Pastor Cory received his call to preach at the age of 20. He began to preach shortly after and God quickly opened doors. He went to POATC (an internship in Alexandria, La under the leadership of Pastor Anthony Mangun) in 2007. On his arrival home that November, Cory stepped into the student pastor role here at JNCC. He served as student pastor for 3 years. The Lord began to open doors and Cory began to evangelize the country on a consistent basis. During his time evangelizing, he met his beautiful wife, Amelia. Cory and Amelia married in 2011, 2013 stepped into Associate Pastor role here at JNCC, 2018 stepped into the roll as Senior Pastor.

Amelia was born and raised in South Bend, IN. She moved to St. Louis to attend college. During that time she received her Associates Degree in Theology and General Studies from Gateway Bible College. Amelia works in many aspects of the church and has a strong passion for souls. She is developing and raising three beautiful children Brantley, Rymington, and Lexington.