobs - Director of Building & Grounds and Safety
Patty Johnson - Office Support
Virginia Kofahl - Nursery Coordinator
Sandra Lorey - CCS Secretary
Mike Machala - Director of Finance
Sandra Nettleingham - Cornerstone Christian School Principal
Josh Nestor - Director of High School Ministries & Young Adult Ministries
Don Nieman - Worship Director
Brian Richardson - Program Director and Communications Director
Barbara Roberts - Bookkeeper
Amy Rose - Missions & Office Support
Kristi Shaffer - Early Childhood Coordinator
Lindsay Stokes - Kingdom Seekers Coordinator
Vickie Vihinen - Maintenance Team Leader
