Cory & Amelia Porterfield

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.

Gary & Carol Porterfield

The mission statement of Jesus Name Community Church is “To introduce people to Jesus Christ and to establish community among believers through worship, evangelism, discipleship and fellowship.”

Faith, prayer, people, progress, life

These words immediately come to mind when I think of Jesus Name Community Church.

I accepted this pastorate 26 years ago with a small church building, 9 people, a history, and a PROMISE! Gods hand has rested on us and led us from the very beginning. We know what it is to work hard, toil, pray, love, lose, and win. And finally we are reaping a bountiful harvest! God is adding to the church almost daily! Our average attendance has increased from those first 9 people years ago! We have also started a Spanish daughter work, which now has a pastor and averages approximately 50 people.

We believe we have much to offer you and your family. From fresh, innovative music, thriving youth ministries including Camp Yadah, complete care for your family through, Home Fellowship Groups, Kids’ Church, to anointed preaching and ministering the Word of God, your whole person can be touched by the body of Christ.

We believe there is a place for everybody in the body. God has been so gracious to send us key people to evangelize our part of the world, and we are looking forward to meeting you and having you become a part of our ministry efforts here at JNCC!