Cornerstone Church Chandler — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Linn Winters (Lead Pastor, planted church in 1995)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Converge

Service Times Saturday 4:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM, 10:35 AM, 12:10 PM; Spanish translation at 12:10 PM

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website cornerstoneaz.com

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Core beliefs affirm the Trinity, Christ's deity and resurrection, Holy Spirit's ministry.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Core belief: inspiration of Scripture.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Not stated on available sources — verify in person.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Core belief: salvation through Christ.

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Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Not explicitly stated; Lead Pastor Linn Winters (male) founded with wife Lisa (co-ministry framing).

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Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Lead Pastor Linn Winters; executive team includes multiple male pastors (Bob Bryant, Allan Firman, Justyn Smith, TJ McConahay, David Price) and one female (Stacy Philpott, Executive Director of Connecting Point — ministry director role, not pastoral).

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Not directly stated on available page.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Eight core values include evangelism and serving.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Not stated on available sources — verify in person.

Caution

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Converge (per Converge Southwest directory) — evangelical free-church network; yellow per rubric.

Caution

Assessment

Cornerstone Church Chandler AZ — Converge affiliated (confirmed on Converge Southwest directory). Lead Pastor Linn Winters planted the church with his wife Lisa in 1995 — nearly 30-year tenure. Four weekend services. Spanish ministry. Located at 1595 S Alma School Rd (close to listed 2425). Long pastoral tenure is a strong positive indicator. Converge is a solid evangelical denomination. Needs further verification on men's ministry and doctrinal specifics.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

Sources & Evidence

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[1] Live source cornerstoneaz.com/about

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