Pastor Katrina Lunsford
Pastor Katrina Lunsford is the Senior Pastor of Cornerstone True Fellowship, located in Lake Wales, FL. As the successor of her late husband, Senior Pastor Thomas Lunsford, Pastor Katrina Lunsford continues her 42-year journey in ministerial service for Christ. Throughout this time, she has evangelized and used her dynamic teaching abilities in combination with her business acumen to advise many church leaders on how to develop an effective strategy for ministry and financial sustainability. Pastor Lunsford is a true source of inspiration and empowerment to the community that she serves, utilizing the gospel to help people experience faith and wholistic health in God. As a child, she was raised in discipleship by her aunt and uncle, former pastors of Apostolic Church of Jesus, which later became known as Cornerstone True Fellowship. Pastor Katrina was the International Youth President of Apostolic Church of Jesus in her twenties. From 1998-2014 Pastor Lunsford played a major role in expanding Cornerstone’s service offering by developing the church outreach and strategic plan, youth development program, and women’s empowerment workshops, amongst many other impactful initiatives.
Before her call to become Senior Pastor at Cornerstone alongside her husband in 1998, Pastor Lunsford served as the Administrator of Faith for Faith Pentecostal House of God, Avon Park, FL. In this role, she led the development of a new facility, established a church daycare, and launched a fellowship that helped smaller churches refine their organizational and financial structure.
Pastor Katrina earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Troy University in 1983. While at Troy, she joined the Mu Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc and served as Leadership for the Campus Ministry and Spiritual Oversight. Upon graduating from college, Katrina began her career in banking. With over 35 years of experience, she has successfully navigated the corporate terrain and has become a noteworthy leader in the industry. She currently serves as Vice President at Fifth Third Bank. Katrina also owns Lunsford Innovative Consulting, LLC, which offers strategic planning, nonprofit financial management, and various other services to both businesses and nonprofit organizations.
A leader amongst both Christian and business organizations, Pastor Katrina has consistently been listed as one of the most influential persons in Polk County, Florida. She firmly believes that people are God’s most valuable commodity and that we should always remember that in everything we do. This philosophy leads her to expand her outreach by serving organizations that nurture and revitalize the community. Over the years, Pastor Lunsford has served on the board of the Polk County Sheriff Advisory Council, Early Learning Coalition of Polk County -Gubernatorial Chair Appointment, Leadership Lakeland Fourteen Chair, and Volunteer in Service to the Elderly (V.I.S.T.E.). She currently serves on the boards of CareerSource Polk County, Wanda & Janice Wilson Foundation, Redeeming Light Community Service Board President, Polk County Board of County Commissioner Community Relations Advisory Council – Co-Chair, Omicron Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and New Beginnings High School-Treasurer. Pastor Katrina has received various awards, including Girls Inc She Knows Where She Going, Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Diversity Award, 100 National Coalition of Black Women Momentum Award, and the Lakeland Chapter of N.A.A.C.P. Unsung Hero Award.
Pastor Katrina is the daughter of the late Fred and Wilma Conner of Avon Park, FL. She currently resides in Lakeland, FL, and is also a member of the International Congress of Churches and Ministers, located in Chattanooga, TN.
Before her call to become Senior Pastor at Cornerstone alongside her husband in 1998, Pastor Lunsford served as the Administrator of Faith for Faith Pentecostal House of God, Avon Park, FL. In this role, she led the development of a new facility, established a church daycare, and launched a fellowship that helped smaller churches refine their organizational and financial structure.
Pastor Katrina earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Troy University in 1983. While at Troy, she joined the Mu Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc and served as Leadership for the Campus Ministry and Spiritual Oversight. Upon graduating from college, Katrina began her career in banking. With over 35 years of experience, she has successfully navigated the corporate terrain and has become a noteworthy leader in the industry. She currently serves as Vice President at Fifth Third Bank. Katrina also owns Lunsford Innovative Consulting, LLC, which offers strategic planning, nonprofit financial management, and various other services to both businesses and nonprofit organizations.
A leader amongst both Christian and business organizations, Pastor Katrina has consistently been listed as one of the most influential persons in Polk County, Florida. She firmly believes that people are God’s most valuable commodity and that we should always remember that in everything we do. This philosophy leads her to expand her outreach by serving organizations that nurture and revitalize the community. Over the years, Pastor Lunsford has served on the board of the Polk County Sheriff Advisory Council, Early Learning Coalition of Polk County -Gubernatorial Chair Appointment, Leadership Lakeland Fourteen Chair, and Volunteer in Service to the Elderly (V.I.S.T.E.). She currently serves on the boards of CareerSource Polk County, Wanda & Janice Wilson Foundation, Redeeming Light Community Service Board President, Polk County Board of County Commissioner Community Relations Advisory Council – Co-Chair, Omicron Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and New Beginnings High School-Treasurer. Pastor Katrina has received various awards, including Girls Inc She Knows Where She Going, Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Diversity Award, 100 National Coalition of Black Women Momentum Award, and the Lakeland Chapter of N.A.A.C.P. Unsung Hero Award.
Pastor Katrina is the daughter of the late Fred and Wilma Conner of Avon Park, FL. She currently resides in Lakeland, FL, and is also a member of the International Congress of Churches and Ministers, located in Chattanooga, TN.
Cornerstone True Fellowship
2350 Mammoth Grove
Lake Wales, FL 33898
(863) 678-1248
2350 Mammoth Grove
Lake Wales, FL 33898
(863) 678-1248
