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Dr. Joseph StowellPresident
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Dr. Joseph M. Stowell has been the president of Cornerstone University since 2008. Dr. Stowell has distinguished careers in higher education and church leadership.
He is a nationally known speaker and author and also serves on the board and executive committee of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. He received a Th.M. in New Testament studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Divinity degree from Masters Seminary. He completed his undergraduate work as an English literature major at Cedarville University.
Dr. Stowell’s first love in education is for students, and his life is marked by a deep love for Jesus. This Christ-centered perspective on life and calling is reflected in Stowell’s desire to value people regardless of gender, race or class; to come to the aid of the poor and the marginalized; to build a strong and vibrant community where the presence of Christ is evident; and to govern and lead in ways that engender mutual confidence and trust.
Most recently, Dr. Stowell has served as a teaching pastor at the 8,000-member Harvest Bible Chapel in suburban Chicago and continues to serve as a Ministry Partner with RBC Ministries in Grand Rapids, Mich., featuring a Web ministry at Strength for the Journey.
He and his wife, Martie, have three married children and ten grandchildren.
