Dear Cornerstone Family,

In case you don’t know, Cornerstone is privileged to host a small classical Christian liberal arts college right here at the chapel. New College Franklin (NCF) is a four-year Christian liberal arts college dedicated to excellent academics and a community of discipleship. Believing all truth is God’s truth no matter where it’s found, NCF trains students through the liberal arts for wisdom, virtue, and service for the glory of Jesus Christ and His kingdom.

If you’re unfamiliar with NCF, I’d encourage you to check them out online at newcollegefranklin.org. You might also speak with our very own Greg Wilbur, who, in addition to his work at the church, serves as President of the college. I, too, would be more than happy to speak with you about the special partnership Cornerstone enjoys with NCF.

The academic year for NCF commences this week. Faculty and students are returning to the chapel for in- person classes in a safe, socially distant way. Please join us in praying that the Lord would bless NCF in every way this year!

If you’re a new student at NCF, we warmly welcome you to Franklin and Cornerstone Presbyterian Church! We can’t wait to get to know you better and look forward to serving you in a variety of ways during your time at NCF. If you’re a returning student, we’re so glad to have you back! We’ve missed you and can’t wait to continue the journey with you this year.

Finally, this past Wednesday, the session called a congregational meeting for election of new officers. Mr. Brent Roberts, Mr. Casey Taggart, Mr. Dan Fiedler, Mr. Matt Faulk, Mr. Matt Suits, and Mr. Wes Pittman are unanimously recommended for election as deacons, and Mr. Will Kesler, Mr. John Millard, and Mr. Ron Moffat are unanimously recommended for election as elders. All communing members are welcome and encouraged to participate in the election which will be held on Sunday, September 13th.

These men were nominated for office by you in January of this year and successfully completed officer training at the end of July. In August, they underwent written and oral examination by the session in the areas of Christian character, Bible knowledge, the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms, the PCA Book of Church Order, and the qualifications for church office (1 Timothy 3:1-13).

Next week, we will provide more information about the candidates so you can get to know them at a deeper level and prepare to vote your conscience on Sunday, September 13th. If you would, pause right now and whisper a prayer for these brothers, asking God to accomplish His will through the election.

Your servant,

Nate