INFLUENCE Winter 2024: A Publication of Cornerstone University
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Dear Friend <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cornerstone</strong>,<br />
It is an exciting time in <strong>Cornerstone</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>’s 83-year history. We praise God<br />
for our mission to educate men and women<br />
to boldly influence the world for Jesus<br />
Christ.<br />
Our Biblically grounded, Christ-centered<br />
mission impact is so critical during<br />
these historic times that <strong>Cornerstone</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> named our newest publication<br />
<strong>INFLUENCE</strong>.<br />
<strong>INFLUENCE</strong> will communicate and<br />
celebrate the pr<strong>of</strong>ound ways in which the<br />
LORD is working through <strong>Cornerstone</strong> to<br />
create disciples <strong>of</strong> Jesus Christ — men and<br />
women who are equipped to lead for His<br />
glory.<br />
This year, <strong>Cornerstone</strong> <strong>University</strong> is<br />
emphasizing the CU Promise and our<br />
deep commitment to a Biblical orthodox<br />
Christian worldview, both featured in<br />
this first issue. The six essential graduate<br />
marketplace and ministry-ready outcomes<br />
LETTER FROM<br />
THE PRESIDENT<br />
embodied in the CU Promise and our<br />
unwavering Christian worldview reflect<br />
our aim to be the Destination <strong>of</strong> Choice<br />
university in higher education.<br />
We hope you are inspired by the<br />
outstanding students, faculty, growth<br />
initiatives and supporters highlighted in<br />
<strong>INFLUENCE</strong>. With God’s wisdom, grace,<br />
and favor, we want to expand <strong>Cornerstone</strong>’s<br />
reach and influence in Michigan and<br />
beyond together.<br />
Thank you for your continued support! We<br />
need your prayers for <strong>Cornerstone</strong> as we<br />
aspire to be the premier institution that<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers sophisticated academic excellence<br />
and the most spiritually enriching education<br />
possible — to be a university that holds<br />
great value for students, graduates, families<br />
and communities around the nation. Most<br />
importantly, to be a university that honors<br />
God in all that we do.<br />
May God bless you with wisdom, grace,<br />
and the beauty <strong>of</strong> His presence during this<br />
holiday season and in the coming new<br />
year!<br />
Gerson Moreno-Riaño, Ph.D.<br />
President<br />
<strong>INFLUENCE</strong> | WINTER <strong>2024</strong> 15
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