about us
OUR MISSION: Journey Church exists to help people make real progress in their relationship with Jesus by loving God and intentionally loving the people in the front row of their lives.
OUR VISION
We imagine a church where everyday people follow Jesus in a way that brings real change—loving God deeply and intentionally loving the people in the front row of their lives. In that future, people grow in faith, families and friendships are strengthened, neighbors feel seen, and the hope of Jesus reaches our city one relationship at a time.
OUR story
Journey Church began in 1998 as a non-denominational church with one clear goal: help people grow closer to Jesus and build God’s Kingdom wherever He opens doors. Denominational lines have never defined us—the mission has. For years we met in hotels, schools, and movie theaters until God provided our current home in the heart of Old Elk Grove, right across from Kerr Middle School and down the street from Elk Grove High. Over the years, leadership has passed from founding pastor JD Pearring to his son Tim, but the story has always been about God’s faithfulness—changing lives, strengthening community, and multiplying churches around the world through ordinary people who said yes to Him.
OUR values
Everything we do is shaped by these five values.
KINGDOM
We desperately seek God’s Kingdom first and glorify Him in all we do.
HUMILITY
Denying ourselves, we are patient with one another, making allowance for each other’s faults, and boldly speaking truth in love.
JOY
Out of the overflow of our joy and faith, we invite others to experience the life-changing love of Jesus.
HOPE
We live with a purpose that spans generations; united as one body, we use our God-given gifts to inspire hope for generations to come.
GENEROSITY
We shatter expectations with outrageous generosity.
COME VISIT
We’d love to meet you in person.
Journey Church gathers every Sunday for worship, community, and real conversations about faith and life. Come as you are — there’s a place for you here.