Dr. Thomas Lyle O'Connell

Dr. Thomas Lyle O'Connell's work experience includes founding and serving as Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Ministries, starting in 2012. At Cornerstone Ministries, they focus on building foundations through a personal relationship with Christ and provides real-life solutions through evangelism, relationship building, and outreach programs. Before that, from 2005 to 2010, Dr. O'Connell worked as a Pastor and Mission Outreach Leader at Christian Life Center, preaching Biblical Theology and conducting crisis counseling. Prior to that, from 1999 to 2005, they served as a Servant Leader at Harvest Bible Chapel, providing support in tutoring, leading Bible studies, and aiding worship services. Additionally, from 1995 to 1998, Dr. O'Connell was a Servant Leader at Calvary Mission Church, directly working with students, assisting in summer camps for troubled teens, and engaging in street evangelism.

Dr. Thomas Lyle O'Connell completed their education in a chronological order. Dr. Thomas first attended Fresno Theological Seminary from 2002 to 2007, earning a Master of Divinity (M.Div) degree with a focus on Theology and Pastoral Ministry. Following this, they pursued a Doctorate of Ministry (D.Min) degree in Pastoral Ministry and Christian Counseling from the same institution, completing it in the same time frame.

Later, from 2011 to 2016, Dr. O'Connell attended Liberty University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Religion and Religious Studies. Finally, they attended Dallas Theological Seminary from 2016 to 2019, where they acquired a Master of Theology (Th.M.) degree in Theology and Theological Studies.

In addition to their formal education, in 2000, Dr. O'Connell obtained a certification in Stephen Ministry from Harvest Ministries, though the specific month of completion is not stated.