Our Team

Cornerstone believes that we are better together. Our staff has a blast serving Jesus, His people, and each other. Let us know how we can help you grow in your relationships, develop your gifts, and find success in your life.

Cornerstone's Pastors

Andy Deane

Lead Pastor

I’m a New Jersey native (with no accent remaining) that graduated from New York University. It was there, on September 11th, 2001, that I found myself at the bottom of the collapsing Twin Towers in NYC asking God to save my life. That’s obviously a longer story, which I tell here. Most importantly, I am a disciple of Jesus, husband to Shannon, and father to Abigail, Gideon & Titus. Least importantly, I enjoy playing basketball, watching USA curling, eating hot wings and smoking meat on my Traeger.

In 2012 my family and I moved to California so I could serve as the director of a bible college. My love for the Scriptures overflowed into a book I wrote titled, Learn to Study the Bible. Recently I also completed my Masters of Divinity at Southern Seminary. I joined the team at Cornerstone in 2020 and was blessed to become the Lead Pastor on the church’s 30th anniversary in 2022.

Our family lives in Murrieta right near In-N-Out (that’s kind of why we bought that house) and we would love to get to know you more. In fact, everyone who attends Cornerstone is invited over to our house for lunch! You can schedule a time to eat with us by clicking here. If you have a question about the church, a sermon I just preached, or the Bible, text me directly at (951)557-8124.


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Dr. Ron Armstrong

Founding Pastor

Pastor Ron is the founding pastor and is a regular speaker at Cornerstone. He is a natural storyteller with an extraordinary ability to help people understand the Bible in ways that apply to everyday life. He has a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree from Azusa Pacific University, a Juris Doctor (yes, he’s a lawyer), and a Doctor of Education from Brandman University. He is an adjunct professor at Azusa Pacific University and has also taught for Calvary Chapel Bible College.

Ron and Deb were teenage sweethearts and have been married for an uncommonly long time. It is rumored that Moses performed the wedding ceremony right after delivery of the 10 Commandments. They raised two sons and Ron credits his slightly receding hairline to the parenting experience. He is an avid reader and was selected by Barnes & Noble as “the customer most likely to help us stay in business.” He is most often described as a “real peach.”

Ron Baum

Executive Pastor

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Navon Aikens

Middle School Pastor

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Aaron Crane

Worship Pastor

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Levy Czaja

High School Pastor

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Wally Gonzalez

Español Pastor

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Raul Mendez

Groups & Young Adults Pastor

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Allie Mendez

Creative Arts Pastor

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Jeff Rosen

Pastoral Care Pastor

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Wesley Sabio

Men's & Outreach Pastor

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Mark Sherman

Missions Pastor

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Kim Westaway

Children's Pastor

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Cornerstone's Staff Team

Elena Bassi

Visual Arts Director

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Josh Bonot

Videographer

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Lani Bonot

Communications Director

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Lezlie Chase

Women's Ministry Coordinator

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Ashly Czaja

Cornerstone Coffee

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Shannon Deane

Women's Ministry Director

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Rebecca Drabek

C-KiDS jr. Assistant

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Sean Drabek

Tech Lead

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Suvanie Economu

Social Media Coordinator

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Nick Giordano

Music Director

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Luis Gonzalez

Band Director

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Sherri Gonzalez

Español Director

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Melissa Greene

C-KiDS jr. Director

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Chance Hazelton

Production Director

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Ayson King

Videographer

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Jaden Krause

Assistant to the Executive Pastor

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Todd MacKenzie

Production Technician

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Stephanie Maddock

Accounting Admin

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Alan Magill

Celebrate Recovery Director

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Michelle Mitchell

Administrative Assistant

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Naughtiah Pepper

Groups Assistant

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Sharon Privett

Cornerstone Christian School Principal

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Reylina Ramos

C-KiDS Director

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Jacob Reynolds

Middle School Assistant

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Angela Roberts

Administrative Assistant

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Valerie Ruiz

Ministry Coordinator

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Tom Tisdale

Director of Security

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Charlene Uhrmann

C-KiDS jr. Coordinator

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Sarah Whitaker

All Aboard Preschool Director

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Baylee Wood

Ministry Coordinator

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