First Name: Chris
Last Name: Cornell
Email: rgrcmc70@gmail.com
Mobile Phone: 9194177281
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Birth Month: April
Birth Day: 10
Birth Year: 1970
Why are you interested in pursuing this initiative?:
At this stage of my life, I’m interested in observing, accompanying, learning and guiding through a lifetime of experiences formed through faith.  The ES Apprenticeship offers an opportunity to sit with men, listen carefully, and better understand how awakening-oriented work helps people name wounds, responsibility, and next right action.


Tell us about your family::
I’ve been married to my wife, Denese, since 1998. She’s a registered nurse with a long career in cardiac care, and her steadiness, discipline, and service have shaped our family life in quiet but powerful ways.

We have two adult children. Our son, Ryan, works in logistics and supply chain management, and our daughter, Kathryn, is beginning her professional life in public service as a congressional syaffers. Watching both of them step into responsibility has been one of the most grounding experiences of my life.

Family, for me, is where faithfulness is tested daily—not through big moments, but through consistency, presence, and responsibility.

What is your experience with Zoweh events and/or resources?:
I attended Dangerous for Good last year, have listened to several Zoweh podcasts, and participated in book studies like Heart of a Warrior and King Me.

How did you first connect with Jesus in a personal way?:
I encountered Jesus early life through the Church, combat experiences and formation. Over time, that relationship has deepened through lived faithfulness, grounded in Military discipline, situational awareness, and discernment.  

Tell us about a time when you shared your Jesus story.:
When asked about how I  stayed steady when my wife nearly died in early 2000’s.  Many thought it was my Military training, yet they were surprised to know that My“Jesus story” means offering a truthful account of lived faith—how following Christ has guided how I show up, take responsibility, and remain faithful and reverent, maintaining calm in chaos.  

Explain your familiarity with the following terms: wounds, vows and agreements.:
I understand wounds, vows, and agreements as natural human responses to pain and threat. Wounds are experiences that disrupt trust or safety. Vows and agreements are often the internal decisions people make—sometimes unconsciously—to protect themselves or regain control in the aftermath.

Tell us about a significant wounding moment that you experienced.:
I experienced a level of childhood uncertainty that carried a quiet sense of shame and self-reliance. It shaped some early schemas around control and responsibility, which I’ve had to become aware of and intentionally reorder over time.

Explain your personal familiarity with spiritual warfare.:
My familiarity with spiritual warfare is grounded lived experience—recognizing how fear, shame, resentment, isolation, and false narratives can degrade judgment, agency, and faithfulness over time.  I understand spiritual warfare primarily as a battle for the heart and mind—where pressure, deception, and disordered attachments can quietly shape choices and identity.

Give an example of how you have heard from God.:
I hear from God most clearly in stillness—when I’ve stopped the conflict and sat quietly. What comes isn’t detailed guidance, but a clearer sense of how I need to act faithfully and responsibly.  

Have you had any training in listening and/or engaging in another man's story?:
Much of my training came through leadership roles where listening accurately mattered—high-stakes environments where misunderstanding carried consequences. Over time, I’ve learned to ask fewer questions, reflect what I hear, and resist the urge to solve or interpret another man’s experience.

Which of the following books have you read?: King Me, The Heart of a Warrior, Wild At Heart
How did you discover the Elder-Sage Initiative?: Another Elder-Sage
What is the best time to call you?: AM
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First Name: Michael
Last Name: Glass
Email: jmglass@costran.com
Phone: (919) 291-7531