Again, the membership grew for more room and on June 11, 1972, Reverend Logan and the congregation moved to their present site 1530 East Preston Street. New Cornerstone remained at the Laurens Street location for twenty-three years. In the fall of 1949, Cornerstone moved to 1702 Laurens Street with the membership increasing as the years passed. The membership grew to such an extent that a larger building became a necessity and a building fund was started. God endowed Reverend Logan with a vision and leadership ability. The Deacon board and the Trustee board were organized in September 1938 along with many other auxiliaries of the church. The church was named after the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Reverend Logan's hometown of Cumberland County, Virginia. Brother Aspew said, "You preach, and I'll pay the rent". N ew Cornerstone Baptist church was organized July 29, 1938, by Reverend Junius Harry Logan along with his wife Mary Logan, Charles Aspew and family, and sister E stella Logan.
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