Pastor Steve and Kathy Cox
Pastor Steve and Kathy met in northern Ohio where they were raised. It was in February of 1972 when they both received Jesus as their Savior in the living room of Pastor Jerome, in that same month they joined their lives in marriage.
More about Pastor Steve
He was licensed with World Ministry Fellowship in 1979 and ordained in 1982 up to present. His travels have taken him to Africa since 1978; as well he has ministered in Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Haiti and Nicaragua. http://worldministry.com/
Pastor Steve and Kathy moved to Houston in 1982. Pastor Steve served as youth and then associate Pastor there.
In 1987 he resigned his position in order to accompany Dr. Hilton Sutton until December of 1988. Pastor Steve served as Armour Bearer for Dr. Sutton. http://hiltonsutton.org/
Pastor Steve founded the Life Skills Program in 1995. (See details under the Life Skills tab above.)
He has a Bachelor Degree in Religious Education with Cornerstone University of Lake Charles, La. Pastor Steve taught the Associate and Bachelor classes for 4 1/2 years in the Allen Correction facility in Kinder, La. In May of 2012 they graduated their first class of associate degreed students and now have those graduates continuing on to their bachelor degrees.
In the early fall of 2013 Pastor Steve assumed the full time duties as the Chaplain for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's prison until he retired in the fall of 2025. His dedication and devotion to the members of RLC as Senior Pastor while simultaneously being the prison chaplain has been an inspiration and encouragement to us all.
Pastor Steve and Kathy moved to Houston in 1982. Pastor Steve served as youth and then associate Pastor there.
In 1987 he resigned his position in order to accompany Dr. Hilton Sutton until December of 1988. Pastor Steve served as Armour Bearer for Dr. Sutton. http://hiltonsutton.org/
Pastor Steve founded the Life Skills Program in 1995. (See details under the Life Skills tab above.)
He has a Bachelor Degree in Religious Education with Cornerstone University of Lake Charles, La. Pastor Steve taught the Associate and Bachelor classes for 4 1/2 years in the Allen Correction facility in Kinder, La. In May of 2012 they graduated their first class of associate degreed students and now have those graduates continuing on to their bachelor degrees.
In the early fall of 2013 Pastor Steve assumed the full time duties as the Chaplain for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's prison until he retired in the fall of 2025. His dedication and devotion to the members of RLC as Senior Pastor while simultaneously being the prison chaplain has been an inspiration and encouragement to us all.
More about Kathy
Just as quoted so many times, “Behind every good man is a great woman,” Kathy is an incredible woman helping her husband to serve as God has called him. She served as a volunteer on staff in Houston from 1982 until they relocated to Moss Bluff, LA. Her love for children was utilized through her work in children and youth ministry. Serving the Lord at every opportunity, as needed.
When they relocated to Moss Bluff in ’88 Kathy brought her experience, knowledge and love of people with her in continuing to serve the Lord.
Kathy has a full schedule, yet is always there for anyone in need of prayer or an encouraging word. Her love of God radiates to others in kindness and gentleness. She is a servant of God no matter the task. In a moment’s notice she can switch from the nursery to report writing and everything in between. (Just keeping Pastor Steve on target with his appointments could be a full time job in of itself.)
She loves the outdoors and taking time to enjoy her plants and the beauty of God’s creatures.
Kathy’s quick wit can have you laughing at things in a way you never thought of before.
She is a great cook and prepares even greater deserts (we know this because she shares… Love that!).
When you need prayer or someone to talk to, Kathy has some sound words that she absolutely believes…
”God is bigger than this!”
When they relocated to Moss Bluff in ’88 Kathy brought her experience, knowledge and love of people with her in continuing to serve the Lord.
Kathy has a full schedule, yet is always there for anyone in need of prayer or an encouraging word. Her love of God radiates to others in kindness and gentleness. She is a servant of God no matter the task. In a moment’s notice she can switch from the nursery to report writing and everything in between. (Just keeping Pastor Steve on target with his appointments could be a full time job in of itself.)
She loves the outdoors and taking time to enjoy her plants and the beauty of God’s creatures.
Kathy’s quick wit can have you laughing at things in a way you never thought of before.
She is a great cook and prepares even greater deserts (we know this because she shares… Love that!).
When you need prayer or someone to talk to, Kathy has some sound words that she absolutely believes…
”God is bigger than this!”
Trust in the Master's Hand.