Cory and Kristine felt called to be part of God’s work in Eastern Europe after learning at The Master’s University that less than 1% of people in the region know Christ. This immense need prompted them to take their first steps toward serving in Albania. After years of ministry involvement (Cory at Alderwood Community Church), they grew in their passion for evangelism, discipleship, and the local church.
In 2012, they led a team to Albania, partnering with a local church to host an English Camp for youth. During this trip, they encountered young people who had never heard of Jesus or seen a Bible. At the same time, they witnessed a deep hunger among the Albanians for truth, hope, and the Gospel.
In 2014, Cory and Kristine moved to Albania to plant a church in the city of Pogradec. Since then, the Lord has graciously brought Albanians to saving faith, and a church has been established. Cory now pastors the Evangelical Church of Pogradec. Their mission is to see a strong, established church with godly leadership that will lead many to salvation and foster transformed lives that impact the city of Pogradec and the nation of Albania. Cory and Kristine have five children: Shiloh, Taliah, Jude, Finn, and Liv.