BIOGRAPHY - Margie Gustafson

Margie Gustafson was born in Iowa, USA. She came to Cape Town in 1970 for a two year short term mission experience. She returned in 1973 to start her career in at Cornerstone Christian College (then known as CEBI) as a lecturer in Christian Education ministries and Music and Worship. She trained and lead the PR ministry team, primarily in music and helped to co-ordinate other major PR events for the college. In more recent years she has lectured in the area of Leadership, Spirituality and Faith Development. Presently she serves the college through mentoring students, and working with alumni.

Margie has a passion for encouraging people to understand and grow in their faith as it applies to the demands of daily living in a multicultural community. This has been shared with individuals as well as in weekend seminars and various speaking opportunities in her own church and others. She also enjoys reading, calligraphy, and has a ministry of hospitality and encouragement with students, staff, alumni and others.

Margie is presently working on putting together the “Story of Cornerstone” as told through the stories of those who have passed through the doors of CEBI/Cornerstone Christian College, to be completed for celebration of the college’s 40th Anniversary in 2010