Our Next Chapter

At the 2026 Assemblies of God Network Summit for Wisconsin/Northern Michigan, Former Lead Pastor Kevin was elected as the new Network Superintendent. Pastor Joelene will be stepping into this role alongside him. They have been praying about this for a long time and believe deeply that this is where God is leading them. The Journey Board and pastoral leadership team affirms the call of God on their lives and are in full support.

The Board will take the time needed to be thorough and prayerful in guiding the transition, and they will share updates as key decisions are made.

Our Journey Church Board is made up of elected members of our church family. They will prayerfully consider candidates and bring a recommendation to the church members for a vote. Our goal is not merely to hire a leader, but to prayerfully discern whom God is calling to shepherd Journey Church. Throughout this process, we seek unity, wisdom, humility, and the leading of the Holy Spirit. We've put together a document that lays out the discernment process the Board is walking through here. 

The Board will consider as many candidates as needed, then bring one recommended candidate to the church membership to vote on.

At least two weeks before the vote, we will communicate the timing through our regular channels.

A Transition Pastor carries a clear and simple calling: to shepherd our church family with wisdom, peace, and spiritual clarity through this transition, help us step into what God has next, and prepare our congregation for the road ahead. A Transition Pastor is not the next Lead Pastor, nor a candidate for that role. His calling is to prepare the way, focused on the only name that matters: Jesus.

Christian Life School (CLS) is a ministry of Journey Church, and that is not changing. CLS has been a core part of Journey's mission for more than 40 years, and we see a bright future ahead. The next lead pastor will continue to provide oversight of CLS. We believe deeply in this school and are committed to its continued success.

Pray for the Board, the staff, and for continued unity at Journey. Stay engaged and present. Your involvement and encouragement are essential to a healthy transition. We'll keep you informed through weekend announcements, email, and this page.

We'll keep the Journey family updated through weekend announcements, emails, and this page. Check back here for the latest information and subscribe to emails below.

Questions or concerns can be directed to the Journey Board using the form on this page.