OUR PASTORSOur leadership team recognizes the authority of God, and realizes that we are shepherds who serve under the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. Our commitment, on behalf of God’s people, is to devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of His Word. Our passion and goal is to equip believers for the work of the ministry until we all attain maturity in the fullness of Christ.
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Joe Kirkwood, Senior PastorPastor Joe Kirkwood, our founding pastor, has a passion for inspiring believers to walk with God in victory and power. Having served in ministry for forty years, Pastor Joe has a God-given mandate upon his life in the ministry of healing and has seen amazing miracles at the hands of the Lord, including the dead raised. But, not only that, he is called to train the disciples of Jesus to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in also healing the sick. He is passionate about missions and evangelism; especially our missionary work in Africa, the Philippines and Nepal. Additionally, he ministers weekly in our outreach to the needy through Cornerstone Outreach Center of Amarillo. He provides both inspiring and wise oversight to the people of God.
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Jacquie Kirkwood, Co-PastorPastor Jacquie Kirkwood stands with Pastor Joe, sharing in the ministry of the word and prophetic oversight of the life of the church. She has greatly invested in the the Administrative structure of the church, raising up leaders and helping to integrate Technology into every area of the ministry. She especially labored with the Worship, Children’s and Women’s Ministries, raising up awesome apprentices and appointing them into their God-given purpose in the life of our community of brethren. Recently the Lord released Jacquie to travel out, investing all He has poured into her through the years into other households of faith. More information about booking Pastor Jacquie can be found at Praise On Fire Missions. Pastor “J” is an Author, Song Writer, Psalmist, Preacher and Worship Leader, with over thirty-five years of ministry service to the body of Christ. Her passion is to invite believers to experience the transforming manifest presence of God through heartfelt worship of Him. She is very excited about her mandate from the Lord to equip believers for the end-time Believer’s Revival and the raising up of the glorious church.
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Damon Stuart, Worship & Media PastorFor the past 27 years, Damon has served as a worship pastor, leader, and itinerant minister, using the gifts the Lord has placed in his life to lead people into His presence. Damon’s calling is: “Through worship and teaching, I desire to lead and inspire people to have an intimate encounter with God.”
He has ministered at churches, conferences, and events across the U.S. and internationally, as well as on several Christian television and radio programs. Damon is also a songwriter, composer, recording artist, author, and speaker. He has released several worship projects, published a book, and taught a worship course series at Christian Life College in Mt. Prospect, IL. He currently resides in the Amarillo area with his wife. |
Emily Barber, Pastoral Care
Pastor Emily Barber oversees pastoral care at CWC, ensuring the spiritual and practical well-being of the congregation. Her role includes hospital visits, inner healing and deliverance ministry, organizing meal deliveries for those in need, and officiating funerals or memorial services. In addition to her pastoral duties, Pastor Emily is an active member of the worship team, leading worship during Friday services and stepping in whenever needed for weekly gatherings. She is a trained Precept Bible Studies leader, conducting weekly Bible studies, and is ordained under Joan Hunter Ministries in Tomball, TX.
Pastor Emily is also an author and musician. She has published her first book, Up Out of the Ashes: How God Can Take Tragedy and Turn It into Victory. Additionally, she recently released an album, See You at Dinner Tonight, featuring 12 original songs of faith. She has been married to her husband, Mike, for 43 years, and together they have three children and four grandchildren. You can learn more about her ministry at EmilyBarberMinistries.com. |
Amber Boyer, Children's PastorAmber Boyer felt God calling her to minister to children at an early age. She began her ministry at the age of 16 and now has 25 years of experience leading the next generation in the ways of the Lord. Amber has been faithfully overseeing the nursery and elementary departments since October 2021.
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Terry Tow, Women's Ministry DirectorTerry has been passionately leading the women's ministry at Cornerstone Outreach for the past nine years. She organizes monthly Bible studies for the ladies and coordinates the highly anticipated annual women's conference. In addition, Terry oversees the preparation of meals for various church events, including special occasions, funeral receptions, and church-wide potlucks. During the holiday season, she takes great joy in organizing the beloved Christmas party, a favorite among the women at the church. With 13 years of dedicated service to Cornerstone Outreach, Terry has become a cherished member within the CWC community. She has been happily married to her husband Darrell for 47 years, and together they are proud parents of three wonderful children, two beloved daughters-in-law, and seven grandchildren.
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Vonna Ossenbeck, Pastor of Counseling & Prayer DirectorPastor Vonna is such a vital and valued member of our pastoral team. She oversees our jail outreach to women inmates in Amarillo. This ministry has been her heartbeat for decades and is constantly bearing fruit in changed lives. She is also the first pastor that our new clients from Cornerstone Outreach Center meet when they visit our campus for assistance on Fridays. Many have had their first introduction to Jesus Christ in her office and first felt His love and concern for their needs, as she has extended her faith for them in prayer. She has long served in the ministry of prayer and heads up our Intercessory Prayer Ministry, as well. She is a mother in our household of faith and as such, is greatly honored.
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