Distinguishing ourselves from typical leadership programs, our foundation revolves entirely around Christ's teachings.
Our sole source of wisdom is the Bible, which informs our faith-driven resources. We're here to provide you with tailored, friendly support and specialized training.
Why Women Leaders?​
More than 57% of the workforce consists of women*, who contribute both in-home and in-office settings. Despite facing numerous challenges, women have excelled as leaders across all sectors, bringing invaluable professional and interpersonal skills to the table. As voices for change, women have worked to improve society and have inspired a new generation of young women to step up as leaders.
Companies that hire and retain women executives tend to outperform others, proving women's critical role in leadership. Furthermore, women leaders have been instrumental in uplifting others, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds.
Women are dynamic, powerful leaders and we are honored to provide specialized training to support their spiritual and professional development.
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*US Bureau of Labor Statistics
35%
In the past five years, the number of women in leadership roles has grown. Women hold 35% of senior leadership positions.
58%
58% of women under 30 say career advancement has become increasingly important to them over the past two years.
48%
Women are motivated to take on more senior level leadership positions with 48% of women switching jobs to pursue career advancement.
Our History
Cornerstone for Women Leaders is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in Hagerstown, Maryland, in October 2023. From its inception, Cornerstone has been dedicated to empowering women in leadership roles through high-quality training. Initially, Cornerstone began its training programs at the Washington County Free Library with trainings focused on mentorship and conflict resolution for women leaders.
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Building on early successes, Cornerstone formed its inaugural partnership with the Workforce Solutions & Continuing Education Division of Hagerstown Community College, which allowed the organization to expand its reach to women from across the tri-state area (Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia). This partnership expanded its scope of skills training to include women leading in male dominated industries, mental/emotional health for leaders, time management, and leading in multigenerational workplaces, to name a few.
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As Cornerstone grew, it recognized the demand for training in the community. Responding to this need, the organization extended its services to nonprofit organizations and businesses, offering training designed to foster women’s leadership in various workplace and community settings.
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In response to the evolving needs of today’s professional women, Cornerstone developed a range of online resources that allow for convenient, accessible training. These flexible options ensure that women, regardless of location, can benefit from Cornerstone’s expertise and continue to grow as leaders.
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Cornerstone for Women Leaders will remain dedicated to equipping women with the skills they need to succeed and lead effectively, with a focus on delivering insightful, Bible-based training that meets the diverse needs of women leaders.
Our vision is to train 100,000 women leaders to impact the world by 2026.
​​At Cornerstone, our values guide the development of our organization and our approach to training:
Accountability
Taking active responsibility and ownership for our work and how it impacts others to gain and retain the trust of people we serve.
Transparency
Openly and honestly communicating the mission and operations of the ministry to people we serve.
Collaboration
Embracing, empowering, and helping one another in our daily work and outreach as we work towards our collective goals.
Great Expectations
We believe that God can do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine (Eph. 3:20-21). We will plan, work, and pray with great expectations for God to do more than we can dream with our ministry.
Integrity
Maintaining strong moral principles to guide our decision-making, conduct, and performance.
Core Beliefs
God
We believe that God is omniscient (all-knowing), omnipresent (always with us), and omnipotent (all-powerful). He is good: he is loving, compassionate, faithful. He is our Father and our Lord. It is in him that we live, move, and exist. (Gen. 1:1; Deut. 6:4)
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Jesus
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life on Earth as both fully God and fully man. He died on the cross, taking on our sin and punishment, so we can have new life and a right relationship with God, then rose from the dead three days later, appearing to his disciples, before ascending to heaven. He now sits at the right hand of the throne of God. Jesus is coming back again to rule and establish his kingdom on Earth. (John 1:1-18; Col. 1:13-22)
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Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. After Jesus ascended into heaven, God sent the Holy Spirit to be our Helper, Counselor, and Comforter. The Holy Spirit convicts of sin and equips the believer for ministry and life. The Holy Spirit lives inside all believers and testifies to the will of God. (Gen. 1:2; Eph. 1:13-14)
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The Trinity
We believe there is one God, yet He exists as three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Each member of the Trinity serves different functions. Each member of the Trinity possesses their own power and authority. (Isiah 48:16; Matthew 3:16-17; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
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Salvation
We believe that Jesus Christ provides the only way of salvation through the forgiveness of our sin. Salvation occurs when we place our faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for our sin. Salvation is a gift from God and cannot be earned through our own efforts. (Rom. 3:23; Rom. 10:9;
Eph. 2:8-9)
God’s Word
We believe the Bible is the infallible Word of God. It is without error and never changes. The Bible is trustworthy, true, and what we build our entire life upon. We believe the Bible is as relevant today as when it was originally written. As a women’s ministry, our work is guided by God’s word and it informs and instructs us in our daily lives. (2 Tim. 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21)
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The Church
We believe the church is the body of Christ. The church is not a place, but rather the body of believers that is called to live out God’s mission by making disciples of all nations throughout the world. We also believe that members of this universal body of believers should become members of a local church where they can grow in discipleship through community. (Matt. 28:19-20; 1 Cor 10:17; Col. 1:8; 1 Pet. 5:1-5)
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Humankind
We believe that we are all made in the image of God and is the supreme object of his creation regardless of gender, ethnicity, ability, social class, or culture. As image-bearers of Christ, all humans are worthy of honor and dignity. God’s purpose for us is to bring glory to him in all that we do, to grow in faith, and to devote ourselves to developing a personal relationship with him. (Gen 1:23, 27; Matt. 28_19-20; 1 Cor 10:31; Rom 3:23)