MANASSEH
Frank & Wanda Cernosek, tribe leaders

Manasseh, Grandson of Jacob and Rachel, Son of Joseph. In Hebrew, Manasseh means, “to forget all your toil.”

The Tribe of Manasseh was favored with land on both sides of the Jordan, amassing the largest area of all the tribes. Manasseh, along with Reuben and Gad, faithfully helped the other tribes conquer the giants of the land, returning to their home across the river only when victory had been proclaimed.

Frank was the oldest of seven children. He attended seminary in preparation for priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church. In his five years in the seminary he did not own a Bible since it was not required reading or study. Frank, being skeptical of a celibate life and having the opportunity to play professional baseball was lured away from the seminary.

The “god” of sport took Frank through college and 5 years of pro baseball, but it left him empty. A shoulder injury caused him to abandon that god and turn to the corporate world for satisfaction. It too was empty. While working for a large insurance company he met Wanda. Unfortunately, Wanda was almost as Lutheran as Frank was Catholic so in order to get married, Wanda became a Catholic. However, the traditional teachings and rituals soon became an obstacle in the marriage.

A Catholic charismatic retreat in the mountains of New Mexico, brought them to the realization that Christianity is not a religion, it’s a person called Jesus Christ. They joined a non-denominational prayer group in Lubbock, TX where they came into contact with Derek Prince’s teaching, from which they drank richly. A move to San Antonio in 1974 brought them in contact with John Hagee when Derek Prince was ministering at Trinity Church.

For the past 28 years Frank and Wanda have served the Lord as Home Ministry Leaders, Sunday School Teachers, Marriage Intimacy Leaders, with Frank being an Elder and Deacon. They are currently Tribe Leaders for Manasseh and are involved as Encounter Leaders. Frank has been blessed as an owner of a successful insurance agency and both he and Wanda operate a ranching business in Fayette County which features Brangus livestock.

The vision of the XII was birthed in Frank and Wanda’s hearts during the “discipleship” teaching of the 80’s. Cornerstone’s Biblical approach to spiritual authority assures God’s children of being in the center of His preparation for the end time harvest of souls. The Tribe of Manasseh consists of leaders located in all areas of the city and beyond. Their ministry is family oriented with a special emphasis on “at-risk” children.

Frank and Wanda consider it an honor and a privilege to be serving in God’s Kingdom among the anointed leadership at Cornerstone Church and to be gifted with the wonderful Cell Leaders given to them by the Lord in the Tribe of Manasseh.