Cory was born and raised in the hot humid air of Corpus Christi, TX. He is passionate about preaching the bible, pastoring people through the ups and downs of life, and discipling new believers. Cory has been married to his better half, Kara, since 2018. They have a cat named Elise and a long-haired German Shepherd named Spurgeon. Cory has an MA in Ministry from Stark College and Seminary and is currently working on his MDiv. When Cory’s not in the office you can find him eating sushi, drinking coffee, or throwing out his back skateboarding.

He’s been married to his wife, Katie, since 2022. Together they have a daughter named Karis and a golden retriever named Sammy. When they’re not at church, you can usually find the Matranga family outside walking, hiking, or camping—or at home reading and cooking together.

Dom’s heart for ministry is simple: to make holistic, gospel-centered disciples of all people, starting in the local church and reaching to the ends of the earth.

Dana and her family started attending Lake Shore Baptist Church in 2022. She has been actively involved as a volunteer in children’s ministry and joined staff as the Children’s Ministry Director in 2025. As a homeschool mom, she values teaching kids biblical principles. Dana, her husband Aaron, and their four children, Violet, Connor, Audrey, and Brodie live in Glen Burnie.

Brenda has been with Lake Shore Baptist Church since 2017 as our Financial Secretary. She grew up in Kentucky and came to the DC area in 1968 to work for the FBI. Brenda has been widowed twice but considers herself blessed to have had two Godly husbands! She has authored a book, I Don’t Know How to be a Widow, that takes you through her journey of grief–twice–and coming out victorious in Christ!

Amy joined Lake Shore Baptist Church as a member in 2009. She started teaching in the Children’s Ministry a couple years later before moving over to teaching in the Youth Department in 2018. She is married to Rich and has three boys Michael, Richard, and Ben. It is her goal to make strong disciples who have a heart to serve and to share the word of God. Her hobbies include reading, cooking, and going to FUGE.