Hi my name is Cory and I am originally from Pittsburg Texas.  I serve as the pastor of International Baptist Church Eindhoven, The Netherlands.  Several of my favorite topics are, my family, church and anything to do with spiritual and biblical history.  I am currently halfway through my Master of Divinity degree from Luther Rice University Seminary.  I can retire from the U.S. Air Force. in October, but I will serve another couple of years to help finish with my degree.  I have been a minister everywhere I have gone for the Air Force and every place I go I learn something new.  I am excited to see what's next as we move to New Mexico.  Every place I serve grows me more and prepares me for what God has next. 

I am the father of three wonderful children.  Aaron is my oldest by two whole minutes and an incredible cook.  He is currently an F-22 crew chief in the U.S. Air Force.  Autumn is my next child and two minutes younger than her twin brother Aaron.  She plans to go to college and get a degree in something.  Regardless of what she chooses I know she will do very well and I'm glad she wants to stick around with mom and dad a little longer.  She also has the voice of an angel and is my favorite singer.  Andrew is my youngest at 17, but far from the least.  He is studying piano and guitar and is a fantastic artist.  He amazes me every time I hear him play.  Look out Michael W. Smith!  He wants to go to college and get a music degree.  I am hoping he is able to get a good scholarship.  I know he will be able to compete with the best. 

My wife Lisa, what do you say about your soul mate.  God clearly brought her to me.  There are a ton of stories, but she might get embarrassed if I share them here. Suffice it to say, I am glad she said yes when I asked her to marry me.  I can also honestly say she completes me.  When I am discouraged she keeps me going.  She's a great lady I plan to spend the rest of my days with.

The church I pastor is fantastic and we are sad to have to leave in October, but God knows best.  They are a collection of people from all around the globe, 26 different people groups at last count.  I will miss you guys very much when we leave, but I also look forward to the flock God has prepared.