OUR Ministries
J-KIDS
At Journey, we love families, and we LOVE KIDS!
We believe that our Children are not simply the ‘future’ of the church, they are the youngest members of today’s church, and we value them as such.
Our J-KIDS program provides age-appropriate teaching and an engaging atmosphere for Kids to learn about Jesus.
Our leaders are background tracked, well-trained, and provide an environment where every precaution is taken for safeguarding our children.
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J-Kids Children’s Ministry Director
Meryssa graduated in 2022 from Eastern Washington University with a degree in Elementary Education. Currently, she is an elementary substitute for three different school districts surrounding Spokane. About her ministry experience, she says, “My ministry experience is minute compared to most, though I am eager to learn and grow within Journey!”
Meryssa and her husband Jake have been married for almost two years now.
Your Ministry ‘Why’:
After much prayer, I felt like this is where God has called me to be in this season of life! I have always wanted to work with kids and advocate for them and I couldn’t find a better way to do so!
Your JFC/Nine Mile Falls ‘Why’:
In 2019 my husband and I moved to Cheney, WA so I could complete my degree. Since then, we have had a calling to the Nine Mile community and the smaller communities surrounding Spokane.
Fav. Bible Verse:
Psalm 81:16 – “I would feed you with the finest wheat. I would satisfy you with wild honey from the rock.”
Sports/Hobbies:
Anything outdoors! My husband and I love to golf, ride motorcycles, kayak, camp, fish… you name it!
Fav Movie:
50 First Dates – It’s a classic that is sweet and funny!
Fav. Disney Character:
I am a Disney freak!!! Though my favorite all-time classic character would have to be…
Fav. Meal:
Italian
Pet Peeve:
People who chew loudly or smack
Quirky/Unusual Fear:
I have a huge fear of ants… like sugar ants. I would rather deal with a spider.
Fav Season:
Spring
‘Go-to’ minimart-stop road-food snack:
A cold stick of Colby jack cheese!
Who plays you in the movie about your life:
Jennifer Anniston or Blake Lively, both are icons
Which Superhero would you be:
Wonder Woman!
John 14:2 tells us “My Father’s house has many rooms …”, your heavenly room is:
Friends, family, food, coziness, and music!
Toilet paper – Bangs or mullet:
Bangs (tbh, this is a weird question for a bio, lol)
Beach on the ocean or lake in the forest:
Lake in the forest
Pets – Dogs or Cats:
Dogs
Presents – Birthday or Christmas:
Christmas
J-GROUPS
We are a church family committed to doing life together. This primarily happens in our various home and ministry groups – our Journey Groups. We believe that the life intended for all of us – our Greater Story in Jesus – was meant to be lived out in community.
Community is not always easy, but it is right and good. Being authentic with one another, embracing God’s Word together, and sharing with one another the challenges and joys of living out our faith – this is where real discipleship happens.
Interested in learning more about our current J-Groups?
Click the link below.
MOSAIC YOUTH
We partner with our friends at Suncrest Worship to provide MOSAIC YOUTH MINISTRY to our community.
Mosaic exists to help students find and follow Jesus.
We seek to provide a safe and fun environment for students to discover the grace and purpose found in their greater story in Jesus, and to grow in relationship with Him and with each other.
Wednesdays: 7:00 PM
Suncrest Worship | 6048 HWY 291
* Doors Open: 6:55 PM
* Student Pick Up: 8:20-8:30 PM
GLOBAL OUTREACH
We are proud of Foursuare’s more than 100-year history of Global Missions work. Even before our public launch Journey was supporting International partners.
Currently, our primary Global Outreach is through the following:
- BICKLEY’S: Pastor Keith & Cindy Bickley, who work with Foursquare Missions International (FMI) and Foursquare Disaster Relief (FDR).
- MCINTIRE’S: Ryan & Tamara McIntire and their work with Agape Children’s Ministry in Kenya.
LOCAL OUTREACH
We take seriously our call to serve our community, the gospel cry to care for the needy among us, and our call to plant more life-giving churches.
Some of our local partners include (click each to learn more):
CHAPLAINCY
Bringing care and services to our First Responders, as well as our local communities at their most urgent times of need.
We have staff members that work directly with Stevens County Fire District 1 and the Spokane County Sheriffs, as well as partnering with Spokane City Police Chaplains and the Washington State Patrol.
To learn more about our Chaplain Ministry, or to give specifically to support local First Responders and our chaplain work, click below.
SERVE OPPORTUNITIES
We can’t be ‘us’ without ‘U’!
We have ministries that haven’t taken flight yet because we are waiting for the right people to lead them.
We have ministry teams that are established but need your help.
A few examples are:
- First Impressions Teams (Users, Greeters, etc.)
- Childcare & Kids Team (Assistants, Teachers, etc.)
- Audio/Visual/Lighting/Video
- Set-Up & Tear-Down (Trailer Parking, Stage Set-Up, etc.)
- Worship & Creative Arts Team
- And More…
Interested in serving, or learning more about discovering your place and passion?
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