Joseph M. Stowell

Dr. Joe Stowell 

Author, President Emeritus of Cornerstone University; Grand Rapids, MI 

 

After graduating from Dallas Theological Seminary, Joe Stowell served in pastorates in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. Following his local church ministry he served as President of Moody Bible Institute and subsequently as President of Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. An internationally recognized conference speaker, Joe has written several books including Strength for the Journey, The Trouble with Jesus, Simply Jesus and You, and Redefining Leadership: Character-Driven Habits of Effective Leaders. In addition to his career in higher education and church leadership he has served on the boards of Wheaton College and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and presently serves on the boards of ELIC and CURE International. He and his wife Martie are the parents of three adult children and ten grandchildren.  

 

Joseph M. Stowell’s Books

Redefining Leadership: Character-Driven Habits of Effective Leaders
April 22, 2014

Jesus Nation: Belonging to and Becoming Part of the Greatest Nation Ever
July 20, 2009

FROM THE FRONT LINES
December 1, 2007

ETERNITY
August 1, 2006

Radical Reliance: Living 24/7 with God at the Center
August 1, 2006

Simply Jesus and You: Experience His Presence and His Purpose
February 3, 2006

I Would Follow Jesus: Writings from the Heart of Joseph Stowell
February 1, 2005

The Final Question of Jesus: How You Can Live the Answer Today (LifeChange Books)
August 3, 2004

The Trouble with Jesus
May 1, 2004

Perilous Pursuits: Our Obsession with Significance
March 1, 2004

Why It's Hard to Love Jesus
September 1, 2003

Strength for the Journey: Day-by-Day with Jesus
January 1, 2002

Far From Home: The Soul's Search for Intimacy with God
March 1, 2001

Living the Life God Has Planned : A Guide to Knowing God's Will
January 1, 2001

Loving Christ
October 1, 2000

The Weight of Your Words: Measuring the Impact of What You Say
March 9, 1998

Following Christ
February 1, 1998

Shepherding the Church: Effective Spiritual Leadership in a Changing Culture
March 11, 1997

Kingdom Conflict: Triumph in the Midst of Testing
October 9, 1996

Overcoming Evil With Good: The Impact of a Life Well-Lived
January 1, 1995

Loving Those We'd Rather Hate
• December 1, 1994

Tongue in Check
April 1, 1994
Integrity of Heart, Skillfulness of Hands: Biblical and Leadership Studies in Honor of Donald K. Campbell

Integrity of Heart, Skillfulness of Hands: Biblical and Leadership Studies in Honor of Donald K. Campbell
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The Upside of Down: Finding Hope When It Hurts
July 1, 1991

Dawns Early Light
September 1, 1990

Fan the Flame: Living Out Your First Love for Christ
August 1, 1986

Through the Fire (Critical issues series)
October 1, 1985

Joseph M. Stowell’s Contributions

Deleting Despair – Dr. Joe Stowell
Dr. Joe Stowell is an Author, and serves as the President Emeritus of Cornerstone University in…
April 19, 2022
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Gone Fishin'
Dr. Joe Stowell closes the Nathan D. Maier Memorial Series in Bible Exposition with a reminder…
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October 4, 2019
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Who Gets the Glory?
Dr. Joe Stowell discusses the story of Moses and stresses learning to minister for the glory…
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October 3, 2019
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The Great Expectation
Dr. Joe Stowell speaks about living to magnify Christ and making it the one and only…
October 2, 2019
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Who Do You Think You Are?
Dr. Joe Stowell, president of Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, MI, discusses living out the identity…
October 1, 2019
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Cornerstone University President Joe Stowell Guides Students
DTS graduate Joe Stowell (ThM, 1970) serves as President of Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.…
September 29, 2015

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