Jenkins leaves Cornerstone Baptist Church

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After six years as a local pastor, Richard Jenkins and his family will soon be leaving the pastorate of Cornerstone Baptist Church to enter a time of itinerant ministry. He will preach across the Midstate area instead of being associated with just one congregation.

The Jenkins family arrived in Warren County in September of 1996 to begin leading Cornerstone church as its pastor. Since that time, their two daughters have graduated from Warren County High School and their son is now a senior and member of the high school baseball team.

“We have great memories from our days here in Warren County,” says Pastor Jenkins. “We will leave behind many, many wonderful people whom we love very much. McMinnville has become our home and Cornerstone will keep a portion of our hearts.”

Jenkins goes on to say that he will also greatly miss the business and lunch acquaintances made over these last six years.

He says, “Lunch just won’t be the same without an occasional visit to Hillis’ lunch counter in Depot Bottom, the occasional salad and glass of tea at Nana’s Country Kitchen, and the best burger in town at Billy’s Restaurant. The business relationships made over lunch just seem to be slightly deeper than others.”

Jenkins’ last day as pastor of Cornerstone will be Aug. 25 as he follows his heart as God leads him to the new itinerant preaching ministry.

“I really want the people of McMinnville to know how grateful my family is for the six years we’ve spent in Warren County.”