Overall Episode Summary In Episode 124 of Tearing Down High Places, host Average Joe sits down with Pastors Jeff and Tim Robinson to discuss an exciting new opportunity: Cornerstone Church is considering the purchase of a large, historic multi-acre campus in Collingswood, New Jersey. The property, once associated with Carl McIntyre and Francis Schaeffer, includes a 1,300-seat sanctuary, basketball gym, classrooms, fellowship hall, and more. The pastors share their vision for expanded evangelism, sports ministry, discipleship, and Christian education in a spiritually needy area. They highlight faithful stewardship, contingency plans, and the importance of church unity ahead of the congregational vote on July 12.

Digestible Show Notes Sections

The Big Opportunity

• Cornerstone Church has the opportunity to purchase a historic campus in central Collingswood, NJ.
• Features include a 1,300-seat brick sanctuary, full basketball gym, 12–20 classrooms, large fellowship hall, industrial kitchen, playground, covered walkway, and parsonage.
• High-visibility corner location on Haddon Avenue with a longstanding Ten Commandments display.
• Congregational vote scheduled for July 12.

Why Collingswood?

• The area is spiritually dark with limited Bible-teaching churches and a large annual Pride Parade.
• Strategic location near Camden offers broader ministry potential.
• Chance to plant a strong gospel witness on historically significant ground.

Vision & Ministry Plans

• Sports Ministry: Use the gym for basketball and indoor soccer leagues to reach kids, families, and adults with the gospel.
• Education Building: Potential future Christian school, homeschool co-op, or expanded discipleship spaces.
• Sanctuary & Fellowship: Unified 10 a.m. services, expanded prayer ministry, and community gathering space.
• Possible shuttle service for elderly members from the current Mount Laurel campus.
• Plans to maintain the Mount Laurel property for ongoing weekday ministries.

Financial Wisdom & Faith

• Opportunity to acquire the property at a fraction of its market value.
• No mortgage planned — seller-financed payments over 7 years while keeping reserves for renovations.
• Strong contingency plans in place if needed.
• Emphasizes patience and wise stewardship to avoid debt-driven compromise.

Call to the Church

• Prayerfully consider the opportunity and vote on July 12.
• Unity is key — stay committed with your “feet” regardless of the vote outcome.
• Encouragement to step out in obedience to the Great Commission and trust God for the results.
• Recent baptisms of passionate young men serve as powerful encouragement.

Historical & Personal Notes

• Ties to faithful voices like Carl McIntyre (who stood against modernism) and Francis Schaeffer.
• Pastors share basketball stories, family updates, and excitement about raising children in a strong Bible-teaching church.
• Average Joe shares his personal connection to the Collingswood area.

Closing Encouragement “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” (Psalm 126:3)