Exciting TCBS Accreditation News!

June 11, 2025

Dear Cornerstone Family,
As we stand at the threshold of a transformative moment for The Cornerstone Bible College
and Seminary, I am filled with gratitude for your unwavering support and shared vision to
equip Christ-centered expositors and pastors. This year, we are pursuing accreditation with
the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS, www.tracs.org), a
critical step to enhance our academic credibility and expand our gospel ministry. I am
excited to share that a generous donor has provided a $100,000 gift to launch this journey,
bringing us closer to our goal. Today, I invite you to join us in raising the remaining $40,000
to complete this vital mission.

Why TRACS Accreditation Matters
Accreditation with TRACS is more than a milestone; it is a commitment to excellence in
biblical education that prepares our students to serve Christ faithfully. This accreditation
will:

• Validate Our Academic Programs: Ensure our curriculum and teaching meet
  rigorous standards, equipping students for effective ministry in local churches,
  missions, and Christian leadership.
• Enhance Transferability of Credits: Enable our students’ units to be accepted at
  other accredited institutions, opening doors for further education and broader
  ministry opportunities.
• Support International Missionaries: Allow us to pursue student visas for
  international students, welcoming missionaries from around the globe to train at
  Cornerstone and return to their communities as gospel ambassadors.
• Increase Our Reach: Attract more students called to pastoral ministry, church
  planting, and missions, amplifying our impact for the kingdom of God.
  

Your Support Makes a Difference
With $100,000 already secured, we are just $40,000 away from fully funding this
accreditation process. Your gift, no matter the size, will have a lasting impact:

• A gift of $1,000 could fund critical resources for our TRACS candidacy review.
• A gift of $500 might support faculty training to align with TRACS standards.
• A gift of $100 can contribute to outreach efforts to share our accreditation journey
  with the broader Christian community.

Your generosity will invest in the future of our students and the global body of Christ. Just
as you’ve supported initiatives like our Spanish-language “Descubriendo La Biblia” courses
and the Steve Fernandez Memorial Scholarship Fund, your partnership now will shape the
next generation of Christian leaders.

How You Can Help
Please prayerfully consider a gift to our TRACS Accreditation Fund to help us reach our
$40,000 goal. You can contribute by:

• Donating online at www.tcbs.org/give.
• Sending a check payable to “TCBS” to 710B Broadway Street, Vallejo, CA 94590
  (please include your address for a tax-deductible receipt).
• Contacting us at 707-645-1043 for other donation methods.
  

A Shared Vision for God’s Glory
As we celebrated our 20th anniversary last year, we reflected on God’s providence and the
countless lives that have been touched through our Christ-centered ministry. TRACS
accreditation will position Cornerstone as the first choice for students seeking to be
equipped for gospel ministry, ensuring we continue to serve our local churches and beyond.
Together, we can make this vision a reality, training pastors and leaders who exalt and
proclaim Christ.

Thank you for your prayers, generosity, and commitment to our mission. Please share this
letter with others who may wish to support this transformative step. I look forward to
celebrating with you as we achieve this milestone for God’s glory.

In His Service,

Ryan Rippee
President
The Cornerstone Bible College and Seminary

P.S. Your prayers are invaluable as we seek TRACS accreditation to affirm our commitment
to biblical education. Every gift brings us closer to equipping more servants of Christ for His
kingdom!