Journey Community Church

Journey Community Church is a holistic missional Christian Community in Dallas, Texas. The church, while independent, is often considered a part of the "emerging" or Emergent Church movement.

History

Journey began as a dream. The staff and leadership of Gaston Oaks Baptist Church, in concert with a small leadership team and Scott Gornto, envisioned a place in Dallas where people could experience authenticity, creativity, struggle, beauty, and justice. The first Journey Gathering was held on June 5, 1999, with ten charter community members. Journey became a home for many who were searching for a different kind of community.

Journey continued to grow slowly and relationally, and in 2001, the Journey Gathering became Journey Church. With this change came increased responsibility and reliance on community members to serve through an intern program, leadership teams (Elders and Leaders), teaching team, the band, as well as various small groups and ministry teams.

In November 2004, the founding pastor, Scott Gornto, stepped down and handed the leadership of Journey to the Elders, Leaders, and community. During the next nine months community members offered their time and talents, continuing to embody the vision and values of Journey.

Danielle Grubb Shroyer (and her family, Dan, Mia, and Grant) joined the Journey family on August 7, 2005, and she currently serves as Journey Pastor. In December 2006, Luke Miller joined the church staff as Community Pastor. Michael Meals serves as Journey's music guy.

In April 2006, Journey moved from GOBC to a transitional space at Northway Church. When you walk into one of the gatherings, the hope is that the creative spirit is evident in a space where all are free to worship in diverse and holistic ways.

Journey continues to be a family of pilgrims, committed to faith transformation, within and outside our walls. They invite you to join the community and learn more about where God is taking them as they seek to live as people of God in today's world.

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