Keller church of Christ
Staff & Leaders

Cory Collins

Cory Collins is a native of Nashville, Tennessee and has a master’s degree in biblical studies from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. In the early 1980s, he worked in a mission program in the World Trade Center in New York City, teaching English and Bible to immigrants from 25 countries. His wife, the former Tanya Rankin, is a retired school teacher. She previously taught third grade at Mars Hill Bible School and was named as elementary “Teacher of the Year” for 2010-2011. Cory and Tanya have been married since 1977 and enjoy serving together in ministry and missions. Their son, Christopher, is a computer systems auditor in Carrollton, Texas. Their daughter, Charissa, is concluding her master’s degree in Speech Pathology at Harding University. Cory shares the following personal statement: “I can say with Paul, ‘To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ…’ The Lord has blessed me richly, and I credit Him with every good thing. I was raised in a faithful, happy Christian home; my father was an elder at Hillsboro for 28 years, and it was my mother who led him to Christ. I see myself as an encourager, looking for ways to lift people up and draw them closer to the Lord. I have a strong commitment to preaching Scripture as the inspired, inerrant Word of God. I continue to grow in grace and knowledge myself, and I am grateful for the direction of elders and the feedback of others that will help me improve. I focus my efforts on preaching, teaching, visitation, evangelism, and nonprofessional counseling. My wife Tanya is my best friend, my right arm, and my greatest earthly blessing. She serves quietly, behind the scenes, especially in working with children. She has devoted herself to the Lord, our marriage, and our children.”