From the earliest meetings, both pastor Daron and the elders at Founders were convinced that God was paving the way for this partnership to emerge, and for a new church to be born. Then in February 2021, after 13 years of service at Grace Immanuel Bible Church in Jupiter, FL, Founders asked pastor Daron Roberts to consider leading this new, important work. The Elders of Founders were waiting on the Lord for the right timing and the right man to pastor the church. It was the burden of these men that this new church would embrace the convictions they held dear, sound doctrine taught by pastor-teachers, and a God-honoring philosophy of ministry that prioritizes God’s Word. From that time forward, the elders of Founders began praying about launching another gospel work in Katy, specifically a church. The impetus for this new work began as an increasing number of hungry believers in the Katy area made requests for a likeminded ministry to Founders Baptist Church. The origin of this new work began some years ago as God stirred up the hearts of the elders at Founders Baptist Church to see a new gospel work birthed in the Katy area of Houston. The story of Cornerstone Bible Church is just beginning, but by God’s good and guiding providence the desire for a church plant in Katy has been unfolding over many years.
With this as our model and aim, on February 6th, 2022 we sent out Pastor Daron Roberts with several families from Founders to plant Cornerstone Bible Church in Katy, Texas. This means that the New Testament models a ministry of strong, supportive churches planting other churches. Rather, it involves healthy, mature congregations planting churches by sending faithful Christian leaders to evangelize and establish a wholly new group of saved, baptized, and founding members (Acts 1:8, 2-4, 11-14). In the book of Acts, the model for church planting is not for pastors to parachute into locations with random people, hoping for the best. God’s means of accomplishing this lofty goal is by building up local churches with godly leaders (Acts 2:44–47 1 Thess. With all authority in heaven and on earth at His disposal, Jesus commissioned his apostles to make disciples by baptizing people and teaching them to obey everything that he commanded (Matt. Membership says, “You can count on me.” It confirms that you are “part of the family.” And it sends a clear message to the rest of the congregation that you want to invest in their spiritual growth by using your Spirit-given gifts to glorify Christ.Cornerstone Bible Church “Equipping the saints for the work of ministry” in Katy, TX.
This commitment is demonstrated by membership. Thus the need for a pure and high level of commitment within the local church becomes very clear. A high responsibility is placed on the Church to glorify Him and to care for and feed His people. The Bible refers to the Church as the bride of Jesus Christ, (Ephesians 5:25-33 Revelation 19:7-8 21:9).
Finally, it is the place that God has chosen where we are to use our spiritual gifts and talents for the building up of the Body of Christ, and for the glory of God (Ephesians 4:11-12 1 Peter 4:10). It is where we corporately come before Him in worship and gather for prayer. But we need to remember that the local church is where our spirits are fed and our needs are shared. Becoming a member of a local body of believers does not ensure your salvation or have any effect on your eternal rewards. Since every Christian becomes a member of God’s universal family at the time of salvation, the question is often asked, “Why become a member of the local church?” This is a good question and one that has caused unnecessary tension, and even division in some churches.
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