Kirk Welch is the Senior Pastor at Cornerstone Bible Church in Westfield, Indiana. Cornerstone believes that the purpose of the church is to glorify God (Eph. 3:21) by building itself up in the faith (Eph. 4:13-16), by instruction of the Word (2 Tim. 2:2, 15; 3:16-17; 4:2), by fellowship (Acts 2:47; 1 John 1:3), by keeping the ordinances (Luke 22:19; Acts 2:38-42), and by extending God’s kingdom through the faithful proclamation of the gospel to the entire world (Matt. 28:19; Acts 1:8; 2:42). The mission of Cornerstone is “to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.”

Kirk grew up as a pastor’s kid, living in Michigan, Oklahoma, and North Carolina. While attending VBS as an 8-year-old, God opened his heart and mind to the gospel and saved him. Kirk served as Youth Pastor at First Baptist Church in Auburn, California (1994-1999), and then as Associate Pastor at Grace Community Church of Saddleback Valley, California (1999-2004). He has a B.A. in Bible Exposition from The Master’s University (1994) and a M.Div. from Talbot School of Theology (2003). Kirk’s passions include dating his wife, Corrie; raising and coaching his five sons: Jonah (married to Abby), Caleb (married to Ami), Benjamin, Josiah, and Titus; preaching and discipling; and spending time with people. He is a sports guy who enjoys basketball, baseball, and golf.