Christiaan VandenHeuvel
Pastor of Care and Support
Christiaan is the Pastor of Care and Support at Cornerstone Fellowship, where he has had the joy of serving in a number of roles over the years. As a native of The Netherlands, he brings a... different... perspective to the team, and proudly holds the title of longest-serving staff member. He loves promoting Jesus and hates promoting himself.
In his current role, Christiaan leads how we walk with people through the hard seasons of life: crisis, grief, illness, financial strain, recovery, and loss. He builds and equips Care teams across the Tri-Valley and online so that nobody at CF walks through a hard season alone, and he stays close to our people and leaders so care happens in relationship, not just in emergencies. He also continues to lead CF Online, the front door many people walk through first.
Outside the church walls, you can find him interested in a world of diverse topics. He loves spending time with his family, hanging out with friends, losing himself in a good book, and enjoying the latest in great television and movies. Staying healthy and fit is something that keeps him energized and focused.
What gets you up in the morning? "Well, aside from a cup (or two) of coffee, it's people. Helping someone discern what God is inviting them into, sitting with someone in a hospital room, helping a family plan a celebration of life, or watching a volunteer step up to carry someone else. The question I keep coming back to is simply: what does love require of us? Getting to answer that alongside our community is what fuels my day."
He would love to see CF have a profound impact on both our local community and the world at large. He works hard to create communities that are driven by the inspiring words and actions of Jesus in everything he does.
Contact Christiaan at christiaanv@cornerstoneweb.org