
Cory Kitch, Senior Pastor
Cory grew up in Scott City, KS He was ordained in the North American Baptist Church and also served as a pastor in Converge (AKA Baptist General Conference). One of his greatest passions is biblical, Christ-centered, expository preaching because he believes it is God’s Word that grows the church. Another great passion is one-on-one small group discipleship. He believes the purpose of ministry is to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus.
Tristan, wife to Cory, was raised in Iowa. She is a RN by trade and married her best friend 10 years ago. They have five children, Grayson, Gillian, Sulley, Mallory and Ella.

History of Discovery Church
In February of 2014, families began contacting each other seeking a Bible believing, gospel preaching church. Days later, people met to discuss the beginning of a new church in Yankton, SD. Wintz and Ray Funeral Home offered their facility and over 100 people came together on Sunday, March 2, 2014 for the first Worship Service of Discovery Church. On April 29, 2014, Pastor Jon Cooke accepted the call to become the first Senior Pastor of Discovery Church. On December 14, 2014, we relocated to our new facility at 205 West 3rd St., Yankton, South Dakota.
Elder Board
Our elder board recognizes the authority of God, and realizes that we are shepherds who serve under the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. We desire to devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word. Our passion and goal is to equip the believers for the work of the ministry until we all attain maturity in the fullness of Christ. Our elder board consists of Senior Pastor Cory Kitch, ,Jeff Herron, Dave Hofer, & Taylor O’Bryan.
We Believe:
IN THE BIBLE, which is inspired by God, inerrant in the original writings, and our final authority in faith and life.