Our Story
Cornerstone International Christian Church of La Puente was founded in December of 1988 by Pastor Paul T. Lacanilao, a compassionate leader and people gatherer. In 1988, Cornerstone first laid its roots with but a few members with a vision to be a church who focused on the equipping and sending out of missionaries and church planters.
Now, 29 years later, Cornerstone Church has supported and sent out more than 50 missionaries serving all over the globe, with 9 daughter churches in California and 3 overseas in the Philippines. It is our desire to continue being faithful to God's calling for us to bring the message of the gospel to the ends of the Earth.
Now, 29 years later, Cornerstone Church has supported and sent out more than 50 missionaries serving all over the globe, with 9 daughter churches in California and 3 overseas in the Philippines. It is our desire to continue being faithful to God's calling for us to bring the message of the gospel to the ends of the Earth.
Paul T. Lacanilao, Founder/Pastor Emeritus
Shortly after leaving his previous career at ABC in the Philippines, Pastor Paul decided to follow the Lord's leading to America. It was here in America where Pastor Paul began serving a church called First Filipino Baptist Church in Los Angeles. After several years of praying for a more permanent career, Pastor Paul was approached by several deacons of the church with an opportunity to plant a church in the city of La Puente. Pastor Paul had scoped the property at 1130 California Avenue in La Puente and as a result, he obediently followed the Lord serving as Cornerstone's Senior Pastor in December of 1988.
Pastor Paul married his wife, Josie, in 1963. They have 3 boys: Matthew, Mark, and PJ. The Lacanilao clan expands beyond Pastor Paul, Sister Josie, and their kids as they have 7 growing grandchildren.
Pastor Paul served the Lord faithfully at CICC for over 27 years. He retired on July 2016 and has since lived in Florida with Sis. Josie. He was succeeded by Pastor Carlos Peña on March 5, 2017.
Pastor Paul married his wife, Josie, in 1963. They have 3 boys: Matthew, Mark, and PJ. The Lacanilao clan expands beyond Pastor Paul, Sister Josie, and their kids as they have 7 growing grandchildren.
Pastor Paul served the Lord faithfully at CICC for over 27 years. He retired on July 2016 and has since lived in Florida with Sis. Josie. He was succeeded by Pastor Carlos Peña on March 5, 2017.