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Meet the Pastors
Cornerstone Pastoral Team
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Pastor Maury Davis, Senior Pastor
Pastor Maury Davis was arrested at age eighteen for the crime of first-degree murder. Following his trial and conviction, he served eight and one-half years in the Texas Department of Corrections. During his incarceration, Pastor Davis found his Savior in Jesus Christ and led a revival among his fellow prisoners. Following his unexpected release from prison, Pastor Davis served on the pastoral staff of Calvary Temple in Irving, Texas, under the leadership of Dr. J. Don George where he served as Youth Pastor. There, he met and married his wife, Gail, and in 1986, they became parents of triplets – Gabrielle, Danielle, and Galen. In 1994, their son, Dillon, was born into to the family. After five years at Calvary Temple, Pastor Davis answered the call to full-time evangelism and the young family traveled across the United States preaching at churches, youth camps, bible schools, and speaking to teens in public schools. In 1991, after preaching one Sunday at the two-hundred-fifty-member Cornerstone Church in Madison, Tennessee, Pastor Davis was offered the position of Senior Pastor. He accepted that appointment and has led Cornerstone to its current average attendance of nearly 3,900 people. Pastor Davis simply preaches that Jesus is the answer... whatever the situation, whatever the problem. He has a heartfelt desire for people to understand that if God would save him, He stands ready to meet anyone, whatever their circumstances.
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Pastor Alice Jane Blythe, Pastor Emeritus
Pastor Alice Jane Blythe has a ministry of the Gospel which spans over the past 80 years. Throughout her ministry, she has operated in many settings which enabled her to reach thousands of people for Christ. Pastor Alice Jane Blythe served as the Women’s Ministries Director of the Tennessee District for 36 years. She has been a teacher, evangelist, and pastor ministering to the needs of those whom the Lord placed in their path. In April 1996, Brother and Sister Blythe accepted the position of Associate Pastor for the Senior Adults at Cornerstone Church, bringing life and vitality to not only the senior adults, but also the congregation as a whole. Currently, she is serving as Pastor Emeritus and continues to usher in the presence of the Lord wherever she goes.
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Pastor Greg Brewer, Christian Education Pastor
Pastor Greg Brewer joined the pastoral staff of Cornerstone Church in January 2007 as the Christian Education pastor. He was born and raised in Memphis, TN. Pastor Greg served eight years in the U.S. Army in the field of Avionics Communications. It was during his time in service that he received his call to ministry. Pastor Greg has been active in ministry for over 18 years. He has served in the positions of Evangelist, Elder, Pastor and State Sunday School Superintendent. Prior to joining the pastoral staff, he served as the Video Producer of the InFocus TV broadcast for Cornerstone Church. He lives in Nashville, TN, with his wife Tanja and their three children.
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Pastor Keith Cole, Connections Pastor
Pastor Keith Cole joined the pastoral staff of Cornerstone Church in November of 2008 as the Connections Pastor. He was born and raised in Nashville, TN. Pastor Keith and his wife Tosha both began attending Cornerstone in January of 1999. Both of them gave their lives to Christ on Easter of 1999; and since that time, have served in a number of capacities here at the church - from Children's Teachers to adult Christian Education Teachers for the last six years. Pastor Keith attended Middle Tennessee State University; and prior to coming to our staff, worked in the financial sector as a mortgage broker, as well as a wholesale account executive for approximately 15 years. Pastor Keith and his wife Tosha live in Goodlettsville, TN, with their two sons Jacob and Jalen.
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Pastor Galen Davis, Jr. High Youth Pastor
Pastor Galen Davis was born in Irving, Texas. At the age of four, he moved with his family to Tennessee to be a part of Cornerstone Church . After being raised in this church, Galen felt the call of God upon his life to be in full-time ministry. Upon graduating from Beech High School, he attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Texas and completed his B. A. degree in Church Ministries while serving Calvary Church in Irving as a Youth Pastor. Galen is an accomplished musician, video editor, and speaker. With five years of youth ministry experience behind him, he felt led by the Spirit to return to Nashville in 2010 to serve the people of this city and the students of Cornerstone Church. He and his talented wife, Talitha, share a love for this area and stand ready to minister.
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Pastor Sarah DeLane, Music Pastor
In July 2005, Pastor Sarah DeLane joined the pastoral staff at Cornerstone Church. After 19 years of experience in full-time music evangelism, God has brought her to a place to minister in the local church. While Pastor Sarah's early love for music has never faded, her mission and ministry have evolved greatly. This evolution is the result of a willingness to be used by God wherever He has chosen to lead. This willingness began early, when at the age of seven, Pastor Sarah and her family were invited to travel overseas with Chinese evangelist, Dr. Nora Lam. Pastor Sarah's singing has taken her all over Asia, Israel, Canada and the United States. For eight years, she traveled with Music Evangelist Nancy Harmon. For six years, she was regularly featured on the Gaither Homecoming Tour. These experiences have afforded her to share her ministry of music personally with more than a million people. Pastor Sarah DeLane has contributed to two books, and a recent highlight was to be able to sing at a Billy Graham Crusade. Pastor Sarah says, “It is a high honor to serve Cornerstone Church in music ministry. The foundation of our music is the Word of God, the backbone is prayer; and it is empowered by the anointing of the Holy Spirit, which removes burdens, destroys yokes and brings healing to the hurting. Come, be a part of what God is doing!”
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Pastor Jeff Gregory, Missions/Outreach Pastor
Pastor Jeff Gregory came on staff in January 2002. He was born and raised in middle Tennessee. Pastor Jeff graduated from Nashville Technical Institute with a degree in engineering. He and his wife, Lisa, are charter members of Cornerstone. He has served as an elder, usher, Advisory Council member, Sunday School teacher, and in Youth Ministry. Pastor Jeff has always had a heart for Missions. He loves to see people changed by the gospel message and by showing them the love of Jesus out loud. He has traveled all across the world leading people and projects. He has just completed 2000 church plants in the nation of Kenya. He states,"Buildings and projects are only the doorway, but with the Word of God and the Holy Spirit, lives are changed. We are only vessels for the Lord to use, and we should remain IN HIS GRIP." Pastor Jeff and his wife, Lisa, have two beautiful daughters, Courtney and Whitney.
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Pastor Billy Henry, Assistant Children's Pastor
Pastor Billy Henry was born and raised in Terre Haute, Indiana. Later, he served in the United States Air Force as a special operations team member. After his time in the military, he spent several years making bad choices until he had a “Prodigal Son” experience and was reunited with his family. Billy accepted Christ on February 12, 1997. He then went on to attend a church in Indiana where he met his lovely wife Lynn. Together, they raise their two children, Summer and Devin Henry, and reside in Goodlettsville, TN. Pastor Billy has worked in children’s ministry for over ten years and feels that this calling is one of great importance. “Introducing and teaching a child how to have a right relationship with Jesus Christ is an experience that I will always cherish.” Pastor Billy Henry joined the Pastoral Staff of Cornerstone Church, December in 2008 as Assistant Children’s Pastor.
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Pastor Danny Johnson, Associate Pastor
Pastor Danny joined the Cornerstone Church staff in August of 2006 as the Helps and Connections pastor. He was born and raised in Montana, and after the death of a close friend, he gave his heart to the Lord at age 17. After attending Montana State University, he followed the call of God on his life and moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to attend Rhema Bible Training Center. Upon graduating from Rhema with a focus on pastoral ministry, he and his wife Carrie moved to Tennessee in 1989 to accept a position as Youth/Associate Pastor in Algood, Tennessee, where he served for sixteen years. He and his wife have two children, Daniel and Courtney.
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Pastor Dana Lawson, Executive Pastor
Pastor Dana Lawson was born and raised in Winston-Salem, NC. He graduated from Gardner-Webb University in 1994 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration. After graduating at age 23, he opened and owned a restaurant for approximately two years. Following the restaurant business, Pastor Dana managed several businesses and directly managed over 900 employees. After several years as an outside salesperson, he became a mortgage broker, where he developed his financial management skills. Pastor Dana became Chief Financial Officer at Cornerstone Church in April 2003, and he is currently serving in that capacity. He lives in Hendersonville, TN, with his wife Julia and their three sons, Isaac, Andrew, and Samuel.
Email Pastor Dana Lawson at: dlawson@cornerstonenashville.org
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Pastor Robby McGee, Associate Pastor
Pastor Robby McGee was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He developed an interest in business management early in life when he took a night course in business management to graduate early from high school. After graduating, he immediately went on the road with a Christian band called Mid South. He managed the band, played keyboards, sang, and was a songwriter for the band between 1982 and 1994. During that time, Mid South signed with Word records, was nominated for a Grammy, and Pastor Robby received a Dove Award for one of his songs. It was during those years that his business management skills developed by managing the band and by forming his bus-leasing and publishing companies. In 1994, Pastor Robby became the Executive Pastor at Cornerstone Church and served in that position for over 10 years. Pastor Robby currently is the CEO of New Life Corporation of America in Brentwood, Tennessee. He lives in Hendersonville, Tennessee, with his wife Vanessa, and their son, Tyler.
Email Pastor Robby at: rmcgee@cornerstonenashville.org
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Pastor Michael Metcalf, Campus Pastor in Bowling Green, KY
Pastor Michael Metcalf was born and raised in Louisville, KY. At the age of 21, the Lord brought a pastor into Michael's life that would bring about a rededication to the Lord and ultimately a dedication to the plan of God for his life. Pastor Michael and his wife, Michelle, were married in 1994, and they have two sons, Charles and Chandler. In business, Michael cultivated a very successful career in Sales Management and Consulting. Michael is a gifted and talented speaker, and he has ministered in schools, churches, and organizations. Michael's style of teaching is fresh and inspiring, allowing the message to overcome barriers, as well as enabling a diverse audience to understand and apply the Word of God in their lives. "I feel I spent a lifetime trying to find validation, fulfillment, and accomplishment through the world's system...only to experience setback. I am committed to confronting issues so that others will see the relevance of the Word of God in their lives, the power it has to defeat every enemy of their soul, and the restoration that comes from finding your identity in your heavenly father.
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Pastor Eric Moore, Media/Marketing Pastor
Pastor Eric Moore joined Cornerstone in April of 2008 as the Media and Marketing Pastor. He was born in Kokomo, Indiana, and raised in a Christian home with two sisters. At the age of 13, Pastor Eric’s family moved to the Denver, Colorado, area. After graduating from Colorado Christian University, Pastor Eric began working with a local church as their marketing director. Within a few years, that local church body exploded into one of the largest ministries in that region. Pastor Eric’s skills became in demand with several thriving mega-churches around the country. However, in late 2007, Pastor Eric and his wife felt a call to move to Nashville, not really knowing exactly what God had in store. During this time, he was divinely connected with Cornerstone Church. Pastor Eric and his wife Jennifer live in Hendersonville and have two beautiful children, Kaitlyn and Hayden. Pastor Eric and his staff are responsible for the graphic, audio, video, and media outreaches of Cornerstone as well as the weekly InFocus television program.
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Pastor Joe Mutter, Children’s Pastor
Pastor Joe Mutter was born in Johnson City, TN, and later graduated from David Crocket High School in Jonesboro, TN. He attended college at Tusculum College in Greenville, TN. Pastor Joe began his career days as a Marketing Director for a ski resort in Gatlinburg, TN, and then moved into business for himself where he and his wife, Kelli, owned and operated Family Entertainment Centers from California to New York City. Pastor Joe and Kelli began attending Cornerstone Church in October 2002. After hearing Pastor Davis give his testimony, they both rededicated their lives to Jesus Christ and have been faithful supporters of Cornerstone Church and its many outreach ministries. They began working with Royal Rangers in 2003, and then moved to Sunday Super Church with Cross Kids in 2004. In the summer of 2006, Pastor Joe came on staff as the Children’s Pastor. Pastor Joe brings years of administrative and business experience to his new position. He has a deep conviction to serve our Lord Jesus Christ.
Email Pastor Joe at: jmutter@cornerstonenashville.org
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Pastor Sandy Sterban, Associate Pastor
Pastor Sandra Sterban sees the need for enlightenment in people's lives in order for them to be winners in this life. Never content to remain inside boundaries, Pastor Sandra Sterban ministers in churches of all denominations. The driving force behind her is the desire to equip God’s people, whether in her home church or ministering wherever the Lord leads. Not knowing the Word as a young woman and how she could apply it in her life, Pastor Sandra Sterban allowed Satan to oppress her mind for nineteen years, thinking that this was God’s will. Through the power of praise and the Word of God, Pastor Sandy Sterban was released from the power of darkness and understood God’s longing for people to be free. "I know the Word of God can change the lives of people if they will only get it in their spirits. "My desire is to teach believers about the incredible love and power of a big God. It’s imperative that Christians stop living beneath the provisions God has made for them." Pastor Sandy oversees pastoral care, counseling and women's ministries.
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Pastor Deeanna Wall, Associate Pastor
Pastor Deeanna Wall and her husband Bill have been married for 31 years and have two grown children and one grandchild. They came to Cornerstone Church in 1997 and reside in Hendersonville, TN. Deeanna was raised in Apopka, Florida, and moved to Nashville in 1977, where she became involved in the music industry singing background vocals for Warner Bros. and BNA Records. After her children began school, she became involved in the school system and eventually left the music business to begin working for Sumner County Schools. She was employed at Walton Ferry Elementary for 17 years before coming on staff in January 2009 in the Music/Drama Department as the Production Director. She now serves as Associate Pastor and oversees the Hospital Ministries, Senior Adult Ministries, as well as the Keenagers. Her passion is to share the Word of God with people in such a way that they are compelled to live life beyond their own expectations and lay hold of the expectations that God has for them and realize them through His power.
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Pastor Chris White, Assistant Children's Pastor
Pastor Chris is a native of Nashville, TN. When he was eleven years old, his parents enrolled him in a martial arts class—which has become a lifelong passion. Chris is now a 4th degree black belt and has even owned and operated his own Tae Kwon Do studio. After experiencing a troubled past, Chris was led to Cornerstone Church in 2002. When he accepted Christ in October of 2002, his life was transformed. Chris began working in the Children’s Ministry of the church in 2004, and through his continued faithfulness he joined the pastoral staff in full-time ministry in January 2009. “I believe that children are the future of the Next Generation and that it is important to get God into their lives at an early age. I really have a passion for the children and it is an unbelievable feeling to watch kids worship and give their lives to the Lord. Chris lives in Hendersonville with his family.
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Pastor Josh Zeller, Youth Pastor
Pastor Josh Zeller joined the pastoral staff at Cornerstone in September of 2008. He was born in Texas but raised in Nashville. At the age of 20, Pastor Josh was drawn to Cornerstone by the leading of the Holy Spirit. After surrendering his life to the Lord and leaving a dysfunctional past behind, he began to serve under the mentorship of Pastor Zach for over two years. During this time, he met and married his lovely wife, Samantha. While in this time of preparation, Pastor Josh felt impressed that the Lord was calling him into full-time ministry. Cornerstone is blessed to now have him minister to our youth. We are excited about the future of Pastor Josh and know that God has great things in store for him and for the youth of Cornerstone Church.
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