The church was established in 1992
Cornerstone Ministries church was established by Bishop (Dr) Bathinathan, who currently serves as the national overseer of The Church of God of Prophecy. It began with modest origins, being one of the earliest Pentecostal churches in Balakong, Selangor. The church commenced its mission in the Rumah Panjang (Slum) area, playing a vital role in reaching out to and transforming the lives of gangsters and drug addicts, as well as providing support for marriages and family counseling. Initially, the church was supported by some of the most impoverished members in the community, and it became such a source of blessing that these members contributed their gold to the church, enabling it to thrive and eventually establish seven branch churches. In 2010, the church affiliated with the Church of God of Prophecy and quickly became the national church for the movement. Now, after 33 years of existence, the church continues to progress and has been entrusted to Rev. Richard, who grew up within its community and currently serves as the National Youth Director in the Church of God of Prophecy (Malaysia) as well as a member of the ExCo.
Rev. Richard Anthony
Rev. Richard Anthony has been diligently serving in the very church where he was raised, alongside his wife Pas. Philea and their two daughters. With a profound commitment to spiritual growth, discipleship, and youth empowerment, he has devoted his life to pastoring, mentoring, and fortifying the church community.
In addition to his pastoral duties, he holds the position of National Youth Director for the Church of God of Prophecy (Malaysia), where he equips and inspires young believers to pursue their faith and purpose.
His leadership continues to propel the church forward, cultivating a culture of worship, outreach, and robust biblical foundations.
Additionally, he is a singer, musician, and music producer. He has released several worship albums under the name "Uyirae" with his artistic alias "Dr.Reno". He also serves as one of the Executive Council Members alongside Bishop Bathinathan Anthonysamy in the Church.
Statement of Faith
We believe in the Holy Trinity—one God, eternally existing in Three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe in one God, the Father, creator of heaven and earth, of all things seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father. All things were made through him and for him. He is true God and true man. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and was born of the virgin Mary. He suffered, died, was buried, and on the third day he rose from the dead. He ascended to the right hand of the Father, and he will return to judge the living and the dead. His kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who eternally proceeds from the Father. He is Teacher, Comforter, Helper, and Giver of spiritual gifts. Through him the saving and sanctifying works of Jesus Christ are applied to the life of believers. He is the empowering Presence of God in the life of the Christian and the church. The Father has sent his Son to baptize with the Holy Spirit. Speaking in tongues and bearing the fruit of the Spirit are New Testament signs of being filled with the Holy Spirit.
We believe that salvation is by grace through faith in the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the cross and that he died in our place. The believer’s sins are forgiven by the shedding of his blood. We believe that healing of mind, body, soul, and spirit is available to the believer through the blood of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit. We believe in one baptism in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
We believe that the grace of God brings forgiveness and reconciliation to those who repent, as well as transformation in holiness, enabling them to live a Christ-like life. Sanctification is both a definite work of grace and a lifelong process of change in the believer brought by the blood of Jesus, the Word of God, and the enabling power of the Holy Spirit.
We believe in one holy, universal church, composed of all true believers in Jesus Christ, offering fellowship and calling for service to men and women of all races, nations, cultures, and languages. We believe in the spiritual and ultimate visible unity of the church.
We believe that the Bible—both Old and New Testaments—is the inspired Word of God. The Bible is God’s revelation of himself and his will to humankind, sufficient for instruction in salvation and daily Christian living. The Bible is the Christian’s rule of faith and practice.
We believe that God will ultimately reconcile all things in heaven and earth in Christ. Therefore, we look forward to new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.
