Cory and his wife Anna lived in Missouri from 2003 until 2014. During that time they were members of CMC. Anna was a nurse in the Army for four of those years. Cory worked as a mechanic until graduating from Central Christian College of the Bible in 2018.  

Cory and family moved back to Missouri for Cory to take the Director of Christian Education position at CMC in 2022.  In 2024 Cory was voted on as the new preaching evangelist at CMC. 

Cory and Anna have three wonderful children who they are extremely proud of.  Anna's mother Carol Haines also lives with them.  The church knows her affectionately as Moppy.

During their time in NC, Anna has worked for the Department of Veteran Affairs and recently received her Masters Degree in Nursing Administration. She currently serves the VA as a head nurse.  Cory loves sports, especially wrestling and baseball. In his spare time Cory likes to hunt and fish.  Anna enjoys sewing and reading.