About us
Who we are at Cornerstone Ministry Center
A Teaching Ministry | A Resource Center | A Community Outreach
Ron Cruel | Pastor
Ron Cruel (Ronnie) is the son of the late educators, James & Earlene Cruel of Cairo, GA. Ronnie grew up with a passion for reading and his love of books is still a part of him today. Ron believes that “all great leaders are readers.”
Ron is a U.S. Army veteran (11 years), an accomplished pastor, church administrator, ministry coach, church planter, bible college/seminary instructor, and businessman with over fifty years in Christian ministry.
He was licensed to preach at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, September, 1973; he was ordained by the New Grady Association, August, 1979; and he was consecrated Bishop by Issachar Network of Churches & Ministers, March, 2023.
Bishop Ron Cruel sincerely believes in the mission and vision of the Lord for Cornerstone Ministry Center (CMC), currently a online church, with plans to establish in-person services and activities in the future.
A father of two adult daughters, Ron is also a grandfather of two teen granddaughters.
What we believe
The Bible
We believe the Scriptures (Bible) to be the inspired and inerrant Word of God. They are revelation from God to man, the infallible rule of faith and conduct.
Jesus
We believe that Jesus Christ is true God and true man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin, Mary. We believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross and shed His blood as a sacrifice for our sins; He arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Majesty on High.
The church
We believe that the true Church is composed of such persons who, through saving faith in Jesus Christ, have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit. We believe that Christ wants the members of His Church to carry the Gospel into all the world. We believe that the Church of Jesus Christ is God's instrument to communicate & demonstrate God's Kingdom until the literal coming of Christ to reign over all the earth.
God
We believe in one God, eternal and self-existent, self-revealed, and manifested to man as Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. We believe that Jesus Christ is true God and true man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin, Mary. We believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross and shed His blood as a sacrifice for our sins; He arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Majesty on High.
Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit is at work today within the church through His manifestations, fruits, and anointed ministers. We believe that the manifestation of the Holy Spirit are given to every believer and need to be activated and exercised to fulfill their divine purpose of blessing the Body of Christ.
The Ministries of Christ
We believe in the full function of the five-fold ministry which was given to perfect and equip the saints so they can enter into the work of their ministry, thereby edifying the whole Body of Christ.