http://www.cornerstonesom.org A Foundation for Life Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:47:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Wednesday, January 14, 2009 `We Count Our Lives Dear' "But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace ... http://www.cornerstonesom.org/2009/01/14/we-count-our-lives-dear/ Courtesy of Adam Poole Is there a link between doctrinal understanding and passionate devotion? It's simple. Know God and know theological doctrines and out of that flows an ardent, fiery, zealous, passionate and loving pursuit and walk with God. Clear understanding corresponds to a burning devotion and embracing. Greater light shining in our ... http://www.cornerstonesom.org/2008/11/25/theological-knowing-passionate-living/ Three Jenns. Two Rachels. One Goliath. A few of us old fogies mixed in with some lads and lasses barely old enough to vote -- and one who's not old enough to vote. Welcome to this year's group of full-time School of Ministry students. We also have plenty of part-timers who ... http://www.cornerstonesom.org/2008/11/25/school-of-ministry-2008-09/ Cornerstone School of Ministry graduate (SOM class of 2004) Aaron Seifer has returned to Corvallis as the owner of Big Town Hero on Monroe St, across from the OSU campus. We welcome Aaron, his wife Candi, and their young daughter back to Corvallis. It is a joy to see the ... http://www.cornerstonesom.org/2008/11/01/alumni-news-our-big-town-heroes/ "Some seek knowledge for The sake of knowledge: That is curiosity; Others seek knowledge so that They themselves may be known: That is vanity; But there are still others Who seek knowledge in Order to serve and edify others: And that is charity." -Bernard of Clairvaux http://www.cornerstonesom.org/2008/04/22/seeking-knowledge-for-the-sake-of-the-church/ Today is the Passover in the Jewish calendar. (And it's snowing outside!) The Passover commemorates the Exodus and Red Sea Crossing of the nation of Israel in fleeing Egyptian bondage (of 400 years) -- see Exodus 12:33-14:31 . The Passover was the last great miracle/plague of Yahweh for His ... http://www.cornerstonesom.org/2008/04/19/happy-white-passover/ Two weeks ago we wrapped up Winter term here at Cornerstone (and now have begin Spring term). In our NT 133 class we ended with John's writings, first the Gospel of John and then his letters: 1st, 2nd and 3rd John. (My good friend, Director Adam Poole taught 1st John ... http://www.cornerstonesom.org/2008/04/03/reflection-light-darkness-in-jesus-words-johns-writings/ We are pleased to make available the CSOM Application for the 2009-2010 school year. The early deadline (with a discount and priority response) is June 2nd, and the regular application deadline is June 30th. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Also, coming to class for a day is ... http://www.cornerstonesom.org/2008/03/08/2009-2010-application-now-available/ And so pride, or the loss of this humility, is the root of every sin and evil! It was when the now-fallen angels began to look upon themselves with self-complacency that they were led to disobedience, and were cast down from the light of heaven into outer darkness. Even so ... http://www.cornerstonesom.org/2008/02/29/humility/ This year's students and a few of the faculty of Cornerstone are heading to Mission Connexion NW tonight and tomorrow (Friday night through Saturday) for a little retreat and encouragement. Keep all of us in your prayers. The program for the event is available as a PDF here. http://www.cornerstonesom.org/2008/01/18/cornerstone-at-mission-connexion/ Just realized our link for our tri-fold brochure was down; it's now fixed. It gives a general overview of our 9-month ministry training program and should serve to answer some questions. Download it clicking on the link above or the picture below. Enjoy! http://www.cornerstonesom.org/2007/12/07/download-our-brochure/ We have a new form for requesting a transcript for previous SOM students. Let us know if you have any problems with it. http://www.cornerstonesom.org/2007/11/27/transcript-requests/ At Cornerstone we emphasize a teaching and learning philosophy we call Formational Learning. It is our attempt at deliberately integrating learning with both the intellect (mind) and affections of the inner person (heart, soul, emotions). We have the goal being that we love God with all our heart, ... http://www.cornerstonesom.org/2007/11/20/what-is-formational-learning/ We receive various questions via email, and some of the more pertinent questions (relating to, for example, accreditation and cost) are answered in brief on the Frequency Asked Questions (FAQs) page. http://www.cornerstonesom.org/2007/11/15/faqs-updated/ It was October 31st, 1517 in Wittenburg, Germany. Martin grasped a hammer and a long piece of paper covered with his writing. He walked out into the street and straight over to the castle church door. It was here that community messages were often posted. Martin nailed his 95 points of discussion ... http://www.cornerstonesom.org/2007/10/31/happy-reformation-day/ Cornerstone School of Ministry has a group on Facebook for current and past students. Stay connected with this great, easy online tool. | Join the CSOM Facebook group http://www.cornerstonesom.org/2007/10/15/cornerstone-on-facebook/ Monday, September 24th will be our first day of Cornerstone, with orientation being held at 9am-Noon in the Prayer Chapel on the CCC campus (we will meet in the Prayel Chapel for at least the first two weeks as our classroom is finished in the new building). Actual classes begin Tuesday ... http://www.cornerstonesom.org/2007/09/18/fall-is-here-time-for-a-new-year-of-csom/