Meet the Pastors
Pastor Don and Pam Cox
Pastor Don Cox
Pastor & Elder
Don took a unique path to the pulpit, entering professional ministry later in life after a long career in aviation. Before pastoring, he served as a pilot for the United States Air Force and later flew for Southwest Airlines. He often shares that he attended seminary at the age of 50.
His ministry is deeply rooted in his personal testimony. As a vocal leader in the Recovery Church movement, Don openly shares his own journey of recovery from addiction to help others find hope and healing in Christ.
Don is married to Pam, a retired Chemistry teacher who is also active in teaching the Bible and supporting the church’s Recovery Church branch.
Pastor Neil Janes
Pastor & Elder
Neil joined the College Heights leadership team in 2024 after serving in several prominent local Methodist roles, including 8 years at Memorial United Methodist Church in Elizabethtown and 7 years at Columbia United Methodist Church.
Before entering full-time ministry, Neil was an Agriculture Teacher at Cumberland County High School for 27 years. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Kentucky and a Rank I from Western Kentucky University, and has even served as adjunct faculty at institutions like Asbury Theological Seminary.
Neil and his wife, Hope, have two daughters, Addison and Stella.
Pastor Neil and Hope Janes