Meet the other Aaron—Aaron Worshek! He joined the team at Journey in 2017. As Executive Minister, Aaron works to keep the operations side of things going! He also simultaneously serves as our Student Minister. Here are 3 things you need to know about Aaron…

1. After Jesus, his wife (Amy), and 4 kids, Aaron LOVES baseball, especially the Cubs!
2. He enjoys listening to audiobooks and stand-up comedy.
3. And, he considers yard work to be therapeutic.

coming soon...

Meet Kayla Mehlenbacher who joined the Journey team in 2022 as the Children’s Minister. She loves serving the children and their families each week by bringing them a fun, organized program encouraging each of them in their walk with the Lord.  When Kayla isn’t working at Journey or hanging out with her husband (Brady) you can find her…

1. Organizing all the things

2. Drinking coffee and reading

3. Watching college football

Meet Doug Piggee (Pijay)! He joined the Journey family in 2022 as the Sterling Correctional Facility Campus Pastor. He brings a unique perspective to prison ministry and serving those who are living behind bars. When Doug is not preaching in Sterling you can find him…

1. Attempting to keep in touch with his large family

2. Baking gourmet donuts

3. Listening to worship music

Meet Dan Schaffner! Journey adopted Dan into the family as the Pastoral Care Minister in 2015. He faithfully serves the church through providing care for our seniors, divorcees, those experiencing grief, running our food pantry, and more!  When Dan isn’t at Journey you can find him:

1. Exploring God’s creation

2. Hanging out with his wife (Sue)

3. Enjoying the arts--in particular, anything with canary yellow in it

Meet Darlene Schroeder! Darlene joined the Journey staff in 2010 and now serves as the Finance Manager. She loves the people she works with at Journey. You can find her and her husband (Errol) helping at church all through the week. When Darlene isn’t at church, she is...

1. Eating "Christian chicken"

2. Vacationing in tropical places

3. Playing games with friends and family

Introducing Ashley Colgate! She joined Journey's staff in 2022 as the Campus Coordinator. She loves helping others accomplish their projects at Journey and helping people feel welcome. When she’s not at Journey you can find her...

1. Spending time with her husband (John) and their kids

2. Deep in a project--whether hers or someone else’s

3. Gardening or reading or hiking or spending time with friends

Becky joined the Journey staff in 2020 as the Children's Ministry Assistant helping serve Journey Kids each week. She loves being part of a team that loves each other and others well. When Becky is not serving at Journey, you can find her…

1. Eating food with people she loves

2. Trying out new recipes

3. Finding new hobbies

Alex joined the Journey staff in 2022. He loves mixing the audio for the online stream and helping the technological parts of the service run smoothly. When Alex isn’t in school or working you can find him...

1. Making art

2. Playing video games

3. Learning about the making of video media