GAD
Steve & Marilyn Sorensen, tribe leaders

“Arise, Shine Gad – Come along side of and Dwell with the One who is Faithful and True, the Holy God of Zion!”

Marilyn and I have been wonderfully blessed to be the Leaders of the Tribe of Gad. To serve with such a great group of leaders is a gift from God and we appreciate every minute of this experience. The Bible tells of how fortunate Gad was to have God enlarge them. “The place where we dwell…is too strait for us.” Such an energetic, aggressive tribe could not remain static, so their inheritance was extended beyond its original limits until it covered the entire land of Gilead. We desire the same for today’s Tribe of Gad at Cornerstone. To forever be expanding and conquering enemies of the Lord.

I met Marilyn in Anchorage, Alaska, almost 40 years ago. She was a strong Baptist girl and I was a nothing. She was saved and I was lost. Her father (not taking a strong liking to me) said that I couldn’t date his daughter unless I went to church. I thought that one hour on Sunday morning was a good enough trade for the rest of the week so I started attending. I wasn’t an easy catch for the Lord but finally I accepted Him as Lord and Savior in an evening service at that little Baptist church. God was very, very good!! I would have let me go long before He did!!

Not long afterwards, Marilyn and I were married and headed off to see the world at Uncle Sam’s expense (USAF). Wherever we went, God used us in special ways. Marilyn had lots of influence over the women of different communities and I seemed to always be used in a teaching/preaching capacity. While we were in Biloxi, Mississippi, Marilyn and I were baptized in the Holy Spirit. What a difference in our lives. After that experience, Marilyn and I worshipped the Lord in a whole new way. Our hearts were filled to overflowing with the joy of the Lord. We were excited beyond belief!

Through a series of unexplainable events, we were transferred to San Antonio in 1982. Soon after, we found Cornerstone and have been here ever since. While staying very much involved in the church, Marilyn recently received her PhD in Educational Administration. I joined the Church Staff in 1986 and have been serving in a variety of positions. Today we serve as the Administrative Director of the Government of Twelve and the leaders of the Tribe of GAD!!

Tribe of Gad means: “Good Fortune” “A Troup” or “A Seer.” Gad is the seventh son of Jacob, first born of Zilpah, Leah’s maid, and full brother of Asher. “He shall overcome at last.” (1 Chronicles 5:18-22)