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CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE & ANNUAL REPORT 

IN THIS ISSUE 

4 \\ Letter From the President 

5 \\ Campus News 

University highlights and updates from faculty 

10 \\ WCSG Deepens Roots 

in West Michigan 

CU-owned radio station transitions to longanticipated 

new facility. 

14 \\ Creating New Pathways 

to Success 

CU online programs offer greater access and 

opportunity for students. 

18 \\ From Status Quo Keepers to 

Problem-Solvers 

Creativity and Innovation Honors Institute is 

chaning the way students work and think. 

25 \\ Annual Report 

Cornerstone University and Grand Rapids 

Theological Seminary Financial Reports 

28 \\ Thanks to Our Donors! 

Cornerstone University and GRTS are thankful 

for hundreds of friends who financially contribute 

to the school. 

CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY 

MAGAZINE & ANNUAL REPORT STAFF 

BOB SACK 

Vice President for University Advancement 

LAYNE FULLER 

Director of Marketing 

JORDAN GROOTERS (B.S ’17, M.B.A. ’19) 

Communications Coordinator 

KRISTINA GARVELINK (M.S. ’15) 

Website Manager and Content Coordinator 

CAROLINE CAHOON (B.A. ’03) 

Art Director 

PHOTOGRAPHY: 

Ryan Prins Photography 

Benjamin DeYoung (B.A. ’19) 

Sarah Asprec (B. A. ’20) 

Justin Maconochie 

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: 

Dawn Pick Benson 

Micah Crittenden (B.A. ’14) 

Kristina Garvelink (M.S. ’15) 

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ON THE COVER 

An aerial shot of campus 

shows the Welch Clock Tower 

and the new Jack and Mary 

De Witt Center for Science 

and Technology. 

Photo by: 

Justin Maconochie, 2019

LETTER FROM 

THE PRESIDENT 

With advancing age, muscles tend to get stiff and joints 

become less flexible. The same malady can be true of 

aging organizations. When organizations calcify, they 

lose sight of the reality that they live in a world that is 

changing at a dizzying rate. At Cornerstone University, as 

we near the 80-year mark, we are committed to resisting 

institutional rigidity by staying nimble. 

This nimbleness is reflected in our ongoing focus to 

provide state-of-the-art facilities and programs that 

match emerging opportunities for our students. 

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This is the first year of our stunningly designed 

Jack and Mary De Witt Center for Science and 

Technology which contains the very best equipment in 

a modern learning environment. 

•§ 

Programmatically, the addition of engineering and 

nursing provide opportunities for our students to 

pursue their callings in fields that are in high demand. 

•§ 

Our new Creativity and Innovation Honors Institute 

is a highly successful draw for students who want 

to develop design thinking and problem-solving 

skills which are in high demand by employers—not 

to mention the ability to approach career and life 

problems with creative and innovative solutions. 

•§ 

I am especially fond of our new Pathway program 

which opens the door of opportunity to students with 

high potential who otherwise would not have been 

able to matriculate into our academic environment. 

•§ 

With half of our adult students at Grand Rapids 

Theological Seminary and Professional & Graduate 

Studies now earning degrees online, we’re constantly 

updating technology and delivery modes for such 

programs as our doctoral program in organizational 

leadership and our master’s program in counseling. 

•§ 

The brand-new home for WCSG radio is currently 

under construction, preparing the station to meet the 

ever-changing landscape of digital media. 

Ultimately, while we nimbly strive to stay in sync with the 

changing demands of our world, there are some things 

that will never change. Among them is our intentional 

commitment to offer a Christ-centered educational 

experience that empowers our students to not only 

distinguish themselves in their careers but to passionately 

influence their world with the values and virtues of Christ 

and His kingdom! 

All of this is why I love it here! 

For His glory, 

Dr. Joe Stowell 

President, Cornerstone University 

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CAMPUS 

NEWS 

NEW PROGRAM LAUNCHES IN 

BIBLICAL EXEGESIS FOR DISERNING 

MINISTRY PRACTITIONERS 

A newly announced master’s program in biblical exegesis 

gives pastors, ministry leaders and aspiring theologians 

access to advanced training in biblical interpretation, 

languages and the ancient context of the Old and New 

Testaments. Not compromising academic rigor, the 

program can be completed in half the time of a Master of 

Divinity degree and empowers students to communicate 

God’s truth in today’s world. 

Beyond foundational courses in hermeneutics and 

systematic theology, the M.A. Biblical Exegesis degree 

program features the concentrated study of an exegetical 

specialization in Old Testament studies which requires 

learning biblical Hebrew, New Testament studies which 

includes learning biblical Greek or a hybrid of Old and 

New Testament studies. 

“The degree focuses specifically in biblical exegesis 

whereas our other degree programs focus on ministry 

leadership or spiritual formation,” said Dr. Timothy 

Gombis, professor of New Testament. “While those 

are important, this degree offers targeted training in 

scriptural interpretation for those who already have 

ministry experience or are already involved in spiritual 

formation.” 

Prepared to welcome its first seminarians to the program 

in fall 2020, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary 

is currently accepting applications. For admission 

requirements, visit cornerstone.edu/exegesis. 

FINANCE STUDENTS ATTEND 

KINGDOM ADVISORS CONFERENCE 

IN CANADA 

Awarded a grant from the Ron Blue Institute, seven 

traditional undergraduate students and one faculty 

representative of the Ron Blue Institute at Cornerstone 

University attended the 2019 Kingdom Advisors 

Canadian One Day Conference in Ontario. The 

conference united established and aspiring financial 

professionals who are passionate about educating their 

clients in the principles of biblical financial stewardship. 

“As Christians, we should be willing stewards managing all 

God has given us,” said Chris Kellner, assistant professor 

of finance and director of programs for the Ron Blue 

Center at Cornerstone University. “Our students 

should know what that means and how to live it out. The 

Kingdom Advisor Conference visit and our Ron Blue 

Center programs work to that end. Christian stewardship 

gives both freedom and responsibility, all focused on 

relationship to our Creator and His creation.” 

BUSINESS PROGRAM ACCREDITATION 

SIGNIFIES DEDICATION TO 

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT 

Approved as a member institution of the Accreditation 

Council for Business Schools (ACBSP), Cornerstone 

is one of 10 colleges in Michigan to offer ACBSP 

accredited business programs. For CU, the accreditation 

recognizes the quality of its bachelor’s- and master’slevel 

business programs and commitment to the ongoing 

improvement of its curriculum and assessment of student 

learning outcomes. 

PGS ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIP TO 

SUPPORT SINGLE MOTHERS 

Funded by a generous grant from Monticello College 

Foundation, a new scholarship provided financial 

resources for five single mother students based on 

financial need. Eliminating some key barriers that can 

interfere with a single parent’s journey in pursuing his or 

her education, the scholarship bridged the gap between 

overall financial aid and the total cost of tuition and 

assisted single mothers who are passionate about being an 

example for their children and pursuing their career goals. 

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PATHWAY PROGRAM ENTERS ITS 

SECOND YEAR OF CREATING NEW 

PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS 

Launched in 2018, the barrier-breaking Pathway program 

inspires traditionally underserved, first-generation 

students to succeed in completing a college degree. 

Directed by Mario Adkins, assistant director of academic 

success, the program offers free study labs, tutoring, 

advising and mentoring to its 21 enrolled students, 

preparing them to graduate with an associate degree in 

two years or head into a bachelor’s program of 

their choice. 

“Pathway has allowed me to thrive in college,” said 

Selena McGrew, strategic communications major from 

Cassopolis, Mich. “I have been able to grow closer with 

teachers because of the small classroom setting and, 

along with that, I have learned to lean on my cohort when 

I need help. Also having an amazing academic adviser 

and good role model to lead our cohort has allowed this 

experience to be academically and socially transformative 

in my life.” 

NEW CENTERS PRIORITIZE 

STUDENT SUCCESS AND FACULTY 

SCHOLARSHIP 

Verna Miller Center for Student Success 

A nearly $1 million renovation transformed Verna Miller 

Hall into a dedicated hub for students to access health, 

wellness, counseling, career and academic support 

resources. Renamed the Verna Miller Center for Student 

Success, the building strategically prepares students 

to succeed in their careers and lives by increasing the 

visibility, accessibility and knowledge of student services 

available on campus and centralizing the location of 

student services offices. 

Logos Center 

A repurposed space in Miller Library now provides a 

committed venue to support faculty in their vocation as 

scholars, practitioners and lifelong learners. 

“With the Logos Center, we deepen our commitment to 

the formation of faculty, contribute to student success 

and make a positive influence on the West Michigan 

community,” said Dr. Michael Pasquale, professor of 

linguistics. “I believe the Logos Center has just as much 

to say about our university and the place we are taking 

in the world. That we value our faculty, that we value 

scholarship, and we support our place in this community 

to be present and speak to the issues facing our 

community. 

“We are also equipping faculty to help student success by 

strengthening our vocation as scholars and, in turn, to be 

excellent as mentors and teachers to our great student 

body. We also see our place within the West Michigan 

community and look to offer a place to share ideas that 

will build up this community that we call home.” 

BRAND RESEARCH INITIATIVE BUILDS 

CONSENSUS AND LEADS TO NEW 

MESSAGING STRATEGY 

To equip university faculty and staff with tools and a 

common language to clearly, accurately and resolutely 

express the distinct characteristics of Cornerstone and its 

story, CU administrators hired Carnegie Dartlet, a higher 

education marketing firm, to lead a year-long, universitywide 

brand research study. 

“After careful research and analysis, the university 

selected Carnegie Dartlet because of their strong 

reputation in conducting qualitative and quantitative 

research to produce a customized strategic marketing 

strategy,” stated Dr. Peter Osborn, executive vice 

president and COO. “This research-informed process 

involved key stakeholders—current students, alumni, 

faculty, staff and prospective students and families— 

and is informing all aspects of our marketing and 

communication strategies so that we are presenting an 

authentic and compelling image of who the university is 

and the services it offers.” 

Who is Cornerstone University at its best? 

More than 340 participants who represented a diverse 

sampling of university alumni, staff, faculty and students 

attended six on-campus workshops and one online 

workshop. Attendees individually and collectively shared 

their perspectives on the university’s personality and 

voice through involvement in guided exercises and 

proprietary methods directed by Carnegie Darlet who 

captured a statistically significant number of qualitative 

and quantitative data points. 

Based on the findings that result from an investigation 

of the university’s personality, messaging and perception, 

Cornerstone anticipates realizing new opportunities 

for growth in enrollment, market awareness and brand 

recognition. In 2020 and beyond, this positions the 

university to attract a new generation of dedicated 

students who desire to be salt and light in our world 

for Christ. 

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CAMPUS EVENTS 

Together for the City with Tim Keller 

A host site for Together for the City, Cornerstone 

welcomed 850 pastors and ministry leaders to campus 

in mid-September for a talk on the unity of the church 

given by bestselling author Tim Keller. The event 

coincided with the recent publication of “Together for 

the City: How Collaborative Church Planting Leaders to 

Citywide Movements” by Neil Powell and John James. 

“Tim Keller’s call for unity among churches and 

congregations is significant in terms of Christ’s prayer 

in John 17 that people would know we are followers of 

Christ because of our oneness,” commented Dr. Joe 

Stowell, university president. “The call for unity is also 

timely given the increasing darkness of our culture. We 

no longer have the luxury of living in our own silos but 

need to go arm-in-arm into our culture with the good 

news of Jesus Christ.” 

Homecoming & Family Weekend 2019 

During three picturesque fall days, this year’s 

Homecoming & Family Weekend invited alumni 

and families of current students to share in campus 

experiences and celebrate the milestones of 

Cornerstone. More than 1,000 guests attended events, 

lining the sidelines to cheer for student-athletes, 

feasting on pancakes with the president, attending 

academic receptions and enjoying shuttle rides to nearby 

Robinette’s Apple Haus for fresh doughnuts and cider. 

La Cumbre Global de Liderazgo 

An inspiring three-way partnership between the 

Asociación de Pastores de Grand Rapids, Cornerstone 

and the Urban Church Leadership Center has resulted 

in plans to host West Michigan’s first Global Leadership 

Summit in Spanish on Feb. 28, 2020. The one-day 

event will show translated recordings of presentations 

originally delivered at the Global Leadership Network’s 

annual conference. 

“For the Urban Church Leadership Center, one of 

the vital parts of our mission is to provide high-quality 

resources to Hispanic pastors and congregational 

leaders by offering true access to content that will 

add perspective to their ministries,” shared Rev. Julián 

Guzmán, director of the Urban Church Leadership 

Center. “By true access, I mean resources that are 

affordable, in Spanish and in their backyard; this is 

true access.” 

For conference details and registration, visit 

cornerstone.edu/la-cumbre-global-de-liderazgo. 

Pictured—Highlights 

from Homecoming & 

Family Weekend: 

(clockwise from left) 

Jordan Feliz performs 

in Christ Chapel. Students 

cheer on the Cornerstone 

men’s soccer team at the 

annual Night of Nets 

game. Students participate 

in pumpkin carving in 

the Corum. 

Photos by: Sarah Asprec, 2019 


FACULTY NEWS 

AND SCHOLARSHIP 

PUBLICATIONS 

Dr. Jonathan Greer, associate professor of Old 

Testament and director of the Hesse Memorial 

Archaeological Laboratory, published an article titled 

“The ‘Priestly Portion’ in the Hebrew Bible: Its Ancient 

Near Eastern Context and Its Implications for the 

Composition of P” in The Journal of Biblical Literature. 

Dr. John Hilber, professor of Old Testament, published a 

book titled Ezekiel: A Focused Commentary for Preaching 

and Teaching with Cascade Books. 

Dr. Justin Burdine, assistant professor of biology, 

published “Interactive Effects of Urbanization and Local 

Habitat Characteristics Influence Bee Communities and 

Flower Visitation Rates” in the peer-reviewed journal 

Oecologia. 

Dr. Scott Sanders, professor of social work, co-authored 

an article/chapter for The Routledge Handbook of Social 

Work Ethics and Values. He also presented “Teaching 

Ethics: Promoting Moral Courage Through a Common 

Moral Framework” at the NASW-Michigan Annual 

Conference. 

Dr. Stephen Devereaux, assistant professor of 

mathematics, is a referee for an article submitted to 

Discussiones Mathematicae Graph Theory, a prestigious 

journal on graph theory based out of the University of 

Zielona Góra in Poland. 

Dr. Sergio da Silva published an article titled “When 

Physiotherapy is Not Enough: A Concise Questionnaire 

to Predict the Need for Psychotherapy in the Treatment 

of Pain” in the Journal of Pain Management. 

Dr. Ryan Roberts, associate professor of Old Testament, 

published a book review titled on Barabara G. Wheeler’s 

“Disruption and Hope: Religious Traditions and the 

Future of Theological Education.” 

Chris Kellner was awarded a Scholarship of Teaching and 

Learning grant for a project titled “Listening to Students: 

Integrating Computer Information Systems Praxis into 

Finance Curriculum.” He also co-authored an article 

titled “Meet the Woman Whose Creative Experience 

Provided the Germ for Organizational Learning” which 

was published by the GVSU Johnson Center. 

Dr. Jason Stevens, associate professor of English, wrote 

four online blog essays for the Network for Vocation 

in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) and taught 

Irish History and Literature at CU’s Summer Series of 

Lifelong Learning. 

Cynthia Beach, associate professor of English, 

contributed a story titled “Redeeming Trust” in The Horse 

of My Dreams: True Stories of the Horses We Love, a book 

edited by Callie Smith Grant. 

FILMS AND MUSICAL SCORES 

Brad Porter, assistant professor of film production, 

participated in video shoots for Merrell and Abbott Labs 

in Grand Rapids, Atlanta, Vancouver, Calgary, Maui, 

Chicago and Duluth. He also directed two music videos 

and worked as a cinematographer for two campaigns for 

Hydro Flask. 

Dr. Desmond Ikegwuonu, assistant professor of 

music and director of worship arts, completed a new 

commission titled “Na So E Be” for the River Oaks 

Chamber Orchestra and completed three other new 

orchestral works. He also received approval from the C.S. 

Lewis Foundation to publish works composed with texts 

by C.S. Lewis. 

PRESENTATIONS 

Jeff Degner, assistant professor of economics, presented 

“The Political Causes of Hospital Price Increases” at the 

Economic and Business History Society Conference 

in Detroit and published “The Family Institution in the 

Inflation Culture: A Literature Review” for the Quarterly 

Journal of Austrian Economics. 

Dr. Rachel Hammond, associate professor of business 

and chair of the Business Division, presented on 

board gender diversity at the Economic and Business 

History Society in Detroit and at the CCCU Diversity 

Conference at George Fox University. 

Dr. Michael Pasquale, professor of linguistics and chair 

of the Humanities Division, presented a talk on linguistics 

and language learning at the University of Palermo in 

Italy. 

Dr. Michael VanDyke, professor of English, presented 

a paper titled “Marilynne Robinson’s Calvinist 

Anthropology as Historical Method” at the American 

Literature Association Conference in Boston. 

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Dr. Nigel Crompton, professor of biology, held two 

lectures on “Mendelian Genetics” and “Hybrid Birds of 

Paradise” at a conference in Stuttgart, Germany, and one 

on “Gender Dysphoria” at a conference in Regensburg, 

Germany, in May. He helped a senior research student 

start a new project on cell irradiation and knee arthritis 

using CU’s new bench top-irradiator and Celesta flow 

cytometer. He also held a Newman Series Lecture 

entitled “The Intersection of Science and Faith” at the 

University Center of Ferris State University in October. 

Julia Petersen, assistant professor of creativity 

and innovation, presented “Toward Increased Faith 

Integration in Design Classrooms at Christian 

Universities” at the Christians in the Visual Arts Biennial 

Conference in June 2019. 

Dr. Kent Walters, professor of music, taught three 

worship practicum courses at the Robert Webber 

Institute for Worship Studies in Jacksonville, Fla. 

April VanPutten, assistant professor of business, presented 

“The Impact of Transformational Instructor Leadership on 

Student Outcomes” at the Lilly Conference on Teaching 

and Learning in Traverse City, Mich. 

Dr. Erik Benson, associate professor of history, presented 

“Not Easy or Comfortable: Teaching Challenging Topics” 

and co-presented “The Coach in the Corner: Re- 

Envisioning the Instructor/Learner Relationship” at the 

Lilly Conference on Teaching and Learning in Traverse 

City, Mich. 

Dr. Michael Stevens, professor of English, taught Grand 

Rapids and the Civil War at CU’s Summer Series of 


Dr. Martin Spence, associate professor of history, taught 

Brexit and British Politics at CU’s Summer Series of 


Dr. Nola Carew, associate professor of social work, 

provided ACE (Adverse Child Experiences) trauma 

trainings in the local community for health care, 

school and child welfare organizations; consulted with 

a local organization to help them implement a grant to 

develop a trauma-informed practice approach for their 

programming and conducted a foster parent training on 

secondary trauma. 

Dr. Matt Bonzo, professor of philosophy, refereed paper 

proposals for the Kuyers Institute Conference on the 

theme “Shaping Christian Learning” and gave a paper 

presentation titled “A Table of Love” at the American 

Society of Missiology. 

RESEARCH PROJECTS 

Dr. Rob Keys, professor of science, continued his funded 

summer research with two student research assistants 

on a project studying how management effects grassland 

biodiversity at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. 

Dr. Jim Dekker, professor of ministry and chair of the 

Bible, Religion & Ministry Division, is developing a 

research team of five to study resilience among Yupic and 

Inupiaq Alaskans. 

Dr. James Sackett, assistant professor of kinesiology, 

mentored two recent graduates on their “Sport 

Performance With Sprinting” research. 

Sherry Williams, associate professor of kinesiology, 

took nine students to the Dominican Republic in May 

for a two-week outreach ministry. Students worked in 

vocational settings and supported long-term missionaries 

in the city of Jarabaoa. 

ACADEMIC DEGREES 

Three professors in the Teacher Education Division 

completed course work for their doctoral programs: 

Kristin Rich, assistant professor of education; Kim 

Hosfstra, assistant professor of educaton; and Pam 

George assistant professor of special education. 

Beth VanderKolk passed her proposal defense and 

comprehensive exams as part of her doctoral program at 

Johns Hopkins University. 

Four professors in the Business Division completed 

course work for their doctoral programs. Victoria 

Fleenor, assistant professor of business; Chris Kellner, 

assistant professor of finance; Alexandria Baldridge, 

assistant professor of marketing; and April VanPutten 

assistant professor of business. 

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WCSG DEEPENS 

ROOTS IN 

WEST MICHIGAN 

CU-OWNED RADIO STATION 

TRANSITIONS TO LONG-ANTICIPATED 

NEW FACILITY 

An inconspicuous beige building that once sat quietly in the southeastern part of Cornerstone 

University’s campus is now teeming with excitement and activity. Located at East Beltline and Bradford 

Street, the former church is the bustling construction site of the university’s most recent renovation— 

Project 2020. In just a few short months, the building will be the new home for the long-standing 

Christian radio station WCSG. 

PLANTING SEEDS 

WCSG began broadcasting in 1973. An endeavor led by a handful of passionate students of the then 

Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary, WCSG featured easy listening, classical tunes and Bible 

teaching. The team operated out of a building known fondly by students today as the “blue” gym. Over 

the next two decades, WCSG would transition to a solely Christian station and become the foundation 

for many on-air ministries, including His Kids Radio, Mission Network News and WayFM. Today, 

the station broadcasts family-friendly and commercial-free adult contemporary Christian music and 

teaching programs. 

STANDING FIRM 

Nearly 50 years later, listener-funded WCSG is heard by over 180,000 listeners on four frequencies, 

ranking consistently as one of the top three radio stations in West Michigan. The station is still 

proudly run by graduates and at present, one half of WCSG employees, including executive director 

Chris Lemke (B.A. ’84), are former Cornerstone students. The station has long since outgrown its 

7,100-square-foot facility, and to maintain current broadcasting volume and expand into other digital 

outlets outside of traditional radio, it is finally expanding into a bigger, better studio. 

Pictured: Chris Lemke and Peter Osborn standing in the future entrance to WCSG. 



BRANCHING OUT 

PLANNING GROWTH 

The idea of expanding is nothing new, with talk dating 

back to the early 1990s when then station manager 

Lee Geysbeek (B.A. ’93) dreamt of a larger, more 

sophisticated facility. 

It wouldn’t be until 2017 that a decades-old dream 

would start becoming a reality. With the go-ahead from 

CU, the proposed $5.7 million remodel of the former 

church could finally go public with Project 2020, the 

station’s first ever capital campaign. In late April 2019, 

during a week-long radio campaign, listeners of WCSG 

committed over $1 million toward a new building, bringing 

funding to 95% after private contributions had reached 

80% earlier in the year. The new studio will provide 

nearly 5,000 square feet of additional space, easily 

housing dedicated on-air personalities, a greater number 

of support staff and more advanced technology and 

equipment. 

“The listeners are our team and an integral part of who 

we are,” Lemke says in appreciation for the overwhelming 

response of the community. “It has been incredible to see 

how God has favored the whole process.” 

Since the official groundbreaking in September 2019, 

Lemke and the entire WCSG staff have anticipated the 

opportunities the new broadcast studio will offer. For 

one, going deeper into the community and broadening 

into different platforms as part of a strategic initiative. 

On a technical level, the new building will be able to 

accommodate more digital platforms, expanding into 

podcasts, streaming and social media, in addition to 

traditional radio. WCSG also hopes to award students 

pursuing media careers with scholarships and valuable 

learning experience at the station. With a greater number 

of employees overall, WCSG will be able to partner with 

churches and organizations on a bigger scale and create a 

larger impact within the community. 

“God has given us an incredible gift,” says Lemke, who 

looks forward to what the future holds for WCSG. 

“We aspire to be the leading media influence in West 

Michigan, and with the resources to match our staff’s 

skills and passion for listeners, we can see more people 

come to Jesus.” 

To pledge a financial donation toward Project 

2020, give online at mywcsg.org or call 

616.942.1500. 

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REMEMBERING LEE GEYSBEEK 

The first station manager and a dedicated employee of 

WCSG, Lee Geysbeek was remembered and honored 

posthumously with the Board of Directors Award from 

Christian Music Broadcasters in September for his longtime 

commitment and contribution to Christian radio. 

WCSG AT DOVE AWARDS 

The Gospel Music Association honored WCSG for the 

significant difference the station has made in Christian 

radio during their annual Dove awards in October. Chris 

Lemke, executive director, represented the station at 

the ceremony held in Nashville, Tenn. Lemke was also 

honored with the CMB Industry Achievement Award, a 

national award presented to a Christian Broadcaster for 

outstanding and long-term contributions to the growth of 

Christian music radio. 

Pictured: Chris Lemke thanks the Gospel Music Association for honoring 

WCSG with the 2019 CCM Radio Impact award at the 50th Annual Dove 

Awards at Lipscomb University in Nashville. 


CONVENIENT 

AND 

CONNECTED 

ONLINE PROGRAMS OFFER GREATER 

ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY 

Getting a college degree doesn’t necessarily look like 

it did 10 to 15 years ago. Many students today are 

parents, business owners, managers in corporations 

or have full-time jobs that don’t allow flexibility 

for traditional education. Most are likely facing a 

combination of challenges, including time constraints, 

geographical distance or physical limitations that simply 

make an online program their best option. 

To meet this need, Cornerstone is dedicated to not only 

providing access to quality online education but also to 

serving students well in the process. 

MEETING STUDENTS WHERE 

THEY ARE 

“Students are looking for flexible choices when it 

comes to pursuing their education for a lot of different 

reasons,” says Dr. Peter Osborn, executive vice 

president and COO at Cornerstone. “Online isn’t just 

a matter of convenience. It also opens pathways and 

provides access to learning opportunities completely 

different from traditional education.” 

For example, Osborn points out that many introverts 

learn better in an online environment because it 

offers the opportunity to contribute and participate 

in discussions without feeling put on the spot in a 

classroom setting. Instead, students have the time to 

read, reflect and then participate in a thoughtful way 

through class discussion boards. Other students might 

be facing unique health issues or work situations that 

make traditional education impossible. “For students 

like this, online is the only way to succeed in reaching 

their goals,” says Osborn. “I think that’s the exciting 

opportunity we offer with online programs.” 

Trevor McCready, director of online learning for 

the Professional & Graduate Studies division, agrees. 

“We know our students often have to fight through 

a lot of obstacles, but they’re also determined to 

succeed, so our goal is to meet them where they’re 

at and to provide the best education and experience 

possible in a way that supports them and helps them 

reach their goals.” 

The PGS cohort learning model offers a sense of 

community and belonging similar to traditional 

education. Cohorts are comprised of 10 to 15 

students who interact with each other and their 

professors during the course of their studies. 

“Cohorts help students know that they’re not in 

this alone,” says McCready. 

“Cornerstone does everything it can to work with 

you through evening courses and online options. It’s 

definitely doable. They make it easy,” says PGS 

student Micah Meendering (M.S.M. ’14, M.B.A.’17). 

SERVING STUDENTS WELL 

Cornerstone offered its first online program in 2005, 

and today students from all over the world can receive 

associate, bachelor’s, master’s and even a doctoral 

degree online. While many universities offer online 

programs, Cornerstone’s goal is to not only provide 

an excellent education but also to serve students in 

a hands-on, personal way through engaged faculty 

members. 

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“The online 

communication 

between students 

and professors is 

tremendous.” 

— James Stokes, Ed.D. 


“Our faculty engage with our students and are interested in their lives,” says 

McCready. “We know they are likely leaders, managers, parents, and they carry 

all these things into their courses. So it’s not just about doing the work; it’s about 

building relationships.” 

Students especially value the personal interest faculty members take in their 

lives and the support system they find at CU. “Supporting students is about 

open communication,” says Steve Graham, vice president of marketing for Radio 

America Network and an adjunct faculty member teaching online courses since 

2012. “We don’t know where students are in their lives, so it’s about learning who 

they are, anticipating their needs and showing you’re with them in the process.” 

Whether through prompt replies, video conferencing, or voice recorded 

feedback from faculty, students experience more connected and personalized 

online learning at CU. “Our online students express gratitude when faculty 

members make the effort to give personal and thorough feedback on their 

assignments,” says Connie Sattler, a PGS faculty member who oversees 

instructional technology at CU. 

These personal connections also prove valuable for many years to come. Graham 

invites his students to connect via LinkedIn after classes so they can share in 

each other’s professional achievements, even years later. “Recently, a few of 

my former students got great promotions, and I wouldn’t have known that if we 

weren’t connected. I love seeing that.” 

A PROMISING FUTURE 

CU has seen a 20 percent growth in online students each year since 2005. 

Shifting away from the paradigm of mere convenience, CU is providing unique 

ways to help a diverse student body overcome challenges to education they’re 

facing. As technology has evolved, online education has also become accessible 

to more people. Students can connect to CU’s learning environment anywhere 

a computer has Internet access or via a mobile device. All learning takes 

place in the context of this environment, including viewing course materials, 

communicating with professors and classmates, quizzes and grading. And 

because CU offers 24/7 support, those who don’t consider themselves “tech 

savvy” have the extra help they need, when they need it. 

As online education continues to grow and evolve, faculty stick to a theme that 

remains essential: presence. “It’s about showing students you’re not only actively 

involved in the classroom, but also interested in their personal stories,” says 

Graham. “That speaks to the greater mission of what we do at CU.” 

For a complete list of online degree programs at Cornerstone, 

visit cornerstone.edu/online. 

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“Cornerstone does 

everything it can to 

work with you through 

evening courses and 

online options. It’s 

definitely doable. They 

make it easy.” 

SELECT ONLINE 

DEGREE PROGRAMS 

AT CORNERSTONE: 

— Micah Meendering 

(M.S.M. ’14, M.B.A. ’17) 

•§ 

Master of Business Administration 

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Master of Arts in Counseling 

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Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational 

Leadership and Development 

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Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership 

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Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership 

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FROM STATUS 

QUO KEEPERS 

TO PROBLEM- 

SOLVERS 

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION HONORS 

INSTITUTE IS CHANGING THE WAY 

STUDENTS WORK AND THINK. 

Imagine giving 25 high-achieving college students each 

a lump of Playdough and asking them to create the 

most beautiful tree possible. Then, visualize what might 

happen next. They go to work, but eventually, they 

begin looking around at their neighbor’s trees. And they 

panic. Do their trees look better? How is “beautiful” 

even defined? By what criteria will I be graded? What if I 

fail? Or worse, I’m embarrassed? 

This scenario plays out each fall semester in 

Cornerstone University’s Creativity and Innovation 

Honors Institute (CIHI). It might sound like a simple 

exercise, but it’s packed full of meaning and learning 

possibilities. 

BECOMING PROBLEM SOLVERS 

By participating in exercises like this, Don Perini, 

director of CIHI, says students begin to change the way 

they think. “We’re actually helping them rewire their 

brains to think differently,” he says, referring to the 

concept of neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to 

change continuously throughout an individual’s life. 

Exercises like this are designed to help students cope 

with self-doubt and fear of failure and discover their 

worth and significance isn’t based solely on results. 

It’s part of a process called design thinking, which 

emphasizes the process—by revisiting and revising 

mistakes—not the product itself. 

“By asking students to create their trees, look at any 

mistakes, mess it up and do it over again, they’re 

learning it doesn’t have to be perfect the first time,” 

says Perini. “They’re learning to innovate by making 

iterations, and they’re learning that failures don’t 

determine whether or not you succeed in the end. It’s a 

different way of thinking.” 

This new way of thinking, he says, is key to becoming 

a creative problem solver, a skill that’s one of the most 

sought-after traits by employers and business leaders 

today. According to a survey conducted on behalf of the 

Association of American Colleges & Universities, 95% 

of employers prioritize innovation among their hiring 

preferences. Perini says his own conversations with 

local and regional businesses confirm their desire for 

graduates with creative problem-solving capacities. 

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“They’re learning to 

innovate by making 

iterations, and they’re 

learning that failures 

don’t determine 

whether or not you 

succeed in the end.” 

— Don Perini, M.F.A. 


A NEW WAY OF EDUCATING 

CIHI, which began fall 2018 with two cohorts, is a 

response to this desire. It’s a unique program, giving highachieving 

students an opportunity to receive a classical 

liberal arts education integrated with content in creativity 

and innovation. Project-based learning experiences, 

intentional student cohorts, seminar-style discussions led 

by expert faculty and the opportunity to earn a second 

major in creativity and innovation are all elements of 

the program, which is open to high school seniors with 

a 3.5 G.P.A. or higher via an application process. Each 

semester is comprised of two cohorts of 20 to 25 firstyear 

students each. Students choose a major in their 

area of interest and then also receive a second major in 

creativity and innovation. 

Perini and Dr. Michael Stevens, professor of English and 

faculty member in the program, explain there are three 

parts to the program. First, like other honors programs, 

CIHI emphasizes the great books by engaging ideas 

at the heart of a liberal arts education and examining 

foundational texts that have shaped Western thought. 

Second, students learn to examine issues from an 

interdisciplinary approach. For example, they not only 

study refugee and immigration through a political lens 

but also from psychological, sociological and historical 

perspectives. Because CIHI is designed to expand 

thinking and develop critical skills, the third focus is 

on creativity and innovation, which emphasizes design 

thinking, creative habits and innovation techniques. 

Stevens says, “I enjoy the tension created in this program 

by combining traditional and non-traditional approaches. 

It’s good for students to experience this tension in styles 

and approaches and to find their way through it. It’s all 

part of learning to face the anxiety and fear that can 

come with the unknown.” 

LIFE-CHANGING RESULTS 

According to Perini, CIHI is unlike any program in the 

country, and the results have been impressive. CU 

recently hired Julia Petersen, assistant professor of 

creativity and innovation, to help manage the growing 

student demand in the program, and CIHI is also 

receiving attention from other institutions and West 

Michigan businesses interested in learning more about 

the program. 

In addition, current students are reporting high 

satisfaction. “Being in the CIHI program was the best 

decision I have made in my college career thus far,” says 

Madison Marks, a business marketing student. “I have 

already learned so many tools that I can use in my future 

career, and I am only in my second year.” 

“This degree changes the way I approach life,” says 

sophomore Joelle Henry from Caledonia, Mich. She 

says CIHI has helped her not only learn to care for 

others better but also to better care for herself. She’s 

learning to process things with a problem-solver mindset 

and has the tools to come up with new, creative ideas. 

“This will be helpful as I go into education because I will 

be able to add creativity into the classroom and help the 

kids learn better.” 

To learn more about CIHI, visit 

cornerstone.edu/honors-institute. 

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THE RISE OF CREATIVITY 

IN THE CONCEPTUAL AGE 

Prior to the 21st century, a knowledge-based approach to work and life 

drove economic growth and employer expectations. 

Today, the Conceptual Age elevates skills in design thinking and 

problem solving and has led to a nearly two-decade expansion of 

creativity studies at Cornerstone. In addition to the CIHI program, all 

undergraduate students at Cornerstone are required to complete the 

IDS-101: Creativity, Innovation and Problem Solving course. 

2000 

Prior to the start of the 

Conceptual Age, technical 

skills and knowledge were 

valued in the workplace. Now, 

the need for creative and 

empathizers rules the future. 

2006 

CU offered its first class in creativity and 

innovation, enrolling 12 students, to see 

if there was interest in the topic. Student 

feedback was overwhelmingly positive. 

2008 

A creativity class—IDS-101: Creativity, 

Innovation and Problem Solving—is adopted as 

a requirement for all traditional undergraduate 

students, making CU the first university to 

integrate training in creative habits and design 

thinking elements in its curriculum. 

2007 

CU offered a second run of a creativity 

and innovation course and 70 students 

registered for the class. 

2015 

The university started offering a 

minor in creativity and innovation. 

2018 

The Creativity and 

Innovation Honors 

Institute, also known as 

CIHI, launched its first 

cohort, enrolling 45 highachieving 

students. 

2020 

Cornerstone will 

have over 130 honors 

students enrolled in 

the CIHI program. 

The next phase is to find ways 

to partner with businesses and 

schools to promote creativity and 

innovation training through course 

work and conferences. 


INVEST IN 

WHAT 

MATTERS 

Just as Cornerstone University students are dedicated to their 

studies, we rely on our supporters who are devoted to ensuring 

that Christ-centered education is accessible. Do you want to 

give back to CU? Here are two easy ways to get started.

CASH IN YOUR COFFEE 

With Cash in Your Coffee, simply set up a monthly recurring 

gift to CU and receive a free CU mug. Customize your gift 

by choosing your amount and what fund your gift supports. 

“I was excited about Cash in Your Coffee because Cornerstone 

means so much to me. The experiences I had and the relationships I 

made have been huge in molding me into the person I am today. As 

a CU women’s basketball alum, I chose to donate $5 a month to the CU 

WBB program. I love being able to stay connected with the team even if I 

am no longer on the court. Go Golden Eagles!” — Taryn Hulst (B.S. ’18) 

Get started at cornerstone.edu/coffee. 

MAKE A LEGACY GIFT 

TO CORNERSTONE 

Your designation of a gift to the university through your 

will or trust, charitable gift annuity, charitable remainder trust 

or life insurance policy provides for generations of students 

to come. Explore taking the next step in your legacy journey. 

To learn more about making a legacy gift to 

Cornerstone, contact us by phone at 616.977.5439.

WHERE STUDENTS 

DISCOVER WHAT 

MATTERS 

Nearly every Friday, Cornerstone hosts students and families from around 

the country for our Golden Eagle Days. On these days, students join in 

worship with our campus community in Christ Chapel. They discover our 

commitment to knowledge and wisdom by meeting with expert faculty 

and attending college classes. And they explore our community through 

a student-led campus tour, having lunch in the Dining Commons and 

helping us eat over 2,000 warm chocolate chip cookies. 

Students and families interested in visiting CU 

can register online at cornerstone.edu/ged. 

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ANNUAL 

REPORT 

2019 



FINANCIAL REPORTS 

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING MAY 31, 2019 

WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS 

WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS 

UNIVERSITY 

RADIO 

RESTRICTED BY 

PURPOSE OR TIME 

RESTRICTED IN 

PERPETUITY 

TOTAL 

OPERATING REVENUE 

Net Student Tuition and Fees $ 23,276,190 $ — $ — $ — $ 23,276,190 

Contributions 972,030 3,217,071 1,311,545 109,505 5,610,151 

Investment Return Appropriated 

for Operations 

46,784 — 401,325 — 448,109 

Auxiliary Services 8,249,458 401,117 — — 8,650,575 

Other Income 1,703,667 — 79,779 — 1,783,446 

TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE $ 34,248,129 $ 3,618,188 $ 1,792,649 $ 109,505 $ 39,768,471 

Non-capital Net Assets 

Released from Restrictions 

OPERATING EXPENSES 

$ 1,544,339 $ — $ (1,544,339) $ — $ — 

Education & General $ 20,323,882 $ — $ — $ — $ 20,323,882 

Institutional Support 4,379,464 921,545 — — 5,301,009 

Physical Plant Operations 3,964,844 — — — 3,964,844 

Auxiliary Services 3,625,265 2,340,579 — — 5,965,844 

Other Expenses 890,941 — — — 890,941 

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $ 33,184,396 $ 3,262,124 $ — $ — $ 36,446,520 

Increase (Decrease) in Net 

Assets from Operations 

NON-OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

$ 2,608,072 $ 356,064 $ 248,310 $ 109,505 $ 3,321,951 

Depreciation Expense $ (2,891,130) $ — — — $ (2,891,130) 

Investment Return Net of 

Appropriations for Operations 

Contributions Restricted for 

Capital Campaign 

Capital Net Assets Released from 

Restrictions 

TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) 

IN NET ASSETS 

(24,510) — (234,878) — (259,388) 

— — 2,013,352 — 2,013,352 

1,736,754 — (1,736,754) — — 

$ 1,429,186 $ 356,064 $ 290,030 $ 109,505 $ 2,184,785 

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION MAY 31, 2019 

ASSETS UNIVERSITY LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS UNIVERSITY 

Cash $ 14,664,014 Accounts Payable & Accrued Expenses $ 3,420,392 

Receivables, Inventories & Prepaid Expenses 6,570,864 Deferred Revenue & Deposits 2,716,557 

Investments 12,546,847 Notes Payable 1,006,000 

Fixed Assets, net 66,097,017 Long-term Debt 9,107,490 

TOTAL ASSETS $ 99,878,742 Other Liabilites 496,658 

Net Assets 83,131,645 

TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $ 99,878,742 

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UNIVERSITY OPERATING REVENUE 

UNIVERSITY OPERATING REVENUE AMOUNT PERCENTAGE 

Net Student Tuition and Fees $ 23,276,190 68.0% 

Contributions 972,030 2.8% 

Auxiliary Services 8,249,458 24.1% 

2.8% 

Contributions 

5.1% Other Income 

Other Income 1,750,451 5.1% 

TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE $ 34,248,129 100% 

24.1% Auxiliary Services 

68.0% Net Student Tuition & Fees 

UNIVERSITY OPERATING EXPENSES 

UNIVERSITY OPERATING EXPENSES AMOUNT PERCENTAGE 

Education & General $ 20,323,882 61.2% 

Institutional Support 4,379,464 13.2% 

Physical Plant Operations 3,964,844 12.0% 

Auxiliary Services 3,625,265 10.9% 

Other Expenses 890,941 2.7% 

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $ 33,184,396 100% 

2.7% 

Other 

Expenses 

10.9% 

Auxiliary Services 

12.0% Physical Plant 

13.2% Institutional Support 

61.2% Education & General 

FINANCIAL AID 

FINANCIAL AID AMOUNT PERCENTAGE 

Funded Scholarships $ 439,405 3.6% 

Academic & Need-Based Grants 8.433,417 68.3% 

Athletic Scholarships 1,602,912 13.0% 

Incentive Scholarships 808,365 6.6% 

Seminary Scholarships 623,255 5.0% 

Other Grants & Scholarships 433,527 3.5% 

TOTAL FINANCIAL AID $ 12,340,881 100% 

3.5% 

Other Grants 

& Scholarships 

3.6% 

Funded Scholarships 

5.0% Seminary Scholarships 

6.6% Incentive Scholarships 

13.0% Athletic Scholarships 

68.3% Academic & Need-Based Grants 


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Calvary Baptist Church, 

Greenville 

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Tampa Covenant Church 

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Church, Inc 

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Ellen Wells 

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Lois Whittemore 

Matthew and Lesley Zainea 

FOUNDATIONS 

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Jack and Wynnita Joy Westerbeek Family Foundation 

Jerry and Marcia Tubergen Foundation 

National Christian Foundation West Michigan 

The Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation 

BUSINESSES 

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MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES 

Raytheon 

Steelcase Foundation 

Aboite Baptist Church 

Ada Bible Church 

Berean Baptist Church 

Blythefield Hills Baptist Church 

Crossroads Bible Church 

CHURCHES 

First Baptist Church, Williamston MI 

First Baptist Church of Rochester 

Kent City Baptist Church 

South Church 

Thank you to our Board of Trustees for their 

important work of guiding and governing the university. 

Carole Bos, Chair 

Don Denyes, Vice Chair 

Lee Zuidema, Secretary 

Doug Busch 

Lori Cook 

Steve Hawks 

Lee June 

Rick Koole 

Artie Lindsay, Sr. 

Drew Martin 

Joe McDonald 

Al Meredith 

Kelly Miller 

David Pray 

Joseph Stowell 

Kristy Taylor 

Daniel Wielhouwer 


THE JACK AND MARY DE WITT CENTER 

FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 

Since its opening in 2019, the new, state-of-the-art, 

29,500-square-foot building has allowed CU to provide 

students with the best resources to thrive in fields such as 

engineering, nursing, mathematics, kinesiology and more.

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