Behind the scenes of every ministry and gathering is a team of dedicated leaders who help our church function with care, organization, and intentional discipleship. Our Support Staff serve in vital roles that strengthen the day-to-day ministry of the church and help create environments where people can grow in faith and community.
Justin Martin, Director of Care & Service helps our church live out the love of Christ through compassion and practical support. This role oversees care ministries, connects people to resources during times of need, and mobilizes our church family to serve one another and our community.
Jen Morris, Congregational Care & Service Coordinator works alongside the Director of Care & Service to support the needs of the Journey Church family and surrounding community. This role helps coordinate care efforts, organize service opportunities, connect individuals and families with resources, and support volunteers in serving others.
Melissa Wood, Director of Operations ensures that the church runs smoothly and effectively. From coordinating systems and processes to supporting ministry logistics, this role helps create the structure and organization needed for ministries and events to flourish.
Matt Ohime, Director of Discipleship focuses on helping people grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus. This role develops pathways for spiritual growth through groups, classes, and leadership development, equipping individuals to mature in their faith and live it out daily.
Regina Smelser, Connections Coordinator helps people take their next step into the life of the church. This role welcomes new guests, helps individuals find meaningful ways to get involved, and connects people to ministries, groups, and serving opportunities so they can build relationships and feel at home in the church community.
Brooke Coyne, Director of Worship Arts provides musical, spiritual, and technical leadership for Journey Church’s worship services, helping create an atmosphere where the congregation can encounter God through music, praise, and worship. This role oversees worship planning and leadership, develops worship teams, and guides the musical direction of the church while also overseeing the technical aspects of services, including sound, lighting, projection, and livestream. Through collaboration with the pastoral team and ministry volunteers, the Director of Worship Arts ensures that music, media, and technology work together seamlessly to support meaningful worship, clear communication, and an environment that encourages the congregation to worship with authenticity, unity, and joy.
Together, our Support Staff help cultivate a church environment where people are cared for, ministries are supported, and disciples are continually being formed.