ADVANCING THE VISION OF CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY THROUGH

TWO STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES

students who will influence West Michigan and our

world for Christ.”

But, the campus was still missing something.

Baseball.

“I don’t believe a university should be without

baseball,” said Jack. “It’s a good family sport. We just

connect with it. We love baseball.”

In addition to a team and field, the De Witts realize the

potential ministry their gift will help drive.

The new facility will host high school tournaments,

summer leagues and youth programs. The vision for

the facility also includes major league baseball players

conducting clinics and sharing their testimonies.

A ground breaking for the new stadium took place

Nov. 2 with plans to begin construction in April 2012.

“This provision of God to advance CU’s vision will not

be taken for granted, but rather invested in the lives of

our students for maximum outcomes,” said Dr. Stowell.

Plans for the new chapel and media studies/music

facility call for construction to begin in 2013.

If you would like to invest in the baseball/residence

facility or the chapel, visit

www.cornerstone.edu/advancement.

BUILDING L IVES THAT MATTER CONTINUED. . .

IT’S NOT ABOUT BUILDINGS OR PROGRAMS.

“IT’S ABOUT JESUS CHRIST AND HOW WE CAN GO OUT INTO THE WORLD AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE,” SAID JACK DE WITT, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF REQUEST FOODS IN HOLLAND, MICH.

The mission at Cornerstone is to empower men and

women to excel as influencers in our world for Christ

by offering a student-focused learning community

where Jesus Christ is central. The addition of a chapel,

media studies, music facility and a major baseball

complex are important steps in efforts to fulfill this

mission. Currently more than 1,280 undergraduate

students worship in a make-shift chapel in the Hansen

Athletic Center. While this has been somewhat

effective, as the student body grows, the need for a

permanent facility is significant.

SINCE COMING TO CORNERSTONE IN

2008, DR. JOE STOWELL HAS CAST

THE VISION FOR CORNERSTONE

TO HAVE A PERMANENT PLACE OF

WORSHIP AS WELL AS SPACE FOR THE

EXPANDING MEDIA STUDIES AND MUSIC

DEPARTMENTS.

“It’s the first thing I noticed when I initially walked

the campus,” said Dr. Stowell, who became the 11th

president of the University four years ago. “The

University has no central place of worship.”

In November the University community welcomed

the De Witts to be part of a thanksgiving service that

focused on the momentum that their generosity has

given to these two timely opportunities.

“It was special,” said Jack, after the morning service

attended by students, faculty and staff. “It was a God

moment just to see the kids singing together and

worshiping.”

Mary agreed.

“I felt the Holy Spirit,” she said. “I just wanted to hug

every student. There is something special about this

campus.”

Jack felt it, too.

“It was the perfect morning,” he said. “Using scripture

and worship in the service. That is what it’s about here

(at Cornerstone).”

The De Witts want the students to have a place to

meditate and come together for worship.

“Every university ought to have a chapel,” said Mary.

“Chapel is at the core of what we need today.”

The couple had visited the campus years ago but

recently began a relationship with Dr. Stowell, who

shared some of the campus needs.

After much prayer, the De Witts decided they wanted

to give to this foundational facility on the Cornerstone

campus.

“Mary and I share a mutual interest in and enthusiasm

for the mission and vision of Cornerstone University,”

said Jack. “We are delighted to partner with the

university’s leadership in the enterprise of graduating

I T ’S ABOUT BUILDING L IVES THAT MATTER

For many years, the CU community has felt the need

for a chapel facility where students, staff and faculty

gather as one to worship and hear a word from God.

In addition, the growing Media Studies division and

Music department have anticipated a much-needed

expansion and upgrade of their facilities.

Thanks to Jack and Mary De Witt, Cornerstone

University has received a major gift that kicks off a

campaign to transition vision to reality as we move

forward to capture this moment of opportunity.

We look forward to experiencing God’s goodness to us

in providing this much-needed chapel, media studies

and music facility.

In addition, the gift provides funds to launch a baseball

program that will serve as a platform to influence

West Michigan and our world for Christ. This includes

constructing a magnet facility that will attract regional

and national events to campus as well as wrapping a

much-needed residence hall around the stadium. We

are deeply grateful to our Lord for the initial gifts that

have launched this campaign to enable us to move our

vision forward.

We continue to be grateful for your support of CU’s

vision and ask you to give prayerful consideration to

partnering with us as we continue to seek to advance

Christ and His kingdom.

CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY WAS RECENTLY BLESSED WITH A MAJOR GIFT FOR THE DYNAMIC RE-LAUNCH OF A BASEBALL PROGRAM AND BASEBALL FACILITY AS WELL AS A LONG-AWAITED CHAPEL, MEDIA STUDIES AND MUSIC BUILDING. GIVEN OUR UNIVERSITY’S COMMITMENT TO CULTIVATE A CHRIST-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT, THIS STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A CENTRAL PLACE OF WORSHIP ON CAMPUS IS A MAJOR PRIORITY. ALSO, WITH OUR VISION TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO INFLUENCE OUR WORLD FOR CHRIST, A BASEBALL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR ADVANCING THIS VISION IS STRATEGIC.

www.cornerstone.edu

CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY HAS SEEN RECORD GROWTH OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. WITH THAT GROWTH IN STUDENT ENROLLMENT COMES A NEED FOR MORE ON-CAMPUS RESIDENT HOUSING.

As the plans for the new baseball stadium were

created, architect Wayne Visbeen imagined

combining the needs of housing with that of a

baseball complex – building a 100-bed residence

hall on top of the ground floor of the stadium.

In October, the board of trustees approved plans

for the new combo stadium and residence hall.

Instead of turning students away from living on

campus, Cornerstone will have the opportunity to

welcome more students into its community.

“A new residence hall will give us the capacity

to carry out our mission and vision,” said Gerald

Longjohn, vice president of spiritual formation

who oversees the residence halls. “I can’t think

of a better place to live in community than

Cornerstone.”

The first floor of the building will be used for

baseball and softball offices, locker rooms and a

training facility while the top two floors will be

available for students to reside.

During the summer months, sports campers will be

able to stay in the dorms as well.

“Community is everything,” said Visbeen. “The

ability to put a baseball stadium and dorm in place

on campus is a testimony to God’s greatness.”

If you would like to give towards the new

residence hall, please visit

www.cornerstone.edu/advancement.

CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY IS PROUD TO WELCOME HEAD BASEBALL COACH DAVE MITROFF TO DEVELOP AND LEAD OUR NEW BASEBALL PROGRAM. AS THE HEAD COACH, HE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING A START-UP PROGRAM AND RECRUITING A COMPETITIVE TEAM THAT FOCUSES ON REGIONAL AND GLOBAL OUTREACH.

As Coach Mitroff recruits players, both nationally and locally, he is committed to not only finding student-athletes who will achieve excellence both on the field and in the classroom, but, also reflect Cornerstone’s mission to influence our world for Christ.

Coach Mitroff is passionate about the opportunity to model and inspire players to grow in their relationship with God.

“I don’t just want to invest in players’ athletic abilities while they are here, I want to invest in their character and spiritual growth,” said Mitroff. “The entire coaching staff wants them to go on to be the best fathers, husbands and employees after graduation.”

In addition to having an impact on his own team, Mitroff plans to utilize the new program and baseball complex as a tool to have a greater Christian influence in West Michigan through hosting community and regional events, tournaments and clinics.

To fulfill this vision, the program’s goals are:

1. To field a team of authentic followers of Jesus who are capable of competing at a high level so that the testimony of Christ can be displayed through them on a platform of excellence.

2. To disciple our players toward growth and effectiveness as followers of Christ which will enable them to both live and play baseball to the Glory of God .

3. To build a passion for global impact into the lives of our players.

Each year our team will seek to advance the gospel globally by going overseas to minister through baseball by connecting with local missionaries and churches in countries like the Dominican Republic.

4. To build a facility that will attract both regional and national events to our campus in order to raise the profile of CU for student recruitment but more importantly to give us the opportunity to host players, families and friends in an environment that expresses the love of Christ as a witness to the power of His saving grace.

5. To fulfill our calling as a Christ-centered academic community by encouraging our athletes to excel in their class work and to make a positive contribution both academically and spiritually to the campus.

6. To enhance the campus environment, our athletes will seek ways to serve fellow-students, faculty and staff as a testimony to their commitment to follow Christ.

7. To make an impact on our community by involvement in urban ministries and mentorship of younger players on travel teams and other opportunities to bring Christ into the lives of those we serve.

Accomplishing these goals will enable Cornerstone University to fulfill its calling as a Christ-centered, globally aware learning community that is influencing the world for Christ, as it seeks to enable it’s athletes to ‘Build a Life That Matters.’

BUILDING COMMUNITYCORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY IS MARKED BY A DRIVE TO BE CHRIST-CENTERED IN ALL THAT WE DO.

PLEASE JOIN US IN PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION TO INFLUENCE THE WORLD FOR CHRIST BY PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH THE BEST POSSIBLE RESOURCES.

WE INVITE YOU TO INVEST YOUR RESOURCES IN THIS SPECIAL FACILITY FOR CAMPUS WORSHIP THAT WILL IMPACT GENERATIONSOF STUDENTS.

YOUR GIFTS CAN ALSO HELP PROVIDE A UNIQUE SPORTSVENUE COMBINED WITHRESIDENTIAL HOUSING.

VISIT WWW.CORNERSTONE.EDU/ADVANCEMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS VISION.

JOIN WITH US AS WE EMBARK ON THIS LIFE CHANGING JOURNEYTO BE AN INFLUENCE IN OURWORLD FOR CHRIST.

DAVID MITROFF HEAD BASEBALL COACHDave Mitroff joins the Cornerstone athletic program staff with more than 800 games of coaching experience. Before completing his degree at Bethel University in 1983 in business administration he played baseball for

the university from 1979-82.

After graduating he built his own development business, The Mitroff Group, which he still owns.

He has served as assistant varsity coach at Prairie Ridge High School in Crystal Lake, Ill. for the past two years. His previous experience includes: head coach of Illinois Select Baseball, head baseball coach of the McHenry County Hurricanes and head coach for the Arlington Cardinals summer collegiate/semi-pro team that won a national championship in 1989.

He has coached multiple teams to youth championships and national rankings, served as vice president of operations for the McHenry County Hurricanes and, in 1994, he coached the Chi-town Cardinals to a national championship.

Mitroff and his wife, Linda, have three adult children.

RON ENGELS SENIOR ASSISTANT COACHRon Engels, a native of Wyoming, Mich., played football, basketball and baseball for Grand Rapids Community College. He graduated from Western Michigan University in 1963 and earned a masters degree from Central Michigan in 1969.

As coach at Wyoming Park High School, where he taught history and family living, the team earned a state championship, three state runners-up, 15 conference titles, 11 district titles and seven regional titles. He was selected to the MHSBCA Hall of Fame and received the Coach of the Year for 1980, 1984, 1992 and 2001.

Engles and his wife, Barbara, have five children.

CHUCK LOWITZKI ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACHChuck Lowitzki coached baseball at conference champion Prairie Ridge High School in Crystal Lake, Ill. for 12 years. During his tenure, Prairie Ridge won five conference championships, three conference tournament championships, seven regional championships and finished second place in the IHSBCA summer tournament of 2011. He has coached eight pitchers and four catchers who signed NCAA Division I scholarships with three of those pitchers signing professional contracts.

He attended Trinity International University on a football scholarship but earned a bachelors degree at National-

Louis University in applied behavioral science.

For the past six years Chuck has worked as a teaching assistant in the special education department in Algonquin, Ill. He and his wife, Kimberly, have two sons.

DOUG SMITH VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACHBorn and raised in Michigan, Doug Smith attended Liberty University where he played four years on the baseball team and was an honorable mention All American pitcher his senior year. After graduating in 1982 with a bachelor’s degree in Communications, he was selected in the 29th round of the baseball amateur draft by the Minnesota Twins where he played into his second year. In 1988, he completed a master of divinity degree at Grace Theological Seminary. He has coached at the college level, high school level and numerous summer travel teams. He is currently the pastor of Northside Community Church in Sparta, Mich., which he planted in 2005. He and his wife, Jennifer, have four children.

BASEBALL STADIUM FACTSFIELD DIMENSIONSRight field foul line to fence: approximately 325 ft.; Left field foul line to fence: approximately 325 ft.; Straight away center field: approximately 400 ft.; Right-center field: approximately 360 ft.; Left-center field: approximately 360 ft.

LIGHTINGYes

PLAYING SURFACEArtificial Field Turf

SEATING CAPACITYApproximately 400-500 stadium seats, additional on-ground berm seating for approximately 1000

EXTRA FEATURESRest rooms, concession area, partially covered seating

ARCHITECTVisbeen Associates Inc.

BUILDERThe Christman Company

EXPECTED COMPLETION DATEAugust 2012

MEET THE NEW CU BASEBALL STAFF

CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY HAS SEEN RECORD GROWTH OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. WITH THAT GROWTH IN STUDENT ENROLLMENT COMES A NEED FOR MORE ON-CAMPUS RESIDENT HOUSING.

As the plans for the new baseball stadium were

created, architect Wayne Visbeen imagined

combining the needs of housing with that of a

baseball complex – building a 100-bed residence

hall on top of the ground floor of the stadium.

In October, the board of trustees approved plans

for the new combo stadium and residence hall.

Instead of turning students away from living on

campus, Cornerstone will have the opportunity to

welcome more students into its community.

“A new residence hall will give us the capacity

to carry out our mission and vision,” said Gerald

Longjohn, vice president of spiritual formation

who oversees the residence halls. “I can’t think

of a better place to live in community than

Cornerstone.”

The first floor of the building will be used for

baseball and softball offices, locker rooms and a

training facility while the top two floors will be

available for students to reside.

During the summer months, sports campers will be

able to stay in the dorms as well.

“Community is everything,” said Visbeen. “The

ability to put a baseball stadium and dorm in place

on campus is a testimony to God’s greatness.”

If you would like to give towards the new

residence hall, please visit

www.cornerstone.edu/advancement.

CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY IS PROUD TO WELCOME HEAD BASEBALL COACH DAVE MITROFF TO DEVELOP AND LEAD OUR NEW BASEBALL PROGRAM. AS THE HEAD COACH, HE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING A START-UP PROGRAM AND RECRUITING A COMPETITIVE TEAM THAT FOCUSES ON REGIONAL AND GLOBAL OUTREACH.

As Coach Mitroff recruits players, both nationally and locally, he is committed to not only finding student-athletes who will achieve excellence both on the field and in the classroom, but, also reflect Cornerstone’s mission to influence our world for Christ.

Coach Mitroff is passionate about the opportunity to model and inspire players to grow in their relationship with God.

“I don’t just want to invest in players’ athletic abilities while they are here, I want to invest in their character and spiritual growth,” said Mitroff. “The entire coaching staff wants them to go on to be the best fathers, husbands and employees after graduation.”

In addition to having an impact on his own team, Mitroff plans to utilize the new program and baseball complex as a tool to have a greater Christian influence in West Michigan through hosting community and regional events, tournaments and clinics.

To fulfill this vision, the program’s goals are:

1. To field a team of authentic followers of Jesus who are capable of competing at a high level so that the testimony of Christ can be displayed through them on a platform of excellence.

2. To disciple our players toward growth and effectiveness as followers of Christ which will enable them to both live and play baseball to the Glory of God .

3. To build a passion for global impact into the lives of our players.

Each year our team will seek to advance the gospel globally by going overseas to minister through baseball by connecting with local missionaries and churches in countries like the Dominican Republic.

4. To build a facility that will attract both regional and national events to our campus in order to raise the profile of CU for student recruitment but more importantly to give us the opportunity to host players, families and friends in an environment that expresses the love of Christ as a witness to the power of His saving grace.

5. To fulfill our calling as a Christ-centered academic community by encouraging our athletes to excel in their class work and to make a positive contribution both academically and spiritually to the campus.

6. To enhance the campus environment, our athletes will seek ways to serve fellow-students, faculty and staff as a testimony to their commitment to follow Christ.

7. To make an impact on our community by involvement in urban ministries and mentorship of younger players on travel teams and other opportunities to bring Christ into the lives of those we serve.

Accomplishing these goals will enable Cornerstone University to fulfill its calling as a Christ-centered, globally aware learning community that is influencing the world for Christ, as it seeks to enable it’s athletes to ‘Build a Life That Matters.’

BUILDING COMMUNITYCORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY IS MARKED BY A DRIVE TO BE CHRIST-CENTERED IN ALL THAT WE DO.

PLEASE JOIN US IN PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION TO INFLUENCE THE WORLD FOR CHRIST BY PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH THE BEST POSSIBLE RESOURCES.

WE INVITE YOU TO INVEST YOUR RESOURCES IN THIS SPECIAL FACILITY FOR CAMPUS WORSHIP THAT WILL IMPACT GENERATIONSOF STUDENTS.

YOUR GIFTS CAN ALSO HELP PROVIDE A UNIQUE SPORTSVENUE COMBINED WITHRESIDENTIAL HOUSING.

VISIT WWW.CORNERSTONE.EDU/ADVANCEMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS VISION.

JOIN WITH US AS WE EMBARK ON THIS LIFE CHANGING JOURNEYTO BE AN INFLUENCE IN OURWORLD FOR CHRIST.

DAVID MITROFF HEAD BASEBALL COACHDave Mitroff joins the Cornerstone athletic program staff with more than 800 games of coaching experience. Before completing his degree at Bethel University in 1983 in business administration he played baseball for

the university from 1979-82.

After graduating he built his own development business, The Mitroff Group, which he still owns.

He has served as assistant varsity coach at Prairie Ridge High School in Crystal Lake, Ill. for the past two years. His previous experience includes: head coach of Illinois Select Baseball, head baseball coach of the McHenry County Hurricanes and head coach for the Arlington Cardinals summer collegiate/semi-pro team that won a national championship in 1989.

He has coached multiple teams to youth championships and national rankings, served as vice president of operations for the McHenry County Hurricanes and, in 1994, he coached the Chi-town Cardinals to a national championship.

Mitroff and his wife, Linda, have three adult children.

RON ENGELS SENIOR ASSISTANT COACHRon Engels, a native of Wyoming, Mich., played football, basketball and baseball for Grand Rapids Community College. He graduated from Western Michigan University in 1963 and earned a masters degree from Central Michigan in 1969.

As coach at Wyoming Park High School, where he taught history and family living, the team earned a state championship, three state runners-up, 15 conference titles, 11 district titles and seven regional titles. He was selected to the MHSBCA Hall of Fame and received the Coach of the Year for 1980, 1984, 1992 and 2001.

Engles and his wife, Barbara, have five children.

CHUCK LOWITZKI ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACHChuck Lowitzki coached baseball at conference champion Prairie Ridge High School in Crystal Lake, Ill. for 12 years. During his tenure, Prairie Ridge won five conference championships, three conference tournament championships, seven regional championships and finished second place in the IHSBCA summer tournament of 2011. He has coached eight pitchers and four catchers who signed NCAA Division I scholarships with three of those pitchers signing professional contracts.

He attended Trinity International University on a football scholarship but earned a bachelors degree at National-

Louis University in applied behavioral science.

For the past six years Chuck has worked as a teaching assistant in the special education department in Algonquin, Ill. He and his wife, Kimberly, have two sons.

DOUG SMITH VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACHBorn and raised in Michigan, Doug Smith attended Liberty University where he played four years on the baseball team and was an honorable mention All American pitcher his senior year. After graduating in 1982 with a bachelor’s degree in Communications, he was selected in the 29th round of the baseball amateur draft by the Minnesota Twins where he played into his second year. In 1988, he completed a master of divinity degree at Grace Theological Seminary. He has coached at the college level, high school level and numerous summer travel teams. He is currently the pastor of Northside Community Church in Sparta, Mich., which he planted in 2005. He and his wife, Jennifer, have four children.

BASEBALL STADIUM FACTSFIELD DIMENSIONSRight field foul line to fence: approximately 325 ft.; Left field foul line to fence: approximately 325 ft.; Straight away center field: approximately 400 ft.; Right-center field: approximately 360 ft.; Left-center field: approximately 360 ft.

LIGHTINGYes

PLAYING SURFACEArtificial Field Turf

SEATING CAPACITYApproximately 400-500 stadium seats, additional on-ground berm seating for approximately 1000

EXTRA FEATURESRest rooms, concession area, partially covered seating

ARCHITECTVisbeen Associates Inc.

BUILDERThe Christman Company

EXPECTED COMPLETION DATEAugust 2012

MEET THE NEW CU BASEBALL STAFF

ADVANCING THE VISION OF CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY THROUGH

TWO STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES

students who will influence West Michigan and our

world for Christ.”

But, the campus was still missing something.

Baseball.

“I don’t believe a university should be without

baseball,” said Jack. “It’s a good family sport. We just

connect with it. We love baseball.”

In addition to a team and field, the De Witts realize the

potential ministry their gift will help drive.

The new facility will host high school tournaments,

summer leagues and youth programs. The vision for

the facility also includes major league baseball players

conducting clinics and sharing their testimonies.

A ground breaking for the new stadium took place

Nov. 2 with plans to begin construction in April 2012.

“This provision of God to advance CU’s vision will not

be taken for granted, but rather invested in the lives of

our students for maximum outcomes,” said Dr. Stowell.

Plans for the new chapel and media studies/music

facility call for construction to begin in 2013.

If you would like to invest in the baseball/residence

facility or the chapel, visit

www.cornerstone.edu/advancement.

BUILDING L IVES THAT MATTER CONTINUED. . .

IT’S NOT ABOUT BUILDINGS OR PROGRAMS.

“IT’S ABOUT JESUS CHRIST AND HOW WE CAN GO OUT INTO THE WORLD AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE,” SAID JACK DE WITT, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF REQUEST FOODS IN HOLLAND, MICH.

The mission at Cornerstone is to empower men and

women to excel as influencers in our world for Christ

by offering a student-focused learning community

where Jesus Christ is central. The addition of a chapel,

media studies, music facility and a major baseball

complex are important steps in efforts to fulfill this

mission. Currently more than 1,280 undergraduate

students worship in a make-shift chapel in the Hansen

Athletic Center. While this has been somewhat

effective, as the student body grows, the need for a

permanent facility is significant.

SINCE COMING TO CORNERSTONE IN

2008, DR. JOE STOWELL HAS CAST

THE VISION FOR CORNERSTONE

TO HAVE A PERMANENT PLACE OF

WORSHIP AS WELL AS SPACE FOR THE

EXPANDING MEDIA STUDIES AND MUSIC

DEPARTMENTS.

“It’s the first thing I noticed when I initially walked

the campus,” said Dr. Stowell, who became the 11th

president of the University four years ago. “The

University has no central place of worship.”

In November the University community welcomed

the De Witts to be part of a thanksgiving service that

focused on the momentum that their generosity has

given to these two timely opportunities.

“It was special,” said Jack, after the morning service

attended by students, faculty and staff. “It was a God

moment just to see the kids singing together and

worshiping.”

Mary agreed.

“I felt the Holy Spirit,” she said. “I just wanted to hug

every student. There is something special about this

campus.”

Jack felt it, too.

“It was the perfect morning,” he said. “Using scripture

and worship in the service. That is what it’s about here

(at Cornerstone).”

The De Witts want the students to have a place to

meditate and come together for worship.

“Every university ought to have a chapel,” said Mary.

“Chapel is at the core of what we need today.”

The couple had visited the campus years ago but

recently began a relationship with Dr. Stowell, who

shared some of the campus needs.

After much prayer, the De Witts decided they wanted

to give to this foundational facility on the Cornerstone

campus.

“Mary and I share a mutual interest in and enthusiasm

for the mission and vision of Cornerstone University,”

said Jack. “We are delighted to partner with the

university’s leadership in the enterprise of graduating

I T ’S ABOUT BUILDING L IVES THAT MATTER

For many years, the CU community has felt the need

for a chapel facility where students, staff and faculty

gather as one to worship and hear a word from God.

In addition, the growing Media Studies division and

Music department have anticipated a much-needed

expansion and upgrade of their facilities.

Thanks to Jack and Mary De Witt, Cornerstone

University has received a major gift that kicks off a

campaign to transition vision to reality as we move

forward to capture this moment of opportunity.

We look forward to experiencing God’s goodness to us

in providing this much-needed chapel, media studies

and music facility.

In addition, the gift provides funds to launch a baseball

program that will serve as a platform to influence

West Michigan and our world for Christ. This includes

constructing a magnet facility that will attract regional

and national events to campus as well as wrapping a

much-needed residence hall around the stadium. We

are deeply grateful to our Lord for the initial gifts that

have launched this campaign to enable us to move our

vision forward.

We continue to be grateful for your support of CU’s

vision and ask you to give prayerful consideration to

partnering with us as we continue to seek to advance

Christ and His kingdom.

CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY WAS RECENTLY BLESSED WITH A MAJOR GIFT FOR THE DYNAMIC RE-LAUNCH OF A BASEBALL PROGRAM AND BASEBALL FACILITY AS WELL AS A LONG-AWAITED CHAPEL, MEDIA STUDIES AND MUSIC BUILDING. GIVEN OUR UNIVERSITY’S COMMITMENT TO CULTIVATE A CHRIST-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT, THIS STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A CENTRAL PLACE OF WORSHIP ON CAMPUS IS A MAJOR PRIORITY. ALSO, WITH OUR VISION TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO INFLUENCE OUR WORLD FOR CHRIST, A BASEBALL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR ADVANCING THIS VISION IS STRATEGIC.

www.cornerstone.edu